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Trump’s embattled defense nominee sparks clear contrast in potential Shaheen/Brown Senate matchup
The embattled nomination of Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host, as Secretary of Defense by President Donald Trump, has divided the top candidates for New Hampshire’s 2026 senate race even while new and troubling information about the nominee’s reported abuse of his ex-wives and excessive drinking has cast further doubt an already troubled nomination…
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Here’s why the ACLU of NH is against the Trump administration’s birthright citizenship executive order
Just hours after Donald Trump was officially sworn in, ACLU of NH joined several nationwide organizations in suing the Trump administration over its birthright citizenship executive order.
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As Trump begins second term, New Hampshire’s leaders express hopes and concerns
As the nation witnessed Donald Trump’s inauguration for a second term as President, Democratic leaders stressed a cautious willingness to work with the Trump administration to deliver positive outcomes for Granite Staters, while Republican leaders celebrated his return to the White House and support for retribution against his enemies. Majority leader for the New Hampshire…
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Here’s what Trump promised to do on ‘Day One.’ Now that he and Republicans have total power in DC, will he?
The president-elect should be able to, in theory, implement his “Day One” plans. The big question is – will he actually do what he’s proposed? Or will he, as he’s indicated in recent weeks, walk back some of those promises, reverse course, or just ignore them altogether?
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Dartmouth Health ditches policy requiring COVID vaccination for kidney transplants
Dartmouth Health will no longer require patients undergoing kidney transplants to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the attorney general’s office. The move comes after Attorney General Formella urged Dartmouth to change its policy following a complaint made to the NH Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau. “After reviewing the matter and engaging with Dartmouth Health, we…
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Shaheen confronts troubled Trump defense pick over women-in-the-military views
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) pressed hard on Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday over statements he made opposing women serving in combat roles in the US military. During the hearing, Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and a staunch…
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What to know about NH’s Free Ice Fishing Day
If you’ve always wanted to try ice fishing, here’s your chance. New Hampshire’s Free Ice Fishing Day is coming up on Saturday, Jan. 19. This annual event allows residents and non-residents to fish without a license for a day.
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How childhood love for basketball brought this athlete to New Hampshire
For Sharmela Reid, becoming a basketball player wasn’t a conscious choice. Her love for the sport stemmed from her family’s shared interest in the sport.
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Ayotte uses inauguration speech to launch Trump/Musk DOGE clone
As Kelly Ayotte was sworn in as the 83rd governor of New Hampshire on Thursday, she promised to make good on her many campaign promises, but came up short on specifics when it came to concrete goals for the most pressing issues facing the state of New Hampshire. Ayotte also used her speech to launch…
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NH Attorney General approves sale of Catholic Medical Center to for-profit company
New Hampshire’s Attorney General has approved the terms of sale of Manchester’s Catholic Medical Center to an out-of-state for-profit company.
