Graham Platner, a Marine vet turned oyster farmer, is making waves in Maine's Democratic Senate race. But before he entered politics, Platner's online posts revealed some strong, and sometimes controversial, views. He once called himself a "communist, " criticized police, and made remarks about rura
The recent election in Czechia has stirred up some financial concerns. Andrej Babis, leader of the victorious ANO party, has hinted that the country's budget deficit might be larger than expected. He pointed out that around 60 billion Czech crowns are missing for planned projects, like road construc
The 2024 presidential election was close. Donald Trump won with 49. 8% of the popular vote and 312 electoral votes. This was not a huge win. It was the fourth-narrowest margin in the popular vote and the seventh-narrowest in the Electoral College since World War II. Yet, many people act like it was
Czech voters are heading to the polls, and the spotlight is on Andrej Babis, a billionaire with a populist edge. His party, ANO, is leading in the polls, promising higher wages and economic growth. But his stance on Ukraine aid and EU climate goals has sparked debate. The Czech economy has faced to
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is supposed to keep an eye on campaign money, but right now, it's not doing much watching. The reason? It doesn't have enough people to make decisions. The FEC needs at least four members to function properly, but lately, it's been running with just two. This is
Mayor Adams is in a tough spot. He wanted to get his hands on over $4 million in public campaign funds, but a judge said no. This isn't the first time he's been turned down. A Brooklyn Federal Court judge backed the city's Campaign Finance Board's decision to deny Adams the funds. The judge said the
New York City's political scene just got a major shake-up. Mayor Eric Adams has decided to pull out of the race for another term. This move leaves the stage open for three main contenders: Zohran Mamdani from the Democrats, Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, and Curtis Sliwa from the Republican
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided to withdraw from the mayoral race. This move came after a lot of speculation and issues with campaign funds. Adams mentioned that media attention and financial hurdles made it tough to keep going. Adams had a strong start but faced big challenges. He was i
In the world of politics, things can get pretty heated. Right now, Democrats and Republicans are at a standstill. Democrats are saying no to a bill that keeps the government running unless Republicans agree to some changes. Specifically, they want to reverse cuts to Medicaid, restore funding for pub
In a surprising turn of events, the Seychelles presidential race is headed for a runoff. The electoral commission announced that neither of the top candidates secured the required majority in the first round. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie and current President Wavel Ramkalawan will now face eac
