POLITICS

May 02 2026POLITICS

City Manager Goad Steps Down After Nearly a Decade of Leadership

Reese Goad, the Tallahassee City Manager, announced his retirement on April 28 after serving for almost ten years. He had reached the age and service milestones that allow full retirement, having completed 30 years in government, including five with the state. Goad’s tenure was marked by steering th

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May 02 2026POLITICS

The Iran Conflict: What Really Changed After 60 Days?

By the first week of May, exactly two months after the U. S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the White House declared the fighting "over. " Officially, they called it a terminated conflict. But was it really? Congress had a deadline to receive updates under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, de

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Drone war widens in Ukraine as daytime strikes surge

Early last month, Ukrainian skies turned into a battleground not just at night but from morning through afternoon. Over 400 drones flooded the airspace in just seven and a half hours. Most never reached their targets. Nighttime strikes have long been Russia’s preferred playbook since the conflict be

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May 02 2026POLITICS

New U. S. Rules Aim to Tighten Pressure on Cuba

The White House recently announced wider restrictions targeting Cuba’s leadership and its supporters. These new rules focus on individuals or groups that help the Cuban government’s security forces or take part in corruption or serious abuses of human rights. They also cover anyone who works with, f

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Trump's Florida Tour: A Look at Politics, Security, and Public Mood

The former president is heading to Florida for his first public appearance since a recent security scare. This trip isn't just about politics—it's a chance to reconnect with supporters and test the mood of a key voting group. The Villages, a massive retirement community known for its strong Republic

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Cuba shows strength in May Day march as U. S. pressure grows

On a warm May afternoon, nearly a million Cubans marched through Havana’s waterfront streets with one clear message: they won’t back down under U. S. pressure. Among them was 94-year-old Raul Castro, a former president and the last of the revolution’s original leaders still in public life. The march

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Tech giants quietly step up AI support for US military ops

The Pentagon just inked deals with five more tech powerhouses—Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and two others—to push AI tools deeper into classified military networks. These agreements let the Defense Department experiment with advanced AI for tasks like target selection, though exactly how remains uncle

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A billionaire governor’s next big move

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is no stranger to writing big checks for political battles. But if he decides to run for president in 2028, he won’t be footing the entire bill himself. That’s according to people close to his inner circle, who say he’s already testing the waters with national fundraise

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A Local Government's Big Move Before a Tax Talk

Just before a heated discussion on property taxes kicks off, a county made a surprising financial decision. Officials agreed to buy the local water system from a nearby river basin. This purchase isn't just about pipes and pumps. It’s a move that could shake up how the county handles its resources a

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Charter Committee's struggle shows why Cincinnati needs fresh political voices

Cincinnati’s last city election left the Charter Committee with zero representation on council—a result that seemed to confirm what many suspected: local issues keep taking a backseat to national political drama. While Democratic candidates swept all nine council seats and the mayor’s office, voters

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