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Democrats have been out of power for decades in Florida. But Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin sees plenty of reason for optimism — and investment — in Florida this election cycle.
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President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law July 4, 2025, is expected to cut federal Medicaid spending by more than $900 billion over the next decade. One of its changes took effect Oct. 1, ending Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage for many lawfully present immigrants.
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lorida has executed a prisoner who killed his cellmate in 2008 so he could get on death row and avoid spending the rest of his days in jail. James Robertson's execution by lethal injection on Tuesday comes amid increased attention on the death penalty after the failed lethal injection of Christa Pike in Tennessee two weeks ago. Florida leads the nation in executions, carrying out more than half of the 31 total in the U.S. so far this year.
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More than 119 million Brazilians voted on Oct. 4, 2026, in the national elections to select the country’s next president and the governors of all 27 states, among other government officials.
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Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.
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