ELECTION IMPACT

Oct 20 2025EDUCATION

School Bus Showdown: NYC Students and Workers in the Crossfire

A major fight over school bus contracts in New York City is putting 150, 000 students and 12, 000 jobs at risk. The bus companies involved say they can't keep running without a new, long-term deal. They claim the city's current month-to-month approach just doesn't work for their business. The companies have told the state they plan to stop service on November 1 if n...

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Louisiana Faces Health Care Cuts as Democrats Rally Against Trump's Tax Law

Democrats are making a bold move to challenge President Donald Trump's new tax and spending law. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leading the charge, heading to Louisiana for a town hall meeting. This isn't just any state—it's home to two key Republican leaders, Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise. The Democrats are not happy with the new ...

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's Health Care Move: A Step Back for Millions

President Trump recently signed a major bill that will significantly change Medicaid. This law will make it harder for many people to get health care. The bill adds work requirements for adults under 65. This means they must prove they are working or in school to keep their Medicaid coverage. The new rules could take health care away from up to 15 million people. Wi...

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

The Golden Escalator: A Game Changer

A decade ago, a wealthy businessman named Donald Trump made a bold move. He stepped onto a golden escalator in his New York tower, flanked by his wife Melania and daughter Ivanka. His goal? To announce his presidential run with the catchy slogan "Make America Great Again. " Many scoffed, but this moment marked the start of a significant shift in American politics. T...

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Progressive Power Shift: Bernie and AOC Take the Lead

The Democratic Party is currently in a state of flux, with no clear leader emerging after the 2024 election losses. This has opened the door for progressive figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to step into the spotlight. Sanders, once seen as an outsider within his own party, is now a key figure in rallying grassroots suppo...

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Mar 10 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Wild Ride: From Election Highs to Market Slumps

Tesla's stock has taken a nosedive. It's now lower than it was before the November elections. This drop wiped out a 91% gain that happened after President Trump's victory. Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is now at the center of a broader market slide. The stock plunged about 8% to $241 by mid-morning. This is the lowest it's been since November 4th, the day before the ...

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

The Government Data Game-Reviewing Elon Musk Access.

"Think about it. Elon Musk who is a known entrepreneur and always looking for more opportunities hit a snag. " "Elon Musk, recently appointed as the special government was having quite the time when Mess with government's spending data. " "He claimed to have been able to close certain government spending. " "The problem was the data he used were sensi...

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Voters' Verdicts: How Crises Shape Election Outcomes

When a big crisis like COVID-19 hits, it's fascinating to see how voters judge their governments. Classical ideas of responsibility get complicated because crises affect many areas and people can compare different performances. We ran an experiment across 16 countries with over 22, 000 people, asking them to make re-election decisions based on 178, 184 randomly assig...

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

New York's Governor Proposes Tax Cuts for Middle-Class Families

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently revealed her plan to reduce income taxes for many state residents, aiming to ease financial pressure. Her proposal, part of an affordability agenda, is set to be detailed in her upcoming State of the State address. The tax cut would benefit joint filers earning up to $323, 000 annually, covering about 77% of New York's taxpayer...

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Bitcoin's Race to $100, 000: What's Holding It Back?

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has been struggling to break the $100, 000 mark after a rapid post-election rise. The cryptocurrency surged over 40% since the U. S. election, driven partly by pro-crypto comments from President Donald Trump. Bitcoin hit a new high of over $99, 000 last week but has since dropped slightly, trading around $98, 243. 25 on Monday. I...

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