A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a bi
High up on Roper Mountain, a big star has been shining for years. It's not a real mountain, but it's the first one you see when you come to Greenville. This star is special. It's been lighting up the night sky near Interstate 385. But soon, it will go dark. Don't worry, it's not forever. The star is
In a surprising turn, a Tennessee House seat race has caught national attention. This seat, usually a safe bet for Republicans, is now a battleground. Both major parties are pouring resources into this special election. President Trump backed the Republican candidate, Matt Van Epps, with a phone ra
A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the d
A wealthy businessman and activist, Tom Steyer, has entered the race for California's governor. At 68, he brings a significant amount of personal wealth to the table, making him a strong contender in the crowded field. The race includes more than half a dozen Democrats and two Republicans, all vying
In the current Georgia Senate race, U. S. Rep. Mike Collins is making waves for all the wrong reasons. He recently shared a fake AI-generated video on X, claiming that Sen. Jon Ossoff supported a federal government shutdown, causing harm to ordinary people. The video puts words in Ossoff's mouth tha
In a surprising turn of events, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon won't have to pay a huge $9. 8 million fine. This fine was for breaking campaign finance rules during the 2024 election. The State Board of Elections couldn't agree on the fine, so it didn't go through. The fine came after reports
The Illinois Senate President, Don Harmon, is in hot water. Here's why: His campaign group is accused of taking way too much money. The state's election board says he owes nearly $10 million in fines. That's a lot of money! A group called the Liberty Justice Center, which usually supports Republica
Trump recently celebrated a win after the longest U. S. government shutdown ended on his terms. But almost immediately, he faced a familiar challenge: Jeffrey Epstein. Emails released by House Democrats brought up old questions about Trump's ties to Epstein and what he knew about the financier's all
Politicians often make big promises to win votes, but many of these promises never come true. This is a problem because voters are left disappointed, and politicians face no consequences. Some people think that limiting campaign donations could make elections fairer, but others argue that this limit
