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Feb 17 2015
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Obama Administration Vows Challenge to Texas Decision Blocking Executive Action
In a statement released to reporters in the early morning hours, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest reacted to Texas Federal Judge Andrew Hanen’s temporary injunction halting President Obama’s executive amnesty program.
The ruling was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Greg Abbott on behalf of the State of Texas before he was elected governor.
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Breitbart NewsAug 27 2020
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Frightening images emerge on social media of Hurricane Laura's landfall and aftermath
Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the continental United States, made landfall early Thursday morning near Lake Charles, Louisiana, bringing winds of over 150 mph and up to 9 feet of storm surge, according to the Weather Channel.
On Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center called the storm "unsurvivable" and "catastrophic" and now we are getting a first
The BlazeAug 27 2020
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Jacob Blake: Police officer in Kenosha shooting named
Wisconsin's attorney general has named the officer who shot a black man on Sunday, sparking days of demonstrations.
Josh Kaul told reporters on Wednesday that Rusten Sheskey shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back as he opened the door of his car.
Officers found a knife in Mr Blake's car, he added, but no other weapons.
The shooting has sparked a wave of protests in
BBC NewsMar 24 2022
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SCOTUS Nominee Hearings Begin as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Continues
As war continues in Ukraine, Senate confirmation hearings began for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson this week.
Jackson's hearings began Monday with opening statements, and continued on Tuesday with some Republicans accusing her of being soft on crime, while Democrats spoke to her accomplishments and qualifications. During Wednesday's hearings, Jackson took more questions on
AllSides StaffFeb 19 2020
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China Expels Three Wall Street Journal Reporters
China revoked the press credentials of three Wall Street Journal reporters based in Beijing, the first time the Chinese government has expelled multiple journalists simultaneously from one international news organization since the country began re-engaging with the world in the post-Mao era.
China’s Foreign Ministry said the move Wednesday was punishment for a recent opinion piece
Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 19 2014
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Fundraisers Rev Up for Possible Hillary Clinton Run
The fundraising machinery in support of Hillary Clinton’s anticipated presidential bid is churning along, with multiple events in the coming weeks aimed at smoothing her entrance into the 2016 contest.
A group of New Jersey-based Democratic fundraisers and political operatives has scheduled a dinner in Newark on Monday to gather commitments for a donation to Mrs. Clinton’s campaign as
Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 05 2014
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Obama, Congress prepare for new reality after GOP sweep
As the big red wave swept the Republicans into control of the Senate, the White House remained largely mum. That will change Wednesday afternoon when President Obama emerges to address the new political landscape for his final two years in office.
The president, still weighed down by a popularity rating in the low 40% range in public polls, also invited House and Senate leaders of both
USA TODAYJan 02 2016
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Democrat O’Malley fails to qualify for Ohio’s primary ballot
Democratic presidential candidate Martin O’Malley failed to qualify for Ohio’s primary ballot after falling short of the signatures needed to appear before the state’s voters, a spokesman for the state’s elections chief said Thursday.
O’Malley needed 1,000 valid signatures to appear on the March 15 primary ballot. The former Maryland governor’s campaign submitted 1,175 signatures, but
Washington TimesDec 06 2015
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Clinton says U.S. is ‘not winning’ the war against the Islamic State
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Sunday that the United States is "not winning" the battle against the Islamic State and called on Congress to update the use-of-force authorization passed after Sept. 11, 2001, to give President Obama more options to fight the militant group. But she stopped short of calling for a declaration of war.
Clinton said she expects to hear
Washington PostDec 05 2015
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White House to explore whether to make women eligible for military draft
The White House said Friday it will review whether women should become eligible for the military draft, in light of the Pentagon’s announcement that women will be allowed to serve in combat units.
White House press secretary Josh Earnest said officials will examine a Defense Department analysis on potential changes to the Selective Service Act, which requires virtually all men in the U.
Washington Times