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Feb 11 2020
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House GOP makes Meadows and Jordan promotions official
Two of President Donald Trump's most loyal allies are set to take the top GOP spots on two congressional committees after House Republicans unanimously approved the move during a closed-door conference meeting Tuesday morning.
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio will be the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mark Meadows of North Carolina will serve as ranking member of the
Roll CallMay 31 2020
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A half-million bogus, imported coronavirus items seized at nation's borders
Federal border authorities inspecting imported goods at ports of entry have blocked more than half a million counterfeit or prohibited items that claimed to treat and prevent the coronavirus.
Between the beginning of the pandemic in March and May 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 83,500 test kits, 425,000 face masks, 2,261 anti-virus lanyards, 8,700 chloroquine tablets, and 3
Washington ExaminerJun 29 2020
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions
The case, over a state law requiring doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, is the first abortion ruling since two Trump appointees joined the court.
The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law that could have left the state with a single abortion clinic.
The vote was 5 to 4, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. voting with
New York Times (News)Apr 16 2021
Analysis
America Has Pandemic Senioritis
On February 25, I got my first shot of the Pfizer vaccine bright and early, picked up a breakfast burrito on the walk home, and spent the rest of the day sitting in my desk chair, doing what can only be described as vibing. I felt a little bit stoned, like I had taken a low-grade edible instead of being shot up with cutting-edge technology that would help end a year-long global disaster. This
The AtlanticAug 18 2020
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Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders Open Democratic National Convention With Case Against Trump
Democrats launched their general-election pitch during the first night of their virtual convention, presenting Joe Biden as someone who could heal a nation battling a coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest while criticizing President Trump’s handling of those upheavals.
Former first lady Michelle Obama, in Monday night’s keynote speech, described Mr. Trump as the “wrong president for our
Wall Street Journal (News)Feb 20 2019
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Putin Ratchets Up Nuclear Warning Against US
Russia isn’t seeking confrontation with the U.S. and wouldn’t make the first move to deploy missiles; rhetoric comes on the heels of breakdown of arms pact.
Wall Street Journal (News)Jan 19 2020
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How Trump Is Spreading a Conspiracy Theory About Pelosi, Biden and Sanders
WASHINGTON — The first version of the conspiracy theory was hatched on Twitter last Friday, Jan. 10.
“Don’t rule out that the reason Pelosi hasn’t sent impeachment to the Senate is to hurt Warren and Sanders, and to help Biden,” Ari Fleischer, a former White House press secretary for President George W. Bush, tapped out on his iPad. “By timing the trial so it takes place during the Iowa
New York Times (News)Aug 31 2021
Perspectives Blog
How the $1.2T Infrastructure Bill Will Impact You
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If it becomes law, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill recently approved by the Senate will have a vast impact on virtually all American communities.
The bill’s key allocations are as follows: $550 billion for traditional infrastructure like roads and water supply networks; $105 billion for public transit and
Henry A. BrechterJun 15 2020
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AOC defends decision not to attend Wednesday’s debate in person
AOC insisted Monday she’s “not skipping debates” like her predecessor, Joe Crowley, did to disastrous effect two years ago — as she defended her decision not to attend an in-person face-off with her primary challengers Wednesday.
First-term Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-Queens/Bronx) took the stance that she can’t attend the debate because of coronavirus distancing rules, despite the
New York Post (News)Apr 28 2020
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Justin Amash forms exploratory committee for third-party presidential run
Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.) announced on Tuesday that he has "launched an exploratory committee" to seek the Libertarian Party's 2020 presidential nomination.
Why it matters: Amash gained notoriety last year when he came out as the lone House Republican to support the impeachment of President Trump following the publication of the Mueller report. He later switched his party affiliation
Axios