David Trone, a wealthy businessman and former member of the House of Representatives, has decided to re-enter the political arena. At 70 years old, he is aiming to win back his previous seat in the House. This decision comes after he spent a massive $62 million on a failed Senate campaign last year.
In Hungary, the political scene is buzzing as Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party, Fidesz, is closing in on the opposition. A recent survey shows that Orban's party is gaining ground, thanks to some smart spending moves ahead of next year's election. The poll, done by the 21 Research Centre, found t
Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, known for its deep red roots, is now the center of a heated political battle. This district, which stretches from the northern to the southern border of Tennessee, is seeing an unusual surge of interest from both sides of the aisle. The special election to re
Frank Garcia, a well-known Hispanic business leader, found himself in a peculiar situation. He was approached by Irfan Verjee, a CEO of a renewable energy firm, with a surprising offer. Verjee wanted Garcia to raise a significant amount of money in just three days. In return, Garcia would get a job
A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a bi
A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the d
Elections are a big deal, and campaigns use lots of banners and posters to get their message out. But what happens to all that stuff after the votes are cast? It turns out, these campaign materials might be a sneaky source of microplastic pollution. Scientists gathered some campaign banners and a p
Election Day in the United States saw a wave of celebrities taking to social media to endorse their preferred candidates and causes. Many stars focused on the New York City mayoral race, with several backing socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Comedian Ilana Glazer, actor Mark Ruffalo, and activist
Former President Barack Obama is making waves this weekend, rallying voters in Virginia and New Jersey for the upcoming governor races. His presence is a big deal, especially for Democrats who see him as a key player in turning out Black voters, a crucial group for their success. Meanwhile, Republi
Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa, is once again in the spotlight due to political instability. Recently, several high-ranking military officers were taken into custody. They are accused of plotting to disrupt the country's political process. This is not surprising, as coups and unrest h
