A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a big payment for a federal contract. But there was a mistake. They were ...
A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the deal: Cherfilus-McCormick’s family health care company got too much mo...
Elections are a big deal, and campaigns use lots of banners and posters to get their message out. But what happens to all that stuff after the votes are cast? It turns out, these campaign materials might be a sneaky source of microplastic pollution. Scientists gathered some campaign banners and a poster that had been hanging around in cities for over a month. They c...
Election Day in the United States saw a wave of celebrities taking to social media to endorse their preferred candidates and causes. Many stars focused on the New York City mayoral race, with several backing socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Comedian Ilana Glazer, actor Mark Ruffalo, and activist Naomi Klein participated in a phone banking event to rally support fo...
Former President Barack Obama is making waves this weekend, rallying voters in Virginia and New Jersey for the upcoming governor races. His presence is a big deal, especially for Democrats who see him as a key player in turning out Black voters, a crucial group for their success. Meanwhile, Republicans are also working hard, but they don't have a big-name star like ...
Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa, is once again in the spotlight due to political instability. Recently, several high-ranking military officers were taken into custody. They are accused of plotting to disrupt the country's political process. This is not surprising, as coups and unrest have been frequent since the country gained independence from Portugal...
The race for New Jersey's next governor is heating up, and the money trail tells an interesting story. Both main candidates, Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, have shared their campaign finance details. Sherrill, a Democrat, has a slight edge in funds. She's raised about $3. 2 million recently and has spent nearly $5. 6 million so far. Her total spending for the g...
In a surprising move, Hakeem Jeffries, a key figure in the Democratic Party, has thrown his support behind Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. This decision comes just before early voting begins and signals a significant shift in the Democratic Party's stance. Jeffries, known for his influential role, has been vocal about his disagreements with Mamdani...
In the upcoming elections, Democrats are flexing their financial muscle. They're spending big on ads in key races, hoping to sway voters. But does more money mean more votes? Let's break it down. In California, Democrats are pouring over $66 million into ads for a redistricting measure. They claim it's about fair representation, but critics say it's a power grab. Th...
A political group called "We the People, America For All" has been spending a lot of money to support Zohran Mamdani, who is leading in the race to become the next mayor of New York City. This group has given over $36, 000 to put up video billboards that talk about Mamdani's plan to make bus rides free for everyone in the city. The main person who gives money to thi...