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Apr 14 2016
News
OPINION: Clintonism, RIP
How far they’ve come. And I’m not talking about the GOP, whose front-runner representing 37 percent of the Republican electorate has repudiated post-Reagan orthodoxy on trade, entitlement reform, limited government and Pax Americana (and possibly abortion, but who knows?). I’m talking about the Democrats.
The center-left, triangulating, New Democrat (Bill) Clintonism of the 1990s is
Charles KrauthammerApr 14 2013
News
On immigration, Marco Rubio is everywhere
Sen. Marco Rubio on Sunday began his public campaign to win over conservative support for overhauling the nationrsquos immigration laws appearing on a record-setting seven network news programs. Rubio offered a finely calibrated pitch designed to alleviate conservative concerns about reform. He pushed back against claims that a pathway to citizenship...
PoliticoFeb 15 2020
News
Trump Isn’t Waging a War on Poverty. He’s Waging a War on Poor People.
This week, President Donald Trump released a $4.8 trillion budget proposal that would further decimate the already weakened social safety net. Trump’s plan would make steep cuts to food stamps, Medicaid, housing assistance, and other welfare programs that millions of Americans rely on.
But the budget is merely a wish list with no chance of passing the Democratic-controlled House. More
Mother JonesNov 29 2019
News
Iraqi prime minister to resign in wake of deadly protests
BAGHDAD (AP) — A day after more than 40 protesters were killed by security forces, Iraq’s prime minister announced Friday that he would submit his resignation to parliament, a step that carried uncertainty for the entire government and stirred fears of a possible political crisis.
The move by Adel Abdul-Mahdi came 13 months after he took office and followed calls by Iraq’s top Shiite
Associated PressMar 19 2019
News
Court-packing becomes new litmus test on left
Whether or not to expand the Supreme Court is emerging as a key litmus test in the crowded 2020 Democratic presidential primary field.
Once dismissed as a fringe idea, reforming the nation’s highest court is gaining traction with a growing number of Democratic 2020 candidates as progressive outside groups and high-profile officials, including former Attorney General Eric Holder, have
The HillNov 01 2019
News
Trump Changes His Permanent Residency Status
President Trump, who was born and raised in New York, announced on Twitter Thursday evening that he and his family have changed their permanent residency status to Florida.
He said he’s come to love living at the White House and hopes to stay throughout a second term, but Palm Beach, Florida, where his Mar-a-Lago Club is located, will become his new home.
“1600 Pennsylvania
TownhallJan 29 2021
News
Democrats Poised To Ditch Republicans To Pass Big COVID-19 Relief Bill
WASHINGTON ― Democrats on Capitol Hill are preparing to push through a large coronavirus relief package ― without Republican support, if necessary ― in order to confront what they’re calling a historic health and economic crisis in America.
“Only big, bold action is called for,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a floor speech on Thursday, pledging to “move forward
HuffPostMar 18 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Apprehensions of Migrants Surging Along Southern Border
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U.S. Border Patrol apprehended nearly 100,000 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in February. The number of apprehensions, particularly of single adults and unaccompanied minors, have risen increasingly since last summer. Meanwhile, multiple immigration bills are currently being discussed in Congress.
AllSides StaffApr 29 2021
Analysis
Joe Biden Just Outlined the Most Expensive Agenda in Modern History. Progressives Want More.
In a joint address to Congress on Wednesday night, President Joe Biden outlined what can accurately be described as the most expensive and expansive agenda in modern American history.
Biden has proposed $6 trillion in new spending since taking office and has already signed $1.9 trillion in emergency spending related (loosely) to the COVID-19 pandemic. He wants to follow that with a huge
ReasonFeb 02 2015
News
Obama’s Budget: Beyond the Boldness, Nuggets With G.O.P. Appeal
President Obama on Monday released an aggressive $4 trillion budget blueprint for next year that proclaims victory in the long, difficult climb from recession and relies on large tax increases to fund efforts in education, infrastructure construction and work force development that he says have waited far too long.
The fiscal 2016 budget rests on two major presidential pushes that have
New York Times (News)