‘They Want Change’: Weak Economy Drives Asian-American Voters, a Key Democratic Bloc, Away from Harris

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Vice President Kamala Harris is losing support among Asian Americans, a historically Democratic bloc, with many voters citing the weak economy under the Biden-Harris administration, Politico reported. “The economy … is always kind of the number one concern for a lot of the Asian American population. And they’re not happy with what’s happened in the

Misinformation has surged following Hurricane Helene. Here’s a fact check.

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As recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continue across the southeastern U.S., federal and state officials have warned that misinformation and conspiracy theories are hindering efforts to provide aid and accurate information to victims.  The American Red Cross said misinformation is hurting relief efforts, while Deanne Criswell, who leads the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said the

Disaster relief hurricane loan program precariously low on funds

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Only $1.6 billion remains in a federal program to help small businesses impacted by hurricanes and natural disasters — enough funding for only a few more weeks without emergency intervention by Congress. Multiple Biden administration and congressional sources told CBS News there are concerns funding will be depleted by the end of this month.