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Oct 29 2022
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Barack Obama, in Georgia, calls Herschel Walker a ‘celebrity who wants to be a politician’
Former President Barack Obama repeatedly took aim at Herschel Walker, the Republican Senate nominee in Georgia who’s challenging Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock in a crucial battleground state Senate showdown.
The former president, making his return to the campaign trail on behalf of fellow Democrats with just a week and a half to go until Election Day, criticized Walker, the former
Fox News (Online News)Nov 19 2022
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Trump Should 'Stand Aside,' Doesn't Have What It Takes, William Barr Says In Interview
Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr said in an interview that aired Friday on PBS that his former boss, Donald Trump, should “stand aside” and forego his campaign for another presidential term because he doesn’t have what it takes.
Barr also said it appeared “increasingly more likely” that the Department of Justice will indict Trump for the hoard of classified documents from the
HuffPostJul 07 2022
Analysis
Boris Johnson’s Cautionary Tale
On the menu today: United Kingdom prime minister Boris Johnson announced this morning that, after a tumultuous and often-controversial three years in office, he would resign as soon as his Conservative Party picked a new leader. Quite a few conservatives look at Johnson and see a cautionary tale; his undisciplined character overwhelmed his intellect — although there’s also the parallel state
National Review (News)Nov 25 2022
Analysis
There is a growing shadow campaign to defend Joe Biden from House Republicans
As Republicans prepare to use their new House majority to probe the Biden administration and the business dealings of the president's son, Hunter, Democrats are assembling a constellation of groups to respond.
President Joe Biden hasn’t said if he’s running for re-election, but the groups are designed to defend him and discredit the opposition — including launching intense opposition
NBC News (Online)May 08 2021
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Biden move to share vaccine designed to spread US influence
It won’t speed the manufacture of vaccines. It enraged the developers who delivered lifesaving doses in record time. But President Joe Biden’s decision to support waiving intellectual property rights for coronavirus shots had a broader purpose: to broadcast his administration’s commitment to global leadership.
More than a month of internal debate led up to Biden’s decision this week to
The IndependentMay 23 2022
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Democratic ballots dominate GOP's in Webb Co. early voting
As the early voting period concluded Friday for the primary runoff election, Webb County saw a significant advantage in ballots cast from one party.
Laredo Morning TimesSep 24 2021
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Bitcoin spirals as China declares crypto transactions illegal
China has declared all cryptocurrency transactions illegal, a move that comes amid an intensifying crackdown by the Chinese government.
The People’s Bank of China said on Friday that the move was done to ensure national security and stability, but the decision comes after several other regulatory changes in recent months that China hopes will cut down on its competition with the digital
Washington ExaminerOct 06 2021
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China-Taiwan military tensions 'worst in 40 years'
Tensions with China are at their worst in 40 years, Taiwan's defence minister has said, warning of the risk of an accidental strike between the two.
Chiu Kuo-cheng's comments came after China sent a "record number" of military jets into Taiwan's air defence zone for four consecutive days.
Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state. China, however, views Taiwan as a breakaway
BBC NewsAug 19 2022
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Democrats launch seven figure ad buy 'touting President Biden,' inflation bill despite low approval rating
The Democratic National Committee announced the launch of a seven figure ad campaign Friday "touting President Biden" for his recent successful efforts like the Inflation Reduction Act, despite seemingly keeping their distance just a few weeks prior amid his underwater approval rating.
In a press release Friday, the DNC said the new campaign will focus on highlighting President Biden
Fox News (Online News)Nov 18 2022
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Here’s where three criminal probes stand as Trump enters 2024 race
Former President Trump entered the 2024 presidential race Tuesday with significant legal baggage.
Though he hasn’t been charged with any crimes, Trump faces exposure from multiple probes that are expected to ramp up now that investigators’ self-imposed hiatus on overt activity ahead of the midterms has been replaced with pressure to file any charges well in advance of the 2024 election
The Hill