Quick Summary: Scrutiny on Larose as He Targets Ohio Auditor Role in 2026
Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State, reported $876,348 cash on hand for his auditor bid, while opponent...
Key Takeaways
Trump claims he will ban mail-in voting and voting machines by executive order.
He argues states must follow a federal takeover of elections.
His plan lacks legal power and breaches the Constitution.
Courts and state officials can block any illegal order.
Voters must stay informed and speak...
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Stephen Miller’s fascist rant erupted at Washington’s Union Station.
He threatened more troops and insulted protesters as “elderly white hippies.”
Analysts Greg Sargent and Monica Potts say the Miller rant shows a weakness.
Urban voters love their cities and reject authoritarian tactics.
The clash highlights a gap...
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• A single election night shock sparked a wave of activism.
• The Trump presidency shifted many journalists into opinion writers.
• Ordinary people became activists to protect democracy.
• Self-care matters when politics feels overwhelming.
• The fight for fairness and justice continues today.
Introduction
On election night in 2016, I believed Hillary...
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• Michael Cody says young Trump talked big but often backed down.
• Trump’s real estate battles show why Trump caves to stronger figures.
• Meetings with world leaders highlight his habit of giving in.
• Early dealings with mob-linked bosses shaped his style.
Why Trump Caves: Lessons from His Early Days
When...
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Texas Republicans approved a new election map that cuts five Democratic-held seats.
Former President Trump and his Justice Department urged state leaders to pass the map.
Some Democratic leaders in other states vow to redraw maps to counter Texas.
An Indiana GOP lawmaker fears a “Cold War”...
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A new tool tracks hospitals at risk from deep Medicaid cuts.
338 rural hospitals face closure threats, with hot spots in Kentucky, Louisiana, and California.
Medicaid cuts total $1 trillion over ten years, stripping vital hospital funding.
Over 475,000 healthcare workers could lose jobs, hitting rural economies...
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Assemblyman Marc Berman accused Republicans of “Gavin Derangement Syndrome”
• He used the term while defending Governor Newsom’s redistricting plan
• Berman pointed out GOP silence on Trump’s gerrymandering in Texas
• He argued critics fear democracy’s cost more than its value
• The debate sets the stage for California’s new...
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Ryan Walters faced backlash for a plan to screen job applicants for “woke bias.”
Education Secretary Linda McMahon asked Oklahoma officials to leave him out of her visit.
Walters wrongly claimed his office secured a federal waiver to drop end-of-year tests.
This public rebuke could damage his...
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Local Democrats in Cobb County call recent cartoons aimed at DA Sonya Allen “Jim Crow cartoons.”
The cartoons, posted by attorney Megan Webb Grout, mock Allen with a poem and clown imagery.
The Cobb County Democratic Committee says the images revive racist tactics from the Jim Crow...
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Sherrod Brown says a key weakness for Donald Trump is the Republicans who backed him.
He urges Democrats to focus on those enablers, not Trump alone.
He points to rising grocery and health costs as proof of the problem.
Brown believes this message can help Democrats win...
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• Veteran Graham Platner jumps into the Maine Senate race as a Democratic newcomer.
• Platner calls out billionaires, corrupt politicians, and Susan Collins’s fake moderation.
• Only a few Democrats, like Jordan Wood and David Costello, have entered so far.
• Retiring Gov. Janet Mills remains uncertain about running, leaving...
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President Trump will join a late-night Trump ride-along with DC police.
Legal experts warn his presence may slow officers’ work and distract them.
Washington, D.C. is short about 500 officers amid proposed federal budget cuts.
Critics question whether the Trump ride-along is a safety effort or a...
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Generational fights emerge in key House races
Younger Democrats argue they offer fresh ideas
Slim majorities make every seat vital
Special elections fill House vacancies
Generational Showdowns Shake Up Primaries
In several states younger Democrats have challenged veteran incumbents. In Texas proposed mid decade redistricting forced a showdown....
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Trump appeared to support Russia’s demands on Ukrainian land
European leaders grew worried after the Alaska meeting
Putin may settle for a weak Ukraine outside NATO
Ukraine and EU oppose giving up territory to Russia
A lasting peace needs a united US and European stance
Introduction
The Alaska summit...
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Bolivia heads to a second round vote for the first time since 1982
Center right senator led the first round while right wing former president placed second
Leftist vote sank and invalid ballots rose sharply
High spoiled ballot rate shows deep voter frustration
New leaders face a...
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Consumers like simple misspellings when they match the product
Mild changes feel as good as correct spelling.
Big errors hurt unless they add clear meaning.
Names tied to the product or owner win over random tweaks.
Marketers must balance ease of reading with creative value
Many brands use...
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Late-night hosts keep mocking authority despite real risks.
An old rooster folktale shows why we love stubborn humor.
Persistent comedy boosts hope and sparks new ideas.
Jokes can act as both a safety valve and a force for change.
A Long History of Comic Defiance
Today’s political comedians stand...
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Republicans struggle at recent town hall meetings
Doug LaMalfa’s attempt to blame Biden fell flat
Conspiracy theories about Epstein files keep growing
Elon Musk’s tweet added fuel to the fire
GOP faces a messaging crisis ahead
Unpacking GOP Town Hall Struggles
Republicans have faced a string of rough town...
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Republicans tried to stall a bill that would let California voters redraw districts.
Democrats accused Republicans of playing political theater during the hearing.
Lawmakers debated gerrymandering in Texas and fears for other states.
The bill would create a fair, independent redistricting process in California.
Tense Hearing in Sacramento
California...
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Republicans want charges against Obama for the Russia investigation.
Senator Schmitt lays out a plan to bring indictments.
Ongoing conspiracy claims may bypass time limits.
Experts doubt that any real crime took place.
Trump immunity ruling may protect Obama in office.
Background on the Russia Investigation
In 2016, officials...
