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Oct 06 2021
Headline Roundup
Dems Accept GOP's Short-term Debt Limit Extension Offer
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) accepted an offer Thursday from Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to raise the debt limit into December.
McConnell said his offer gives Democrats time to increase the debt limit through budget reconciliation, which would allow it to pass without any GOP votes. Multiple Democrats reportedly indicated support for the deal Wednesday, though
Politico The Hill Washington ExaminerDec 10 2012
News
Stock Market Is a Wild Card in Fiscal Cliff Talks
Congress and the White House can significantly soften the initial impact of the fiscal cliff even if they fail to reach a compromise by Dec. 31. One thing they cannot control, however, is the financial markets' reaction, which possibly could be a panicky sell-off that triggers economic reversals worldwide.
The stock market's unpredictability is perhaps the biggest wild card in the
Newsmax (News)Apr 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Could Iran’s Attack on Israel Spark a Wider Conflict?
On Sunday, Iran launched a wide-scale missile attack on Israel, sparking concerns of further escalation in the Middle East and media dialogue.
American Reluctance: Writing for The Guardian (Lean Left bias), Esfandyar Batmanghelidj argues the attack exposes the limits of how deeply the U.S. would back Israel in the event of a wider conflict beyond its own recognized borders.
The Guardian Financial Times Washington ExaminerApr 18 2024
Headline Roundup
Google Fires 28 Employees Taking Part in Protests Over Israel Contract
Google fired 28 employees who participated in protests over its cloud computing and AI services contract with the Israeli government amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The Details: The protests included a near-10 hour sit-in at the Google buildings in New York and Sunnyvale. Following this, nine individuals were arrested on trespassing charges. Google's vice president of global security
New York Post (News) Axios ForbesOct 22 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump vs. Biden on LGBTQ+ Policy, Explained in 2 Minutes
Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden's stances on LGBTQ+ policy, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Trump:The Trump campaign has a website called “Trump Pride,” which describes President Donald Trump's plan “to end the HIV epidemic,” and “his global campaign to
AllSides StaffNov 27 2012
News
GOP lawmakers float immigration reform plan
Saying they want to get the conversation on immigration reform started, top Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced a version of the so-called “Dream Act to grant young illegal immigrants legal status in the US, though not giving them a special path to citizenship. GOP Sens. Jon Kyl and Kay Bailey Hutchison said they have introduced a bill that would reward those who take college classes or
Washington TimesMar 14 2019
Opinion
OPINION: Nikki Haley Risks Turning Into Jeb! 2.0
Nikki Haley should already be running away with the 2024 GOP nomination as the fresh face of post-Trump conservatism, but instead it looks like she’s falling for the same sucker siren song of the establishment that, over the last few decades, has made failures out of so many promising Republicans, as well as out of Jeb!. If she keeps going the way she’s been going, she’s going to lose this
Guest Writer - RightOct 22 2012
News
France to send drones to Mali region
France will move surveillance drones to West Africa and is holding secretive talks with U.S. officials in Paris this week as it seeks to steer international military action to help Malis feeble government win back the northern part of the country from al Qaeda-linked rebels, The Associated Press has learned. France and the United Nations insist any invasion of Malis north must be led by
Washington TimesDec 14 2014
News
How the 'War on Coal' went global
Congressional Republicans who vow to defeat President Barack Obama’s “War on Coal” can do little to defend the industry against a growing international threat — the drying up of its once-promising markets overseas. Just a few years ago, domestic producers had high hopes for selling coal to energy-hungry Asia, but prices in those markets are plummeting now amid slowing demand and oversupply,
PoliticoNov 10 2023
Headline Roundup
IRS Announces New 2024 Tax Brackets
The IRS is introducing new income limits for its 2024 tax brackets to account for inflation.
The Details: The changes will apply to tax returns filed in 2025. The standard deduction, which reduces the amount of income you pay taxes on, will rise to $29,200 in 2024, up from $27,700, for married couples filing jointly. The new limit for individuals will be $14,600 for 2024, up from $13,
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