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Jun 03 2020
Opinion
Plain talk about police and race is not enough
In the aftermath of President Trump’s deplorable assault on peaceful demonstrators in Lafayette Square and his threat to use the military against Americans, we heard — finally — some candid and unvarnished discussion of police abuse from a surprising array of people.
Perhaps most important to the public debate were the voices of religious leaders who denounced Trump’s use of violence
Jennifer Rubin
Sep 03 2019
News
Read the full memo from Walmart’s CEO about pulling back on gun sales, asking the government to act
Walmart on Tuesday announced major changes to its stance on ammunition sales, following two deadly and “horrific” shootings at Walmart stores over the summer.
The retailer is calling on the government to do more in the wake of a larger wave of mass shootings across the country, including one as recently as this weekend in Odessa, Texas.
Walmart is also asking customers at Walmart
CNBC
Nov 24 2015
News
Russian Warplane Crashes in Syria; Turkey Says It Shot Jet Down
A Russian warplane was downed near the Syria-Turkey border Tuesday as Turkish officials said the country shot down a jet for violating its airspace according to reports.
The Blaze
Nov 06 2020
News
Pelosi Faces Lawmakers Frustrated Over Loss of House Seats
Democratic lawmakers expressed frustration with party leaders over the loss of several congressional seats, saying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others oversold their prospects and didn’t adequately protect members from being attacked as socialists.
Party leaders had predicted gains in the House, but instead are taking losses. House Republicans had picked up a net gain of five seats by
Wall Street Journal (News)
Dec 02 2020
News
Trump threatens to veto defense bill over tech liability shield
President Trump on Tuesday night threatened to veto a defense bill if it does not include the repeal of a legal shield for internet companies, throwing down the latest gauntlet in a fight over a piece of must-pass legislation.
Trump’s warning took aim at Section 230, which gives tech companies protections for third-party content posted on their platforms and allows them to make "good
The Hill
Jul 14 2020
Opinion
It’s Time to Tell a New Story About Coronavirus—Our Lives Depend on It
In the summer of 1832, a mysterious scourge that had come all the way from Asia loomed over the city of New York, having ravaged London, Paris, and Montreal. Medical officials collected data showing that the disease—cholera—was spreading along the newly opened Erie Canal and the Hudson River, heading straight to New York City. But New York’s leaders did not attempt to regulate traffic coming
The Nation
Sep 14 2017
News
Right explodes in anger over Trump's immigration push
President Trump’s supporters are apoplectic and lashing out at “Amnesty Don” for pursuing a deal with Democratic leaders to protect young immigrants who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.
The Hill
May 13 2020
News
CDC guidance more restrictive than White House
Advice from the top U.S. disease control experts on how to safely reopen businesses and institutions during the coronavirus pandemic was more detailed and restrictive than the plan released by the White House last month.
The guidance, which was shelved by Trump administration officials, also offered recommendations to help communities decide when to shut facilities down again during
Associated Press
Feb 21 2020
News
Health, heat and deportations: the issues driving Nevada caucus voters
Saturday’s ‘first-in-the-west’ vote brings a diverse electorate more in line with the demographics of America and the party.
As Nevada prepares for the caucuses that could reshape the US presidential race, Democratic voters here remained divided on who is the best candidate to end the tumultuous presidency of Donald Trump.
But across the state, Democratic primary voters agreed
The Guardian
Jun 03 2019
News
China, Mexico Signal Willingness to Step Up Trade Talks With U.S.
Beijing’s latest missive struck a newly measured tone, despite accusing Washington of scuttling negotiations, while Mexico sends a delegation to Washington to discuss immigration issues
China and Mexico both signaled a willingness to negotiate with Washington over escalating trade issues, while the Trump administration took to the airwaves to defend its use of tariffs to gain
Wall Street Journal (News)