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Apr 07 2021
Headline Roundup
Mike Pence Launches Conservative Advocacy Group
On Wednesday, former Vice President Mike Pence announced the creation of a political advocacy group that combines the Make American Great Again movement and traditional conservative values.
The "Advancing American Freedom" group will enable Pence to maintain his political profile and serve as his vehicle to help defend Trump-era policies. It is likely to focus on issues such as
Newsmax (News) CBS News (Online) The HillAug 09 2023
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China Faces Deflation, Raising Concerns for World Economy
Falling prices, slowing GDP growth, and a host of other economic problems in China have led observers to raise concerns for the global economy.
The Details: With inflation rates dropping worldwide, consumer prices in China deflated in July as consumers and businesses spent less. Additionally, China’s GDP growth in the second quarter of 2023 was 6.3%, lower than the expected 7%. The
New York Times (News) BBC News New York Post (News)Feb 15 2024
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Can Israel Defeat Hamas in Rafah Without a Steep Civilian Cost?
Media voices around the world weighed in on Israel’s expected invasion of Rafah — where Hamas’ remaining battalions are holding out among over a million overcrowded civilians — highlighting long-running themes in coverage of the conflict.
‘A blatant ethnic cleansing campaign’: A writer in Al Jazeera (Lean Left bias) echoed a long-running belief by many Palestinians that the destruction
The Jerusalem Post Al Jazeera Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Jan 31 2024
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Conservative Taylor Swift Critics Theorize About Possible Biden Endorsement
Some of Taylor Swift's conservative critics have theorized that her impending Super Bowl presence forms part of a conspiracy to secure President Joe Biden's reelection via a staged endorsement.
The Details: Some conservative commentators have suggested Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, and her expected Super Bowl presence are intended to sway the
The Guardian Forbes Washington TimesJun 24 2020
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U.S. Appeals Court Orders Dismissal of Criminal Case Against Michael Flynn
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered the dismissal of the criminal case again President Trump's former national security advisor Michael Flynn for lying to the FBI. The Justice Department has claimed that the FBI interview had "no investigative basis," but U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan had ruled against them.
The ruling overturning Sullivan's decision likely ends the years
HuffPost Fox News (Online News) ReutersMay 15 2020
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Virus Testing is up Overall, but Some States May be Falling Behind
Conflicting headlines and different reporting angles have helped fuel confusion around the status of COVID-19 coronavirus testing in the United States, and whether or not the country is performing tests adequately, or if it's falling short.
Some outlets are focusing on the recent overall increase in daily tests conducted in the U.S., while others are singling out certain states and
Associated Press New York Post (News) VoxNov 30 2023
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COP28 Creates Fund for Developing Nations Impacted by Natural Disasters
On the opening day of the United Nations COP28 climate conference in Dubai, nearly all nations agreed to create a fund to help compensate developing countries for "loss and damage" caused by natural disasters.
Details: The United Arab Emirates and Germany both announced contributions of $100 million. John Kerry, the United States climate envoy, said the Biden Administration is working
Associated Press The Messenger The Daily CallerFeb 18 2021
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Biden and Congressional Democrats Introduce Immigration Bill
On Thursday, President Joe Biden and Congressional Democrats will unveil an immigration bill, known as the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, that would offer an eight-year pathway to citizenship to an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status.
Proponents say the bill would increase legal immigration levels and cancel penalties for future unauthorized immigrants.
Washington Times CNN (Online News) USA TODAYAug 07 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Second Dem Debates Reveal Party Infighting
Detroit played host to the second round of 2020 Democratic presidential debates on Tuesday and Wednesday, in a combative showing that outlined key differences in policy priorities and ideologies among the 20 candidates.
On both nights, candidates sparred over topics ranging from immigration and healthcare to climate change and criminal justice reform. Some criticized each other for
Henry A. BrechterNov 02 2021
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CDC Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Young Kids
On Tuesday, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky officially recommended Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for the approximately 28 million U.S. children ages 5-11.
A group of advisers to the CDC had voted unanimously earlier Tuesday to recommend the shots, which would be roughly one-third the size of Pfizer's adult vaccine. The Biden administration has
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