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Jan 21 2013
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What Now? Obama Leads Polarized Government Into Second Term
Feelings of hope and change have mostly faded.
The country is in better shape than it was when Barack Obama became president four years ago. The economy is no longer in free fall, and the nation has for the most part extricated itself from seemingly endless wars abroad.
Yet as Obama prepares to enter his second term, there seems to be less optimism about his ability to address
NPR (Online News)Jun 06 2023
Headline Roundup
Major Dam Collapses in Ukraine as Kyiv, Moscow Trade Blame
The wall of a major dam in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine collapsed Tuesday, sparking emergency evacuations as Ukraine and Russia traded blame.
The Details: The Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant is in the city of Nova Kakhovka in Ukraine's Kherson region, which is currently occupied by Russian forces. Video showed a large breach in the dam on Tuesday, and satellite images show
New York Post (News) BBC News Associated PressSep 08 2014
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Islamic State Helps Reshape Obama's Second Term
When President Barack Obama speaks to the nation on Wednesday, he won't merely be discussing his strategy for taking on the militant fighters of the Islamic State. He will be acknowledging, tacitly, that he is overseeing a second term radically different from the one he imagined.
In that sense, Mr. Obama has become only the latest American president to learn that history doesn't afford
Wall Street Journal (News)Dec 29 2018
Headline Roundup
Government Shutdown Expected to Continue
The government shutdown continues into its second week as President Trump threatens to close the southern border if Congress does not approve funding for a wall.
Washington Times USA TODAY Washington PostDec 21 2018
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Supreme Court Denies Trump Bid to Enforce Asylum Ban
The Supreme Court on Friday denied the Trump administration's bid to reinstate an asylum ban for migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
BBC News Fox News Digital NBC News DigitalJan 07 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Congress Confirms Biden's Victory; 4 Dead After Capitol Chaos
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Congress certified President-elect Joe Biden's victory early Thursday after tallying states' Electoral College votes. Shortly after, President Donald Trump released a statement saying "there will be an orderly transition" on Jan. 20. The conclusions followed chaos in Washington D.C. Wednesday, as Trump
AllSides StaffAug 16 2023
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North Korea Says US Army Private Crossed the DMZ to Flee Racism
On Wednesday, North Korean state-run media KCNA ran a statement saying that U.S. Private 2nd Class Travis King fled to the country to avoid "inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination" in the U.S. Army. The statement comes a day before the United Nations Security Council is expected to address human rights abuses in North Korea.
Key Details: Private King crossed the border from
Reuters NBC News Digital Washington ExaminerDec 21 2020
Perspectives Blog
Weekly United News Roundup: Early Dec. Polls Found Americans of All Political Stripes Strongly Supported A New Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
Plus, a bipartisan “908 Coalition” and increased openness toward the vaccine
Congressional leaders announced an agreement on a $900 billion coronavirus relief bill Sunday night.
Polls conducted in early December found the desire for a new stimulus bill was shared among Democrats and Republicans alike. Republican enthusiasm somewhat lagged that of Democrats, but Republicans still
James CoanDec 10 2012
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Dick Armey Blames GOP For Congressional Setbacks
The Republican Party and stupid statements by some candidates are to blame for GOP losses in last month's congressional elections, the former leader of a tea party group said Monday.
Dick Armey, who until recently led the conservative group FreedomWorks, said some GOP candidates said "stupid things" that party leaders should have taught them to avoid saying. He said Republicans had a
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