POLITICS

Oct 18 2024POLITICS

When Harris Runs: A Different Voice in the Race

When Hillary Clinton ran for president in 2016, her historic potential as the first woman president was a major talking point. Fast forward to 2024, Kamala Harris, the first Black and South Asian American woman to become vice president, is now running for the top job, but the conversation has shifte

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris Speaks Out on Gaza Ceasefire

Vice President Kamala Harris took the spotlight on Thursday, becoming the first US official to publicly address the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. This move was deliberately timed to coincide with President Joe Biden's written statement, released just moments earlier. The synchronized approach

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ex-NFL Star Gets Surprising Backing for West Virginia Governor

Pat McAfee, former WVU kicker, has thrown his support behind another football legend for the West Virginia governor's seat. Owen Schmitt, currently a truck driver for UPS, was lauded by McAfee on The New Heights Show. It all started when Travis Kelce quizzed McAfee, asking who the bigger legend was—

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

The Hidden Conflict: A Look at Sacramento's City Manager

In Sacramento, the name Howard Chan, the city manager, keeps popping up in local politics. He's climbed to the highest-paid spot, but how he got there raises questions. Recently, the city council delayed voting on his raise, and a community member, Marbella Sala, spoke up. She thinks the council sho

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Putin's Slow Gain in Ukraine: What's the West Doing?

Vladimir Putin is making steady progress in Ukraine, using Iranian drones and North Korean artillery. Meanwhile, Brussels, the EU's capital, seems stuck waiting for elections and new leaders. NATO admits Russia is making small gains, but Ukraine hasn't achieved its key goal of relieving the frontlin

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Trump's Claim: 'Father of IVF'?

Former President Donald Trump made a surprising claim during a Fox News town hall. He said he was the "father of IVF," even though he only recently learned about the procedure. A woman asked about IVF and how abortion bans might affect it. Trump said he didn't know much about IVF until Senator Katie

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Fox News Debut Reels in Millions

Vice President Kamala Harris' first-ever interview on Fox News was a hit with viewers, drawing in a whopping 7.8 million people. This was nearly five times the network's average daytime audience for the third quarter of the year. The sit-down with Bret Baier, Fox News' chief political anchor, was th

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Women in Texas are Tired and Ready to Fight Back

Morgan Kirkpatrick, a long-time resident of Lubbock, Texas, is worn out. After a morning of campaigning door-to-door, she sat on the floor at Mahon Library, writing postcards to voters. But her physical exhaustion is nothing compared to her frustration with seeing Republicans win local elections uno

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's Berlin Visit: A Chance to Ease German Nerves

Imagine Germany sitting on the edge of its seat, nervously hoping that America won't leave them high and dry in the Ukraine crisis. That's the scene as U.S. President Biden prepares to visit Berlin. Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have a lot to talk about, especially with a potential Trump p

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Biden's Final Act in Europe: Alliances and Farewells

As President Joe Biden nears the end of his term, he's making a stop in Berlin to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This visit isn't just about saying goodbye; it's also about tackling big issues facing the world. Biden and Scholz have been close allies, with Scholz even helping Biden out in

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