ELECTIONS

May 07 2026POLITICS

City Voters Sound Off: Big Problems Seen in Costs and More

New York City residents are clearly unhappy with how things are going in the country these days. A recent survey shows that over six in ten voters think the nation is on the wrong track, especially when it comes to rising costs, AI in daily life, America’s global standing, immigration rules, and pro

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Vice President Visits Iowa, Ohio and Oklahoma to Boost GOP Midterms

The Vice President traveled from Washington to three states on one busy day. He started early, voting in Ohio’s Republican primary next to his house. Then he met donors for a lunch in Oklahoma City. He finished the day with a rally in Des Moines, Iowa. He spoke to about 500 people at a factory that

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Brazil and US Team Up to Fight Cross-Border Crime

Brazil’s president plans to push for stronger ties with the U. S. this week, focusing on a shared battle against organized crime. Vice President Geraldo Alckmin highlighted the upcoming talks, stressing that both nations can work together to weaken crime networks that cross borders. The meeting betw

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s Senate race heats up before November showdown

Ohio voters have just picked their candidates for one of this year’s biggest political battles, setting up a high-stakes Senate showdown in November. Democrats will back Sherrod Brown, a familiar name in Ohio politics who will now try to take on Republican Jon Husted for a Senate seat. Meanwhile, th

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Ohio’s Senate Race Could Flip the Balance in Washington

Ohio isn’t usually a battleground for Senate control, but this year’s race is turning heads. Former Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat known for his working-class appeal, is leading the primary to challenge Republican Senator Jon Husted. Husted took over the seat when JD Vance became vice president,

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Nigeria's opposition struggles to stay united ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria’s opposition coalition faced a major setback when two top leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, left the group just months after its formation. Both had finished third and fourth in the 2023 presidential race and were key to the alliance’s plan to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next ye

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May 04 2026CRYPTO

Miami Crypto Policy Meetup: What to Watch

Consensus 2026 in Miami starts Tuesday and brings a mix of lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss crypto rules. The event is split into daily sessions that cover everything from tax reform to stablecoin regulation and tokenization. The focus is on how the U. S. government plans to ha

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Money in politics: who really wins the fundraising race?

Spending big doesn’t guarantee election wins. The 2026 midterms show how money flows differently between parties, but cash alone can’t decide races. Republicans are outraising Democrats in outside group spending, thanks in part to former President Trump’s fundraising power. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A billionaire governor’s next big move

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is no stranger to writing big checks for political battles. But if he decides to run for president in 2028, he won’t be footing the entire bill himself. That’s according to people close to his inner circle, who say he’s already testing the waters with national fundraise

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May 02 2026POLITICS

A new voice in the Democratic race, with unexpected background

Rob Tracinski stands out in Virginia’s Sixth District race, not because he’s the typical Democratic candidate, but because he’s openly admitting his past ties to the Tea Party. That alone makes some party members pause. Yet the bigger question isn’t about his political past—it’s about his fundraisin

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