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May 26 2026POLITICS

Senate Veteran Faces New Challenges in a Shifting Political Landscape

Susan Collins has spent three decades in the Senate, climbing ranks and chairing key committees. Her tenure brought federal funds to Maine projects, earning gratitude from many locals. Yet the current national scene feels different: a president who many see as out of step with constitutional norms h

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Colombia’s next leader: Three big personalities in the race

Colombia is choosing a new president this weekend, and three very different candidates are leading the polls. On one side stands Ivan Cepeda, a left-wing senator who has spent years fighting for peace and justice. His father, a senator too, was killed in the 1990s during a wave of violence against l

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Venice and beyond: Right-wing coalition holds strong in mayoral races

Voters in Venice just handed Meloni’s coalition an unexpected win—despite polls earlier this month suggesting the left was ahead. Simone Venturini, the center-right candidate, secured over half the votes with 51%, avoiding a runoff and keeping the city under right-wing leadership for another term. T

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May 26 2026POLITICS

How politicians are playing chess with your vote

Every ten years, the U. S. redraws its political maps to reflect population changes. But lately, this routine update has turned into a high-stakes game where parties fight to control who gets represented. Instead of letting voters choose their leaders, politicians now try to craft districts that gua

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Why Your Power Bill Could Decide the Next Election

Electricity prices have jumped nearly 13 percent since 2020, and since 2025 they’ve gone up another 6 percent. Experts predict another rise next year, with some warnings that bills could later surge by 40 percent. The problem isn’t just cost—demand is outpacing supply fast. Data centers, AI companie

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Nigeria’s President makes his bid for another term

Nigeria’s leader, Bola Tinubu, has officially announced he will run for a second term after easily beating a challenger in his party’s recent vote. The ruling party held its primary on Saturday, where Tinubu collected nearly 11 million votes compared to just 16, 500 for a little-known opponent named

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May 24 2026POLITICS

Belgrade streets see big protests over election demands

Thousands took to the streets of Serbia’s capital this weekend, calling for early elections and an end to President Vucic’s long time in power. The protests began over a year ago after a roof collapse at a train station killed several people and raised serious questions about government responsibili

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Trump's Visit Tests His Pull with Voters in a Key Suburban Battle

Trump’s trip to New York’s Hudson Valley isn’t just another political stop—it’s a gamble. The president is teaming up with Rep. Mike Lawler in a district that flipped blue in the last presidential election, meaning every vote counts. Lawler is one of the few Republicans holding a seat in a place whe

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May 23 2026CRIME

Baltimore County’s next prosecutor faces tough choices on youth crime

The race for Baltimore County’s top prosecutor spot is heating up, with candidates pushing different ideas on how to handle rising crime. One candidate argues that current policies aren’t working and wants stronger action against juvenile offenses. She points to recent crime spikes in areas like Tow

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Politicians and their unexpected turns during speeches

During a recent visit to Suffern, New York, a speaker planned to discuss economic plans but quickly shifted focus to unrelated topics. Instead of talking about financial policies, the speaker brought up voter ID laws, crime in urban areas, and even debates about fairness in women's sports. The audie

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