Politics
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DeSantis Appointees Dismiss Broward Schools Superintendent in Their Last Week on the Job
All five board members voting against Superintendent Vickie Cartwright in Florida’s most Democratic-leaning county were appointed in August by the governor.
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Trump Wanted the IRS to Investigate His Political Enemies, According to His Former Chief of Staff
Former White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly told the New York Times that the former president wanted investigations into those he believed to be his enemies, including former FBI director James Comey and former FBI official Andrew McCabe.
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We May Not Know Who Controls the US House and Senate for a Few Days—or Even Weeks
Control of the two chambers of Congress will come down to mail ballots that are still being counted in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon—and possibly a December Senate run-off election in Georgia.
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Republicans Win Supermajorities in Florida State House and Senate, Giving Party Total Control
In the past year, the governor and the GOP Legislature have passed laws into place that restrict transgender rights, crack down on protests, limit how racial issues can be taught in schools, and ban discussion of gender identity or sexual orientation in younger grades.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $13 Billion to Help Cut Winter Energy Costs for Struggling Families
With many American families facing record-high energy costs this coming winter, the Biden-Harris administration has announced several steps to help lessen the burden.
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President of Major Teachers’ Union Condemns DeSantis Control Over Florida Classrooms
Randi Weingarten criticized the atmosphere of fear among teachers and the attack on the freedom to read.
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Seminole County GOP Chair Found Guilty in Vote-Siphoning Scheme
Ben Paris was sentenced after interfering in the state Senate race by making an illegal campaign contribution in someone else’s name.
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2 out of 10 People in the US Have Been Impacted by Gun Violence
Gun violence affects Hispanics and Blacks at even higher rates.
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Explainer: What Is the ‘Dark Brandon’ Meme?
The “Dark Brandon” meme, first used to mock the president, has now become a rallying cry for celebrating his accomplishments.
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Florida Prosecutor Sues DeSantis After Removal From Office
The governor removed prosecutor Andrew Warren after he signed a national pledge to not prosecute cases involving abortion or gender transition treatments.
