ELECTION

Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's PAC Hands Out Third $1M Check in Pennsylvania

Imagine winning a million dollars just for signing a petition! That's exactly what happened to Shannon Tomei from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Elon Musk's political action committee, America PAC, gave out its third $1 million check to Tomei. This isn't just a one-time thing; Musk plans to give away $

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

President Biden's Unexpected Call to Lock Up Trump Politically

Something surprising happened during President Joe Biden's visit to New Hampshire. He told Democrats, "We gotta lock him up, " referring to former President Donald Trump. But he quickly added, "Politically lock him up. " This mirrors a 2016 campaign line from Trump, which aimed at Democratic nominee

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Platte County Voters Decide on Youth Mental Health Tax

In November, residents of Platte County, Missouri, have a big choice to make. They'll vote on whether to add a small sales tax to help children and teens with their mental health. The idea started because there aren't enough mental health services in the county for the number of kids who need them.

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Voter Lottery: Legal or Not?

Elon Musk's $1 million daily lottery for swing state voters who sign his petition is causing legal experts to scratch their heads. Is it legal or not? That's the big question. Musk's America PAC says the lottery is just for signing a petition and doesn't break any laws. But some experts aren't so su

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Early Voting: A Glimpse into the 2024 Election

Millions of Americans have already cast their ballots in the upcoming 2024 election, with early voting now open in many states. While the results so far offer some clues, they don't tell the whole story. Early voting is available in nearly every state, with some starting as early as September. In ke

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's McDonald's Stunt: Workers Aren't Impressed

Former President Donald Trump made a visit to a Pennsylvania McDonald’s recently, spending some time working behind the counter. This wasn’t just a casual stop; it was part of his ongoing criticism of Kamala Harris’s past experience working at the fast-food chain. Trump even went as far as to say sh

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Rudy Giuliani's Price for Lies: Manhattan Apartment and Luxury Items Go to Election Workers

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered by a federal judge to hand over his Manhattan penthouse and other valuable items to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused. This decision comes after a jury found Giuliani liable for defamation and awarded Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss $150

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

Crime Concerns Divide Black and White Americans

According to a recent survey, 70% of Americans worry about crime, but Black Americans are a bit more concerned than white Americans, with the numbers standing at 72% for Black Americans and 68% for white Americans. The survey also showed that city dwellers, news watchers, and Gen Xers are particular

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

What Do Recent Politics Surveys Tells Us About Violence and Democracy?

Researchers from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRI) and the Brookings Institution joined forces to explore the current state of American politics with their "2024 American Values Survey. " One astonishing finding is that 19% of people believe that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 presidentia

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

What Happens If the Electoral College Votes Tie?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Electoral College votes end up in a tie? It's a real possibility in this year's presidential race, with 538 votes up for grabs. After the election, electors in each state will confirm the nomination in December. But can these votes really end up tied?

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