ELECTION

Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Who's Ahead in the Swing States?

In the final days before the election, a poll by Siena College and The New York Times has shown some interesting shifts in the swing states. Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Georgia. But Trump is ahead in Arizona. The poll, released on Sunday, surveyed

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Nov 03 2024FINANCE

Interest Rates: A Post-Election Puzzle

The Federal Reserve is set to lower interest rates this week, but this time it's not about boosting a struggling economy. Instead, they're responding to lower inflation rates. The upcoming presidential election might not change this decision right away, but the winner could influence what the Fed do

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Governor Burgum's Double Standard: A Look at Campaign Rhetoric

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum recently sparked a debate by criticizing President Joe Biden's comments about a comedian's joke at a Trump rally, while downplaying similar remarks made by former President Donald Trump. The comedy show at Trump's New York rally featured Tony Hinchcliffe, who joked

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Quest to Win Women vs. His Old Patterns

Donald Trump’s recent campaign has been marked by a big challenge—winning over women voters. Despite saying he’ll be a “protector” of women, his approach has been criticized for being outdated and paternalistic. He's even joked along with offensive comments, like the infamous one about Vice Presiden

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

China’s Take on the US Election: Hope vs. Reality

China is closely watching the US election, but many people there don’t expect much change in the tense relationship between the two countries. Whether it’s Trump or Harris who wins, it seems like US policy toward China will stay the same. The past four years have seen both tariffs and talk of better

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Trump's Virginia Pitch: A Close-Up on the Campaign Trail

Former President Donald Trump is currently firing up crowds in Salem, Virginia, as he vies for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The event, taking place at the Salem Civic Center, kicked off a bit later than scheduled, around 4 p. m. , due to a delay from his previous stop in North Caroli

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Vice President Kamala Harris Joins SNL Cast

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. This episode is the last before the upcoming election. Comedian John Mulaney will host, and singer Chappell Roan will perform. Harris' visit to the show means she'll be away from the key states s

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Voters Get a Second Chance with Mail-in Ballots

Ever made a small mistake on a mail-in ballot? Well, Pennsylvania voters just got a lucky break. The US Supreme Court said that if your ballot gets thrown out for a tiny error, like forgetting a "secrecy" sleeve, you can still try again with a provisional ballot. This ruling is a big deal, especiall

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops: A New Twist in the Ukraine War

Imagine North Korea sending troops to help Russia fight in Ukraine. Sounds crazy, right? Well, it's happening. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui just visited Moscow to talk strategy with their counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Why is this a big deal? Because Western countries think thousands of N

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Bill Maher's Election Day Message to Late Deciders

On his show Real Time, Bill Maher had a casual chat with voters who are still unsure about their choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He called these folks "the Christmas Eve shoppers of politics" because they wait until the very last minute to make up their minds. Maher understands their

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