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Jan 13 2021
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National Guard Deployed and Armed to Defend Capitol Building Ahead of Biden Inauguration
The National Guard was armed with lethal weapons Tuesday night as it fortified the area surrounding the U.S. Capitol building ahead of Congress' debate over impeaching President Donald Trump. Up to 20,000 troops will be deployed in Washington D.C. leading up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20, up from Monday’s commitment of 15,000. This comes as the FBI warns of “armed
Politico The Hill Fox News (Online News)Apr 18 2023
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Fact Check: What's the State of Crime in New York City?
As the House Judiciary Committee holds hearings on violent crime in New York City, media outlets are painting different pictures of the city's crime problem. So what's the truth?
By the Numbers: Violent felony offense complaints in New York City rose from 35,964 in 2020 to 45,529 in 2022, according to NYPD data. Total felony offenses rose from 95,593 in 2020 to 126,589 in 2022. The
CNN Fact Check FactCheck.org Fox News (Online News)Apr 13 2021
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Texas, Missouri Sue Biden, Attempt to Reinstate 'Remain In Mexico' Policy
The state of Texas sued the Biden administration Tuesday in an attempt to reinstate a Trump-era policy that required migrants arriving at the southern border to wait in Mexico while applying for asylum, also known as the "Remain In Mexico" policy. The Trump administration implemented the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program in January 2019; before that, migrants could wait inside the U.S
The Hill The Daily CallerOct 26 2019
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U.S. Deficit, Nearing $1 Trillion, Reaches Seven-Year High
The U.S. government's budget deficit reached nearly $1 trillion this year, its highest level since 2012. According to a Treasury Department announcement on Friday, the country's fiscal imbalance grew $205 billion, or 26 percent, over the 2019 budget year, bringing the total tally up to $984 billion.
Several outlets on both sides of the aisle pointed out that the economic news
National Review (News) Associated Press Washington PostJan 26 2023
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Schiff Announces Bid for Feinstein’s Senate Seat
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced Thursday that he would run for the Senate seat Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) held for the last three decades.
For Context: Feinstein, 89, has not announced plans to retire in 2024 despite widespread concerns about her age; an anonymous member of Congress told the San Francisco Chronicle (Left bias) in April 2022 that they were concerned about
Los Angeles Times The Hill Washington ExaminerOct 13 2019
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Hunter Biden Steps Down From Chinese Board Amid Scrutiny
Hunter Biden, son of former vice president and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, announced on Sunday that he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm. In a statement from his attorney, George Mesires, the 49-year-old declared that he would vacate his post by the end of the month and also pledged to avoid any future work that might
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Texas Republicans Split Ahead of AG Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Trial
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial this week has divided Republicans in the GOP-controlled state.
The Details: Paxton’s state Senate trial is set to start at 9 a.m. CT on Tuesday. The state House of Representatives voted in May to impeach and suspend Paxton for allegedly accepting bribes, pressuring state officials to help a campaign donor, and going to great lengths
CNN (Online News) Houston Chronicle The Daily CallerSep 25 2017
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NK Says it has Right to Shoot US Bombers
Today, North Korean foreign minister Ri Yong-ho told reporters outside the United Nations in New York that, "since the United States declared war on our country, we will have every right to ... shoot down United States strategic bombers." This statement came after a week of General Assembly meetings in New York in which Ri made a speech that referred to President Trump as a "mentally deranged
New York Times (News) BBC News Fox News (Online News)Nov 05 2019
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Nine U.S. Citizens Killed In Mexico
At least three women and six children have been confirmed dead Tuesday in Mexico after an attack on their caravan. The nine people, all members of the LeBaron family, were dual-citizens of the United States and Mexico and practicing Mormons, and were reportedly en route to a wedding. According to several reports, there are multiple survivors; the attack is reportedly the work of one of Mexico'
CBN BBC News SlateDec 15 2020
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McConnell Recognizes Biden as President-Elect
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recognized Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president-elect and vice president-elect for the first time on Tuesday, following Monday’s confirmation of the 2020 presidential election by the Electoral College. “The Electoral College has spoken. So today, I want to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden,” McConnell said. McConnell also said Biden “is no
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