ELECTION

Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Campaign Trail Twists and McDonald's E. coli Mystery

Former President Donald Trump is shaking up his campaign strategy, even though his key issues—immigration, inflation, and Israel—seem to be resonating with voters. He's ditching his planned messages to throw personal jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. Yesterday, Tru

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Voters Share Mixed Feelings After Kamala Harris Town Hall in Pennsylvania

On a recent Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris met with voters in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Some voters chatted with CNN afterwards and shared their thoughts. Two out of five voters said they will vote for Harris, but others still have major concerns about her policies. Joe Donahue didn't

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Threat: Fire Special Counsel Smith Quickly, If Elected

Former President Donald Trump has made a bold statement. He said that if he wins the upcoming election, he plans to fire special counsel Jack Smith, who has been investigating and charging him with federal crimes. This came up in a conversation with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. Trump claims

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Team in House: Elections Under New Scrutiny

House Republicans have hired two former Trump officials involved in the 2020 fake elector scheme for their committee overseeing elections. Joshua Findlay and Thomas Lane, who worked on the Trump campaign's legal team, are now advising the House on election law. This move comes as the House prepares

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Voting for Values: A Granddaughter's Perspective

As the presidential election approaches, many people feel anxious, especially those worried about their treatment under a second Trump term. This is a time to think deeply about our choices. I'm the granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, and I believe it's crucial that we, as Christians, invit

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Religious Leaders Navigate Election Season: Should They Speak Up or Stay Silent?

In two different states, two pastors took different approaches to talking about politics in their churches. One, Bishop McKissick from Florida, was open about his support for Vice President Kamala Harris. He even consulted with a lawyer from her campaign to make sure he didn't break any rules. The o

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Election Security: Kansas City Tightens Polling Place Protections

Election Day is just around the corner, and Kansas City is ensuring that voters feel safe. Over the past few years, election officials have faced threats and harassment. Shawn Kieffer, a director with the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners, recalls an incident earlier this year where a vote

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Iran's Power in the Middle East: What's Next After Israel's Victories?

In the past few weeks, Israel has dealt big blows to Iran's proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas. This has weakened Iran's grip on the region. The U. S. election is coming up, and how America handles this situation could change things greatly. Israel wants to strike back at Iran, but the U. S. has its own p

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

JD Vance: The Trump Whisperer

Imagine being JD Vance, the guy who has to make sense of Donald Trump's controversial comments. Vance, Trump's running mate, often finds himself in the spotlight, trying to explain or defend what Trump says. This isn't an official job, but it's become his role. Remember when Trump questioned Kamala

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Health Care Costs: A Campaign Concern

As the 2024 presidential election nears, voters are increasingly worried about medical bills. A recent poll by West Health and Gallup showed that two-thirds of U. S. adults fear a major health event could land them in debt. This issue isn't getting enough attention in the campaign, according to a fo

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