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Nov 10 2023
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Claiming ‘Political Persecution,’ Trump Says He Could ‘Weaponize’ Justice Department Against Rivals
In an interview with Univision (Lean Left bias), GOP presidential frontrunner Donald Trump suggested pitting the Justice Department against his political rivals, saying, “when that happens to me, it can happen to them.”
Key Quotes: Trump claimed the DOJ had been “weaponized” against him. Asked if he would “do the same,” Trump said, “If they want to follow through on this, yeah, it could
Washington Times The Independent The HillJul 15 2022
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House Passes Abortion Rights Bills Despite Near-Certainty of Failure in Senate
The House of Representatives voted 219-210 in favor of restoring national abortion protections as states continued implementing abortion bans in the absence of Roe v. Wade.
The bill, titled the Women's Health Protection Act, would prohibit restrictions on abortion access before fetal viability or after fetal viability if the life or health of the mother was at risk. The House also
ABC News (Online) Washington Examiner The HillJan 13 2021
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House Votes to Impeach Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-197 Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump for “inciting violence against the government of the United States” following the breach of the U.S. Capitol building last week. Ten House Republicans joined all Democrats in voting to pass the single impeachment article. The Senate will vote next, but not until after President-elect Joe Biden's
Washington Examiner New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News)May 27 2021
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Senate Republicans Make New Infrastructure Offer
On Thursday, Senate Republicans unveiled their infrastructure counteroffer to President Joe Biden, aiming to spend more than $920 billion on fixing the nation’s roads and bridges. The Republican senators said their offer delivers on “core infrastructure investments” that Biden has focused on as areas of potential bipartisan agreement. The White House and Democrats are likely to find the
Washington Post Reuters Washington TimesAug 11 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act: Would New IRS Tax Enforcement Target the Middle Class?
Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act aims to raise $200 billion over the next decade by helping the IRS increase tax enforcement and close loopholes. Will it work, and will it avoid targeting the middle class?
The IRS has long requested additional funds to modernize its outdated technology and add to its shrinking workforce; in April, IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said the 2022 tax season
CNBC Washington Post Fact Check Fox BusinessMar 12 2022
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Perspectives: Media Outlets Cast Doubt On Russia's Theory About US-Funded Biolabs in Ukraine
Russian state media and some voices on social media claiming adherence to QAnon have widely spread an accusation that the U.S. is funding biological weapons laboratories in Ukraine, which most outlets across the spectrum have classified as "baseless."
Some theorize that Russia's reasoning for launching airstrikes on Ukraine is to destroy supposed bioweapon-manufacturing labs where Dr.
New York Times (News) The Daily Signal BBC Fact CheckJul 30 2023
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McConnell and Feinstein Episodes Spur Dialogue on US Gerontocracy
On Wednesday, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) froze at a press conference, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) forgot how to vote, prompting media dialogue on the old age of several key U.S. representatives.
Time To Step Aside: An opinion for Los Angeles Times (Lean Left bias) emphasized the need for Feinstein and McConnell to step down from their posts, suggesting the two should use Former
Los Angeles Times Forbes TownhallMar 30 2023
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Disney World Board Transferred Powers to Disney Before DeSantis Took Control
Florida lawmakers are considering legal action against Disney after it was revealed that the board overseeing the tax district containing Disney World transferred powers to the Disney corporation shortly before it was reformed by Governor Ron DeSantis (R).
Details: In February, DeSantis signed a bill ending Disney’s semi-self-governing status over the tax district after the company
CNBC Fox News (Online News) CNN (Online News)Aug 01 2023
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Amid Legal Issues, Why Does Trump Remain GOP's 2024 Favorite?
According to the first 2024 presidential election poll from Siena College/The New York Times (Lean Left bias), former President Donald Trump has a commanding lead over other Republican contenders despite ongoing legal issues.
The Details: Trump leads Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, 54% to 17%, in the poll of likely Republican 2024 voters, and no other candidate has more than 3%.
What
MSNBC BBC News The American ConservativeFeb 24 2022
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World Leaders React to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
As world leaders rushed to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, President Joe Biden announced a new wave of sanctions against Russia by the U.S. and partners around the world.
Biden condemned Russia’s “premeditated attack” and committed more U.S. troops to bolster NATO allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that his country would “not give up its
Washington Post Axios Fox News (Online News)