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Jack Smith tells Senate prosecution threats will not silence him
Public safetyThe former Trump prosecutor told the Senate that the threat of prosecution would not stop him from speaking.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Nor’easter, hurricanes affect East Coast and Hawaii
Elections and votingNew York and New Jersey prepared emergency declarations as a nor’easter hit the East Coast and hurricanes moved toward Hawaii.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 28, 2026
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Tokuda, Awa projected to win Hawaii U.S. House primaries
HousingNBC News projected Jill Tokuda and Brenton Awa as their parties’ nominees in Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District.
The Ballot Hawaii News DeskSep 28, 2026
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What Hawaii voters will decide in the 2026 elections
Elections and votingHawaii’s Nov. 3 ballot includes races for governor, lieutenant governor and both of the state’s U.S. House seats.
The Ballot Hawaii DeskSep 27, 2026
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House passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Graham
Foreign policyThe House approved a Russia sanctions measure promoted by the late Senator Graham, marking a new congressional action on foreign policy.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 18, 2026
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Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail-ballot limits
Elections and votingThe justices would not allow the Postal Service to impose a disputed restriction on ballots sent through the mail.
The Ballot Hawaii Policy DeskSep 15, 2026