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Jan 25 2024
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Canadian Court Rules Trudeau's Actions Against Freedom Convoy 'Unjustified'
A Canadian federal judge determined the government's implementation of emergency powers to conclude the Freedom Convoy protests in 2022 exceeded its authority and was unjustified.
For Context: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022, in response to the Freedom Convoy protest, which primarily opposed the government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate and
New York Times (News) BBC News The Gateway PunditMay 07 2021
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Hiring Slows in April, Falling Short of Expectations
American employers added 266,000 jobs in April, a significant drop from March that fell short of many economists' predictions. The unemployment rate also rose from 6% to 6.1%. Still, it's the fourth consecutive month that businesses have added jobs as the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The news made headlines on major news sites across the spectrum Friday. Many
Washington Examiner Associated Press CNN DigitalMar 07 2022
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'People's Convoy' Arrives in Washington, DC
On Sunday, hundreds of American truckers, along with other vehicles, slowed down traffic as they drove around the Capital Beltway highway in the Washington, D.C. area.
The "People's Convoy" stretched more than two miles and circled the Beltway twice, but did not bring traffic to a standstill. Many of the vehicles had American flags, and people crowded onto overpasses holding signs and
Axios Washington Times NBC News DigitalSep 23 2021
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FDA Approves Pfizer Booster Shots for People Over 65 or High Risk
On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a third shot of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for individuals ages 65 and older, and those who are at high risk or have high-risk jobs (such as health care workers and teachers). The CDC estimates that about 53 million Americans are aged 65 and older, and another 20 million are health care workers, and up to 100
STAT Fox Business USA TODAYDec 28 2021
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CDC Shortens COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that people who test positive for COVID-19 and are asymptomatic only need to isolate for five days regardless of vaccination status, rather than the 10 days which was previously recommended.
To justify the change, the agency cited "science demonstrating that the majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs early in the
Associated Press The Epoch Times CNN DigitalJan 26 2022
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Citing Inflation and Jobs Growth, Federal Reserve Signals Interest Rate Hike 'Soon'
With “inflation well above 2 percent and a strong labor market,” the Federal Reserve suggested Wednesday that it would soon raise its benchmark interest rate. Many experts expect the rate hike to come in March.
“Progress on vaccinations and an easing of supply constraints are expected to support continued gains in economic activity and employment as well as a reduction in inflation,”
Washington Post Washington Examiner CNBCSep 03 2020
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Perspectives: Biden's Attempt to Bring 'Healing' to Kenosha
Joe Biden visited Kenosha, Wisconsin on Thursday, two days after his opponent President Donald Trump paid a visit to the battleground state. While Trump's visit to buildings damaged by riots highlighted his "law and order" message, Biden framed his visit as an attempt to bring "healing" to the city. Biden held a community meeting at Grace Lutheran Church, where he and community leaders
Chicago Sun-Times Christian Science Monitor Fox News DigitalFeb 10 2024
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DNC Files Legal Complaint Against RFK Jr. Campaign and Allied Super PAC
The DNC filed a Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaint against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and an allied super PAC on Friday.
The Details: The complaint accuses Kennedy and the American Values 2024 super PAC of illegally coordinating and violating election law for an alleged $15 million payment from the PAC to Kennedy’s campaign, which aims to help
New York Times (News) Forbes National Review (News)Dec 22 2022
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Zelenskyy Addresses Congress, Gives Lawmakers Ukrainian Flag
After meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a joint session of Congress.
Key Quotes: “Your money is not charity,” Zelenskyy told Congress, which is currently considering a budget that includes more Ukraine aid. “It’s an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way.” The
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George Will
George Will is a Pulitzer Prize-winner who is well known for his conservative commentary on politics and policy. Even though Will identifies with the Republican Party, he has criticized many conservative Americans and conservative policies. In regards to social issues, Will believes that Roe v. Wade caused a "truncation of democratic debate about abortion policy." He is opposed to the death penalty and believes that high incarceration rates make the country a safer place.