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May 19 2023
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Tim Scott Files to Enter 2024 Presidential Race
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) filed with the FEC to run for president in 2024 ahead of an expected campaign launch on Monday.
Who is Tim Scott? Scott has served as a U.S. senator for South Carolina since 2013. Labeled “a rising star in the GOP” by Fox News (Right bias), he is the sole black Republican in the Senate. The New York Times (Lean Left bias) went further, calling him “the most
CNBC CNN Digital Washington ExaminerApr 07 2023
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Tennessee House Votes to Expel 2 Lawmakers Over Gun Control Protest
Tennessee's House of Representatives voted Thursday to expel two of the three Democratic lawmakers who broke House rules by staging a gun control protest on the chamber's floor last week.
The Details: Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled by votes of 72 to 25 and 69 to 26, respectively. A vote to expel Rep. Gloria Johnson failed by one vote. The three led a gun reform
National Review (News) CNN Digital The TennesseanAug 28 2023
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US, China Agree to 'Increase Transparency' on Export Controls
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo began a four-day visit to China on Monday. She met with her Chinese counterpart, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, where the two agreed to exchange information on U.S. export controls and increase communication on other commercial issues.
Details: An economic downturn in the Chinese economy, paired with increased restrictions placed by the Biden
Newsweek The Epoch Times Associated PressJul 22 2022
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Federal Probe of Hunter Biden Reportedly Nears 'Critical Juncture'
According to anonymous sources cited by CNN, the federal investigation of Hunter Biden's business activities is "nearing a critical juncture as investigators weigh possible charges."
The probe, which began in 2018, mainly concerns Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings while his father, President Joe Biden, served as vice president under former President Barack Obama. Prosecutors are
CNN Digital Newsweek Washington TimesJul 22 2022
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Man Indicted in Rape of 10-Year Old Girl Who Traveled to Indiana for Abortion
The man accused of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled from Ohio to Indiana for an abortion was indicted by a grand jury in Ohio Thursday.
Authorities reportedly charged a 27-year-old man with two counts of rape, and the indictment said that the victim was 9 years old at the time of the rape. The suspect, an unauthorized immigrant, faces a life sentence and deportation if convicted
The Columbus Dispatch The Daily Caller NBC News DigitalSep 20 2023
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Attorney General Merrick Garland Defends DOJ During House Testimony
United States Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House Judiciary Committee, facing questions about the Justice Department’s investigations into Hunter Biden, Donald Trump, and more.
Details: The roughly six-hour hearing contained numerous charged moments where Republican committee members pressed Garland over the department’s handling of investigations into the
Washington Times New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 30 2022
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Is There an 'Invasion' at the Southern Border?
Fifty-four percent of Americans say there's an invasion at the southern border, according to a recent NPR/Ipsos poll.
Republicans (76%) believe this more than Democrats (40%) and independents (46%) do, and 91% of Republicans who use Fox News (Right bias) as their primary news source believe this vs. 71% of Republicans who have a different primary source, according to the poll. Ipsos
The Daily Caller NPR (Online News) The HillSep 20 2023
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How the House is Handling the Looming Government Shutdown
Amid House Republican infighting, Congress is struggling to fund the government by the end of the month to avert a partial government shutdown.
Key Details: On Tuesday, Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote aimed at keeping the government open through October. The White House is not attempting to patch together another bill and wants Speaker Kevin McCarthy to stick to the
Reuters Washington Examiner PoliticoJun 20 2023
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Scientist Says He Was Stalked After Criticizing RFK Jr.'s Vaccine Statements
A vaccine scientist stated he was “stalked” by anti-vaxxers after criticizing statements made by Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the Joe Rogan Podcast.
For Context: Kennedy Jr. appeared on the Joe Rogan Podcast last week, and the two discussed Kennedy’s well-known criticism of vaccines and the pharmaceutical industry. Shortly after the episode aired, vaccine
Business Insider Fox News Digital The HillOct 16 2023
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Why Are Refugees Stranded in Gaza?
On Friday, the Israeli military told roughly one million Palestinians in northern Gaza to leave their homes in anticipation of an Israeli offensive aimed at eliminating Hamas presence in the region. Palestinians are encountering pushback and roadblocks in their attempts to flee the region.
The Rafah Border Crossing: The main avenue through which Palestinians can feasibly flee Gaza is
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