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Mar 12 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Spread of Coronavirus Grips US, Stuns Stock Market
The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has sent shockwaves through the U.S., closing schools, suspending entire sporting seasons and contributing to a brutal week for the stock market.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday, announcing a 30-day ban on travel to and from the European Union. Cases of the virus have been confirmed in 44 states and
Henry A. BrechterDec 06 2023
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Candidates Trade Insults, Accusations in Fourth Republican Primary Debate
The fourth Republican debate Wednesday night again did not feature the frontrunner but contained no shortage of heated exchanges.
State of the Race: Frontrunner and former President Donald Trump again declined to participate. Trump is polling just shy of 60%, while the four candidates that participated in the debate Wednesday have a total combined polling average of roughly 30%. Earlier
HuffPost The Hill New York Post (News)Jan 04 2013
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Liked but Not Feared, Boehner Keeps a Job Some Might Ask Why He Wants
“Public service was never meant to be an easy living, Representative John A. Boehner lamented Thursday, moments after he overcame a Republican insurrection to win re-election as speaker of the House. For Mr. Boehner, it may only get tougher from here. Related
After a tumultuous two years in which he struggled to maintain a grip on his fractious caucus, Mr. Boehner  who won the
New York Times (News)Oct 13 2022
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Anonymous Trump Employee’s Witness Account Gave DOJ Grounds for Warrant
An unidentified Mar-a-Lago employee cooperating with the ongoing Department of Justice probe former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents told investigators that Trump directed him to move boxes containing the documents. This claim from the anonymous worker, plus security footage featuring a Trump aidemoving boxes on the property, were part of the DOJ’s justification for
CNN (Online News) Reuters New York Post (News)Oct 17 2023
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Death Toll Mounts in Gaza as Israeli-Hamas Fighting Continues
Voices across the spectrum are reflecting on the mounting death toll in the Gaza Strip resulting from fighting between Israel and Hamas.
“War and Chaos”: Bonnie Kristian (Center bias) drew a distinction between Hamas— an “explicitly antisemitic terrorist group”— and the Palestinian civilians of Gaza, writing, “The millions of Palestinians who live in Gaza—and in Israel, the Palestinian
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Apr 15 2013
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House Republicans Devise Plan To Weaken Gun Control Proposals
WASHINGTON April 15 (Reuters) - As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate a gun-control bill for the first time in two decades on Monday Republicans in the House of Representatives are devising ways to delay and weaken gun legislation they see as limiting Americans right to bear arms congressional sources say. Some Republican lawmakers and strategists are urging House Speaker
HuffPostNov 20 2023
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Populist Libertarian Javier Milei Wins Argentine Presidency
Libertarian congressman Javier Milei won Argentina’s presidential election on Sunday.
The Details: A self-described “anarcho-capitalist,” Milei is often compared to former President Donald Trump for his populist platform. Though polls predicted a tight race, Milei defeated Minister of Economy Sergio Massa 56% to 44%. Milei ran on fixing Argentina’s struggling economy through
Washington Post CNBC Fox News (Online News)Dec 04 2012
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Tea Party group chief quits, cites internal split
Eased out with an $8 million payout provided by an influential GOP fundraiser, former Republican House Majority Leader Dick Armey says he has left a conservative Tea Party group, FreedomWorks, because of an internal split over the groups future direction. A confidential contract obtained by The Associated Press shows that Armey agreed in September to resign from his role as chairman of
Washington TimesDec 03 2012
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Syria Fighting Escalates as Clinton Warns Against Use of Chemical Weapons
Syria said on Monday it would not use chemical weapons against its own people after the United States warned it would take action against any such escalation. The statements came amid media reports, citing European and U.S. officials, that Syria's chemical weapons had been moved and could be prepared for use in response to dramatic gains by rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad
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