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Dec 20 2022
News
Shellenberger on ‘Twitter Files’: Investigation necessary
A seventh batch of internal Twitter documents was released Monday, further detailing how the FBI and broader intelligence community allegedly sought to shut down a story about Hunter Biden and the contents of his laptop.
The author of the latest “Twitter Files” dump, Michael Shellenberger, argues the contents show that a congressional investigation is needed into the communications the
NewsNation
Nov 11 2022
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Midterms reinforce Christian voter trends on abortion, GOP
In the midterm elections, evangelical Christians across the nation reconfirmed their allegiance to conservative candidates and causes, while Catholic voters once again showed how closely divided they are -- even on abortion.
On a successful, high-profile ballot measure in the battleground state of Michigan, proposing to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, Catholic voters
Associated Press
Nov 17 2022
News
AOC trashes Ticketmaster/Live Nation ‘monopoly’ after Taylor Swift tix snafu: ‘Break them up’
Look what you made her do, Taylor.
After being called out as missing in action by fellow Democrats during last week’s election, where Democrats lost control of the House, and by some New York constituents as well, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) leaped into action Tuesday night — over Taylor Swift.
The Queens-Bronx congresswoman called out Ticketmaster and Live Nation after
New York Post (News)
Aug 23 2022
Analysis
We’re in a ‘housing recession,’ experts say. Here’s what that means for homeowners, sellers and buyers
Just months ago, the housing market remained in overdrive: surging home prices, historically low interest rates and unrelenting demand. However, data now suggests to some experts that the market is in a “housing recession.”
For example, sales of existing homes in July fell by 5.9% from June, marking the sixth straight month of a decline — and a drop of more than 20% from a year earlier
CNBC
Aug 01 2022
News
How Far Right Will Republican Primary Voters Go In Arizona And Missouri?
After taking a month off (mostly), primary season is back in full force this Tuesday, Aug. 2. Voters in six states will choose candidates for the November elections, and there are so many compelling primaries that we’re previewing them in two installments again. Today, we’ll take you through the 12 races we’re watching in Missouri and Arizona, highlighted by two open and very uncertain GOP
538 (ABC News)
Oct 27 2022
Analysis
Five takeaways from the Fetterman-Oz debate in Pennsylvania
John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz took part in Pennsylvania’s first and only Senate debate on Tuesday as polls show the race narrowing ahead of Election Day.
The hourlong forum — presented by Nexstar, which also owns The Hill — shone a spotlight on Fetterman’s recovery from a stroke as the Democrat at times struggled to answer questions coherently. Meanwhile, Oz, a former TV personality,
The Hill
Sep 28 2022
News
U.S. Republican McConnell backs Jan. 6-linked electoral reform bill
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday voiced qualified support for a bipartisan Senate bill to clarify Congress' role in certifying presidential election results, calling it the only chance to prevent any future chaos like the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol assault.
"I'll proudly support the legislation provided that nothing more than practical changes are made to its current
Reuters
Oct 06 2022
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Fetterman raises $22 million in third quarter in contentious Pennsylvania Senate race
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman raised $22 million in the third quarter of 2022, according to the Pennsylvania lieutenant governor’s campaign, overshadowing what his Republican opponent, Mehmet Oz, said he raised over the same period.
The Pennsylvania contest to replace retiring GOP Sen. Pat Toomey represents one of Democrats’ best chances to flip a Senate seat this year.
CNN (Online News)
Oct 18 2022
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U.S. could sell oil from emergency reserve this week - sources
The Biden administration plans to sell oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in a bid to dampen fuel prices before next month's congressional elections, three sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.
President Joe Biden's announcement is expected this week as part of the response to Russia's war on Ukraine, one of the sources said.
The sale would market the remaining
Reuters
Oct 18 2022
Analysis
Voters See Democracy in Peril, but Saving It Isn’t a Priority
Voters overwhelmingly believe American democracy is under threat, but seem remarkably apathetic about that danger, with few calling it the nation’s most pressing problem, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll.
In fact, more than a third of independent voters and a smaller but noteworthy contingent of Democrats said they were open to supporting candidates who reject the
New York Times (News)