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Aug 04 2022
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Senate Votes 95-1-1 to Ratify NATO Membership for Sweden, Finland
A bipartisan Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a resolution to ratify membership for Sweden and Finland in NATO.
The move aims to strengthen the organization amid Russia's war in Ukraine. The vote was 95-1-1, with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) voting "present" and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) as the only "no" vote. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the move "strengthens
The Hill Fox News (Online News) CNN (Online News)Jan 31 2019
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Story of the Week: Government Shutdown Ends as Border Wall Negotiations Continue
The longest government shutdown in history came to a close last Friday as President Trump agreed to sign a temporary spending bill while border wall negotiations continue. Some say that Trump lost the fight by caving to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi who would not agree to allot $5.7 billion for a wall at the southern border, while others say that Democrats have revealed themselves to be AllSides StaffJun 10 2021
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Rep. Ilhan Omar Faces Backlash from Democrats For Statement Appearing to Compare U.S. to Hamas, Taliban
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team issued a statement Thursday addressing statements by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) that purportedly compared the U.S. and Israel to the Taliban and Hamas terrorist groups. “We have seen unthinkable atrocities committed by the U.S., Hamas, Israel, Afghanistan, and the Taliban,” Omar tweeted on Jun 7. After her initial tweet, Rep. Brad Schneider (D-
Daily Beast The Daily Wire The HillNov 05 2020
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Republicans Expected to Maintain Senate Control, Gain Seats in House
As the presidential race seems to lean in favor of the Democratic Party, enough Republican congressional candidates are expected to win their respective elections for the party to preserve control of the U.S. Senate and add members to the House of Representatives.
Reports from throughout the spectrum have focused on the disappointing results for Democrats; some expected a "blue wave" of
Associated Press Fact Check New York Post (News) The HillAug 19 2020
Perspectives Blog
When the Democrats Tell Young People To Wait Their Turn
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez received one minute to address the Democratic National Convention this week. That’s only one minute more than I got.
Joe Biden frequently talks about himself as a transition to a new generation of political leadership. But the Democrats’ future has not been on display this week nearly as much as its past. The first three nights are designed to highlight Clintons
Dan SchnurFeb 06 2020
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Trump Touts Acquittal At National Prayer Breakfast
A day after his acquittal by the Senate, President Trump responded to critics at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Washington Times USA TODAY NBC News (Online)Aug 19 2020
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Perspectives: Night Three of the Democratic National Convention
On Wednesday night, Kamala Harris formally accepted her nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention (DNC). The night also featured speeches from Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and former President Barack Obama. Democrats kept women at the front and center of the night. In their speeches, Democrats highlighted issues such as gun
BBC News CNN (Online News) Fox News (Online News)Jun 15 2017
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Fight the Rage and Ignorance - That's What AllSides Is All About - Here Is What You Can Do
If you’ve tuned into the news within the last 24 hours, even if just for a cursory glance, you’ve most likely heard about the tragic shooting in Alexandria, VA – where a gunman opened fire on the GOP’s Congressional Baseball Game practice.
But the most striking part of the recent press coverage has been the resulting call for unity on both sides of the political aisle, perhaps more
Billy BinionApr 27 2022
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Russia Releases US Marine Trevor Reed in Prisoner Exchange
On Wednesday, Russia released U.S. Marine Trevor Reed in a prisoner exchange for convicted Russian drug trafficker Konstantin Yaroshenko, who had already served a long portion of his prison sentence.
Reed had been imprisoned for three years in Russia; he was sentenced to nine years in prison in July 2020 for endangering the "life and health" of Russian police officers in a 2019
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Ryan was once a big backer of federal auto loans
A green-energy auto loan program that has come under sharp scrutiny lately from Republicans got an early boost back in 2008 from Rep. Paul Ryan, records show. Writing to Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, Mr. Ryan, Wisconsin Republican and now nominee for vice president, and three Democratic lawmakers cited the “importance and impact of this federal loan program in a letter about the Energy
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