ELECTIONS

Oct 13 2024FINANCE

Which Presidential Candidate is Better for Wall Street?

In just over a month, voters will decide the country's future. While not all presidential actions affect Wall Street, the economic policies of the incoming administration can significantly impact the stock market. Over the past two terms, stocks have performed well. During Donald Trump's presidency

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Political Heavyweights Visit Arizona: Obama and Trump Hit the Campaign Trail

Get ready, Arizona! Two former presidents are headed your way for some serious campaigning. Barack Obama is set to shake things up in Tucson on October 18. He's not giving away too many details yet, but we know he's there to support the vice president. Just last week, current Vice President Kamala H

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Fixing Our Elections: A Challenge for All Americans

This November, a record number of Americans will vote in local, state, and federal elections. They'll decide on leaders and important issues like abortion rights and minimum wage increases. Many have already started voting by mail. For years, Americans have seen our elections as a model for the wor

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris and Stephen Colbert: A Casual Chat Over Beers

Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where they shared a beer and talked about politics in a relaxed way. The conversation started with a joke about Donald Trump and 60 Minutes. Colbert then offered Harris a Miller High Life beer, saying that electio

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

The Price Tag of Power: 2024's Election Expected to Top $16 Billion

2024’s elections are on their way to becoming the most expensive in U.S. history, with spending expected to hit $15.9 billion. The nonpartisan organization OpenSecrets predicts this monumental cost. What’s driving up the bill? Mainly, it’s outside groups, like super PACs, who are pouring money into

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Mexico's Rising Appeal for Business and Challenges in Supply Chain Security

As global trade tensions escalate, Mexico has become an increasingly attractive destination for international companies looking to diversify their supply chains. Recent events like the blockage of the Suez Canal have sparked renewed interest from firms seeking alternatives to China. However, Mexico

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Economic Plan: A Boost for the Middle Class

Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining traction with her economic plans, aiming to ease the financial strain on middle-and working-class families. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump and the Republicans started strong but lost ground by focusing on cultural wars and selecting a venture capital

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

The Failed D. C. Council Recalls: What Went Wrong?

Recently, two attempts to recall members of the D.C. Council due to rising crime rates in the District of Columbia have failed. These efforts targeted council members Charles Allen and Brianne Nadeau after a spike in crime in 2023 led to emergency measures being taken by both the council and Mayor M

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Sep 30 2024POLITICS

Bashing Back at Harris: Trump's Insults and Why They Won't Work

Trump's recent rants against Vice President Kamala Harris, where he called her "mentally impaired" and "mentally disabled," have sparked a mixed reaction from Republicans. Some, like Senator Lindsey Graham, say Trump should focus on issues rather than personal attacks, while others, like House Major

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Sep 27 2024POLITICS

Finding a Middle Ground on Abortion: A Challenge for Republican Candidates

The abortion issue continues to be a sticking point for many Republican candidates, particularly in key Senate races. Despite the party's confidence in taking control of the Senate, some Republicans are warning that comments like those made by Ohio GOP Senate hopeful Bernie Moreno, which seemed to d

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