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Jul 19 2019
Perspectives Blog
Trump Tweets Reveal Left and Right Define "Racist" Very Differently
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to condemn President Donald Trump’s recent tweets, which many journalists and commentators said fit the definition of "racist." However, another faction — mostly on the Right — said “racist” is not an appropriate descriptor for Trump’s sentiments. Some on both sides accused journalists of media bias because they used the term “racist” to describe
Julie MastrineFeb 16 2017
Headline Roundup
Andrew Puzder Withdraws
Andrew Puzder says he is withdrawing as President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary. Steve Bannon and Stephen Miller, two of the most powerful voices in President Donald Trump’s inner circle, were never strongly behind Andy Puzder as labor secretary, believing he was too soft on immigration.
New York Times (News) Politico CBNApr 19 2023
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Bipartisan House Group Releases Debt Ceiling Compromise Amid Biden-McCarthy Standoff
The bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus proposed a compromise framework to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default amid a standoff between Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
The Details: The plan would suspend the debt ceiling through December 31, 2023, create a Fiscal Commission to recommend steps to stabilize deficits long-term, add
Fox Business Axios The HillJan 19 2017
Headline Roundup
Perdue Picked for Agriculture
NPR (Online News) NBC News (Online) Washington TimesDec 09 2016
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Andrew Puzder Chosen for Labor
Andy Puzder, the chief executive of the company that owns the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains, is one of the nation’s most effective spokesmen for the rights and privileges of fast-food franchisers. But as a spokesman for the rights of workers, especially the low-wage workers employed in his chains, he doesn’t rank.
New York Times (News) USA TODAY Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Jul 27 2022
Headline Roundup
Chris Cuomo Joins NewsNation After Being Fired by CNN
Chris Cuomo is joining cable news network NewsNation as a primetime host after being terminated by CNN last year.
CNN suspended Cuomo, who was also a primetime host on that network, in December 2021 when New York State Attorney General Letitia James released documents showing Cuomo had a hand in helping his brother, then-Governor Andrew Cuomo, respond to sexual harassment allegations
Variety The Daily Wire HuffPostApr 15 2023
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Why Many Taxpayers Are Receiving Smaller Refunds This Year
Many taxpayers are receiving smaller tax refunds this year than in previous years.
The Details: Tax professionals and the IRS have attributed the smaller refunds to the expiration of several pandemic-related boosts to tax credits and deductions." A recent Bank of America analysis reportedly showed that many wealthier taxpayers are actually receiving larger tax refunds this year.
New York Post (News) MarketWatch AxiosOct 13 2021
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Port of LA, Major Shipping Companies Switch to 24/7 Operations Amid Supply Chain Issues
In a speech Wednesday, President Joe Biden announced the Port of Los Angeles will move to 24/7 service in order to process long backlogs of incoming cargo. The Port of L.A. joins the Port of Long Beach in switching to a 24/7 schedule; those two ports handle roughly 40% of incoming container traffic to the U.S. Global supply chains have struggled to keep up with a surge in demand for goods as
BBC News New York Post (News) CNN BusinessOct 05 2023
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Mixed Media Coverage on Trump’s EV Comments at Recent Campaign Event
Former President Donald Trump made remarks about electric vehicles at a campaign event in Iowa over the weekend, spurring mixed media coverage across the spectrum.
The Details: Trump said if Biden’s EV plan, which received $1.7 billion earlier this year via his 2021 infrastructure plan, were to stand, “gas-powered cars will be gone.” He also said electric boats have batteries so heavy
The Guardian Newsweek Washington ExaminerMay 30 2023
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Is the Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Compromise Good for America?
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy worked to sell their debt ceiling compromise bill to lawmakers on Sunday.
For Context: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen estimated the U.S. Treasury would no longer be able to fulfill its financial obligations on June 5 — giving Congress just one week to avoid an economically damaging debt default. Global rating agencies are already
Los Angeles Times Financial Times Fox News (Online News)