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Feb 26 2024
Headline Roundup
What's Keeping Nikki Haley in the Race?
After losing the Republican primary in her home state of South Carolina, voices across the spectrum are speculating as to why Nikki Haley is continuing her presidential campaign.
From the Center: An analysis in the Wall Street Journal (Center bias) determined Haley is “demonstrating the inconvenient fact that a sizable portion of the Republican primary electorate isn’t on board with
CNN (Opinion) Wall Street Journal (News) Washington TimesOct 28 2022
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Is the Democratic Party Losing the Support of Black Voters?
Black voters have long been perceived as a reliable base of support for the Democratic Party. A number of published perspectives backed by poll numbers are casting doubt on the truth of this belief in the current political landscape. Driven by issues of economics and crime, many are speculating that Democratic candidates will see undersized support from black voters in the midterm elections.
The Hill Axios NewsweekJul 10 2023
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Marines Without Senate-Confirmed Leader for the First Time in 164 Years
The Marine Corps is without a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in 164 years as a result of Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) blocking Pentagon nominees in protest of a Department of Defense abortion policy.
Why is Tuberville Blocking Nominees? Tuberville is blocking unanimous consent votes in the Senate to confirm, in his own words published in the Washington Post (Lean Left bias
New York Post (News) CNN Digital The HillDec 23 2022
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Should the US Aid Ukraine Indefinitely Or Push For Peace Talks?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, meeting with President Biden and addressing Congress on Capitol Hill. During his visit, he reiterated calls for continued aid to the Ukrainian military in their resistance against the invading Russian army. The visit sparked discussions on the Ukraine war and reflections on the United States’ financial involvement in
The Daily Wire The Hill Daily BeastOct 02 2023
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Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial Begins in New York Court
Former president and GOP frontrunner Donald Trump appeared in New York court on Monday as his $250 million civil fraud trial kicked off.
Key Quotes: New York Attorney General Letitia James released a statement Monday reading, “For years, Donald Trump falsely inflated his net worth to enrich himself and cheat the system,” adding, “No matter how rich or powerful you are, there are not two
New York Times (News) CNBC Washington TimesOct 24 2022
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Clarence Thomas Temporarily Blocks Subpoena for Lindsey Graham to Testify in Georgia’s Election Interference Probe
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas temporarily blocked a Georgia grand jury’s subpoena of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) to testify in the state’s investigation of alleged illegal interference in the 2020 election by former President Donald Trump’s allies.
The Timeline: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis initially subpoenaed Graham on July 5, and lower courts rejected the
Politico Washington Examiner SCOTUSblogAug 07 2023
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Judge Dismisses Trump's Countersuit Against E. Jean Carroll
A federal judge threw out a defamation countersuit filed by former President Donald Trump against magazine writer E. Jean Carroll.
For Context: In May, a New York jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse toward Carroll over an incident in a department store in the 1990s as well as defamation toward Carroll, awarding her $5 million. The jury determined Trump did not rape Carroll, but
New York Post (News) NBC News Digital ReutersOct 20 2023
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Biden Pledges More Aid for Ukraine, Middle East in Prime-Time Speech
In a speech from the Oval Office Thursday night, President Joe Biden said he's issuing an emergency funding request for more aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Gaza, which reports say amounts to over $100 billion in new assistance.
Key Quotes: "To support our critical partners, including Israel and Ukraine, is a smart investment that’s going to pay dividends to American security for
HuffPost The Hill National Review (News)Jul 30 2021
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Facing Retaliation from Taliban, First Afghan Evacuees Arrive in US
Roughly 200 Afghan interpreters and their families arrived in the United States early Friday, the first group of evacuees who aided the American war effort in Afghanistan and now face retaliation from the Taliban. The evacuees will complete a special visa application process created following the end of U.S. military operations in the country earlier this month. About 2,500 people will be
NBC News Digital BBC News Washington ExaminerNews Media
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