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Sep 01 2022
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Study Reveals Large Drop in Test Scores for U.S. 9-Year-Olds
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the largest decline in reading scores since 1990, as well as the first ever decline in math scores, for 9-year-old students in the United States, according to a report published by the National Center for Education Statistics on Thursday. The study compared test scores from early 2020 to scores from early 2022, offering a first look at the academic impact of
Axios National Review (News) CNN DigitalJan 28 2024
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UK, Canada, and Other Western Nations Join US in Pausing Funding to UNRWA
Several Western countries paused funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East since the U.S. did so on Friday.
The Details: Joining the US are Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. The pauses come amid accusations that 12 of the organization’s 13,000 staffers were
The Guardian The Times of Israel Fox News DigitalAug 30 2018
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John McCain and Joe Biden's Bipartisan Friendship
The decades-long friendship between John McCain and Joe Biden, having endured many Senate battles, lasted well beyond the trial of a presidential campaign that saw them on opposing tickets. This bipartisan bond will be showcased Thursday as Biden delivers the closing tribute at a memorial service for McCain in Phoenix.
NBC News Digital Independent Journal Review USA TODAYDec 02 2022
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Biden, Democrats Seek to Overhaul Presidential Primaries in 2024
President Joe Biden and Democrats are moving to change the presidential primary calendar in 2024.
Key Quotes: "We must ensure that voters of color have a voice in choosing our nominee much earlier in the process and throughout the entire early window," Biden wrote to members of the Rules and Bylaws Committee. "As I said in February 2020, you cannot be the Democratic nominee and win a
CNN Digital Axios Washington ExaminerDec 01 2023
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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Dies at 93
Former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor died on Friday at the age of 93. Voices across the spectrum are reflecting on the legacy of the first female justice.
The Court’s “Glue”: In the Washington Post (Lean Left bias), the author of a biography on O’Connor described the first female justice’s path to the bench and the social role she served, acting as, in the
Washington Post Reuters National Review (Opinion)Nov 27 2018
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Republican Rep. Kevin Brady Releases New Tax Bill
Republican Rep. Kevin Brady unveiled a 300-page tax bill on Monday, aiming to pass it before the GOP loses their House majority. “The policy proposals in this package have support of Republicans and Democrats in both chambers. I look forward to swift action in the House to send these measures to the Senate," said Brady.
Reuters Mother Jones Washington ExaminerNov 09 2023
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Trump Holds Campaign Rally During Third GOP Primary Debate
On Wednesday night, former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Hialeah, Florida, not far from where the third Republican presidential primary debate was taking place in Miami.
Key Details: Trump spent little time going after his primary opponents, but he did criticize the debates, calling them dull. He then announced he would not be attending the next debate at the
Newsmax (News) The Hill PoliticoDec 13 2023
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Recap of CNN's Iowa Town Hall With Ron DeSantis
On Tuesday night, CNN held a town hall meeting in Iowa with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
Key Details: DeSantis turned many questions into opportunities to compare his governing record to former President Donald Trump's. The questions centered primarily around coronavirus policies, inflation, abortion, immigration, and the border crisis.
Key Quote: "If Trump had built the border wall
Fox News Digital The Hill CNN DigitalFeb 13 2024
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How Are Concerns Over Biden's Age Impacting His Reelection Chances?
Last week’s report from Special Counsel Robert Hur renewed debate regarding President Joe Biden’s age and ability to win reelection and lead the country for an additional four years.
From the Left: David Rothkopf (Lean Left bias) wrote that Democrats need a “reality check.” Instead of denying Biden’s advanced age, Rothkopf calls for Biden’s team to “own it,” writing, “Let’s see more of
National Review (Opinion) Reuters Daily BeastMar 08 2017
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Congress Debates Healthcare Proposal
Lawmakers prepared Wednesday for a marathon day sifting through a Republican proposal to revise the Affordable Care Act, which has met with widespread resistance from conservatives in and out of Congress, moderates in the Senate and key industry stakeholders since House GOP leaders released it on Monday.
Fox News Digital CNN Digital Washington Post