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Georgia's Political Battle: Who's Behind the Mystery Millions?

January 2, 2026

In Georgia, a mysterious group has spent around $8 million on ads attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. This group is secretive, with no clear donors or public face. They're registered in Delaware but have a mail-drop in East Atlanta. A media buyer in Utah is helping them run these ads, making them a big p

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White House Displays Controversial Plaques

December 18, 2025

The White House has added new plaques that criticize former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. These plaques are placed under portraits in the "Presidential Walk of Fame, " a recent addition to the White House colonnade. The plaque under Biden's portrait calls him "Sleepy Joe" and claims he is

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Trump's Pardon List: A Controversial Move

November 11, 2025

Trump's recent pardons stir up old debates. After his 2020 election loss, Trump has been trying to change the narrative. He has pardoned many people involved in trying to overturn the election results. This includes some big names. Trump's actions send a strong message. He pardoned over 1, 500 peop

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Bolivia's Former Leader Walks Free After Supreme Court Ruling

November 7, 2025

Jeanine Áñez, the former interim president of Bolivia, has been released from prison after nearly five years. The supreme court overturned her conviction for allegedly staging a coup. Áñez, now 58, left the Miraflores women’s center in La Paz on Thursday. She referred to the end of nearly two decade

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Graham Platner's Campaign Shake-Up: What's Going On?

October 31, 2025

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca

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Tech Titans Spark Controversy Over Romanian Election Results

May 21, 2025

The Romanian presidential election was a tense affair, with the world watching closely. The winner, Nicusor Dan, is a centrist who backs Ukraine, and his victory was seen as a blow to Russia's influence. However, not everyone was happy with the outcome. Two prominent tech figures, Elon Musk and Davi

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Will Marine Le Pen's Legal Woes Keep Her Out of the Race?

March 30, 2025

Marine Le Pen, a prominent figure in French politics, has faced setbacks in her three previous attempts to win the presidency. Her political future is now hanging in the balance due to an embezzlement case. If found guilty, she could be disqualified from running in future elections. This potential o

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The Unlikely Bid for Sea Cliff's Top Spot

March 21, 2025

A recent election in a small New York community saw an unexpected twist. A local businessman decided to challenge the incumbent mayor. This was not your typical political race. The challenger, Robert Ehrlich, is the founder of a popular snack brand. He had never been involved in local politics b

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Calin Georgescu: Far-Right Leader Banned from Romanian Presidential Election

March 12, 2025

Romania's political landscape is in turmoil. The Constitutional Court has made a final decision to keep Calin Georgescu out of the upcoming presidential election in May. This ruling comes after a lengthy deliberation that lasted for two hours. The court's decision was unanimous, meaning all judges a