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Apr 17 2024
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Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Secretary Mayorkas
The Senate rejected the impeachment charges brought against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
For Context: In February, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to impeach Mayorkas, accusing him of failing to enforce immigration policy at the southern border amid a surge in border crossings. The impeachment was always expected to fail in the
New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News) Fox News (Opinion)Feb 08 2024
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Special Counsel Declines to Charge Biden in Docs Probe, Cites ‘Poor Memory’
Special counsel Robert Hur decided not to charge President Joe Biden over his handling of classified documents from his time as vice president, describing Biden as “a sympathetic, well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.”
The Details: In a 383-page report, Hur said his team’s yearlong investigation “uncovered evidence that President Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified
Wall Street Journal (News) New York Times (News) Fox News DigitalDec 31 2022
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Wall Street Wraps Up Worst Stock Market Year Since 2008
2022 was a tough year for Wall Street, as the stock market saw its largest overall drop in over a decade.
Major Players: All three major stock indexes saw their worst market years since the financial crisis of 2008. Over the course of 2022, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 8.8% and the S&P 500 fell 19.4%. The Nasdaq, home to many technology stocks, suffered the worst, falling
CNBC Fox Business CNN BusinessOct 10 2022
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Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, or Both?
Is Monday Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day, or both? It depends on who you ask.
According to the White House, it's both. President Joe Biden issued separate proclamations on Friday for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Both holidays were born out of anti-discrimination efforts. In 1892, President William Henry Harrison designated Columbus Day a holiday in response to
Wall Street Journal (News) New York Daily News TownhallApr 08 2022
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Academy Bans Will Smith From Oscars for 10 Years
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has banned actor Will Smith from attending the Academy Awards for the next 10 years as punishment for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.
In a statement sent to several media outlets, Academy President David Rubin and CEO Dawn Hudson wrote that “The board has decided, for a period of 10 years from April 8, 2022, Mr. Smith shall
The Root Variety New York Post (News)Oct 03 2022
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Brazilian Elections Head to Runoff Between Bolsonaro, Lula
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will face off against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff after outperforming polls in Sunday’s presidential election.
Sunday’s vote gave 43.2% to Bolsonaro and 48.4% to Lula, with neither reaching the 50% victory threshold. Recent polling by Datafolha (Not Rated) reportedly showed Lula beating Bolsonaro 50% to 36%, with a 2% margin
NPR (Online News) Washington Examiner The Brazilian ReportMar 01 2022
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International Sanctions Threaten Russian Economy
The Russian ruble lost roughly 30% of its value on Monday after countries around the world issued sweeping economic sanctions in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
While Russia’s central bank had a plan to prop up the value of its currency, international sanctions blocked it from accessing much of its foreign-held reserve funds. Several key Russian banks were cut out of
CNBC The Guardian New York Post (News)Jul 07 2022
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As Republicans Oppose Biden, ‘Frustrated’ Democrats Worry He Isn’t Doing Enough
Several recent reports in left and center-rated outlets detailed Democratic frustrations with President Joe Biden, leading some Democrats to look elsewhere for leadership.
A series of mass shootings and the end of Roe v. Wade has reportedly left many Democrats deeply frustrated with perceived inaction by the White House and congressional Democrats. Despite some executive orders and the
Fox News Digital The Hill New York Times (News)Jan 30 2023
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Why Are Eggs So Expensive Right Now?
U.S. egg prices hit record highs after rising throughout 2022, primarily because of a global avian flu outbreak.
For Context: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of a dozen large Grade A eggs in the U.S. rose from $1.93 in January 2022 to $3.12 in August — beating the previous record of $2.97 in September 2015. From there, prices spiked to $4.25 in December
The Guardian The Daily Yonder New York Post (News)Jan 19 2024
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Thousands Protest Abortion at March For Life Rally in DC
Thousands attended the 51st National March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday in protest of legalized abortion.
Details: The annual march marks the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that enshrined abortion access as a constitutional right. This court decision was overturned in the summer of 2022. The organization’s website states the annual march continues
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