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Jan 25 2024
Headline Roundup
Canadian Court Rules Trudeau's Actions Against Freedom Convoy 'Unjustified'
A Canadian federal judge determined the government's implementation of emergency powers to conclude the Freedom Convoy protests in 2022 exceeded its authority and was unjustified.
For Context: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022, in response to the Freedom Convoy protest, which primarily opposed the government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate and
New York Times (News) BBC News The Gateway PunditMay 22 2019
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Blue States and Counties Sue Trump Administration Over Religious Protections of Health Care Providers
Over 20 Blue States and counties have sued the Trump Administration over expanded protections of religious beliefs for healthcare workers and providers. This rule is scheduled to take effect on July 22nd, and has gotten backlash from Democrats and Democrat-leaning groups. The plaintiffs believe that the expansion of the rule could allow for a healthcare worker to not administer effective
The Hill HuffPost New York Post (News)Apr 07 2020
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How Coronavirus May Permanently Alter Life, Politics in the US
Social, political and cultural disruption caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus is poised to make permanent changes to many facets of how the United States functions. Some health experts have expressed optimism that normalcy will return after a vaccine is invented and deployed.
Follow our coronavirus resources page for the latest balanced news, information and lifestyle tips on the crisis
Christian Science Monitor Washington Examiner Washington PostMar 07 2022
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'People's Convoy' Arrives in Washington, DC
On Sunday, hundreds of American truckers, along with other vehicles, slowed down traffic as they drove around the Capital Beltway highway in the Washington, D.C. area.
The "People's Convoy" stretched more than two miles and circled the Beltway twice, but did not bring traffic to a standstill. Many of the vehicles had American flags, and people crowded onto overpasses holding signs and
Axios Washington Times NBC News (Online)Jun 22 2018
Perspectives Blog
Fact Check: What is Happening at the Border?
In the midst of recent reports that over 2,000 migrant children have been separated from their parents at the border, it’s been nothing short of chaos in the news cycle this week. Some say the outrage is unwarranted and has been overblown by the media, while others claim that the country has a fully-fledged humanitarian crisis on its hands.
Where does the truth fall? Let’s break down a
Billy BinionMay 07 2021
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Hiring Slows in April, Falling Short of Expectations
American employers added 266,000 jobs in April, a significant drop from March that fell short of many economists' predictions. The unemployment rate also rose from 6% to 6.1%. Still, it's the fourth consecutive month that businesses have added jobs as the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The news made headlines on major news sites across the spectrum Friday. Many
Washington Examiner Associated Press CNN (Online News)Feb 10 2024
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DNC Files Legal Complaint Against RFK Jr. Campaign and Allied Super PAC
The DNC filed a Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaint against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an allied super PAC on Friday.
The Details: The complaint accuses Kennedy and the American Values 2024 super PAC of illegally coordinating and violating election law for an alleged $15 million payment from the PAC to Kennedy’s campaign, which aims to help
New York Times (News) Forbes National Review (News)Sep 23 2021
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FDA Approves Pfizer Booster Shots for People Over 65 or High Risk
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a third shot of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for individuals ages 65 and older, and those who are at high risk or have high-risk jobs (such as health care workers and teachers). The CDC estimates that about 53 million Americans are aged 65 and older, and another 20 million are health care workers, and up to 100
STAT Fox Business USA TODAYDec 28 2021
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CDC Shortens COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that people who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic only need to isolate for five days regardless of vaccination status, rather than the 10 days which was previously recommended.
To justify the change, the agency cited "science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the
Associated Press The Epoch Times CNN (Online News)Jan 26 2022
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Citing Inflation and Jobs Growth, Federal Reserve Signals Interest Rate Hike 'Soon'
With “inflation well above 2 percent and a strong labor market,” the Federal Reserve suggested Wednesday that it would soon raise its benchmark interest rate. Many experts expect the rate hike to come in March.
“Progress on vaccinations and an easing of supply constraints are expected to support continued gains in economic activity and employment as well as a reduction in inflation,”
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