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U.S. Election Issues and Political Deadlock
Voters in the U.S. are deciding between policies that benefit homeowners versus public services, as seen in Florida's ballot measures. Meanwhile, Israel faces a political deadlock following its recent election. Democrats aim to reduce Republican control over state legislatures.
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Candidates across the U.S. have paid lip service to affordability issues. In Florida, the question of how to save voters money, and at what cost, is literally on the ballot.
2026-10-30 09:00 UTC
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Critics say the tech entrepreneur's enormous wealth has given him too much political power. But when stacked up against other notable American moguls, historians say he's not unique.
2026-10-30 09:00 UTC
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Israel's consequential election has ended in a deadlock, with neither side able to claim a majority, What happens now?
2026-10-30 09:00 UTC
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Republicans control 10 more state legislatures than Democrats. That's where most laws on taxes, abortion, crime and schools are made.
2026-10-30 09:00 UTC
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An NPR investigation finds that more than 15,000 military veterans were put into much-higher-cost home loans after the Trump administration cut a key program. Many now pay $1,000 more per month.
2026-10-30 09:00 UTC