A billionaire named Vivek Ramaswamy is the front‑runner for Ohio’s next governor. He has spent almost a year clearing the field, and no Democrat has held the office in 15 years. Ramaswamy’s campaign is backed by trade unions, farm groups and many county sheriffs. Even President Trump has thrown his
A meningitis outbreak that sickened 19 people and killed two in a short span has triggered an urgent second-dose vaccination push in the U. K. The cases were mostly tied to a university in Kent, where students and nearby school pupils appear to have been hit hardest. Officials confirmed the situati
Eric Swalwell, the San Francisco congressman who once unseated a long‑time incumbent, has ended his run for California governor after serious accusations surfaced. The claims, reported by major news outlets last Friday, say he sexually assaulted a former staff member in New York and behaved inapprop
Political scandals often follow candidates longer than campaign promises do. In California’s crowded governor race, one candidate now has serious questions to answer about how he handled household staff and campaign cash. Federal complaints suggest irregularities in his wife’s immigration status and
In a packed lecture hall at the University of Michigan, energy crackled as students rattled desks and chanted. Among them stood someone from a different generation, observing the scene in silence. The crowd wasn’t there for a typical political speech. Instead, a Senate candidate teamed up with a lou
A new law lets wealthy donors spend more money on elections, while giving politicians less proof of where that money comes from. Oregon’s governor signed the bill even though many watchdog groups warned it could open loopholes and weaken existing limits. The measure was intended to prepare for stric
Kamala Harris told a crowd in New York that she is “thinking about” running for president again. She spoke at the National Action Network Convention, a meeting that many Democratic hopefuls are expected to attend for 2028. Her answer came after Rev. Al Sharpton asked her directly if she plans to lau
The way money is used to win elections often hurts the very folks who vote. People struggle with bills for health care, rent, child care and utilities. When an emergency happens, many have no savings left for a safety net. A candidate who ran for county executive promised to keep the race fai
Money topics usually put people to sleep—but not when fintech brands get creative. Most finance companies sound like they’re reading from a legal document, but some businesses ditch the boring approach to make their products feel exciting. Instead of listing technical details, they focus on why it m
Campaigns now spend far more on safety than they did ten years ago. Federal groups handed over over $40 million just for security in 2024, a huge jump compared to past years. The money pays for bodyguards, secure venues, and even changes to homes like locks and cameras. Most of this was unthinkable
