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Jul 24 2023
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DOJ Sues Texas Over Floating Border Barriers Placed in Rio Grande
The Department of Justice is taking legal action against Texas in an effort to remove floating barriers placed on the Rio Grande River to deter unauthorized migrants from crossing the southern border.
Key Quotes: The DOJ sent Texas Governor Greg Abbott a letter last week ordering the barrier be removed, stating, “The State of Texas’s actions violate federal law, raise humanitarian
Reuters The Daily Caller CNN DigitalMar 18 2022
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Biden, China's Xi Hold First Call Since Russia Invaded Ukraine
President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping for nearly two hours on a video call Friday about Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine and China's position on it.
According to a readout of the call from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Xi told Biden that the "Ukraine crisis is not something we want to see" and that the U.S. and China must "shoulder our share of
CNBC ABC News (Online) New York Post (News)Jul 16 2022
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Trump Weighs Whether to Announce 2024 Presidential Bid Before Midterms Elections
Former President Donald Trump said that it's a matter of when, not if, he'll formally announce a 2024 presidential run.
In an interview with New York Magazine (Left bias) published on Thursday, Trump said that his "big decision" is whether to announce his campaign before or after November's midterm elections. He went on to say that announcing his bid before the midterms could come with
Forbes Deseret News PoliticoNov 03 2022
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Netanyahu-Led Coalition Wins Majority in Israeli Parliament
A coalition of right-wing and religious parties won a majority in Israel’s recent elections, paving the way for Benjamin Netanyahu to return as prime minister.
For Context: Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid conceded to Netanyahu and wished him success, saying, “The state of Israel comes before any political consideration.” However, Lapid’s liberal Yesh Atid party gained seats, making
CNN Digital The Jerusalem Post Fox News DigitalSep 28 2021
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Progressives Rebel as Pelosi Plans Infrastructure Vote
Leaders of the House Progressive Caucus said Tuesday that they would tank the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill — which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to bring to a vote this week — unless Senate Democrats first agree to a version of their $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation proposal. Pelosi announced her plans on Monday after she said Senate Democrats would need more time to work
New York Times (News) The Hill Washington ExaminerNov 20 2022
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Elon Musk Lifts Twitter's Permanent Ban of Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account is back online after Twitter CEO Elon Musk polled users asking if the ban on Trump’s account should be lifted. It is uncertain if Trump will return to the social media site.
Key Quotes: After the poll results leaned ‘yes’ to unban Trump, Musk tweeted, “the people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei.” The phrase is
Associated Press Reuters New York Post (News)Feb 01 2023
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Black History Month Begins With Reflections on Black America
February is Black History Month. As a month of remembrance and recognition of black American pioneers begins, writers across the spectrum are reflecting on the month’s significance and modern civil rights efforts.
In CNN Opinion, Mark Whitaker reflected on the birth and height of the Black Power movement, writing that the movement “represented attempts by an impatient generation of
CNN (Opinion) New York Post (Opinion) AxiosMar 16 2022
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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates to Combat Inflation
The Federal Reserve approved a long-anticipated increase in its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday — the first rate hike since December 2018.
The rate increase of 0.25% matched most analysts’ expectations and will mean higher costs for borrowing money. The Fed also suggested Wednesday that it would raise interest rates 6 more times this year and 3 times in 2023. The central bank cut
New York Post (News) Forbes NBC News DigitalMay 25 2022
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How Trump's Endorsements Fared in Georgia's Primaries
Former President Donald Trump's influence over the Republican Party was put to the test Tuesday in Georgia's 2022 midterm election primaries.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) defeated businessman and former Sen. David Perdue, who was backed by former President Donald Trump, in the Republican Gubernatorial Primary in Georgia. Kemp will face politician and lawyer Stacey Abrams in November.
Axios Politico New York Post (News)Nov 25 2020
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Perspectives: Biden Picks Yellen for Treasury Secretary
On Monday, it was reported that projected 2020 election winner Joe Biden planned to nominate Janet Yellen for Treasury secretary. If confirmed, Yellen would become the first woman to fill the role once held by Alexander Hamilton. Yellen previously served as the first female Chair of the Federal Reserve under President Barack Obama. She also served on the Federal Reserve Board from 1994 to 1997
The Economist Wall Street Journal (News) Newsmax - Opinion