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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voter Registration Issues in Amite: 40 Cases Questioned

In the small town of Amite, an attorney has flagged a big problem with voter registrations. Michelle Charles, who represents mayoral candidate Ayana Buchanan, believes over 40 people are registered to vote using business addresses instead of their homes. This isn't supposed to happen. The issue is

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Who Will Swing State Voters Choose in 2024?

With the 2024 election race tightening, we chatted with 15 late-deciding voters from swing states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. These voters were torn between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, and their opinions could drastically alter the election outcome. Even though many had switched between Trum

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Why John Oliver Wants Undecided Leftists to Vote

With the presidential election just a day away, many leftist voters are conflicted. Jacob Oliver, a popular comic, wants them to vote for one candidate in particular—Kamala Harris. On his show "Last Week Tonight, " Oliver addressed those planning to skip the election because of the recent bombing in

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voting Before the Big Day: What We're Seeing

Early voting is nearly over, with over 78 million votes already cast in 47 states and D. C. This gives us a preview of who's voting early, but it's not a crystal ball for the election results. We can't see who people voted for, and it doesn't include everyone who'll vote on Tuesday. Let's dive into

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Musk's Million Dollar Giveaway: Court Says Yes, but Why?

A Pennsylvania judge recently ruled that Elon Musk's daily $1 million giveaway to voters can keep running. This isn't a game-changer though, since the giveaway ends tomorrow on Election Day. Philadelphia's District Attorney, Larry Krasner, argued that this sweepstakes violates state lottery laws, bu

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Georgia’s Election Day Count: Late Ballots on Hold

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's top court has decided that voters in Cobb County who received their ballots late won't have their votes counted if they're received after Election Day. This ruling, which supports the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC), means that these ball

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Soldiers Ready as U. S. Prepares for Contentious Election Day

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election approaches, many states have put their National Guard troops on standby or activated them. Around 18 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken this step, making a total of nearly 800 service members ready for duty. These soldiers include cyber specialists and

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voting Hurdles: Pennsylvania's Last-Minute Ballot Challenges

Just before the election, a small group in Pennsylvania targeted thousands of mail-in ballots. They aimed to reject votes from overseas and people with mail forwarding. This happened in over a dozen counties, causing a stir among voting rights groups and election officials. Some counties dismissed t

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Promises Action on Gaza in Michigan Speech

Kamala Harris, during her final campaign stop in Michigan, pledged to work towards ending the conflict in Gaza. She aimed to connect with the state’s large Arab American and Muslim American populations, who have been critical of her stance on Israel’s actions. With the election just days away, Harri

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Spanish King Faces Anger in Flood-Hit Valencia

In Valencia, Spain, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited the flood-stricken region, only to be met with boos and thrown eggs from angry residents. The king and queen were there to see the damage and offer support, but locals were furious about what they saw as a slow and uncoordinated response from

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