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Dick Cheney, one of America’s most powerful and polarizing vice presidents, has died at the age of 84

Dick Cheney, one of America’s most powerful and polarizing vice presidents, has died at the age of 84

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✨ Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Dick Cheney πŸ“Œ Key idea: WASHINGTON (AFP) - Dick Cheney, the hardline conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history and the main advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at the age of 84. Cheney died Monday night due to complications from pneumonia and cardiovascular disease, according to a statement from his family. β€œFor decades, Dick Cheney has served our nation, including as White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming Congressman, Secretary of Defense, and Vice President of the…
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Live results: 2025 Pennsylvania Supreme Court election

Live results: 2025 Pennsylvania Supreme Court election

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πŸ’₯ Check out this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Pennsylvania,state supreme courts,vote 2025 πŸ’‘ Key idea: CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) β€” Control of Pennsylvania's Supreme Court hangs in the balance in statewide elections, when voters cast their ballots for the justices of the state's three highest courts. Voters across the commonwealth will also vote in municipal elections, including high-profile races in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. He watches: Why Pennsylvania's Supreme Court election has national implications State Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht β€” all Democrats β€” will appear on the Nov. 4…
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Live results: Texas 18th congressional district 2025 election

Live results: Texas 18th congressional district 2025 election

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πŸ’₯ Check out this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Sylvester Turner,texas,vote 2025 πŸ’‘ Main takeaway: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” Texans will vote on a slate of constitutional amendments Tuesday while some voters in Houston will choose from 16 candidates across the ideological spectrum in a special election to fill a vacant congressional seat. Voters will check whether they are "for" or "against" 17 state constitutional amendments on issues ranging from parental rights, judicial conduct, changes to the bail system, state taxes and more. In addition, there are citywide ballot measures, local and municipal elections, and a…
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Live results: 2025 New York City mayor election

Live results: 2025 New York City mayor election

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✨ Read this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: andrew cuomo,Curtis Sliwa,mayoral election,New York City,vote 2025,Zohran Mamdani πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” The nation's largest city will choose its next mayor Tuesday in an election that has sparked debate about the future of the Democratic Party. Democratic candidate Zahran Mamdani, the 34-year-old state Assemblyman and Democratic Socialist who shook up the party by winning the New York City primary in June, will face former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for the second time. Cuomo lost the Democratic primary and is running as an…
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LISTEN LIVE: The Supreme Court will hear the Trump tariffs case in a key test of presidential power

LISTEN LIVE: The Supreme Court will hear the Trump tariffs case in a key test of presidential power

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πŸš€ Read this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,Supreme Court,tariffs,U.S. court of appeals πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” A key question hangs over the closely watched Supreme Court case over President Donald Trump's far-reaching tariffs: Will the conservative majority hold the Republican president to the same strict standards it used to limit his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden? The Supreme Court will hear the tariff case at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Listen in the player above. The key legal principles at the heart of conservative challenges to major initiatives of…
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The Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

The Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded in November

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πŸš€ Explore this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: budget,Donald Trump news,food stamps,Government Shutdown,snap βœ… Key idea: PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) β€” President Donald Trump's administration said Monday it will partially fund SNAP after two judges issued rulings requiring it to continue operating the nation's largest food assistance program. The USDA, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, had planned to freeze payments starting Nov. 1 because it said it could no longer continue funding it during the federal government shutdown. The program serves about 1 in 8 Americans and is a key part of the…
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What’s on the ballot in the first general election of Trump’s second term

What’s on the ballot in the first general election of Trump’s second term

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✨ Explore this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: New Jersey,New York,virginia,vote 2025,Zohran Mamdani πŸ’‘ Key idea: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” One year after Donald Trump reclaimed the White House and began a major expansion of executive power, the Republican president is featuring prominently in Tuesday's state and local elections. The victors will herald the results of those contests – the first general election of Trump's second term – as either a major rejection or a resounding seal of approval for his agenda for his second term. This is especially true of the high-profile races for governor…
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What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day

What to expect in Minnesota on Election Day

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πŸ’₯ Discover this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Jacob Frey,minnesota,vote 2025 πŸ“Œ Key idea: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” The two-term Minneapolis mayor who led the city during the killing of George Floyd is seeking re-election Tuesday against more than a dozen challengers, including a Democratic socialist calling for a change to the β€œstatus quo.” Beyond the mayoral race, voters will fill two vacancies in state Senate districts β€” one previously held by a Democrat who resigned after a burglary conviction, and the other by a Republican who died while in office. Democrats currently have a one-seat…
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What to expect in Cincinnati on Election Day

What to expect in Cincinnati on Election Day

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πŸš€ Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Aftab Pureval,cincinnati,Cory Bowman,ohio,vote 2025 πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” Cincinnati's mayor is seeking a second term in next week's mayoral election against a challenger with prominent family ties. Mayor Aftab Borval, a Democrat, will compete against Republican Corey Bowman in this Democratic stronghold on November 4. Bowman is a pastor, cafΓ© owner, and half-brother of Vice President J.D. Vance. Read more: What's on the ballot in the first general election of Trump's second term Pureval finished far ahead of Bowman in the May 6…
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What to expect in Detroit on Election Day

What to expect in Detroit on Election Day

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πŸ’₯ Explore this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: detroit,mayors,Michigan,vote 2025 πŸ“Œ Key idea: DETROIT (AP) β€” Detroit voters will choose a new mayor Tuesday in the city's first open mayoral race in more than a dozen years. City Council President Mary Sheffield and Triumph Church Pastor Solomon Kinlock, both Democrats, will compete for the city's top job after finishing first and second in the Aug. 5 nonpartisan primary. The winner will replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, who is running for Michigan governor as an independent. Read more: What's on the ballot in the first general…
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