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2028 auditions for Democratic presidential nomination kick off as blue-state governor visits key early state

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, on Sunday becomes the first of the big-name potential 2028 Democratic White House hopefuls to visit a key primary state.

New Hampshire April 15

Venezuelan illegal immigrant tackled by federal agents at New Hampshire courthouse after attempt to flee

A Venezuelan man illegally in the U.S. was tackled at a New Hampshire courthouse in February after federal agents attempted to detain him quietly in the elevator with no luck.

Politics April 14

Democrats warn state ‘trigger’ laws could end opioid treatment for thousands if Medicaid sees cuts

A report from the Congressional Joint Economic Committee Minority will be released Monday reportedly showing cuts to Medicaid Expansion funding could endanger medical treatments for drug addiction.

Elections April 10

Marine vet takes aim at Trump, Musk in video launch for key swing House seat

Democrat Maura Sullivan, a former Marine Corps officer and Iraq War vet, is the first major candidate to jump into the race for an open House seat in the swing state of New Hampshire.

Elections April 8

Popular former Republican governor whom Trump urged to run for NH Senate makes 2026 decision

Former New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu ruled out a 2026 Senate run for a seat the GOP is targeting to flip from blue to red.

Donald Trump April 7

Trump hints he'd back longtime critic's bid to flip Dem Senate seat in 2026: 'I hope he runs'

President Donald Trump says that he met with former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and hinted that he would back the one-time GOP critic if he runs for the Senate in 2026.

Senate April 3

Dem congressman lashes Musk in opening salvo of populist bid in 2026 swing-state Senate race

Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., on Thursday declared his candidacy in the 2026 race to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen for a key battleground state seat Republicans are eyeing.

Sports March 29

Transgender athletes open up about suing Trump administration over bans from girls sports

Two New Hampshire transgender athletes opened up about their lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over recent trans athlete bans in girls sports.

Tesla March 28

Vandal strikes Cybertruck, Tesla owner hits back

An accused vandal is "under investigation" after appearing to drag a key across a Tesla Cybertruck outside of the Omni Mountain Resort & Spa in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.

Politics March 23

Popular former GOP governor weighs in on potential Senate bid and whether Trump will endorse him

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu opens up on the possibility of launching a 2026 Senate run, and on his relationship with President Donald Trump

US March 21

Skeletal remains found near New Hampshire golf course days after 5th anniversary of woman's disappearance

Derry police say they have discovered human remains near the Hoodkroft Country Club golf course in Derry, New Hampshire, after receiving a tip.

Politics March 18

Former Republican governor of key swing state mulls bid to flip Senate seat

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, in an interview with Fox News Digital, on the possibility of launching a 2026 Senate run and on his relationship with President Donald Trump.

Senate March 12

Longtime Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen not seeking re-election in 2026 in key northeastern swing state

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire is the latest Democrat in the Senate to announce her retirement rather than seek re-election in the 2026 midterms.

Politics March 10

Dem governor to headline major fundraiser in key presidential primary state stoking 2028 speculation

Dem Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, a leading figure in the Trump opposition, sparks 2028 speculation with news that he will headline major party fundraiser in the key primary state of New Hampshire.

Elections March 7

Potentially vulnerable Dem senator close to making re-election decision in key swing state

In 2026, longtime Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is the last remaining Democrat up for re-election in a competitive seat who has yet to publicly announce her intentions. But that will likely change this month

New Hampshire February 21

New Hampshire follows Trump's transgender sports executive order despite lawsuit from two trans athletes

Despite a lawsuit by two transgender athletes, New Hampshire has decided to follow President Donald Trump's executive order to bar them from competing against girls.

Politics February 18

Trial begins for political consultant accused of sending AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden

The trial has begun of a Democratic political consultant who has admitted to sending artificial intelligence (AI) generated robocalls mimicking President Biden ahead of the 2024 New Hampshire primary.

New Hampshire February 16

'Unwanted hitchhiker' found in grocery store's banana shipment 'a first' for conservation agency

A mildly venomous snake was reportedly found in a banana shipment at the Market Basket grocery store in Manchester, New Hampshire, over the weekend.

US February 12

Plane caught on camera crashing into New England neighborhood, narrowly missing homes

A plane crashed in a small wooded area in New Hampshire Tuesday morning. It was caught on camera, showing the plane getting dangerously close to houses.

New Hampshire February 12

High school trans athletes fighting Trump's executive order protecting girls' sports in court

Two transgender teen athletes in New Hampshire have added the Trump administration to a lawsuit after the president signed an executive order banning trans athletes from women's sports.

New Hampshire February 11

Pilot walks away unscathed after small plane crashes near Hampton Airfield in New Hampshire

A pilot walked away uninjured after a small plane they were flying crashed near near Hampton Airfield in North Hampton, New Hampshire, on Tuesday.

Camping-Hiking February 6

Hikers on tallest mountain in Northeast rescued from whiteout snowstorm at 5,000 feet

Two experienced hikers were rescued from the tallest mountain in the Northeast after a whiteout snowstorm stranded them at about 5,000 feet on Sunday.

Politics February 5

'America has DOGE fever': States from NJ to TX draft similar initiatives as federal leaders celebrate

State legislatures around the country are launching their own DOGE initiatives and commissions, from Texas to Missouri, and if lawmakers win their bid, New Jersey as well.

Politics January 13

NH bill would divide presidential electors by district: 'We want voters to feel their vote counts'

New Hampshire lawmakers are putting forth a bill that would reapportion the state's electors based on its two congressional districts' results -- similar to Maine and Nebraska.

Politics January 12

Popular Republican reveals what's next after governing key swing state for 8 years

After eight years steering swing state New Hampshire, Republican Chris Sununu left office a few days ago with some of the highest approval ratings among America's 50 governors. What's his next step?

Politics January 9

America's newest governor takes page from Trump with DOGE-like commission

Republican Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire, America's newest governor, appears to take a page from President-elect Trump by proposing a state level DOGE-like government efficiency commission

VIDEO January 9

What's next for Chris Sununu now that the popular Republican governor has finished his tenure steering New Hampshire

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Fox News Digital on his final day in office.

Politics January 9

America's newest governor looking forward 'to working with' Trump administration

Republican Kelly Ayotte, a former U.S. senator who becomes the nation's newest governor on Thursday when she's inaugurated in New Hampshire, say she looks forward to working with the Trump administration

VIDEO January 8

Incoming New Hampshire Gov Kelly Ayotte speaks about President Trump and the northern border of New Hampshire

Incoming New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte speaks about President Trump and securing the northern border of New Hampshire in regards to immigration and border security.?

New Hampshire January 4

'Magical' Massachusetts boy, 12, identified as victim in fatal run-in with tree on New Hampshire ski slope

The family of 12-year-old Jack Murray remembered the vibrant middle school student after he died in a New Year's Eve ski accident in New Hampshire.