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...
The House of Representatives made a big move. They voted to make the Department of Justice (DOJ) share files about Jeffrey Epstein. This wasn't a small deal. It took months of pushing by Democrats and two representatives, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna. Survivors of Epstein's actions were there in the House chamber. They cheered when the vote passed. Almost everyone in...
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...
In a bold move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared his unwavering opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state. This stance comes just before the U. N. Security Council is set to vote on a U. S. -proposed resolution regarding Gaza, which hints at the possibility of Palestinian independence. Netanyahu has consistently argued that establishing...
Danville is thinking about moving its polling station. This is a big deal because it affects how people vote. The city council will decide soon. But why the change? Some say it's for better access. Others worry about the impact. Voting is a big part of democracy. It's how people have a say in their community. So, any change to where this happens matters. The current...
In a significant move, Lafayette Parish voters made a choice that will impact their community's well-being. They decided to keep a property tax that supports essential services. This tax, known as a millage, brings in about $10. 8 million every year. It helps with things like fixing drainage, supporting rural fire departments, taking care of animals, controlling mosq...
The Republican Party is facing a serious issue: antisemitism is on the rise, especially among younger voters. This problem came to light when Tucker Carlson interviewed Nick Fuentes, a well-known figure with racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic views. Carlson's silence during Fuentes' hateful remarks was concerning, especially since Carlson is a mainstream figure. ...
People are pushing hard to see all the files about Jeffrey Epstein. A big vote is coming up in the House. Many Republicans want to see these files, even if Trump doesn't. Trump has been trying to stop this. He called some Republicans to ask them not to support the release. But some, like Lauren Boebert and Nancy Mace, are not backing down. Mace even wrote to Trump a...
Cincinnati's recent municipal election left many voters scratching their heads, especially those who consider themselves moderates. The city saw a crowded field of 27 candidates running for nine council seats, a mix of Democrats, Republicans, and independents. But one thing stood out: the silence from Republican candidates about Donald Trump. For someone who has bee...
The government shutdown has been a big deal, and now it looks like it might be over soon. Two big agencies, Health and Human Services and the Department of Interior, have told their workers to get ready to go back to work. They sent emails saying to be ready to come back on Thursday if the government gets the money it needs. The House of Representatives was talking ...