Trump ousts Kristi Noem from DHS; Rural CA community colleges deploy AI to keep students on track; Algae-powered concrete earns University of Miami project top prize; As Ukraine war lingers, ND sponsors press for speedy work approvals.
Advocates for those with disabilities in Idaho and nationwide are alarmed by proposed Medicaid cuts, programs that provide virtual crisis care are making inroads in rural South Dakota and Wyoming and the mighty bison returns to Texas.
Midterm elections in NC and TX could determine the balance of power in the Senate; End of nuclear weapons pact signals demise of U.S. diplomacy; WA voting rights advocates: SCOTUS ruling could harm voters of color; NM's senior senator leads opposition to Pearce EPA nomination; CT residents face challenges affording everyday life.
Hegseth says a U.S. sub sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka; Cornyn and Paxton headed for runoff in Texas; a look at how AI is being used in the military; and a report says influencers behind an uptik in oral nicotine pouch sales.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - March 3, 2026
Strikes escalate across the Middle East as Iran attacks the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia; Midterm elections today in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas; a West Virginia bill cuts hefty tax breaks for data centers; and how clean energy goals are tied to high-quality union jobs
Rubio insists Congress is in the loop on Iran; Trump's BLM bonding rollback could cost taxpayers over $750 billion; Lawmakers reverse course, give New Mexico teachers 1% pay raise; Supreme Court leans toward a marijuana user's challenge to gun restriction.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - March 2, 2026
Four U.S. service members are dead as the Mideast conflict widens; Georgia's housing crisis has families running in place; the Power Act aims to hold data centers accountable; and high hospital bills are the leading cause of medical debt for many.
FBI probes possible terror link to Texas shooting that left three dead, 14 injured; 9 people injured in mass shooting at Cincinnati music venue; New affordability agenda draws from MA Fair Share success; South Texas pastor speaks out against family detention centers; Dr. Seuss Day kicks off Nevada Reading Week.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 27, 2026
Bill Clinton testifies before lawmakers over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein; EPA plans to release scaled-back coal ash regulations in OH; USSD campus hopes Black History Month events elevate inclusivity; Georgia leaders align systems and funding to improves health.
Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP political theater; More Democrats embrace universal child care as an economic priority; Michigan public health workers stand against EPA soot rollbacks.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 26, 2026
4 killed in speedboat were trying to infiltrate Cuba, officials say; WA voting rights advocates rally behind pre clearance bill; VA lawmakers pass legislation to protect bank funds from garnishment; Advocacy groups say proposed SNAP changes would hurt Alabamians.
DHS official tells state election chiefs there won't be ICE agents at polling places; Maine helps keep the cold winter air out; NC sees largest drop in coverage after health care credits expire; Bridging the rural school meal gap in ND; Cement industry pours billions of dollars into the TX economy.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 25, 2026
Casey Means, critic of mainstream medicine, poised to become nation's top doctor; NYS takes steps to support youth mental health systems; Report: Arizona coal-fired power plant has grown inefficient; Professor: Rev. Jesse Jackson's ties to rural IL shaped his legacy.
Trump says 'our nation is back' as he delivers State of the Union address; 30 lawmakers skip Trump address for 'People's State of the Union'; Man fatally stabs 4 people in Washington state as deputies head to serve him a restraining order; Local activists claim victory as ICE cancels NH warehouse plan; Report: Economic security policies boost PA kids' long-term well-being.
Pentagon flags risks of a major operation against Iran; SOTU address: Environmentalists say OH, U.S. climate is worse off; TX home construction market could be hit hard by deportations; Could a temporary price cap on groceries help NH families?
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 24, 2026
Trump's tariff goes into effect at 10 percent, not the 15 threatened; Virginia health advocates warn of tailpipe regulation rollback; Older, rural WV residents most affected by loss of ACA tax credits; Safety in solidarity: NYC group gives trainings for ICE confrontations.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 23, 2026
US citizens urged to 'shelter in place' after Mexico drug lord's killing sparks wave of violence; Near impossible' travel conditions in New York as 22 inches of snow falls on the east coast; One Colorado marks 15th LGBTQIA+ Lobby Day at State Capitol; Advocates warn Medicaid work rules could hurt MI caregivers; Fewer Arkansans enrolled in ACA Marketplace.
DHS reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension after confusion; President's trade officer says no change on tariff policy; MT farmers 'relieved' by SCOTUS tariff ruling, frustrated by costs; CA leaders urge BLM to stop new oil and gas leases; Alabamians urged to know their risk during American Heart Month; Formerly incarcerated WI instructor reshapes criminal justice education.
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PNS Daily Newscast: Afternoon Update - February 20, 2026
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in a major blow to the president; AL nursing apprenticeships help close gaps in profession; The future of construction: University of Washington's living structures; Shining the spotlight on caregivers in Michigan and the nation.
Trump appears ready to attack Iran as U.S. strike force takes shape; Driver's license suspensions in NC lead people off track; Solar fund cuts devastate MT Native American tribes; Removal of Acadia National Park climate change signage spurs lawsuit.