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New Hampshire judge to hear arguments on class action against Trump’s birthright...
“Tens of thousands of babies and their parents may be exposed to the order’s myriad harms in just weeks and need an injunction now,” lawyers for the plaintiffs wrote in court documents filed Tuesday. At issue is the Constitution's 14th Amendment,...

New Hampshire judge decides to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order
CONCORD, N.H. – A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a ruling Thursday prohibiting President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship from taking effect anywhere in the U.S. Judge Joseph LaPlante issued a preliminary...

'I Would Disappear': Politician Who Fled Communist China Says 'They Want Me To Shut Up' About China's 'Soft Power Invasion' of U.S. Water, Farmland
The war for America's future isn't being fought with tanks or missiles. It's happening quietly through farmland, water systems, universities and tech platforms. And one woman who fled communist China is raising the alarm before it's too late. Lily...

New Hampshire court to hear arguments over birthright citizenship ban
CONCORD, N.H. (WCAX) - A federal court in New Hampshire will hear arguments in a class action lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship on Thursday. The ACLU says the lawsuit was filed...

AG: More than 40% of illicit massage parlors shut down in New Hampshire
ARE REVIEWING ALL LEADS THAT HAVE COME THROUGH THEIR TIP LINE. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE SAYS AS OF TODAY, MORE THAN 40% OF KNOWN ILLICIT MASSAGE BUSINESSES ACROSS THE STATE HAVE BEEN SHUT DOWN. SEVERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES...

Judge blocks Trump administration from enforcing birthright citizenship order – US politics live
Judge blocks Trump on birthright citizenshipA federal judge in New Hampshire has again blocked Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship and applied the injunction nationwide. US district judge Joseph Laplante argued the...

Mystery solved: Authorities identify woman found dead in New Hampshire woods in 1974
MARLBOROUGH, N.H. — With the help of forensic testing, authorities have identified a young woman at the center of a mysterious cold case, more than 50 years after her body was found in the woods along a New Hampshire highway. The woman,...

New Hampshire legalizes public alcohol consumption in designated ‘social districts’
In New Hampshire, adults now have a way to legally enjoy an alcoholic beverage on the streets. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 467 into law on Monday, giving adults the green light to purchase to-go alcoholic drinks from bars and...
After Minnesota lawmaker assassination, politicians rethink office
Threats and violence against public officials are increasing, causing some to leave office and deterring potential candidates. Heated political rhetoric, often dehumanizing opponents, is contributing to this dangerous climate. Lawmakers are...

Radio Free New Hampshire: When the Playing Field Becomes an Abstraction
Editor’s Note: We welcome back Radio Free New Hampshire. Michael Davidow took a few months off from his column to finish his latest novel “Interdiction” about a veteran cop in a small New Hampshire town who shoots and kills a college student in a...

Why the Creators of Drag Race Sponsored Small-Town Prides From Georgia to New Hampshire
Sign up for The Agenda, Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered every Thursday. World of Wonder (WOW) may be the entertainment behemoth responsible for the ever-expanding RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise. But during a year in which many...
Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #164
Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy. In today’s edition, you’ll find: On the issues: The debate over Alpha Schools...

A Stress-Free Boating Experience on the Ocean or the Lake: Danversport Marina, North Shore’s Premier Boating Destination, Expands to a Second Location in Ossipee, New Hampshire
Whether you are an ocean or lake lover, being out on the open water is a quintessential summer activity. The warm breeze against your skin and the water splashing up against your boat instantly transports you to a sense of carefree relaxation....

Southern New Hampshire Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates The Grand Opening Of GameDay Men’s Health
SALEM, NH — The Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce was pumped to help launch GameDay Men’s Health in true high-performance style with an unforgettable ribbon-cutting celebration at their brand-new clinic at 31 Stiles Road, Suite 2300....

Major Change May Be Coming To Airport Security In New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, NH — Most passengers flying out of Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and other U.S. airports will no longer have to take off their shoes when going through Transportation Security Administration security checkpoints, Department of...

New Hampshire budget guts Renewable Energy Fund, cuts project funding in half
New Hampshire’s newly signed state budget will transfer nearly all money from the state’s Renewable Energy Fund to the general fund over the next two years, slashing investment in clean energy projects by roughly 50% from recent spending levels...

Meredith Public Library, Historical Society host program on town mystery stone
MEREDITH — As part of its In Search of NH’s Unexplained series, the Meredith Public Library in coordination with the Meredith Historical Society will present a program Thursday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. exploring the unknown origins of the town’s...

State and federal investigators shut down ‘40% of known illicit massage businesses’ in NH
DOJ says it’s part of a broader effort to disrupt human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in local communities. CONCORD, NH — State and federal law enforcement on Wednesday night announced they have “shut down more than 40% of known...

New Hampshire home prices hit an all-time record high amid housing shortage
The tiny house model built by Danis Construction of Lyndeborough can sell for approximately $100,000. Company owner Mike Danis believes tiny homes can solve part of the state’s housing crunch. —STAFF FILE PHOTO BY DAVID ALLEN The cost of owning a...

An Arizona politician is headed to the Iowa State Fair
Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego will visit the Iowa State Fair, sparking 2028 presidential speculation. Gallego's visit will focus on criticizing Republican policies while also testing his appeal to Democratic voters. Other potential 2028 candidates,...