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Jan 24 2021
Analysis
How does a 50-50 Senate work? Two leaders who tried it explain.
Party leaders in today’s 50-50 Senate are haggling over a power-sharing agreement, and that’s no surprise. Only twice in American history has the Senate had a dead-even split: in a special session in 1881, and exactly 20 years ago, on the heels of a contentious presidential election decided by the Supreme Court.
In that charged atmosphere, Sens. Trent Lott, Republican from Mississippi,
Christian Science MonitorMay 06 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Biden's Presidency Hits 100-Day Mark
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President Joe Biden's administration hit its 100th day last week. The first few months of Biden's presidency have been marked by his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for social justice and police reform, the ongoing crisis at the Mexico-U.S. border, and partisan divisions in Congress.
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AllSides StaffFeb 09 2018
Headline Roundup
Rand Paul Takes Heat for Shutdown
Republican Sen. Rand Paul briefly shut down the government early Friday morning to protest the growing federal deficit, and people are divided on if the move was justified. Was he right in taking a stand for more conservative budget caps, or was he misguided in opposing the bipartisan spending bill?
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Tesla Lays Off Over 10% of Workers
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is laying off over 10% of its workforce, CEO Elon Musk informed employees via email on Monday — potentially affecting over 14,000 people.
Key Quote: In an internal memo first reported by Electrek (Not Rated), Musk wrote: “As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth, it is extremely important to look at every aspect of the company for cost
Quartz Fox Business The VergeMay 07 2024
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Stormy Daniels Testifies in Trump's Criminal Trial
Adult film star Stormy Daniels testified in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, recounting their alleged affair back in 2006.
The Details: Daniels described her initial meeting with Trump at a golf tournament, followed by a dinner where Trump casually made dismissive comments about his wife, Melania. Daniels recalled her discomfort during her alleged sexual encounter with
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of LGBT Workers
A divided Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects gays and lesbians from discrimination in employment.
Conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch and Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court's four liberals, interpreting Title VII to cover bias on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
National Review (News) New York Times (News) USA TODAYMar 28 2024
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Comer Formally Invites President Biden to Testify in House Impeachment Probe
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee formally invited President Joe Biden to testify in its impeachment inquiry against him on Thursday.
Key Quote: In a letter to Biden, Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) wrote that the inquiry had “accounted for over $24 million that has flowed from foreign sources to you, your family, and their business associates.”
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Associated Press National Review (News) The Center SquareSep 21 2020
Perspectives Blog
Different, but United: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing last Friday at the age of 87 instantly became one of the biggest stories in the United States, even amid the coronavirus pandemic and a bitterly partisan presidential election.
These days it almost feels rare to hear a public figure spoken of with such reverence by leaders from both sides of the aisle (and across popular culture). But
John R. Wood Jr.Mar 09 2016
Perspectives Blog
Trump and Sanders- More Alike than Different
Few people believe Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have much in common. But while Sanders and Trump may be polar opposites in some respects, they’re alike in some very fundamental ways. And their popularity is driven by some of the very same reasons.
Congress' job approval rating is 16%. Dysfunctional government was the single most important problem Americans mentioned in Gallup polls
Beth BallentineApr 17 2024
Headline Roundup
Citing Safety, USC Cancels Valedictorian's Commencement Speech After Backlash Over Israel Views
The University of Southern California canceled a valedictorian commencement speech, citing concerns for safety following criticism of the speaker's views on Israel and Palestine.
For Context: USC previously announced that Asna Tabassum would be the Class of 2024′s valedictorian. Then, Tabassum, a Muslim biomedical engineering major, was accused of promoting “anti-Semitic and anti-
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