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JD Vance asks Philadelphia cheesesteak shop why they hate Swiss cheese


JD Vance asks Philadelphia cheesesteak shop why they hate Swiss cheese

The Republican candidate for vice president has divided the internet, with some claiming he made a faux pas in Philly and others saying it was an old joke about John Kerry’s Swiss cheesesteak. Ohio Senator JD Vance surprised many Philadelphians when the Republican candidate for vice president visited a popular cheesesteak place and asked why […]

Yakima candidates use primary results as a strategic tool for November elections


Yakima candidates use primary results as a strategic tool for November elections

YAKIMA: Some primaries featured only two candidates, meaning both would run in the general election regardless of the outcome of the primary. Action News spoke with two candidates for Yakima County Commissioner, Kyle Curtis and Susan Soto Palmer, about how much weight they are placing on the primary election under these circumstances. “I would say […]

JD Vance asks Philadelphia cheesesteak shop why they hate Swiss cheese


JD Vance asks Philadelphia cheesesteak shop why they hate Swiss cheese

The Republican candidate for vice president has divided the internet, with some claiming he made a faux pas in Philly and others saying it was an old joke about John Kerry’s Swiss cheesesteak. Ohio Senator JD Vance surprised many Philadelphians when the Republican candidate for vice president visited a popular cheesesteak place and asked why […]

Mississippi counties are among the first in the country to use “more transparent” voting machines and software


Mississippi counties are among the first in the country to use “more transparent” voting machines and software

Some counties in Mississippi have decided to move away from traditional voting machines and voting software from large companies and instead switched to machines maintained by a nonprofit organization whose goal is to make the voting process more transparent. VotingWorks, a nonprofit founded in 2018, initially deployed some of its voting machines in five counties […]

Chicago DNC 2024: Large rally in Union Park underway


Chicago DNC 2024: Large rally in Union Park underway

CHICAGO – The Democratic National Convention in Chicago sparked large demonstrations and protest marches as activists sought to make their voices heard. One of the largest demonstrations today is the Coalition to March on the DNC, which began with a rally in Union Park at noon Monday before the march begins around 2 p.m. The […]

The 2024 Democratic Party Convention is taking place this week in Chicago. What to expect


The 2024 Democratic Party Convention is taking place this week in Chicago. What to expect

Last month, diehard Republicans from across the United States gathered in Milwaukee to celebrate Donald Trump and his MAGA vision at the party’s national convention. This week, it’s the Democrats’ turn to be in the spotlight as they hold their convention in Chicago, which begins Monday local time. Here’s what to expect from the four-day […]

Chicago City Councilor urges DNC protesters to avoid spending the night in Humboldt Park


Chicago City Councilor urges DNC protesters to avoid spending the night in Humboldt Park

CHICAGO – A Chicago city councilwoman is urging protesters at the Democratic National Convention not to camp overnight in Humboldt Park. 26th District Councilwoman Jessie Fuentes on Saturday released a letter she sent to the Poor People’s Army, a national protest group coming to Chicago. Fuentes is urging the group to reconsider its plans for […]

$14 million sales tax could transform Hindman Park, subject to vote


 million sales tax could transform Hindman Park, subject to vote

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock Parks and Recreation held a meeting at the Hindman Park clubhouse on Thursday to discuss the Hindman Park master plan. The meeting discussed renovation and expansion projects in the park, particularly the popular sport of disc golf. Funding for these improvements would come from Mayor Frank Scott Jr.’s “Results […]

Family of R&B artist sues Trump campaign for using song at political rallies


Family of R&B artist sues Trump campaign for using song at political rallies

ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – The family of a well-known R&B artist is suing the campaign of former President and current Republican candidate Donald Trump over his use of the hit song “Hold On, I’m Coming.” The single, by artist Isaac Hayes, was played at Trump rallies from Charlotte to Atlanta and after his […]