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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Senator McConnell Hospitalized Again

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesman said Mr. McConnell is getting good care but gave no details about why he was admitted. He has had several health setbacks lately. In February, he spent a week in the hospital with flu‑

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Mitch McConnell Hospitalized as Kentucky G. O. P. Prepares for New Leadership

Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Economy Grades: Why Leaders Should Listen to Real Feedback

Senator Warnock asked Treasury Secretary Bessent a direct question during a finance hearing: How would Americans rate the economy? Most people gave it a failing mark. Bessent, however, argued the economy was one of the strongest ever. Warnock pointed out the disconnect wasn't just about opinions but

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

AI Wealth Debate: Who Gets the Share?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on X that artificial intelligence could create trillions of dollars soon. She presented two options: let a few billionaires keep getting richer, or tax AI and put the money into schools, health care, and jobs. Warren has warned that fast automation could push many workers

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Nvidia CEO Invited to Talk About China Sales

Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang to appear before the Senate Banking Committee next week. The request, sent on Thursday, frames the hearing as a chance for Huang to explain how Nvidia views U. S. export laws and its business in China. Nvidia’s chips are a key

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

How Party Leaders Pick Their Battles in Close Races

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer didn’t mince words this week when he stood before reporters. “We have our pick in Maine, ” he declared, naming Graham Platner as the party’s top Senate candidate even though Platner’s campaign has faced one controversy after another. Just days ahead of Maine’s

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May 28 2026EDUCATION

Balancing screens and learning in Virginia Beach schools

Virginia Beach’s school board is rethinking how young students use computers in class. A new plan would stop pre-K through first graders from using school laptops during lessons next year. Second graders couldn’t take their devices home except in special cases, though they’d still use them at school

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Senegal’s Leadership Shake-Up: What Happens Next?

Senegal’s president just made a bold move by firing the prime minister, shaking up the country’s political scene. The decision also scrapped the entire government, leaving ministers in charge of day-to-day tasks until new ones are picked. The two leaders had once been allies but turned into rivals o

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Data Centers, Power and Politics: Virginia’s Growing Debate

Virginia is becoming the world’s hub for data centers, with a concentration so dense that it consumes enough electricity to light almost 900, 000 homes. These facilities promise hefty tax income for counties and a boost to the local workforce, yet they also raise serious questions about energy use a

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May 19 2026POLITICS

New Virginia Laws Aim to Close Gaps in Mother and Baby Healthcare

Virginia recently took another step forward in improving care for mothers and infants with a set of new laws signed in April. These laws expand on last year’s "Momnibus" package, which was the first major effort to tackle long-standing issues in maternal and infant health across the state. While the

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