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Mar 12 2019
Perspectives Blog
Political Polarization in America, in Two Fascinating Charts
Polarization in America is something I've been able to get a clear sense of when reading the news or checking social media, but ever since I saw these two charts illustrating the problem, I haven't been able to get them out of my head.
The first, from The Economist (Lean Left media bias), shows the distribution of ideology of House candidates who won their primaries in 2018.
Julie Mastrine
May 18 2018
News
Trump joins fight to reveal intelligence sources—no matter what the cost
The names of intelligence sources in the field are among the most highly protected information, not just in the US, but in any nation. This information is so widely recognized as critical, both to the lives of the individuals involved, and ability of the nation to collect good intelligence, that names of in-place agents is often the “McGuffin” of books and movies about international intrigue
Daily Kos
Oct 22 2017
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Campaign from former presidents raises $31M for disaster relief
A fundraising campaign launched by all five living former U.S. presidents has raised $31 million in donations for disaster relief so far, after a series of hurricanes tore through different parts of the country.
The Hill
Oct 03 2017
News
Trump calls for unity in the face of 'pure evil' while resisting talk of gun control
President Trump called for unity and prayer in the aftermath of "an act of pure evil," somberly addressing the nation from the White House on Monday hours after the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history.
Los Angeles Times
Dec 13 2015
News
First Saudi Women Elected Following Landmark Municipal Vote
At least a dozen women won seats in Saudi Arabia’s municipal councils to become the first elected female officials in their country’s history, government officials said Sunday.
The announcement came a day after the first nationwide election in which women were allowed to vote and run for office. Around 6,900 candidates competed for some 2,100 seats in local councils, the only popularly
Wall Street Journal (News)
Jul 15 2015
News
Graham Wrong on 9/11 Visas, Again
Sen. Lindsey Graham incorrectly claimed that “all the hijackers who attacked — attacked us on 9/11 were visa overstays.” Two of the 19 hijackers were in the U.S. on expired visas as of Sept. 11, 2001, according to the 9/11 Commission.
FactCheck.org
Feb 28 2019
News
Trump-Kim summit ends abruptly with no deal: 'Sometimes you have to walk'
President Trump’s second denuclearization summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un fell apart Thursday in a dispute over lifting economic sanctions, cutting short two days of talks aimed at dismantling Pyongyang’s weapons program.
After several hours of discussions, Mr. Trump and Mr. Kim abruptly parted ways over North Korea’s demand that the U.S. lift crushing sanctions in exchange
Washington Times
Jun 18 2019
News
Markets surge as Trump confirms Xi G20 meeting amid trade war
President Trump confirmed Tuesday he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit later this month, rallying jittery Wall Street investors seeking a ceasefire in an escalating trade war.
Mr. Trump said the leaders’ respective teams will begin to pave the way for negotiations before the summit on June 28 and 29 in Osaka, Japan.
“Had a very good
Washington Times
Jun 18 2019
News
In battleground state of Florida, Trump to launch re-election campaign
President Donald Trump on Tuesday formally launches what may be an uphill battle to persuade voters to give him four more years in office, as he bets a strong U.S. economy will outweigh voter concerns about his unorthodox style and polarizing policies.
At an evening rally in Orlando, Florida, Trump, who has long made it known he is running for re-election, will begin making his case
Reuters
Aug 31 2020
News
President Trump's Convention Speech
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
THE QUICK FACTS
On the last night of the Republican National Convention, President Trump formally accepted the Republican Presidential nomination.President Trump spoke on the South Lawn of the White House for 70 minutes in front Abridge News