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Sep 14 2017
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Medicare-for-All Bill Introduced
On Wednesday, Independent Senator Bernie Sanders revealed a "Medicare-for-all", also known as single payer, healthcare plan backed by sixteen of his Democratic colleagues. With only a third of Democratic senators behind the plan, speculation being that those up for reelection in 2018 are staying away, it is unlikely at this point that it will make it very far in the process. However, this move John Gable, AllSides Co-founderNov 17 2021
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Perspectives: GOP Rep Punished for Anime Video Depicting Attack of AOC, Biden
Congress was divided Wednesday as the House of Representatives voted along party lines to censure a Republican lawmaker over a controversial animated video.
In a 223-207-1 vote, Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) was censured and stripped of his two committee assignments over the photoshopped video, which he posted to Twitter and later deleted. It shows him attacking depictions of Rep.
Axios Wall Street Journal (Opinion) CNN (Opinion)Feb 21 2024
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Trump Again Compares Himself to Navalny
Former President Donald Trump’s response to Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's death attracted media attention again after a Fox News (Right bias) town hall on Tuesday.
Trump’s Initial Response: On Monday, Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Alexei Navalny has made me more and more aware of what is happening in our Country. It is a slow, steady progression, with CROOKED, Radical Left
Associated Press The Daily Caller The HillDec 07 2023
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Bipartisan Senate Talks Resume After Republicans Block Ukraine, Israel Aid Over Border Demands
Senate negotiations broke down earlier this week over a $110.5 billion bill with aid for Ukraine and Israel, leading Republicans to block the package.
The Details: Senators are running out of time to pass the bill before Congress’ holiday recess, and the White House has warned that the U.S. would run out of currently-appropriated funding for Ukraine by the end of the year. While
NBC News (Online) Voice of America (VOA) Washington ExaminerDec 07 2022
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Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Case Challenging Election Authority
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday for a case challenging which branches of state government have regulatory authority over elections.
For Context: North Carolina Republican legislature constructed a new electoral district map that the North Carolina Supreme Court struck down, believing it to be gerrymandered and biased against democratic voters. The legislators are
CBS News (Online) New York Post (News) ReutersJul 10 2023
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Marine in Custody After Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Found in California Barracks
A U.S. Marine is in custody after a missing 14-year-old girl with learning disabilities was found in the barracks of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California.
The Details: According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, military police found the girl on June 28, over two weeks after she was reported missing. The Marine hasn't been identified or officially
New York Daily News International Business Times The Daily CallerJan 15 2024
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Trump Wins Iowa GOP Caucuses
Multiple news outlets reported former President Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 Republican presidential caucus in Iowa.
The Details: News sources declared Trump the winner shortly after the caucus opened at 8:30 p.m. ET. As of 7 a.m. ET on Tuesday, with more than 95% reported, Trump won 51% of the vote. Behind Trump were Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis with 21.2%, former South Carolina
Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News) Associated PressOct 11 2023
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George Santos, Charged With Fraud, Faces Expulsion Resolution by Fellow NY Republicans
Six first-term Republicans from New York plan to introduce a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from the House of Representatives.
For Context: Federal prosecutors introduced 10 new charges against Santos on Tuesday, including wire fraud, credit card fraud, and identity theft — adding to the 13 fraud-related changes he already faced. Santos denied “every last bit of charges
Reuters New York Post (News) HuffPostNov 10 2022
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On Veterans Day, Americans Across the Spectrum Honor Those Who Served
Americans nationwide are honoring current and former U.S. servicemembers this Veterans Day.
For Context: Veterans Day is celebrated every Nov. 11, and it became a national holiday in 1938. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, there are about 19 million veterans age 18 and older in the U.S. In 2021, nearly 3.9 million veterans received disability compensation payments.
What the
The Daily Signal The Hill Washington PostFeb 15 2023
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What is Known About the Four Objects Shot Down Over North America?
The United States military shot down at least four objects inside U.S. and Canadian airspace in the past two weeks. While one object has been definitely linked to a Chinese surveillance program, questions surround the other three as authorities gather and inspect the debris.
Key Point: The sudden increase in downed objects is being commonly attributed to the U.S. military’s heightened
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