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Aug 02 2023
Headline Roundup
Are Age Limits For Politicians a Good Idea?
A series of troubling incidents involving aging politicians reignited debate on the potential impact of imposing an age limit on elected officials.
Age Limits, Competency Tests: A writer in New York Post Opinion (Right bias) noted how aging politicians are not a new issue, but that in the modern climate of “social media, cable news and ubiquitous cameras, there is no curtain to wedge
New York Post (Opinion) RealClearPolitics Al JazeeraApr 15 2015
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More Than a Half a Million Social Security Numbers Issued to Illegal Immigrants Granted Amnesty
The Obama administration has issued more than half a million new Social Security Numbers (SSN) to illegal immigrants granted amnesty under President Obama’s Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals program.
In a letter to Sens. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) and Ben Sasse (R-NE), exclusively obtained by Breitbart News, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveals that by the end of Fiscal Year
Breitbart NewsFeb 28 2021
Analysis
Biden's Syria airstrikes test US role as world's police, get bipartisan support - and criticism
Pentagon airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria are not only the first military action taken by President Joe Biden. They are a test of his broad pledge to pursue a foreign policy that is more cooperative and mindful of international partners than his predecessor's but still eschews the U.S. role as the world's police to focus on making life better for Americans, some experts and
USA TODAYSep 13 2019
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Biden bear-hugged Obama. His foes couldn’t pry him loose.
The former VP got one big thing right on the debate stage. And that may be all that mattered.
Historically, when a former vice president runs for a promotion to the top job, he struggles with the legacy of his former boss. George H. W. Bush was caricatured as a wimp as he tried to step out of Ronald Reagan’s shadow. Al Gore was paralyzed as he tried to embrace Bill Clinton’s popular
PoliticoSep 15 2023
Headline Roundup
US Announces New Sanctions on Iran, One Year After Protests
The United States imposed new sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities connected to the “Iranian regime’s violent suppression of nationwide protests,” according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
For Context: A year ago, protests erupted across Iran following the death of Kurdish 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in custody after being arrested by Iranian Morality Police for a
Newsmax (News) The Hill Al JazeeraOct 24 2019
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Ceasefire Extended in Syria
“U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday a ceasefire in northern Syria is now permanent and lifted sanctions on Turkey as a result.” Reuters
Both sides argue that the withdrawal will reduce America’s influence in the Middle East while strengthening Russia:
“In remarks that America’s enemies, from ISIS to the Taliban to Iran will no doubt heed, Trump made clear that while he
The Flip SideJul 25 2019
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Mueller testimony fails to move needle on impeachment
House Democrats hoping that former special counsel Robert Mueller would trigger momentum for impeaching President Trump were met with resistance Wednesday from a witness who often wouldn’t even answer lawmakers’ questions.
Unlike Mueller’s May remarks on his report on Russia’s election meddling, his testimony Wednesday did not spark any new major wave behind the movement to oust the
The HillSep 27 2022
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Iran Protests: Death Toll Rises Amid Government Crackdown
Protests in Iran continued into their second week following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.
“At least 76 protesters are confirmed to have been killed by security forces,” non-governmental organization Iran Human Rights said Monday. However, Iranian state media said only 41 had been killed, including security personnel. Hundreds have been arrested, including at
CBS News (Online) New York Post (News) BBC NewsApr 04 2019
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Reparations bill wins new momentum in Congress
House legislation to form a commission to study whether black Americans should receive reparations for slavery is getting a significant boost from Democrats on the presidential campaign trail.
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), the head of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), suggested that action on a reparations measure sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) is all but certain, with
The HillApr 15 2015
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Loretta Lynch supporters stage hunger strike to urge confirmation
Loretta Lynch is still waiting to be confirmed as attorney general, and her allies are hoping a hunger strike will do the trick. The advocacy group founded by the Rev. Al Sharpton, along with female civil-rights leaders, are launching the strike, in which groups of fasters will alternate days abstaining from food until Lynch is confirmed to replace Eric Holder at the Justice Department. Dubbed
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