How 2028 contenders are boosting their bona fides...

The tryouts for the 2028 presidential election have already begun. Democratic and Republican 2028 contenders alike have been heading to battleground states and districts to boost their names with voters, show campaigning prowess, and make key political allies across important areas of the country. In that same vein, not all suspected 2028 candidates are playing […]

How the self-appointed spokesman of Minnesota’s Somali community...

Local media in Minnesota, as well as national news outlets including legacy brands like CNN and ABC, fell for the orations of a Somali immigrant who claimed to be the trusted figurehead for the state’s Somali diaspora. With the press world’s help, Omar Jamal was anointed as the authoritative voice on all political issues concerning […]

Spike in mortgage rates compounds inflation and debt...

Mortgage rates just hit the highest level since 2023, further complicating the economic picture as inflation remains high and investors grow increasingly concerned about the federal government’s fiscal footing. As of Friday, the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen to 7.53%, according to Mortgage News Daily, which tracks rates daily. That is […]

Brazil heads to a runoff election after Bolsonaro...

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff Oct. 25 for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy after neither won a majority in Sunday’s vote. The country’s electoral court in Brasilia said […]

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