In late July, when Vice President Kamala Harris took over the Democratic nomination, North Carolina saw a surge in volunteer participation, with over 23,500 new volunteers, 94% of which were first-time volunteers. Following President Joe Biden’s departure, voter registration among women, especially women of color, experienced a significant increase, according to a tracking firm. This spike in engagement and registration was attributed to the influence of Harris and Biden in the political landscape.
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Senate to weigh amendments to $9 billion cuts to foreign aid, public media funding
The Senate is set to vote on President Trump's request to rescind $9 billion in spending, including $8 billion from foreign aid and $1 billion from public broadcasting, after a narrow advancement despite pushback from some Republicans. Concerns remain over the lack of specific implementation details and cuts to essential services like local radio and television stations. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Senate is trying to agree on a plan to save...
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