Don’t Give Donald Trump’s Half-Baked Elections Plans More Juice Than They Deserve
20 Oct
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Don’t Give Donald Trump’s Half-Baked Elections Plans More Juice Than They Deserve

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This article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. An early episode of South Park features a subplot in which tiny gnomes sneak into the houses of South Park residents in order to steal their underpants. When asked why, they explain that collecting underpants is just the beginning: “Well, Phase 1, we collect underpants.” “What about Phase 2?” “Well, Phase 3 is profit.” When pressed, they explain again: “You see, Phase 1, collect underpants. Phase 2 … . Phase 3, profit.” It’s a beautifully crisp lampooning of half-baked ideas, built for business plans but readily adaptable to any sort of scheme. And it’s profoundly relevant to the current electoral conversations. Last month, President Trump...
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Chicago Has Hundreds of Thousands of Toxic Lead Pipes—and Millions of Unspent Dollars to Replace Them
20 Oct
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Chicago Has Hundreds of Thousands of Toxic Lead Pipes—and Millions of Unspent Dollars to Replace Them

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This story is a partnership between Inside Climate News, Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. CHICAGO—No U.S. city has more toxic lead pipes pumping water into people’s homes. And millions of federal and city dollars earmarked to replace them remain unused, a city official said Monday, at the same time that the city is struggling to keep up with deadlines to warn people of the risks. Replacements of Chicago’s more than 412,000 confirmed and suspected lead service lines are lagging. The city doesn’t anticipate replacing all its pipes until 2076, some 30 years after a federal deadline. Lead plumbing can leach the toxic metal into drinking water, causing brain damage, developmental delays and other harms. Water department officials say they can’t afford to move as quickly as federal deadlines require, but Department...
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INEC promises transparent Anambra and FCT elections
20 Oct
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INEC promises transparent Anambra and FCT elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has pledged that the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council polls will be conducted transparently. The assurance was given by the chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a strategic meeting in Abuja to review preparations for the elections. The session also discussed the conduct of party primaries ahead of the 2026 governorship races in Ekiti and Osun States. Yakubu said INEC was committed to ensuring that every stage of the process would meet the expectations of voters. We are determined to deliver credible and transparent elections in Anambra and the FCT, he told senior officials of the commission. The chairman also announced the approval of promotions for 471 junior staff members, following recommendations from the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee. He said the decision reflected...
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Top Hungary news: Ukraine bans Hungarians, Kádár canteen, population decline, Trump’s words, Budapest Airport rail — 26 September, 2025
20 Oct
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Top Hungary news: Ukraine bans Hungarians, Kádár canteen, population decline, Trump’s words, Budapest Airport rail — 26 September, 2025

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Featured Hungary news stories:Storm alert as end of summer brings changing weatherHungary faces a Friday forecast of thunderstorms, heavy rain and possible hail, especially in the southwest, but conditions should improve into a sunnier, milder weekend.Read moreHungary’s population decline worsens: What’s behind itBirths in Hungary have fallen sharply in 2025, with the fertility rate dropping and deaths outnumbering births, driven by fewer women of childbearing age, lower fertility, and economic and social pressures.Read moreBudapest's Legendary Kádár Canteen Reopens!The famous Kádár canteen in Budapest, closed for years, has reopened its doors with nearly the same menu it had before, reviving a nostalgic taste of local history.Read moreTrump: Hungary should not be blamed for oil dependence on RussiaDonald Trump defended Hungary’s continued oil purchases from Russia, arguing that external pressure overlooks the country’s limited options and energy...
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