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What’s Holding Up Peru’s Election Results?

April 21, 2026

Peru’s presidential race is stuck in limbo after thousands of ballots got challenged right after voting ended on April 12. About 6% of polling places—covering over a million votes—had problems like missing signatures or messy tally sheets, forcing officials to double-check each one in public. This r

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Bruno Retailleau Sets Sights on 2027 Presidency

February 12, 2026

A new player is stepping up for France’s next presidential race. Bruno Retailleau, who led the interior ministry last year, has announced he will run in 2027. The 65‑year‑old comes from a long line of conservative politicians in western France. Retailleau’s time as interior minister was sho

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Portugal's Presidential Election: A Close Call with Far-Right in the Mix

January 19, 2026

Portugal is in the middle of a tight presidential race. Voters are choosing their next leader, and the results are far from clear. Three candidates are neck and neck, including Andre Ventura from the far-right Cheap party. This is a big deal because Portugal hasn't had a runoff in a presidential ele

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Honduras' Tight Election Sparks Controversy

December 30, 2025

In a close call, Salvador Nasralla, who came in second in Honduras' recent presidential election, is not taking his loss lightly. He is calling out the results, claiming there were issues with the voting process. The race was tight, with less than 1% of the votes separating Nasralla from the winner,

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Democrats Rise Against Trump's Policies: A Look at Potential 2028 Presidential Hopefuls

December 14, 2025

Trump's policies have sparked a wave of resistance among Democratic governors. These governors are using this opportunity to gain national attention and position themselves as potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election. California's Gavin Newsom, Illinois' JB Pritzker, and Maryland's We

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A New Path: From Democratic Insider to Independent Voice

June 4, 2025

Karine Jean-Pierre, who once held the role of White House press secretary under Joe Biden, has decided to leave the Democratic party and join the ranks of independents. This news comes from the publisher of her upcoming book, which is set to hit shelves this fall. Jean-Pierre's decision to switch h

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Election Polls 2024: Nearly Spot On

November 30, 2024

After the dust settled on the 2024 election, we can take a good look at how the polls fared. They weren’t perfect, but they did a pretty decent job, especially considering the tough environment for pollsters. National polls had Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a tight race, with Harris slightly ahe

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Fred Harris: From Senator to Presidential Hopeful, a Life of Change

November 25, 2024

Fred Harris, an Oklahoma senator who once considered running for president, has passed away at the age of 94. His journey was a unique one, starting from humble beginnings as a sharecropper's son to becoming a prominent figure in Washington. In 1964, he filled the vacant Senate seat left by Robert S

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Catching Up: Barron Trump's Journey from 'Vicious' Baby to Political Advisor

November 19, 2024

In 2007, a little-seen video of Donald Trump with his then-10-month-old son Barron resurfaced. Trump, a billionaire at the time, was receiving the Hollywood Walk of Fame award. He described baby Barron as "strong, smart, tough, vicious, and violent. " Fast forward to 2024, Barron is now 6 feet 9 inc

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South Asian Americans: Pride and Grief After Harris's Loss

November 8, 2024

South Asian Americans are feeling a mix of emotions after Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 presidential race. While they're disappointed that she won't be the first Black woman and South Asian person to hold the nation's highest office, they're also proud of her journey and what it