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Elon Musk's Big Bet: $75 Million for Trump's Campaign

October 17, 2024

Billionaire Elon Musk, known for Tesla and SpaceX, has been making headlines for his support of Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Musk has poured nearly $75 million into America PAC, a political action committee he founded this year to back Trump. This makes him one of Trump's top donors. So far

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Trump's Call for Military Against Americans: A Disturbing Shift

October 15, 2024

Over the past week, former president Donald Trump has been making waves with his provocative statements. At recent rallies, he's been more aggressive than usual, even suggesting a woman heckler should be "taken care of" by her mother. But things escalated on a Sunday morning interview on Fox News. T

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Electing Season Heats Up: Harris and Trump Tour Pennsylvania

October 15, 2024

In Pennsylvania, the major players of the 2024 presidential race are making their moves. Vice President Kamala Harris is making her 10th stop in the state, this time in the town of Erie. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is heading to the Philadelphia suburbs. Both are trying to sway undecide

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Senate Races Heat Up: Republicans Eye Gains with Election Near

October 14, 2024

With just a few weeks until the big election day, the fight for key Senate seats is intense. Republicans are hoping to flip the upper chamber and need to win some tight races to do so. Currently, Democrats have a small edge with 48 seats and three independents who side with them. There are 49 Republ

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Billionaires' Political Preferences: A Closer Look

October 11, 2024

Since 2010, billionaires have had a significant influence on U.S. politics due to the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. This ruling allowed for virtually unlimited campaign spending. While both Democrats and Republicans have billionaire supporters, Republicans generally have an edge. Accordi

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Dallas Voters: Time to Decide on Charter Changes

October 7, 2024

This week, the spotlight is on Dallas as voters prepare to weigh in on several charter amendments. The editorial board has been busy, offering their take on these proposed changes. Meanwhile, local cartoonists have been having a field day, with plenty of opinion pieces to inspire their work. The bi

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Florida's Swing: How Trump's Fight for the Sunshine State Might Affect Other Battlegrounds

October 7, 2024

Back in July, things got tougher for Donald Trump when Kamala Harris became the likely Democratic nominee for 2024. A poll from the University of North Florida showed Trump ahead, but only by a slim margin. Fast forward to September, a new poll revealed Trump's lead was even thinner—just one point o

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Election Dilemma: Trump's Endorsement Shakes NC Votes

October 7, 2024

The political climate in North Carolina is sizzling with the upcoming election. Every single vote matters now more than ever, and the focus has shifted to a contentious candidate backed by former President Donald Trump. Some Republicans are pondering whether to sit this election out due to the recen

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Trump's Stinging Attack on Cheney: What's the Real Story?

October 5, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is known for his sharp words, but his recent jabs at Liz Cheney have people questioning his motives. On Truth Social, he labeled her "one of the less intelligent folks in politics" and didn't spare her father, Dick Cheney, who was Vice President during George W. Bush's

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Student Voters Face Last-Minute Challenges in Georgia Election

October 4, 2024

In recent weeks, college students across Georgia have been actively registering to vote and encouraging their peers to do the same. The efforts are largely driven by student organizations on campuses, including Emory University and Georgia State University. The issue arises because many dorms at th