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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Miami's Mayor Race: A Battle for Political Control

Miami is at a crossroads tonight as voters decide who will lead the city. The mayoral race is heating up, with Democrats hoping to break a long-standing Republican stronghold. For decades, Miami has been under Republican mayors, but things might change now. Eileen Higgins, a former county commissio

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Miami's Mayoral Race: A Shift in Political Winds?

Miami is buzzing with political energy as a mayoral election approaches. It's been a while since a Democrat held the mayor's office there. We're talking about nearly three decades! This time around, the Democrats are feeling pretty good about their chances. The election is technically nonpartisan,

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Supreme Court's Potential Shift in Presidential Authority

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case that could significantly increase the power of the president to remove officials from independent federal agencies. This case revolves around President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), desp

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

France's Fight Against Fake News Hits a Snag

In France, President Macron has been on a mission to tackle fake news and online manipulation. He's been traveling around, talking to people, and stressing the importance of fighting digital falsehoods before the next big election in 2027. But not everyone is on board with his plan. The main pushba

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Nov 30 2025OPINION

Student Loans and Health Care: A Growing Crisis

The Department of Education's new rules are causing a stir. They've redefined what counts as a professional degree for student loan purposes. This change could leave many students out in the cold, especially those pursuing careers in healthcare. The list of affected professions is long and includes

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Young Folks Feeling the Squeeze: A Call for Change

The economic landscape has shifted, leaving many young people struggling to keep up. Rising housing costs and tough job markets are making it hard for them to achieve the same lifestyle as previous generations. This affordability crisis is a growing concern, with experts on both sides of the politic

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A Heated Debate: Sports Commentator Calls Out Senator Over Military Advice

Stephen A. Smith, a well-known sports commentator, recently took to the airwaves to criticize Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz. ) for his role in a video that went viral. In this video, Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged military personnel to disregard what they deemed illegal orders from the Tr

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Democrats' Future: A Tale of Two Strategies

In recent elections, Democrats saw victories in various states, but the party's path forward isn't clear. Centrist candidates won in some places, while more progressive ones triumphed elsewhere. This mix of outcomes has led to predictions about the party's future strategy. Jason Palmer, a former pr

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Congress Members Face FBI Scrutiny Over Military Advice

Some lawmakers are now under the FBI's radar. They appeared in a video encouraging soldiers to question orders they believe are against the law. This news comes after the Pentagon started looking into one of these lawmakers, Senator Mark Kelly, for possible military law violations. The FBI reached

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

California's Governor Race Gets Another Contender

Eric Swalwell, a well-known figure in Congress, has decided to join the race for California's governor. This move adds another name to the already long list of Democrats vying for the position. Swalwell, who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, brings his political experience an

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