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Joseph Cao Eyes Victory in Tight Primary Race

June 28, 2026

Joseph Cao, who is currently filling a seat on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), was set to keep his position after a close win over Ellie Schroder in the Republican primary runoff held on Saturday. By 10:15 p. m. , most precincts had reported, and Cao led with about 52 percent

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Maine’s Primary Fix: Let Every Voter Cast a Ballot

June 28, 2026

The June 9 primary proved that Maine’s open‑style voting can work. Citizens from all walks of life turned out in record numbers, showing that people want to influence who runs for office. The biggest win was allowing anyone—not just registered party members—to join the Democratic and Republican prim

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Maine Voters Shift Focus to Gaza, Not Just Israel

June 28, 2026

In recent primaries, two Maine Democrats emerged victorious by highlighting the Gaza crisis. Their messages were simple: build hospitals at home instead of supporting foreign bombings, and refuse money tied to pro‑Israel lobbying. This stance shows a growing trend: many voters in Maine now care more

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Why Trump’s Focus on Elections Over the Economy Could Backfire

June 28, 2026

Republicans in Congress had been hoping President Trump would shift gears and tackle the economy before the midterms. That hope is fading fast. Instead of addressing voter concerns about rising prices, Trump has doubled down on election laws, pushing a bill that would add stricter voting rules—like

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Another Dan Sullivan appears on Alaska Senate ballot after judge's decision

June 28, 2026

A judge in Alaska just changed the rules for who can run in a big Senate race. The state’s election chief had blocked Dan J. Sullivan—a former teacher and forest worker—from appearing on the primary ballot. But now a judge says that was a mistake. The ruling means two different men named Dan Sulliva

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Why Republicans Are Now More Likely to Hold Crypto

June 28, 2026

Recent surveys show Republicans are warming up to cryptocurrency faster than Democrats. In 2021, both groups had similar crypto usage rates. By mid-2023, a gap started forming, and it grew wider during the 2024 election season. By early 2025, 28% of Republicans had traded crypto in the past year, co

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Christian faith is splitting US politics in two

June 28, 2026

America’s churches aren’t growing, but politicians who claim to speak for God definitely are. A new push wants public money flowing to religious groups and more space for faith in public schools and workplaces. On one side, JD Vance and others argue the country was founded as a “Christian nation” an

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Lawmaker warns about crypto in retirement plans

June 27, 2026

A top U. S. House Democrat is pushing back against a government plan that could let workers put retirement savings into cryptocurrency. If Democrats win big in November’s elections, Rep. Maxine Waters could once again lead the House Financial Services Committee, giving her more influence over financ

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Alaska Senate race gets messy with claims and counter-claims

June 27, 2026

A heated argument has erupted in Alaska over who should be on the ballot for the Senate race. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has filed a complaint claiming one candidate is breaking rules. They say this candidate is trying to trick voters by creating confusion. The NRSC has also

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Ebola Bundibugyo Hits Congo, Testing Gaps Keep It Out of Sight

June 26, 2026

The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has started a fast‑moving outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, far surpassing previous cases. Since mid‑May, officials have counted over 1, 100 infections and nearly 300 deaths, making this the largest surge of this virus type ever recorded. Uganda has also re