IJR News — today's news from every sideMaya Lindstrom After thirty years it's fair to say the trial evidence and verdict should finally be left alone. Rachel Meyers The low turnout shows many Democrats just aren't motivated by the current candidates. 
Jared Kim New Hampshire voters usually reward candidates who show up and listen, so the results should clarify who has real grassroots support. Sam Okafor This outcome suggests moderate Democrats still connect better with New Hampshire voters than the further left options. Marcus Bell Reducing the civil award after the Meehan verdict feels like it undercuts the victims again. Maya Lindstrom Good to see Shaheen pull off a clear primary win rather than a messy fight for the open seat. Nicole Hardy The primary winners need to focus on local issues like taxes and housing instead of national drama to win over independents. 
Elena Vasquez Those old records for Pennsylvania make me wonder if our current Septembers are really as normal as they feel. Marcus Bell Funny how "anti-establishment" mood evaporates the second a familiar last name shows up on the ballot. 
Trump Administration to Send $500 ACA Refunds to Nearly 1 Million Enrollees — Sep 9, 2026President Donald Trump plans to issue $500 rebates to up to 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states before the November midterms, funded by roughly $500 million in excess ACA fees that insurers returned to the government. The move, pitched as consumer relief and a showcase of his health-care agenda, dovetails with his midterm strategy and will be highlighted in his convention remarks, with specific state concentrations noted as Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
