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Jan 13 2021
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National Guard Deployed and Armed to Defend Capitol Building Ahead of Biden Inauguration
The National Guard was armed with lethal weapons Tuesday night as it fortified the area surrounding the U.S. Capitol building ahead of Congress' debate over impeaching President Donald Trump. Up to 20,000 troops will be deployed in Washington D.C. leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, up from Monday’s commitment of 15,000. This comes as the FBI warns of “armed
Politico The Hill Fox News (Online News)Dec 02 2022
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What Will the Supreme Court Say About Biden's Loan Forgiveness Plan?
After two federal appeals courts denied bids by the Biden administration to push its $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan through multiple legal challenges, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the plan in February.
For Context: The court said it will hear oral arguments from both sides before issuing a final ruling, likely at the end of its current term in June. Justice
The Federalist CNN (Online News) SCOTUSblogFeb 01 2023
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US COVID-19 Emergency Declarations to End May 11
The Biden administration announced this week that COVID-19 emergency declarations will expire on May 11.
The Details: Former President Donald Trump enacted the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency in early 2020. Biden has extended the measures multiple times, which allow millions of Americans to get free COVID-19 treatments, tests, and vaccines. Those costs will be
CNN (Online News) Reuters New York Post (News)Jun 15 2017
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Shooting of Louisiana Congressman
Yesterday morning in Alexandria, VA, a gunman opened fire on the GOP's Congressional Baseball Game practice, critically wounding House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.). In the wake of the shooting, leaders from both sides of the aisle have come together expressing calls for unity, and many have been denouncing extreme rhetoric. The annual Republican/ Democratic baseball game is still on - you John Gable, AllSides Co-founderSep 29 2021
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Perspectives: Military Leaders' Testimony on Afghanistan Withdrawal Contradicts Biden
Top U.S. military leaders are testifying before Congress this week about the recent withdrawal from Afghanistan, and at times have contradicted the image of the situation put forth by President Joe Biden. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's highest-ranking military officer, called the withdrawal a "logistical success but strategic failure" on Tuesday before the Senate
Wall Street Journal (Opinion) Washington Post FactCheck.orgSep 16 2020
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Trump Holds Town Hall with Undecided Voters; Media Coverage Differs
President Donald Trump held a town hall with undecided voters on ABC News Tuesday. Moderated by ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos, Trump took questions directly from the socially-distanced crowd in battleground state Pennsylvania. A wide range of topics were covered during the event, including the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine, public attitude toward coronavirus public health measures, the
USA TODAY ABC News (Online) The Daily CallerAug 23 2020
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House Passes $25 Billion USPS Bill
The House of Representatives approved a $25 billion emergency funding bill for the U.S. Postal Service on Saturday to aid mail-in voting during the upcoming presidential elections. The legislation will also block cuts and operational changes deployed by Trump’s postmaster general. This comes after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced last week he would suspend recently instituted mail
Townhall BBC News PoliticoAug 03 2020
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Democrats Split on Biden Attending the Presidential Debates
With less than 60 days to go until the 2020 presidential election, The Commission on Presidential Debates has scheduled three debates between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden, beginning Sept. 29, likely with some changes pending due to public health precautions. Some Democrats, however, are urging Biden to scrap the debates altogether, citing Trump's purported tendency to make false claims
New York Times (Opinion) Associated Press Newsmax (News)Jan 09 2023
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How is Biden Responding to the Crisis at the Southern Border?
This week, President Joe Biden paid his first visit to the southern border since taking office. What is he doing to help solve the crisis of record-setting migrant arrivals?
A New Plan: Last week, the Biden administration released a "Border Enforcement Actions" plan, including more expedited removal of unauthorized migrants, heightened focus on drug smugglers, immigration aid for
CNN (Opinion) NewsNation National Review (News)Jun 30 2022
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Several State Courts Temporarily Block Abortion Bans
In some states, "trigger laws" reactivating old abortion bans were due to take effect when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week. But some state courts are putting them on hold — at least for now.
With the help of the American Civil Liberties Union and other pro-choice groups, lawsuits were filed Monday in Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi and Texas by abortion providers
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