In a surprising turn of events, the House of Representatives recently took action against Illinois Congressman Chuy Garcia. The issue at hand? A controversial plan for his congressional seat. The vote was close, with 236 in favor and 186 against, showing a clear divide among lawmakers. The main point of contention was Garcia's decision to step down from his seat. He...
In a surprising turn of events, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon won't have to pay a huge $9. 8 million fine. This fine was for breaking campaign finance rules during the 2024 election. The State Board of Elections couldn't agree on the fine, so it didn't go through. The fine came after reports showed Harmon's campaign took in way more money than allowed. The ru...
Egypt's recent parliamentary elections faced a big hiccup. Over a quarter of the votes from the first round got canceled. This happened because of some serious issues during voting. The elections are happening in two rounds. They aim to pick the final parliament for President Sisi's third term. The country uses a mixed system. Some seats are for individual candidate...
The Illinois Senate President, Don Harmon, is in hot water. Here's why: His campaign group is accused of taking way too much money. The state's election board says he owes nearly $10 million in fines. That's a lot of money! A group called the Liberty Justice Center, which usually supports Republican ideas, filed a complaint. They want the court to step in because th...
Paul Finebaum is still thinking about running for the U. S. Senate in Alabama. He said he will make up his mind after the college football season ends. He was on a radio show and shared his thoughts. Finebaum believes he can win against the current candidates. He thinks people in Alabama like candidates who speak their minds, like Tommy Tuberville did when he was el...
President Donald Trump is on a mission to make healthcare more affordable. He's planning to make big announcements soon. This is part of his effort to show he's working on the economy. Trump is also planning to travel more around the country. He wants to talk about his economic plans. These plans include tax cuts and making sure people pay less for medicine. He's al...
Calvin Duncan's life took a dramatic turn when he was sentenced to life in prison for a murder he claimed he didn't commit. Behind bars, he found his calling as a self-taught lawyer, helping fellow inmates fight for their freedom. His dedication paid off when he was released after 28 years, and his story took an even more surprising turn when he decided to run for of...
Chile is having a big vote for a new president and parliament. The main candidates are Jeannette Jara, a communist, and José Antonio Kast, a far-right figure. Both are focusing on crime and immigration, even though they have very different views on other things. Voting is now mandatory in Chile. This means more people have to vote, and those who don't might have to ...
In a surprising move, tariffs on various food items, including beef, coffee, and tropical fruits, were recently removed. This decision came shortly after a significant electoral setback for Republicans, largely due to voter dissatisfaction with the high cost of living. However, it's important to note that imported food only makes up a small portion of what Americans ...
Tania Fernandes Anderson, a former Boston city councilor, recently walked free after a brief stint in federal prison. She was locked up on corruption charges but only served one month behind bars. This early release came as a surprise, as she was initially supposed to be there until Saturday. No one knows why she got out early, but she did her time at a low-security ...