Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently made headlines not for his usual tech or business ventures, but for quietly teaming up with a presidential administration on a healthcare cost-cutting initiative. While Cuban has been vocal about supporting Democratic candidates in the past, including end
A group of Democratic senators is pushing back against Kurt Olsen, the White House’s election security lead, over concerns about his extended time in the job. They argue Olsen has been working beyond the legal limit for temporary government roles. Olsen was first brought in as a special government e
For years, California has been a battleground for big ideas in healthcare. Politicians on the left pushed hard for a single-payer system, where the state would cover everyone’s medical bills. But now one of the most vocal supporters of that idea has quietly backtracked. Xavier Becerra, who ran the s
Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million
Peru’s top voting officials admit they messed up the first round of the presidential race. The April 12 elections ran late after many polling stations opened late, especially in Lima. This delay sparked accusations of cheating from a candidate who came in third. Now, with the runoff set for June 7,
Los Angeles voters are dealing with a tough choice in the upcoming election. One candidate leads with about 30% support, but that number isn’t as strong as it seems. Around 70% of voters are either split between other candidates or undecided. That big chunk of unsettled voters could change everythin
The race for Kootenai County commissioner is heating up, with big money flowing into local campaigns. John Padula leads the pack, pulling in $61, 800—mostly from everyday residents. But his opponents aren’t far behind. Julie Hensley and Bruce Mattare have each raised over $10, 000, with donations fr
Georgia’s political scene is heating up again, this time with a major legal twist. A state Senate committee has just sent out subpoenas for Stacey Abrams and two top leaders from the New Georgia Project, a group Abrams started back in 2013. Their job? To explain their roles in a big campaign finance
President Trump recently made clear that Iran getting a nuclear weapon tops his list of concerns—even if it means Americans spend more at the pump. When asked if tougher rules on Iran could hurt wallets amid rising costs, he flat-out said, “Not even a little bit. ” His focus stays locked on preventi
Haiti won't be holding its presidential vote in August as planned. The prime minister recently stated security conditions simply aren't safe enough for elections. This announcement comes after years of delayed votes and growing gang control across the country. Over a million people have been forced
