Election Day is just around the corner, and Kansas City is ensuring that voters feel safe. Over the past few years, election officials have faced threats and harassment. Shawn Kieffer, a director with the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, recalls an incident earlier this year where a vote
This election season, trans candidates in state legislatures are tackling more than just anti-LGBTQ laws. From Florida to Hawaii, these candidates are focusing on various issues like affordable housing, healthcare, and climate change. They're driven by a desire to protect their communities and addre
In the past few weeks, Israel has dealt big blows to Iran's proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas. This has weakened Iran's grip on the region. The U. S. election is coming up, and how America handles this situation could change things greatly. Israel wants to strike back at Iran, but the U. S. has its own p
Imagine being JD Vance, the guy who has to make sense of Donald Trump's controversial comments. Vance, Trump's running mate, often finds himself in the spotlight, trying to explain or defend what Trump says. This isn't an official job, but it's become his role. Remember when Trump questioned Kamala
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and her Republican rival, Mike Sapraicone, went head-to-head in a fiery Senate debate. The main point of contention was Prop 1, which Gillibrand supports and Sapraicone opposes. He argued that the proposition could allow boys to compete in women's sports and enable minors to
As the 2024 presidential election nears, voters are increasingly worried about medical bills. A recent poll by West Health and Gallup showed that two-thirds of U. S. adults fear a major health event could land them in debt. This issue isn't getting enough attention in the campaign, according to a fo
Imagine this: a swarm of 110 drones launched by Ukraine flew into western Russia overnight. The Kremlin says all were shot down, but Kyiv claims they hit key targets like a munitions plant and a military airfield. This is one of the largest attacks from Ukraine since the war started over two and a h
Ukraine's government has released a video that they claim shows North Korean soldiers in Russia. The video, shared by the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, shows these soldiers receiving Russian military uniforms. The Associated Press couldn't confirm the video's authenti
Iran has been Russia's ally during the Ukraine war. Now, Iran faces pressure from Israel. Will Russia step up and help? Analysts think so, but to what extent is uncertain. Russia can't just jump into a fight with Israel. It's already busy in Ukraine. Iran and Russia have been trading weapons. But no
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin dropped by Kyiv on Monday, right when the US presidential election is about to happen and Russia is making small but steady progress in Ukraine. Austin plans to chat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov about Ukraine's need for
