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May 02 2024
Headline Roundup
Biden Says Japan's Economic Struggles Are Due to Xenophobia
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Japan is struggling economically because of xenophobia and a reluctance to welcome immigrants.
For Context: Biden reportedly made the comment while speaking at a campaign fundraiser in Washington, D.C. The comment made headlines due to Japan being a key U.S. ally in Asia.
Key Quote: Biden stated, “This election is about freedom, America
NBC News Digital The Hill Washington ExaminerMay 26 2016
Opinion
Will Political Winds Favor the Libertarians?
The one common thread is this presidential election is how much voters dislike the presumptive candidates of our political duopoly. The reality is — voters want more choices.
Sadly, one area where Republicans and Democrats are most willing to cooperate is stopping third party efforts with rules and regulations meant to protect the duopoly. One such reform in California now means many
HuffPostDec 23 2014
News
Congress Can't Prevent Michael Grimm From Taking Seat In House
Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) may be about to plead guilty to a felony, but there's nothing Congress can do to stop him from taking his seat in the House early next month.
"The only time there would be a clash between his ability to serve and his conviction, if he gets one, would be if he has to leave and enter a federal facility," said Stan Brand, a former top lawyer for the House. "If
HuffPostJun 05 2012
News
Ending the ‘civil war’ in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is closing his campaign in Wisconsins recall election by saying its time to end the “civil war in the state that he accuses incumbent Gov. Scott Walker of starting.
Its an interesting approach, and its also an apt description of whats at stake. However this contest for the governorship turns out, no one expects either candidate to win by an enormous margin
Washington PostDec 20 2014
News
Obama administration accused of political motives in push for new citizens
Nearly 20 years after reporters and congressional investigators caught the Clinton administration trying to register a million immigrants as new citizens and Democratic voters -- many without proper documents -- some Republicans fear the Obama administration is instituting a similar policy.
The November memorandum issued by the White House and Department of Homeland Security on
Fox News DigitalJun 03 2012
News
Democrats go to Plan B in North Carolina
Top national and North Carolina Democrats have taken a series of unusual steps to protect their candidates in the Tarheel State  and President Barack Obamas reelection campaign  from additional damage after a sexual harassment scandal rocked the state Democratic Party and weakened its chairman. North Carolina was already an uphill battle for Obama even before the revelation in
PoliticoJan 14 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: The Capitol Breach's Vast Repercussions
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The violence in Washington D.C. last week, which left five people dead and the U.S. Capitol building vandalized, had other wide-ranging consequences.
It led directly to President Donald Trump being impeached by the House of Representatives by a 232-197 vote Wednesday, in which ten Republicans joined all
AllSides StaffSep 27 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: House Launches Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the start of a formal House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon, saying "the actions taken to date by the president have seriously violated the Constitution."
The announcement followed scrutiny of a July 25 phone call between Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, in which Trump asked Zelensky to look into
Henry A. BrechterMay 10 2024
Headline Roundup
Target Scales Back Pride Month Collection After Conservative Criticism
Target announced that it is scaling back its “Pride” collection this year.
Details: The collection will be available online and in select stores where the collection has performed well historically.
Key Quotes: In a memo released by Target, the company stated, “At Target, we know our business thrives when we create experiences that foster a sense of belonging. That’s why we
USA TODAY Newsweek The Daily CallerNov 26 2012
News
New White House report helps Obama build public case for extending middle-class tax cuts
The White House warned Monday that the average family will pay $2,200 more in taxes next year if Congress does not freeze tax rates for the middle class, publishing a new report as part of President Obamas campaign to extend tax cuts for most Americans while allowing taxes on the wealthiest to rise.
The White House report says Americans could dramatically pull back on spending in the
Washington Post