ELECTION

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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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Trump's Late Push in North Carolina: Is It Enough?

Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign in North Carolina, planning to hold rallies every day until the election. This swing state, which Trump won in 2016 and 2020, is crucial for his path to the White House. He's also making stops in New Mexico and Virginia, but the focus on North Carolina shows h

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Meet the New Conservative Leader: Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch (BADE-enock) is making history as the first Black woman to lead a major party in the UK, after winning the Conservative Party leadership vote. Born in London to Nigerian parents, Badenoch has a vision to revive the party's image following their recent election defeat. In the ballot, B

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Why Crypto Investors Could Influence the 2024 U. S. Presidential Election

Digital currencies are becoming more popular, with up to 21% of Americans owning crypto. This means there are around 18 million to 50 million potential voters who care about a candidate's stance on the crypto industry. Swing states are where crypto voters could make a big difference. Groups like Sta

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

The World Holds Its Breath: U. S. Elections' Global Impact

As Americans eagerly await their election results, the rest of the world is also watching closely. The U. S. might not be the sole superpower it once was, but it's still the most influential nation globally. How the election turns out can shape the world for years to come. Already, the election cyc

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

The Republican Party’s New Obsession: Replacement Conspiracies

In a recent rally at Madison Square Garden, former President Donald Trump and other Republican speakers made some alarming claims. They talked about taking down the "deep state, " getting rid of "globalists, " and exposing fake news. The Great Replacement conspiracy theory, once found only in extrem

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