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Aug 11 2020
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Perspectives: Where do Americans Really Stand On 'Abolish the Police'?
After George Floyd was killed by a police officer in May, many liberal activists have called to defund or abolish the police, claiming the criminal justice system is inherently racist. But where do most Americans really stand on the "Abolish the Police" movement? In Seattle, the police precinct for the Capitol Hill neighborhood was disbanded as protestors occupied the zone for nearly a month
New York Post (Opinion) Gallup New York Times (News)May 29 2022
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NRA Convention Highlights Partisan Divide on Gun Control Laws
The National Rifle Association held its annual convention in Houston this weekend, which further highlighted the current partisan divide on gun control laws.
A number of top Republican politicians addressed NRA supporters at the convention, including former President Donald J. Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas) and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Cruz criticized Democrats for politicizing the
National Review (News) Mother Jones Wall Street Journal (News)Jan 14 2022
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Baltimore's Chief Prosecutor Faces Federal Perjury Charges
The city of Baltimore's chief prosecutor was charged with multiple crimes by a federal grand jury on Thursday.
State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby faces two counts of perjury and two counts of making false statements on mortgage applications for the purchase of vacation homes in Florida. When Mosby requested one-time withdrawals of $40,000 and $50,000 from her city retirement account in May
Baltimore Sun Fox News (Online News) CNN (Online News)Aug 12 2020
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Perspectives: Trump's COVID-19 Executive Actions
Perspectives across all sides of the political spectrum are split regarding the executive actions for economic relief that President Donald Trump signed on Saturday. With four different signings, the president moved to extend unemployment benefits, suspend the payroll tax for many workers, create an eviction moratorium and suspend federal student loan payments through the end of the year.
Los Angeles Times National Review (News) Washington PostMay 09 2022
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How Accurate Are Mark Esper's Allegations Against Trump?
How accurate are former Defense Secretary Mark Esper's allegations against former President Donald Trump?
In his new memoir and a 60 Minutes interview that aired Sunday night, Esper highlighted a number of instances where he prevented Trump from acting on "dangerous things that could have taken the country in a dark direction." Esper claimed that Trump wanted to fire missiles into
Washington Post Townhall AxiosJan 16 2023
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World Economic Forum 2023 Begins in Davos
Business elites and government officials met in Davos, Switzerland for the 2023 World Economic Forum on Monday. The gathering is scheduled to last until Friday.
Key Context: The event comes as economists warn of an economic downturn in the coming year. A World Economic Forum survey of 22 economists found most expecting a global recession in 2023. As the conference began, anti-poverty
Bloomberg Reuters Fox News (Online News)Jun 20 2023
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Lawmakers, 2024 Candidates React to Hunter Biden Plea Deal
Following the news of the Department of Justice’s plea deal with Hunter Biden, outlets across the spectrum are publishing reflections and analyses on the development.
Candidate Reactions: A piece from Newsweek (Center bias) reported on politicians’ reactions to the news. Many candidates in the Republican primary have criticized the plea deal, with Nikki Haley arguing it demonstrates a
National Review (News) Newsweek CNN (Online News)Jan 10 2023
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House Passes New Rules Package
On Monday night, the US House of Representatives passed a set of rules that change the way the chamber operates and that allow lawmakers to control reckless government spending. The rules will make it more difficult to raise the nation's borrowing rate, or increase tax rates; the rules will also make it easier to pass bills that reduce federal spending.
Key Quotes: “We ran on an agenda
Washington Times Axios PoliticoJul 27 2022
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Senate Passes $280 Billion Bipartisan Tech Bill to Boost China Competition
The Senate voted 64 to 33 on Wednesday to pass a $280 billion bill to boost tech production and development in a bid to compete with China.
The bill, called the CHIPS Act of 2022, includes $52 billion in investments and tax credits for U.S. semiconductor computer chip production, as well as roughly $200 billion for research into technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics,
Fox News (Online News) NBC News (Online) Roll CallOct 28 2021
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US GDP Grows 2% in Q3, Down From 6.7% Jump in Q2
U.S gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 2% in the third quarter of 2021, down markedly from the 6.7% jump in the second quarter.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported the data Thursday, saying it "reflected the continued economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic" but also that the pandemic's effects "cannot be quantified in the GDP estimate." The personal saving rate
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