A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night

Democrats dominated 2025’s off-year elections, capturing governorships, major city offices, and statewide positions across multiple states. The results mark a strong rebuke to Trump-aligned Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.

A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night

Tiffin City Schools levy passes with strong community support

Tiffin voters approved a 0.75% earned income tax levy Tuesday, ensuring stable funding for Tiffin City Schools’ daily operations and student programs. The measure passed with 58.3% support, marking the district’s first new operating revenue in over a decade.

Tiffin City Schools levy passes with strong community support

Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown

The Trump administration will release roughly half of November’s SNAP benefits following a federal court order, using contingency funds to partially resume payments during the ongoing government shutdown. The USDA warned that the rollout could take months, drawing criticism from Democrats who called the move insufficient and politically motivated.

Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown

Republican Bellevue councilman indicted on 22 charges while seeking re-election

Republican Bellevue Councilman Joseph Burkhart, who chairs the city’s Public Safety Committee, has been indicted on 22 charges including assault, burglary, and drug possession following a September domestic incident. Despite the charges, Burkhart remains on the November ballot for re-election to his at-large seat.

Republican Bellevue councilman indicted on 22 charges while seeking re-election

5 ways the Trump administration is forcing families to go hungry

The Trump administration is facing backlash for refusing to release legally required SNAP funds, a move that could leave 42 million Americans without food assistance by November 1. The decision continues a yearlong pattern of cuts and chaos in federal food programs, with advocates accusing the White House of using hunger as a political weapon during the government shutdown.

5 ways the Trump administration is forcing families to go hungry