In the 2024 election, online ad spending for state ballot measures soared to $61 million, surpassing governor and down-ballot races. National donors drove this surge, highlighting significant external influence in state-level decisions.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes a task force to address crime's disproportionate impact on Black women, aiming for improved safety.
The D.C. Air National Guard's F-16 squadron will transfer to Maryland, ensuring a flying mission and boosting national security.
A federal grand jury indicted former Florida Congressman David Rivera for unregistered lobbying and money laundering for Venezuelan businessman Raul Gorrin.
A lawsuit by the National Ranger Memorial Foundation to restore a Confederate officer's name to a memorial was dismissed by a judge.
The Supreme Court will consider South Carolina's appeal to cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood in spring.
The UK plans to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, despite the new Mauritian leader's hesitations. The Diego Garcia base remains pivotal.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the TikTok ban's constitutionality, focusing on free speech and security.
A U.S. Marine Corps recruiter from Tupelo faces federal charges for sexual exploitation and child pornography involving minor victims.
A new rule by the Biden administration complicates the asylum process, intensifying screenings and adding legal hurdles.