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What is the electoral college?

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5 months ago

November 5, 2024

www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2024-11-05 14:30:00

SUMMARY: The Electoral College has sparked significant debate, with two-thirds of Americans favoring a switch to a popular vote for presidential elections. The system allocates electors to states based on population, complicating direct voter influence. Critics highlight instances where candidates lost the popular vote yet won the presidency, while supporters argue it encourages candidates to engage beyond major urban areas. The issue gained prominence after Hillary Clinton won the popular vote but lost the 2016 election due to the Electoral College. The divide is evident, with Democrats more supportive of a popular vote approach. What are your thoughts on this debate?

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Carolina Wildfires: Thursday 3.27 updates

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18 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-03-27 19:55:47

SUMMARY: Several wildfires are ongoing in the Carolinas, notably the rapidly spreading Table Rock Complex Fire, which has consumed over 4,500 acres, and the Persimmon Ridge Fire, affecting over 1,500 acres. These fires have been prioritized for federal firefighting resources, allowing for increased containment efforts. Crews are engaging in difficult hand-built containment due to debris from Hurricane Helene blocking heavy equipment access. In North Carolina, 500 firefighters are working on various fires, including the Black Cove fire at 3,288 acres (17% contained). A state of emergency has been declared in Haywood County due to multiple uncontrolled wildfires.

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‘It’s very dangerous:’ Sen. Graham introduces bill to prevent cellphones in prison

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21 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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www.abccolumbia.com – ABC Team – 2025-03-27 17:43:00

SUMMARY: U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 to allow state prisons to use cellphone jamming technology to block contraband phones. The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has long advocated for this technology to prevent inmates from engaging in illegal activities like ordering hits, dealing drugs, and facilitating trafficking. Despite its prohibition, contraband phones continue to be a problem. The technology could ensure 100% prevention, compared to the current 70% solution. However, concerns over potential interference with emergency calls have slowed its implementation at state levels.

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AG Pam Bondi announces arrest of top MS-13 gang leader

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22 hours ago

March 27, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-03-27 16:31:16

SUMMARY: AG Pam Bondi announced the arrest of a top MS-13 leader in Virginia, one of the gang’s top three leaders on the East Coast. The suspect, an illegal alien from El Salvador, was apprehended with the help of local, state, and federal agencies, including the FBI, DEA, and ATF. Bondi praised the teamwork of law enforcement, emphasizing the importance of their efforts in making America safer. This arrest aligns with President Trump’s directive to combat dangerous gangs like MS-13, and Bondi highlighted the significant increase in arrests in Virginia, showing progress in dismantling the gang.

U.S authorities said they captured one of the top leaders of the MS-13 gang, who had been living only about 30 miles from the nation’s capital.

The man, whose name wasn’t released, was the MS-13 leader for the East Coast and one of the top few members in the country, Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday morning.

Bondi said the alleged gang leader is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador.

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