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Dec 16 2019
News
The Decade Big Power Politics Returned
Ten years ago, geopolitical heavyweight combat seemed a figment of the past. Now it shapes everything.
In 2010, the Cold War had been over for 20 years, and superpower tensions seemed a figment of the past. President Barack Obama’s “reset” policy with his Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, was spurring major initiatives in cooperative diplomacy. Obama’s “pivot” away from the ancient
SlateJul 02 2019
News
'He's their man': why do bikers love Trump so much?
At New Hampshire’s Laconia Motorcycle Week, the language is foul, the wardrobe is leather, and it is among these holdout rebels that Trump has found support
There he is, the president of the United States, sitting astride a motorcycle in a leather jacket in front of the Capitol, a rifle in hand. There he is again, once more leather-clad, both of his middle fingers extended as he stands
The GuardianSep 17 2019
Opinion
Trump’s Trade Policy at a Crossroads
As an election and the threat of a recession loom, the president faces down the problems of China, WTO reform, and a weakened global economic order. After President Trump’s nearly three years in the White House, we can begin to decipher the general outlines of a trade strategy. While moving in the right direction, making up for years of inattention and complacency with regard to the abuse of
Guest Writer - RightAug 24 2012
News
Mitt Romney Makes Birth Certificate Joke
Mitt Romney made a joke about his birth certificate at a rally in Commerce, Mich. on Friday.
Speaking about his Michigan roots, he said, "No one's ever asked to see my birth certificate. They know that this is the place that we were born and raised."
The joke was received with hearty applause by the audience. Still, it was an awkward moment for the candidate to play on the
HuffPostJun 23 2020
Headline Roundup
Fauci Testifies Before House Committee on Trump Admin Virus Response
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Tuesday regarding the Trump administration's response to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Among other topics, Fauci speculated about the earliest possible time frame in which a vaccine could become available, saying that between late 2020 and early 2021 is possible.
CNN (Online News) Associated Press Washington TimesSep 16 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: The Impact Of Biden's Vaccine Mandates
President Joe Biden announced sweeping vaccine mandates at the end of last week that will impact up to 100 million Americans. Biden said that private companies with 100 or more employees must vaccinate all workers against COVID-19 or test them for COVID-19 each week; he's also requiring all federal employees to get the shot with no alternative option for weekly testing. Roughly 55% of
AllSides StaffJul 30 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Record Quarterly Drop in GDP Drives Economic Speculation, Stimulus Talks
U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) dropped at an annual rate of 32.9% in the second quarter of 2020, the largest such drop on record. Speculation soon followed about how the fall could impact the country's economic rebound from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and in a more immediate sense, could impact the November presidential election and ongoing negotiations between lawmakers about a
Forbes Washington Examiner Washington PostJan 18 2022
Headline Roundup
Verizon and AT&T Delay 5G Rollout Near Airports After Warning from Airlines
Major airlines warned federal officials on Monday that the deployment of Verizon and AT&T’s new C-band 5G wireless service could result in “catastrophic disruption” to national commerce.
The warning came in a letter from airline CEOs, who said “the nation’s commerce will grind to a halt” if the service was used near airports under current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Associated Press The Verge New York Post (News)Apr 09 2019
News
Barr vows Mueller report release ‘within a week,’ as Dems rip ‘unacceptable’ handling at heated hearing
Attorney General Bill Barr vowed Tuesday to release Special Counsel Robert Mueller's full Russia report "within a week," as Democrats blasted him for what they called his "unacceptable" handling of the initial summary of that document.
Barr appeared before a congressional panel on Capitol Hill in his first appearance since revealing the central findings of Mueller's Russia investigation
Fox News (Online News)Mar 13 2024
Headline Roundup
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar Plan to Close Nearly 1,000 US Stores
On Wednesday, Dollar Tree and Family Dollar announced plans to close 970 U.S. stores.
Key Details: Dollar Tree, which operates about 16,774 stores, plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores this year, and 370 over the next few years. Thirty Dollar Tree stores are also expected to close as their leases expire.
Key Quote: “Persistent inflation and reduced government benefits
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