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Sep 06 2018
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Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Spark Partisan Feud
Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings began on Tuesday, sparking heated debate across the aisle as the nominee could change the high court's makeup for decades. Opponents claim that his record will damage liberal causes, particularly women's rights, same-sex marriage, and gun control, and that he will not effectively stand up to Trump on matters of Russia collusion. Supporters John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 30 2024
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Partisans Cast Blame After Trump, Johnson Oppose Bipartisan Border Deal
Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) continued their opposition this week to a bipartisan Senate deal to fund Ukraine aid and pass border security reforms.
The Details: While the details of the deal have yet to be released, it would reportedly allow President Joe Biden to automatically close border crossings when they are overwhelmed. Biden said he would
The Oklahoman New York Post (Opinion) The HillNov 21 2023
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Will Nikki Haley Become the GOP’s Trump Alternative?
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s rising poll numbers have drawn media speculation over whether she could successfully turn the crowded GOP primary into a one-on-one.
‘Emerging with a strong hand’: An analysis in the Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) said the likely nominee “looks to be Trump. But the secondary race is important, too, given Trump's legal situation and the always-
Washington Post Brookings Institution Washington ExaminerMar 24 2023
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House of Representatives Passes Parental Bill of Rights Act
The House of Representatives voted 213-208 to pass the Parental Bill of Rights Act on Friday. Apart from five Republicans who joined Democrats in opposing the bill, the vote fell along party lines.
Details: The bill would mandate schools’ curriculum be made available to parents, including books and reading materials inside school libraries. The bill also contains a number of amendments
New York Post (News) The Hill Associated PressJan 06 2023
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Two Years Later, Impacts of Capitol Riot Linger in Washington
Friday marks two years since the Capitol riot. On January 6, 2021, during a joint-congress held to certify Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory, a mob of Donald Trump supporters clashed with Capitol security, broke into the Capitol building and disrupted the proceedings. Four people in the mob died during the riot. One Capitol police officer suffered a series of strokes and died the
Forbes New York Times (News) Washington ExaminerAug 03 2022
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Ayman Al-Zawahiri’s Death Places Spotlight on US Foreign Policy
The death of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has spurred an array of perspectives on the current state of U.S. foreign policy.
Al-Zawahiri, who was believed to be the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, was killed on Saturday night in a U.S. drone strike attack in Afghanistan. The majority of perspectives on the attack noted that al-Zawahiri's death elicited "bipartisan" global
Washington Examiner Al Jazeera Financial TimesJun 10 2022
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What Did the First Jan. 6 Hearing Reveal?
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot held its first public hearing on prime-time television Thursday night. What new details came out of it?
In the two-hour hearing, the committee showed previously unreleased video of the riot and of members of Trump's presidential circle, such as his daughter Ivanka and former Attorney General William Barr, denying Trump's
The Federalist Axios The New YorkerJul 25 2023
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McCarthy Floats Biden Impeachment Inquiry
On Monday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) suggested that House Republicans may open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his foreign business dealings.
Key Details: The White House is condemning McCarthy’s comments as "baseless," and maintaining that President Biden was never involved in foreign business deals with his son, Hunter.
Key Quote: “When Biden was
The Guardian The HillFeb 12 2024
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Conservatives Divided on Trump’s NATO Remarks
Former President Donald Trump’s remarks that he would “encourage” Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO members who “don’t pay” prompted divided reactions from Republican leaders.
Key Quotes: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) told CNN (Lean Left bias) he had “zero concern” about Trump’s remarks, because “he’s been president before. I know exactly what he has done and will do with
Reuters National Review (News) New York Times (News)Aug 10 2021
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Senate Passes Bipartisan $1.2T Infrastructure Bill
After months of debate and bipartisan negotiations, the Senate passed the Biden administration's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package on Tuesday. The vote was 69-30, with 19 Republican senators joining all 50 Democrats in support; Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was among those who voted in favor. If passed, the legislation will provide over $500 billion in federal funding for highways
CNBC New York Post (News) CBS News (Online)