As election results continue to trickle in across the country, Tuesday’s results are becoming clearer at the state level. Democrats have gained control of a majority of governor’s offices and state legislative chambers, and flipped control of key offices — secretary of state and attorney general — in a handful of states.
Others aren’t so optimistic.
Pope Leo XIV has requested a mail-in ballot for the November 3 midterm elections in Illinois, which could be the first time in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church that a sitting pope has voted in a secular election. Leo, the first American-born pope, has maintained his voter registration in Will County, Illinois, since becoming pontiff in May 2025.
Rubio says Ukraine attacked ships carrying U.S.-owned oil, demands Zelensky bring ‘an end to this war’; Oil price rises above $117 a barrel amid fears U.S. will renew strikes on Iran; Thousands protest against Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election
Army general warns next war could hit U.S. homeland before troops even deploy; Trump considers using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran as president faces pressure to end the war; Pentagon quietly admits true death toll of Iran war as 21 Americans are killed and hundreds are injured
The unresolved question is whether restricting the hardware entering American homes can adequately protect personal information when applications already operating inside those homes may continue transmitting data overseas.
The election marks a significant shift in Quebec politics. Since taking over leadership of the Parti Québécois, St-Pierre Plamondon has sought to rebuild support for the sovereignty movement, arguing that Quebec should become an independent country. He has pledged to hold another referendum on independence, though he has indicated he would wait until President Donald Trump is no longer in office before asking voters to weigh in on the issue.
Also, Fauci’s diary reveals alarm that U.S. had aerosolized Ebola virus: ‘Never should have been done’
Alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motorcycles were among the Canadian products banned from import into the United States, under a Trump administration measure that took effect yesterday.
Fox News Poll: 71% think Trump administration lacks plan to end Iran war; Trump announces Greenland deal; Trump signs new Russia sanctions bill; Iran war costs U.S. households $860 each as energy prices surge – economist
The segment also touched on Derby Line, the border village north of Newport, where the CNN correspondent said residents on both sides voiced less anger about the tariffs themselves than uncertainty about what comes next.
Putin meets Trump envoys at Kremlin; Trump wants Biden’s Ukraine billions back Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 12 as fears of escalation mount; U.S. Army doctor claims 28 troops died from Covid vaccines
Now, with Canada responding with matching tariffs of up to 50 percent on $20 billion of American goods, it is uncertain what the escalating dispute could mean for the economy and cross-border tourism.
Secret texts from Dr. Fauci’s COVID-era phone released – jab ‘could be associated with miscarriage in the 1st trimester’; Far-right troops bid farewell to Nazi collaborator with torch-lit march in Kiev; Netanyahu nixes Trump’s Gaza peace plan; Travel warning upgraded to highest level amid thousands of deaths in Ebola outbreak – ‘avoid all travel’; Potentially deadly fungus spreads across U.S. with cases reported in 27 states
White House strikes a sour note with Green Mountain State performer
Trump’s Iran nightmare deepens as poll reveals Americans’ brutal verdict with war nearing five months and U.S. death toll rising.
According to an X post by Orange County High Bailiff Christopher Helali, he’s been in Iran since at least July 7 to “honor, salute, and pray for” Iranian leader Ayotollah Khameini slain by U.S. military forces at the outset of the 2026 Iran – US war.
Elected official in Iran poses in front of Kill Trump sign.
U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks; Secret Service knew Trump’s shooter had a rifle and was ON THE ROOF and never told his own detail, bombshell intelligence report reveals; U.S. troops headed back to Poland
Iran to set up Hormuz hotline with U.S.; Trump says Iran will be allowed to have missiles as part of peace deal: ‘They don’t blow up the planet’; Trump on Israeli military action in Lebanon: ‘You don’t have to knock down an apartment house every time you’re looking for somebody’
U.S. Intelligence confirms dozens of American-funded biolabs in Ukraine, Director of National Intelligence Gabbard releases classified documents
Outrage as Netanyahu is caught spying on Trump’s Iran negotiators – as JD Vance reveals a chilling truth about Israel; Trump calls off Iran strikes, tells The Post U.S.-Tehran deal is ‘all wrapped up’; Senate wants to force U.S. to share sensitive intel with Israel
“Even if our two countries are now like an old married couple who sleep in separate rooms and use separate doors, no matter which door we use it is inside that we will as always meet in friendship.”
First missing scientist is found dead a year after vanishing as bizarre circumstances of her death are revealed; Iran stops negotiations with U.S., vows to ‘completely’ block Strait of Hormuz; EU at risk from Ukrainian strikes on nuclear plant – Rosatom CEO
Israeli tech company aiming to cool the Earth with masses of tiny particles; Outrage as cancer-linked chemicals are sprayed in skies over multiple U.S. states under controversial government program; CDC restricts travel after Americans are exposed to Ebola virus that kills half of those infected
They both support a tax hike on the rich, defunding Israel and more. What happened?
What Is Tianeptine and why is it showing up in U.S. stores?
New Canadian law offers ‘lost Canadians’ full voting, travel rights
Secret Service agent shot by gunman at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, expected to be okay; EU approves $105 billion for Ukraine; No time frame’ for ending Iran war – Trump
U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran vows to retaliate
U.S., Iran fail to reach peace agreement after marathon talks in Pakistan; ‘Attempted assassination’: Tucker Carlson on Israeli attack on RT correspondent; ‘This is the last warning:’ Iran radioes U.S. during Strait of Hormuz de-mining effort
In January 2026, Vermont border crossings were 10.8% fewer than in January 2025 the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development reports.
Bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk did NOT match rifle allegedly used by Tyler Robinson, court filing claims; Mystery of scientists dead or missing rises to 8 as 2 more men tied to America’s most coveted secrets join the list; Suspected Ukrainian drones have crashed in Finland – prime minister; Trump says Iran war will end ‘shortly’ as he rips into allies for lacking ‘courage’ on Strait of Hormuz: ‘Just take it’; Massive oil tanker struck by Iranian drone near Strait of Hormuz as U.S. unleashes 2,000-pound bunker buster bombs on ammunition depot; Pentagon ‘prepares for major escalation in Iran War with ground operations set to last for weeks’ as U.S. Marines arrive in the Middle East
Jimmy “Coop” Ylimaki, 36, fled to Nicaragua, where he was eventually captured and was recently removed to the United States to face his indictment, officials said.
Pentagon expected to send thousands of soldiers from U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to Middle East; Emergency playbook for worldwide crises quietly released: ‘Get ready for lockdown 2.0’; Pentagon asks White House for $200Billion as Trump considers deployment of thousands of troops for next phase in war with Iran
Trump’s top counterintelligence official quits in protest over Iran as he issues blistering statement claiming Israel dragged U.S. into war; Trump says he’s ‘not afraid’ of Vietnam-style ground combat in Iran; Trump calls Zelensky the ‘last person we need help from’
4 Army drone systems stolen from Kentucky base ; Iran war death toll climbs to 13 after all crew onboard U.S. refueling plane died in crash; Italy’s Meloni breaks with Trump over Iran war; Zelensky considering suspending elections for years
FBI alerted California law enforcement to brace for potential Iranian drone strikes in retaliation for U.S. war; 140 U.S. troops wounded in Iran War, Pentagon confirms; France’s Macron Orders Major Naval Deployment to Middle East
Wall Street braces for huge sell-off as oil hits highest level in four years and gas prices hit $8-a-gallon; Kansas City International Airport is evacuated as passengers flee on to tarmac and flights are grounded; Trump says ending Iran war will be ‘mutual’ decision with Netanyahu; Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba is confirmed as Iran’s next Supreme Leader
Trump promises swift retaliation for drone attack on U.S. embassy and deaths of service members as Americans told to flee 15 countries amid ‘major uptick’ in strikes; Israel strikes Lebanon following Hezbollah attacks, widening Iran conflict; Oil tanker attacked off coast of U.S. ally; Moscow condemns U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran
The ICAIE also notes that the greatest number of illegal border crossers coming from Canada to the U.S. were apprehended by U.S. immigration officials in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Swanton Sector in Vermont and upstate New York, which The Center Square has reported for years. It also notes that the majority of illicit drugs seized at the U.S.-Canada border were by U.S. authorities in the CBP Buffalo, Detroit and Swanton sectors coming from Canada, The Center Square has also reported for years.
Driver armed with a flamethrower rams LADWP substation in possible ‘terrorism-related event’; U.S. drones take to the skies as Trump’s fleet descends on the Middle East; Muslim states condemn U.S. envoy over remarks on Israel’s ‘biblical rights’; Israel’s Gaza ‘ceasefire’ death toll tops 600; American tourists left stranded in beautiful Mexico hotspot as cartels torch cars and wreak havoc in ‘code red’ attack
Full list of hundreds of celebrities and politicians in Pam Bondi’s Epstein files letter; Trump’s Board of Peace rallies ‘thousands’ of troops for Gaza deployment; Tucker Carlson ‘detained’ in Israel: Journalist ‘dragged into interrogation room’ after interview with Trump’s ambassador; Israel approves major land grab in West Bank; Kiev on the brink of catastrophe – mayor
FIFA president added to Ukraine’s state-linked ‘kill list’; Zelensky hints at staying in power; Iran floats nuclear enrichment compromise; Former FBI assistant director questions whether Nancy Guthrie case is ‘kidnapping’; Verizon must face FCC probe for turning over GOP lawmaker phone records; Daughter of GOP Minnesota governor candidate found stabbed to death in her apartment – his focus was on fraud in state
DOJ Epstein Files Reveal Michael Wolff’s Political Collaboration With Jeffrey Epstein to Undermine Trump; Top Israeli general secretly visits Pentagon; U.S., Israel deny involvement in mysterious blasts that killed 6, wounded over a dozen across Iran; Trump administration on alert as deadly virus with no cure sparks Covid-era quarantines
Deadly bat-borne virus with no cure is spreading in India with ‘epidemic potential’ as new cases emerge; Israeli fire kills three in Gaza, medics say, as U.S. pushes deal; United States Completes WHO Withdrawal; Children’s Health Defense Hits AAP With RICO Suit Over Fraudulent Vaccine Safety Claims; Alex Pretti’s Sig handgun has history of accidentally firing – offering possible clue to why Border Patrol agent shot him
Notable among the many proscribed organizations is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Maduro attorney once represented WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange; CIA ‘carries out drone strike’ on Venezuelan drug port in first U.S. land attack inside the country; FBI disrupts alleged ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting NC grocery store, fast food restaurant; House GOP bill could trigger self-deportation for Somali refugees amid Minnesota fraud probe
We voted for this. And until the Democrats or someone else can articulate a better vision for the country, this is what we have.
Venezuela is not among Vermont’s top 10 export nations. Mexico and Canada are the two leading export nations in North America, accounting for 38% of all exports. As for imports, almost certainly Venezuela’s large export to Vermont is illegal drugs, notably cocaine.
Minnesota’s day care fraud reportedly stretches back to 2014, saw scammers leave U.S. with up to $1M a pop in cash; Ukraine launched 91 kamikaze drones at Putin’s state residence – Lavrov; MAHA backers refuse to stop pushing for healthier food as Obama-appointed judge deals blow
FBI did not believe it had probable cause to raid Mar-a-Lago for classified documents; FBI accused of ‘corrupting’ Epstein jail footage after his death, bombshell memo claims; Trump deploys troops and special ops aircraft to Caribbean as U.S. moves closer to war with Venezuela
U.S. Senator Mike Lee of Utah has introduced legislation that would revive a long-dormant constitutional power: letters of marque and reprisal. In plain terms, the bill would allow the President of the United States—specifically President Trump, under this legislation—to authorize private American citizens and companies to seize cartel property and personnel outside U.S. borders, on land or at sea.
The federal government added roughly $1.8 trillion to the now $38 trillion national debt in fiscal year 2025. While net interest on the debt totaled $970 billion, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the federal government’s net interest payments exceeded $1 trillion for the first time.
Bondi Beach mass shooting despite even tighter restrictions throws doubt on this idea.
The undefeated Catamounts finished a flawless playoff run, outscoring opponents by a very large margin, cementing their status as the best team in collegiate D2 rugby.
Brown U. gunman shouted something before opening fire; 2 killed, multiple injured in mass shooting at Brown University as Ivy League campus is plunged into lockdown; Trump’s Israeli-born pick for U.S. anti-Semitism czar plans to work with social media to suppress ‘hatred,’ label it ‘misinformation’; Gunmen kill 16 at Australia’s Bondi Beach Jewish holiday event; Elections impossible under Zelensky’s ‘terrorist regime’ – Ukrainian MP
Trump gives Zelensky ‘days’ to respond to peace plan; U.S. lawmaker pushes for withdrawal from NATO; U.S. deploys fighter jets to Gulf of Venezuela in closest known approach yet; How Covid vaccines can cause heart damage
A wary eye on the food supply
“We are raising the Somali flag this week in honor of our Somali youth and families in Winooski and Vermont. On Monday, we will be gathering to celebrate together and to learn more about our civil rights.”
University of Delaware student arrested with car full of guns, plans to carry out mass shooting – and chilling note about ‘martyrdom’; 11 U.S. warships and 15,000 troops now in Caribbean as Venezuela tensions escalate; Stricter guidelines demanded for flu shots by FDA regulator after memo links Covid jabs to deaths of ten kids
There is a shadowy international group behind Dan DeWalt’s proposed ballot items.
Israel fires on UN troops in southern Lebanon; NATO nation’s top general tells population to prepare for attack; Zelensky’s ratings have tanked after corruption scandal; Mexican president issues ferocious warning to Donald Trump after he threatened to launch strikes in fight against drugs
House J6 subcommittee chair requests interviews with Kamala Harris’s security detail on DNC pipe bomb; BBC head Tim Davie resigns over doctored footage of Trump’s Jan. 6 speech in documentary; Senate reaches temporary truce to end record shutdown, but January battle looms
NATO chief urges West to prepare for long-term confrontation with Russia; U.S. seeking to expand military presence in Syria – Reuters; Neighboring states invite disaffected NY, NJ, VA voters to move after Dems’ election sweep; Alex Soros, the Leftist Billionaire, Hails Mamdani’s Victory
MAiD now fourth leading cause of death in Canada – Quebec leads all provinces.
Trump announces military strike kills narcoterrorists, destroys drug submarine; White House growing increasingly frustrated with Israel; Putin-Trump summit ‘not completely off the table’
A Vermont YouTuber’s fatal move to the Philippines
Excerpts from President Donald Trump’s speech today at the Israeli Knesset.
Israeli navy intercepts boats attempting to break Gaza blockade and arrests activists; Covid jab caused 35% increased risk of thyroid cancer, risk rose to 53% and 68% for lung and prostate cancers respectively – Korean study; NYPD cop on sick leave snuck into Ryder Cup in full tactical gear, claimed he was on Trump security; Rep. Maxine Waters admits Dems forced government shutdown to get ‘health care for everybody’ – including illegal immigrants
A federal ban would override Vermont’s carefully crafted state system. The “total THC” rule could make much of the hemp grown by Vermont farmers illegal overnight.
There is a shocking 38-page document, published in the Washington Post, that outlines exactly what the plan by Israel/US was and still is for Gaza, including the removal of the entire population of Palestinians; and constructing the “Trump Gaza Riviera”.
Charlie Kirk suspect’s trans lover has VANISHED – new photos show abandoned home; Rifle behind Charlie Kirk’s killing may be untraceable relic from WWI; Anti-ICE shooter Joshua Jahn used Nazi battle rifle in deadly Dallas attack – experts
Now a political weapon, threadbare and cliche, it is shamelessly misused by high school and college students and faculty, anarchists, like Antifa, as well as the likes of Washington representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MI) and Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY).
Man arrested for threatening to kill NH GOP governor with ‘weapon of mass destruction’; 8 employers that fired staff for mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination; Charlie Kirk shooting suspect ‘was living with trans partner who handed over texts about assassination plot to police’; 5 police officers shot, 3 dead in Pennsylvania, FBI investigating
The Union of Quebec Municipalities and Vermont Mayors Coalition held a joint press conference at Granby City Hall on September 5, where elected officials testified to the negative impact tariff measures are having on local economies, businesses and residents.
Ukraine takes new step towards banning its largest Christian church; Six candidates from Germany’s right-wing AfD party die 13 days apart in lead-up to local elections; Former Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny commissioned the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines
Attorney General Pam Bondi, flanked by federal prosecutors, including Acting U.S. Attorney Michael P. Drescher of Vermont, outlined on Thursday several recent significant efforts to combat human trafficking and smuggling along the international borders, including an important felony indictment in the Green Mountain State.
Clinton judge blocks Trump from releasing Epstein files; FBI raids John Bolton’s home, office in probe over sending classified documents to family; EU leaders want to overthrow three European governments – Budapest
“I am offering some free solar energy to anyone who can more directly withhold their support from Israel,” Madden said.
At issue is Microsoft’s “using engineers in China to help maintain the Defense Department’s computer systems — with minimal supervision by U.S. personnel — leaving some of the nation’s most sensitive data vulnerable to hacking from its leading cyber adversary.”
Bill and Hillary Clinton, former AGs and FBI directors subpoenaed for Jeffrey Epstein testimony; DOJ launching grand jury investigation into ‘Russiagate’ conspiracy allegations; Trump deploys nuclear subs in response to Medvedev tweet; Ukraine to launch military training for teens as young as 14
The bond was forged in shared deployments, most notably when Vermont Guardsmen served alongside their Macedonian counterparts in Afghanistan, a testament to the trust built between the two forces.
The larger question many conservatives, and also non-conservatives, are unwilling to let go is, given Epstein’s obvious connections to the intelligence community who are known to have heightened awareness of who they associate with, what are we to believe about who he was and what he was doing?
Blackstone identifies employee killed in NYC shooting; Trump reduces Russia-Ukraine ‘deadline’ to 10-12 days; Tsunami hits Russia’s Kuril Islands
A weak Canadian dollar has always meant a quieter season of Canadian visitation. But the latest figures reveal a downturn so bad that only the COVID-19 pandemic was worse.
Elite police unit to monitor social media for anti-migrant posts; U.S. State Department accuses EU of ‘Orwellian censorship’; 99 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight – Moscow
The state has faced an increase in cases since 2022. The last time Vermont saw a rise in rabies-positive raccoons, the primary species carrying the virus, was between 2015 and 2016.
Israel bombs Gaza’s only Catholic church sheltering elderly and children; Trump suffering from chronic condition after lower leg swelling sparks concern, White House reveals; Two worshippers shot dead as gunman brings carnage to church after wounding cop at Kentucky’s Blue Grass Airport; Trump sues Wall Street Journal for 10B after lewd Epstein letter report
Montreal expects over 21,000 Haitians to seek asylum from U.S. – officials anticipate some heading to Vermont
Tucker Carlson: Gov’t is ‘covering up’ Epstein files to protect U.S., Israeli intelligence services; Secret Service officials were aware of ‘classified threat’ 10 days before Butler assassination attempt, failed to tell agents guarding Trump; Pediatrician fired for vile post suggesting Texas flood victims were Trump supporters who got ‘what they voted for’
Several secretaries of state journeyed as part of a National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) delegation to Taiwan. The trip included meetings with government officials, universities, business and agriculture leaders.
Marjorie Taylor Greene says her bill would make the release of “weather-altering chemicals” a felony offense; At least 51 dead in Texas floods, with dozens still missing from summer camp; FBI blocked probe into alleged Chinese 2020 election meddling to protect Wray, documents show
Africa peace deal brokered by Trump tied to U.S. resource push; Kash Patel claims he has proof former FBI bosses buried evidence that China interfered in 2020 election; Iranian nuclear scientist and his family killed in Israeli attack;
Sens. Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch wrote a letter to the Department of Defense on Wednesday, urging Secretary Pete Hegseth to restore funding for Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BYR) programs — a nationwide network of support services that includes Vermont’s Veterans and Family Outreach Program.
Active shooter drives truck into church and opens fire on congregation in Michigan; Dow jumps 300 points as oil drops following a restrained retaliation by Iran to U.S. attacks; Suicide bomber ‘kills 22 and injures 63’ in attack on church full of worshipers in Syria
U.S. shifts aircraft carrier closer to Israel, deploys aerial refueling tankers to Europe; Trump issues terrifying warning to 17 million people living in Tehran as he abandons G7 summit early and rushes back to Washingtoni
Police find ‘manifesto’ in suspect’s car and make chilling ‘anti-Trump’ discovery; Suspect in lawmaker assassination was a Tim Walz appointee, leads international security firm; Iran launches ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv in revenge for Israeli blitz – as defiant Netanyahu warns ‘more is on the way’
U.S. authorizes partial evacuation of Middle East embassies; Toxic chemical leak at Ohio explosives plant prompts no-fly zone, mass evacuations
Federal judge rejects Newsom’s emergency motion to block Trump’s troop deployment; LA officials implement mandatory curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. local time; Over 80 arrested during chaotic NYC anti-ICE protest as thousands flood the streets
