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Sun, December 1, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trump's plans for mass deportations could target .. hiladelphia: 'No question it's going to be ugly.'
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Okiya Omtatah condemns Ruto for celebrating Tanza .. a's trade victory over Kenya: "Deeply concerning"
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Lynn Schmidt: How could Dems win back workers? Start with respecting the value of work
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Raised law and order issues hoping for action but I was attacked instead: Kejriwal
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Watch live: Chris Hipkins speaks at close of Labour's annual conference
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
President-elect Trump and Elon Musk party at Mar-a-Lago for Thanksgiving dinner
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
List of Public Holidays FG Will Declare in December 2024/January 2025
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Biden's Angola visit to focus on US investments, regional partnerships in Africa
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
A Second Trump Term Poses a Crucial Test of the Senate's Independence
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Pat McFadden denies 'tawdry and chaotic' Government claims
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Donald Trump tests the system of checks and balances just weeks after election
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Almost half of voters 'want a general election' w .. onths after being 'betrayed' by Labour Government
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Labour still better than 'chaotic' Tories, says CBI chairman
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
These cabinet picks and others in Trump's inner circle got their start at Philly-area universities
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Thanks for dinner: Trudeau's all-smiles pic with Trump amid tariff hike threat
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trump picks Kash Patel to head FBI
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Putin alerts Trump to life-threatening danger
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
BJP's Kamaljeet Sehrawat blames public outrage for liquid attack on Arvind Kejriwal
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Hunter Biden's team issues a fiery defense ahead of sentencing, possible pardon
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
The International Criminal Court has zero credibility left. It cannot survive
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
This is a political masterstroke by President Zelensky
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
President Trump threatens 100% tariffs and perman .. akup for Putin's BRICS if they dethrone US dollar
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Who is President Bashar al-Assad? Target of Islamist rebels in Syria
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Anthony Albanese expected to reshuffle cabinet in January
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Lawmakers, former officials react to Trump's FBI director pick Kash Patel
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Armed rebels occupy centre of Aleppo, Syria's largest city
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Federal DEI spending explodes under Biden-Harris administration
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Syria Conflict Latest: Turkey's First Reaction on .. leppo Attacks - 'Won't Allow Terrorist-Led State'
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Coalition frontbencher says voters conned into backing independents
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Minister denies Labour as bad as Tories after Louise Haigh scandal
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Chinese county grapples with how to lure and reward workers for difficult, low-level jobs
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Starmer accused of 'burying head in sand' over de .. to allow young Britons to live and work in Europe
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
5 times Starmer called for softer immigration rules as Government blasts 'broken' system
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
How Starmer's missteps are fuelling Nigel Farage's rise
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trump's Call for Mexico to Stop Migrants and Drugs May Never Be Met
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
GENEVA IN 1899: The local election of 1899, Part 2
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Musk's team-up with Trump is different to how media barons operated in the past
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Elon Musk is attacking Britain. Former PMs are building ties
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
At the root of slowdown: It's politics, stupid
[ Sun, Dec 01st 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Hipkins says 'yes' to Dunedin Hospital and 'no' to Aukus
Sat, November 30, 2024
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
It looks like the latest form of protest, and Lidia Thorpe is its master
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Athawale comments on Shinde's dissatisfaction and ministerial roles
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Ireland headed for coalition government, exit poll suggests
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Bilawal urges political stability in country, either through dialogue or by use of force
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Doctors and charities lobby for safeguards after MPs back assisted dying
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
The land was in his family for decades. According to the government, they don't own it
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Rep. Wade: The local ripple effect: Creating change close to home
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Republicans look to push government funding fight into Trump's term
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Goodbye INAI: Senate approves elimination of Mexico's watchdog agencies
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trudeau says no question Trump is serious on tariff threat
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
How an Astrophysicist Became the Most Accurate Political Forecaster in Canada
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
The Senate's New Farm Bill Would Prioritize Climate. Too Bad It's Doomed.
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Only Raj and Uddhav can decide on joining hands: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Disinformation Transformed Miami Politics. This Radio Station Is One Reason Why.
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
2 Government Employee Terminated In Jammu & Kashmir For Links To Hezbollah
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
George Washington first again with ornament of Houdon statue
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trump disavowed Project 2025. Now he's hiring its contributors for his administration
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Prime Minister Trudeau meets Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Louise Haigh resigns as transport secretary over stolen phone fraud offence
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Democrats Weigh Dumping Nadler, Regrouping to Counter Trump
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Kamala Harris for president in '28? How about Gavin Newsom? Who are the early front-runners?
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Virginia: Solar, data centers, carbon top environmentalists' lists for session
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Many in Louisiana think flood insurance is broken. But what can be done about it?
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Prime Minister Trudeau's plane lands near Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trudeau lands in Palm Beach, Fla. to meet with president-elect Trump, sources say
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Sambhal violence: Samajwadi Party calls for 'truth-based investigation'
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Irish party leader gives birth on election day
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Understanding the EFF's defections: impacts on MK Party and South African politics
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Besigye's arrest and the tragedy of our politics
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Maharashtra Government Formation Delayed For Next Week Due To Political Turmoil
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
'We've have had enough of Starmer's lies' warns farming leader ahead of London showdown
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Ottawa to announce border-security measures in coming weeks, says senior official
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Maharashtra CM news live: Shiv Sena hints at major decision today
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Why Victoria's privacy chief is so worried about facial-recognition technology
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
New European Commission takes hold in a polarised EU
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
'An existential issue': Property speculation threatening Victoria's food bowl
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Election 2024 live updates: Exit poll shows tight .. en main three parties as counting to begin at 9am
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Maharashtra government formation LIVE updates: Ek .. hinde is being sidelined, claims Shiv Sena leader
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: First Starmer cabinet member quits amid scandal; MPs to debate assisted dying
[ Sat, Nov 30th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
The general election campaign: the highs, the lows, and the outright clangers
Fri, November 29, 2024
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
APC Members Reject PDP Defectors in Ondo, Give Reason
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Liberals and NDP pass bill to enact 2-month GST break from December 14 to February 15
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
GST holiday passed in House of Commons despite Conservatives, Bloc voting against
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trudeau appears unwilling to expand proposed rebate, despite pressure to include seniors
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
POLL: Should the rest of the UK follow Scotland and bring back Winter Fuel Payment?
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Ghana Elections 2024: Bawumia, Mahama and other presidential candidates sign peace pact
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
A guide to tech billionaire Peter Thiel's Washington web
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
The Economist sees 'maverick' Gadkari as Modi's s .. essor, and India's top-down approach to education
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
French political crisis: Everything you need to know
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Decode Politics: Why DMK govt has labelled a Central scheme 'casteist', refused to implement it
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Will booming Ireland boot out TikTok PM Simon Harris?
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Lower interest rates, richer households: Just add a dash of competition
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Landmark assisted dying debate under way, with result of vote uncertain
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Actress Silvia Pinal, legend of Mexican film and television, dies at 93
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
European Stocks Pause as Tariff Risks, French Politics Weigh
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Ottawa to announce boost to border-security measures after Trump's tariff pledge
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Landmark assisted dying debate to begin; Tories attack PM's 'poor judgement'
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Global Hot List: The nine most important elections of 2024
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Nigeria: To Achieve Meaningful Change in Nigeria, You Need to Seek Political Power - Osinbajo
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Labor can't legislate its way out of this battle with the RBA
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Louise Haigh's rise from young Labour MP to Transport Secretary
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: 'Shocking' net migration figures .. e so high 'you have to double take', says Starmer
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Social media ban, migration laws and RBA overhaul headline Federal Parliament's chaotic media week
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Birmingham was a failed moderate who leaves a legacy of rolling over and letting the right win
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Adam Gopnik's "Going There With Donald Trump" Eight and a Half Years Later
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trump's first term
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trudeau Liberals' two-month GST holiday bill passes the House, off to the Senate
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Starmer: 'the previous government were running an open borders experiment'
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Death threats in Marcos-Duterte feud highlight the Philippines' problem with political violence
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Anthony Albanese gets down and dirty in deal maki .. and breaking as Senate rushes to Christmas finish
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Miners rejoice as Albanese shelves environment watchdog
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
French government crisis: Mobilize the working class to bring down Barnier and Macron!
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Election 2024 Day 21: one last push from major pa .. deadlocked as nation goes to the polls on Friday
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Ready for an election, Albanese unveils his new catchphrase
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
France's bond yields rise above Greece's for first time amid political instability in Paris
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith on why he suggested Linds .. ngton City Council's Crown observer- On the Tiles
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Death threats and division: A political feud takes a dramatic turn
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Jharkhand gov to take legal action for Rs 1.36 trillion coal dues: CM Soren
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Chinese journalist and former Harvard fellow sentenced to 7 years
[ Fri, Nov 29th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Starmer holding news conference .. nnounced with Iraq to tackle small boat crossings
Thu, November 28, 2024
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Liberia: Former Warlord and Politician Prince Johnson Dies At 72
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
After a blur of bills, Albanese and Dutton must sharpen their focus for the fight ahead
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics Friday: Matt Doocey says he "didn't want to" reply to text from Mike King
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Nigel Farage reveals he's following strategy of 'dynamic' former Lib Dem leader
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
As the US government pivots to full Republican co .. trol, the outlook is uncertain for AI regulations
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Starmer vows to end Tories' 'ope .. orders experiment' - as 'landmark' deal announced
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Maharashtra new CM LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavi .. jit Pawar to meet with Amit Shah shortly in Delhi
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
united Ireland. And it's
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the US government pivots to full Republican control
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Irish election: what's at stake?
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Trump and Mexican president say they had a good c .. - though no sign of backing down on tariff pledge
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Total of 728,000 more migrants arrived than left .. ne year as Kemi vows to tear up human rights laws
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
President-elect Donald Trump's team puts off transition traditions, including background checks
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Migration to the UK drops by whopping 20% sparking row between Labour and Tories
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Delh Assembly polls: Kejriwal continues attack on Centre over law and order
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
UK politics live: Esther Rantzen pens heartfelt l .. isted dying - urging MPs to vote on 'vital' issue
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
STAR PARKER: To get rid of 'woke,' understand how it started
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Pakistani journalist probing Imran Khan protest casualties charged with terrorism, lawyer says
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Hamas Faces a Future Without Its Most Important Ally
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
As Priyanka Gandhi debuts in Parliament, here's her strengths and weaknesses
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
For interest rates to fall, 75,000 more people need to be out of work
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Election 2024 live updates: 'All to play for' on final day of the campaign
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Labor has given up on Prahran. It's an astonishing act of political cowardice
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Lebanon Truce Expands Area Free of Hezbollah Arms, Sharpens Terms of UN Resolution
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Mexico's President and Trump Describe a Positive Talk but Differ on Migration Details
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
US to sanction Maduro-aligned officials, to put p .. Venezuela's president to accept election results
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
'Grave concerns' over national insurance hike impact in Wales
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Government changes immigration rule - as new migration data set to be published
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
French government creaks as Barnier's budget woes weaken survival chances
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Divide and Conquer: Political Riptides Threaten to Overwhelm the Nation
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Crackdown on employers who flout visa laws and exploit foreign workers
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Germany's industrial bloodbath leaves politicians fumbling for answers
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Bali Nine's fate will be in Australia's hands if they return home: Indonesia
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Using the notwithstanding clause to evict the homeless shows the limits of municipal politics
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Franklin County judge sues fellow judges, claiming racial, gender and employment discrimination
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Raw Politics: Labour's year of living anonymously
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Horse carriage owners and workers consider what's next if council shuts down the industry
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Simon Birmingham to retire from politics
[ Thu, Nov 28th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Seen and Unseen: Ideology and politics don't have a place at a family gathering
Wed, November 27, 2024
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
'Dangerous territory': Trump's unsecured calls with world leaders concern foreign policy experts
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Sharon Stone slams 'ignorant, arrogant' Americans after Donald Trump win
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
How to argue about politics on Thanksgiving with the facts
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
How Tesla stands to benefit from a second Trump presidency
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Starmer warned as Labour MP calls for a 'blasphemy law' to tackle Islamophobia
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Former PM changes mind over assi .. as ex-MI6 boss warns against Chagos Islands deal
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Musk's Slashing of the Federal Budget Faces Big Hurdles
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Ceasefire brings calm in Israel and Lebanon, but fears linger among the displaced
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Labor and Greens under fire as Angus Taylor, Warr .. ogan lashes RBA reform, potential forced rate cut
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Politics latest: Trump was 'very gracious host' during dinner date with Starmer
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
It's politics not personal, insists Miche¡l Martin of Sinn Fin snub
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Dutton can say and do whatever he chooses, knowing he'll always be given cover
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Who wants to talk about politics at Thanksgiving? Here's what a new poll found
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Exclusive: Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say
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Politics latest: Britain can learn a lesson from Trump, says foreign secretary
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Opinion: Banning employers from talking about politics and religion is unconstitutional
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Kremlin bans ministers including Reeves and Rayner from entering Russia
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Election 2024 Day 20: The 48-hour countdown, the debate hangover and the inner city seat battle
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Pennsylvania President Results: Trump Wins
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Trump Transition Live Updates: Picks for Trade and Economic Posts Highlight Trump's Tariff Plans
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
UK Government gilts are a true scandal in 'Benefit Britain'
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UK: Actionists put their bodies in the way and li .. e line to shut down Israel's biggest weapons firm
[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
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One major challenge facing Trump's chosen health leaders: Keeping politics separate from science
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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
Why did Missourians vote for liberal ballot items but conservative candidates?
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[ Wed, Nov 27th 2024 ] - Brian Stokes
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Voters in Monroe County, Mich., elected a convict who will start his term behind bars


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, November 29th 2024 at 7:30 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Mark Brant, a newly elected county commissioner in Michigan, is eager to serve constituents from federal prison. "My phone will be available."

Mark Brant, a former county commissioner from Michigan, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accepting bribes in the form of cash and campaign contributions from a local businessman in exchange for supporting a lucrative county contract. The investigation revealed that Brant used his position to influence the awarding of a waste management contract, which led to his conviction on charges of bribery and honest services fraud. Despite his claims of innocence and assertions that his actions were for the benefit of his constituents, the court found him guilty, highlighting the corrupt nature of his dealings. This case has sparked discussions on the integrity of local government officials and the need for stricter oversight in the awarding of public contracts.

Read the Full USA Today Article at [ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/11/29/county-commissioner-federal-prison-mark-brant-michigan-constituents/76576877007/ ]

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