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Conservative Editorial Board Slams DOJ Compensation Fund as Potential Patronage Tool
A newspaper’s conservative editorial board warns that a Justice Department‑backed compensation fund could become a vehic...
Georgia's GOP Primary Gridlock: Runoffs Set for Senate and Governor
While Democrats have locked in their nominees, Republicans must fight internally before facing Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lan...
Andy Burnham Leads Makerfield By‑Election Polls by 20 Points
Mayor Andy Burnham enjoys a 20‑point lead in the Makerfield by‑election, a seat once tipped for Reform.
Putin and Xi Reinforce 2001 Treaty Amid Energy and Security Talks in Beijing
During a high‑profile visit to Beijing, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping pledged deeper ties, extending their 2001 friendsh...
Georgia GOP Runoffs Set Stage for Midterm Battleground
Georgia Republicans face internal battles in runoff elections for governor and Senate, setting the stage for high-stakes...
South Carolina GOP Pushes Through Redistricting Plan Amid Democratic Protests
Republicans in South Carolina approved a controversial redistricting plan aimed at securing an additional GOP seat in th...
Alabama Senate Rematch: Tuberville vs. Jones in 2024
Former rivals Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones clash again in Alabama's Senate race, six years after Tuberville unseated ...
Fearless Journalism: A Beacon Amid Corruption and Shifting Power Dynamics
As corruption risks become background noise, fearless journalism is more crucial than ever to hold power accountable.
Alabama's Political Showdown: Tuberville vs. Jones Rematch and Senate Runoff
Alabama gears up for a high-stakes gubernatorial rematch and a Senate runoff, with redistricting adding to the complexit...
Georgia Senate Runoff: Ossoff's $31M War Chest vs. GOP Divisions
With no clear Republican frontrunner, Democrats hold a fundraising edge in Georgia's high-stakes Senate runoff.
Georgia's Senate Runoff and Bottoms' Historic Bid
Georgia's Senate race heads to a June 16 runoff, while Keisha Lance Bottoms secures the Democratic gubernatorial nominat...
Alabama's Governor Race: A Rematch of Senate Rivals with Dueling Visions
Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones, once Senate foes, now vie for Alabama's governorship, each promising to upend the statu...
Pennsylvania Democrats Set Stage for House Flip with Primary Wins
Gov. Josh Shapiro's endorsed candidates triumph in key swing districts, aiming to retake U.S. House control.
TikTok Campaign Urges Out‑of‑State Voters to Fly to LA for California Primary
A viral social‑media push is urging non‑residents to bypass California’s voter‑ID rules ahead of the June 2 primary, spa...
Encinitas Councilmember Pushes to Flip State of the City Address Order
Councilmember Jim O'Hara seeks to move the mayor’s State of the City speech to a public council meeting before the Chamb...
Vance and Rubio Step Into Spotlight as Trump Hints at Successor
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio take center stage at White House press briefings, sparking sp...
Tommy Tuberville's GOP Gubernatorial Win: Trump's Endorsement and Residency Controversy
Alabama's Sen. Tommy Tuberville secures GOP nomination for governor, backed by Trump but facing residency questions.
Natalie Gee's Campaign Blitz: A Day in District 4's Race
Natalie Gee, a District 4 supervisor candidate, shares her packed campaign day: from Pilates to door-knocking to social ...
Trump-Backed Challenger Ousts Kentucky's Thomas Massie in GOP Primary
Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by Donald Trump, defeats incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in a tight Kentucky GOP p...
Andy Burnham’s Manchester Record Faces Scrutiny Ahead of Makerfield By‑Election
The Manchester mayor’s debt‑laden tenure and scrapped schemes raise doubts as he eyes a Westminster seat.
Burnham’s £1.43 bn Debt and £100 m Congestion Charge Flop Threaten Westminster Bid
Andy Burnham’s Manchester record – soaring debt and a scrapped clean‑air scheme – is under the microscope as he eyes the...
Westminster's Satirical Storm: Burnham, Kenyon, and the 'We Are For Us' Campaign
A scathing look at the UK's political landscape, where scandals, hypocrisy, and campaign clichés take center stage.
Westminster's Chaos: Burnham's Ambitions and Reform's Retaliation
A day of political maneuvering in Westminster reveals Andy Burnham's ambitions and Reform UK's strategic retaliation.
UK Mansion Tax: Snooping on Home Improvements
Government officials to monitor home renovations for tax purposes, sparking 'tax on aspiration' criticism
Trans‑Rights Debate Ignites on Burnham’s Toilet Proposal Ahead of Mayoral Run
Labour’s Andy Burnham backs trans women’s access to women’s toilets, drawing fire from Tory equalities chief and activis...
Newfoundland Liberal Party Demands Transparency on Secret Review Panel
Liberal leader John Hogan presses Premier Tony Wakeham for names of panel members behind a confidential report released ...
Andy Burnham Leads Makerfield By‑Election by 20 Points, Threatening Reform’s Push
Mayor Andy Burnham enjoys a 20‑point lead in the Makerfield by‑election, a seat Reform hoped to capture.
Trump Defends White House Ballroom Amid Funding Cut, While Adoption‑Focused Boarding Schools Face Scrutiny
Trump touts a new White House ballroom as a national gift, even as a $1 billion security fund is blocked and a boarding‑...
Andy Burnham's 20-Point Lead in Makerfield: A Local Test for Labour's Future
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is leading by 20 points in the Makerfield by-election, but a Reform challenge loom...
South Carolina GOP Pushes Redistricting Plan, Dismissing Democratic Input
Republicans in South Carolina's House reject Democratic proposals on a redistricting plan that could shift a Democratic-...