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Dec 16 2019
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Democratic Rep. Jeff Van Drew to Switch Parties
Democratic Rep. Jeff Van Drew (NJ), one of the party's few self-professed opponents of impeachment, is set to officially switch sides and become a Republican. An official announcement is reportedly expected next week; Van Drew's district voted for President Donald Trump in 2016.
Reports on all sides focused on similar details. Van Drew reportedly met recently with Trump; several members
The Daily Wire The Philadelphia Inquirer Roll CallSep 29 2023
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Biden's Drilling Plan Sparks Backlash From Oil Producers, Environmentalists
President Biden’s Interior Department released a plan Friday to sell three offshore oil drilling leases over the next five years.
Key Quote: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland stated, “The Biden-Harris administration is committed to building a clean energy future that ensures America’s energy independence. The Proposed Program, which represents the smallest number of oil and gas lease sales
HuffPost Reuters Fox News (Online News)Dec 09 2019
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DOJ Investigation Finds Flaws in FBI's Carter Page Probe, No Evidence of Bias
A Department of Justice investigation of the FBI's investigation into a former campaign official for President Donald Trump said the bureau made over a dozen "significant errors", but concluded by finding no evidence of political bias in the probe. Inspector General Michael Horowtiz's investigation was met with criticism from John Durham, the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, who's conducting a
Daily Beast Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 30 2023
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What Does Trump's March 4 Trial Date Mean for the 2024 Election?
How will former president and 2024 GOP frontrunner Donald Trump’s March 4 trial start date impact his presidential campaign?
For Context: The trial in question pertains to the Department of Justice’s indictment against Trump for alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The trial is set to begin on March 4, 2024. The following day is Super Tuesday, when 15 states are slated to hold
CNN (Online News) The Hill Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Nov 17 2019
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Democrats React to Obama's Call for Moderation in Primary Race
Democrats on social media and on the campaign trail are responding to former President Barack Obama's call for the party's presidential hopefuls to "stay rooted in reality," which he made during a fundraising event on Friday. Many supporters have voiced their agreement with the president's concern over the electability of some of the party's more left-leaning candidates, while others are
BBC News Fox News (Online News) NBC News (Online)Oct 22 2023
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Well-Known Detroit Synagogue Leader Stabbed to Death Inside Her Home
Samantha Woll, the leader of a Detroit synagogue, was found stabbed to death outside her home on Saturday.
The Details: Police officers called to the scene found a “trail of blood” from Woll’s home, where they pronounced her dead. Officials have not determined a suspect or motive yet, but are investigating the crime. Woll, a Democrat, was described as “politically connected,” having
CNN (Online News) Detroit News New York Post (News)Nov 04 2019
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U.S. Starts Formal Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
President Donald Trump sent a letter to the United Nations indicating his administration's intention to formally pull out of the Paris climate accord, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Twitter Monday. The process is set to take exactly a year, and end a day after the 2020 presidential election. Under President Barack Obama, the U.S. entered the deal in 2015 by committing to a 26-28
New York Post (News) CNN (Online News) AxiosAug 05 2022
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Why are Democrats Boosting Pro-Trump Candidates in the 2022 Primaries?
Candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump have done well so far in the 2022 midterm elections, with some help from Democrats. What's behind this confusing cross-party promotion?
The answer is relatively simple: Democrats believe their party's candidates have a better chance in the general elections against pro-Trump candidates than moderate Republicans.
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NewsNation National Review (News) Washington PostNov 24 2023
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accused of 1993 Sexual Assault in Civil Suit
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was accused of sexual assault in a court filing late on Wednesday.
The Details: The plaintiff, whose name was withheld, said Adams assaulted her in 1993 while he was an NYPD officer and she worked for the city. The three-page summons doesn’t include details about the alleged assault, and Adams, who denied the claim, said he does not know the plaintiff. The
The Guardian The Messenger New York Post (News)Nov 06 2023
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How Worried Should Democrats Be About Biden's 2024 Poll Numbers?
How worried should Democrats be about new polling showing former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden in several key battleground states?
Now or Never: In response to the poll numbers, former President Obama’s senior adviser David Axelrod highlighted “legitimate concern” for Democrats, suggesting Biden should step aside. He stated, “If he continues to run, he will be the
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