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Election Results Hint at 2027 Shake‑Ups

March 23, 2026

The latest mayoral runoff gave a fresh look at how French voters feel before the next presidential vote. In Marseille, the far‑right National Rally (RN) failed to win, showing that even a party seen as unstoppable can be stopped in big cities. This suggests that organized mainstream parties st

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Vietnam Leaders Picked as Party Meeting Begins

March 23, 2026

The Communist Party of Vietnam has opened a week‑long gathering that will decide who holds the country’s top jobs for the next five years. The meeting, which started on Monday, is expected to name people for roles such as prime minister, president and head of the National Assembly. Party chief

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ICE Steps In at Airports as TSA Lines Grow Long

March 23, 2026

The U. S. government has sent Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to major airports after the federal agency faced a shortage of paid TSA staff. The move came as travelers encountered wait times that sometimes reached three hours, a problem intensified by unpaid workers and a partial shutdo

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Lionel Jospin’s End: From Prime Minister to Quiet Legacy

March 23, 2026

Lionel Jospin, once France’s top leader, stepped away from politics after a surprising loss in 2002. The election saw the far‑right candidate Jean‑Marie Le Pen advance to a second round for the first time, shaking up French politics. Jospin accepted full blame for the defeat and announced his retire

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Prime Minister Orders Investigation After Wiretap Claims

March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for an inquiry after allegations that his foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, was secretly monitored. The request comes as Hungary readies for its April election and deals with rumors about ties to Russia. Szijjarto, who has been in office since 2010, said he o

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Saginaw District Picks New Finance Boss to Guide $120M Budget

March 23, 2026

The Saginaw Intermediate School District has chosen Felipe Monasi to lead its financial team, beginning March 23. The role covers a budget over $120 million and services for about 26, 000 students across the county. Monasi’s duties will span budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting, helping

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Microsoft Moves Former DOJ Officials Into Key Roles

March 23, 2026

In 2020, a cloud service called GCC High was introduced into the Department of Justice after a review by external auditors and an internal audit. The product, owned by Microsoft, soon became part of the federal government’s cloud marketplace, giving the company a prominent spot and free publicity. H

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Senate Moves Closer to Approving New Homeland Security Chief

March 23, 2026

The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull

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The Bible and politics: can they ever really mix?

March 23, 2026

Americans often argue about where faith fits into public life, but the Constitution is clear: no official religion can be forced on anyone. Thomas Jefferson wrote laws to protect this idea back in the 1700s. Yet today, some candidates blend their religious beliefs into campaign messages, claiming th

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Governors Lose Power to Pick College Trustees

March 22, 2026

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’