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Feb 25 2013
News
Will Ashley Judd Challenge Mitch McConnell for Senate? Kentucky Democrats Think So
The beautiful movie star tries to take on Washington by defeating a powerful Republican leader. It's not a plot line, it's reality: The actress Ashley Judd is making moves to take on GOP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
She hasn't announced yet, but her biggest supporter in Kentucky, Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth, told ABC News, "I would be surprised if she doesn't run at this
ABC News (Online)
Oct 07 2020
Perspectives Blog
When the President’s Options Start to Shrink
Mark Twain told a story about the cat who sat on a hot stove.
“That cat won’t ever sit on a hot stove again,” Twain said. “But he’ll never sit on a cold stove again either.”
For the cat writing this column, the 2020 election is the political version of a cold stove.
Four years ago, everyone knew that Hillary Clinton would be elected president. Every conventional polling
Dan Schnur
Jul 21 2013
News
Black Americans Welcome Obama's Entry To Race Discussion
As soon as he made his remarks on race Friday, President Obama was part of an intense conversation around the nation.
In dozens of cities across the country on Saturday, protesters held coordinated rallies and vigils over the not-guilty verdict in the shooting death of unarmed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla. Many African-Americans insist that understanding the context for
NPR (Online News)
Oct 04 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Former Dallas Cop Gets 10 Years for Apartment Mix-up Murder
Tracking impeachment:Impeachment news is sure to dominate media coverage until further notice. But there are always other important stories to note, so we'll be providing weekly impeachment updates while also following other topics. This week, the House of Representatives threatened to subpoena the White House for information on the infamous Trump-Ukraine phone call from July 25.
Former
Henry A. Brechter
Dec 07 2014
News
Energy Firms in Secretive Alliance With Attorneys General
The letter to the Environmental Protection Agency from Attorney General Scott Pruitt of Oklahoma carried a blunt accusation: Federal regulators were grossly overestimating the amount of air pollution caused by energy companies drilling new natural gas wells in his state.
But Mr. Pruitt left out one critical point. The three-page letter was written by lawyers for Devon Energy, one of
New York Times (News)
Dec 27 2012
News
NBC’s David Gregory Breaks Gun Laws "For the Greater Good"
By now you've seen the stories about NBC anchor David Gregory breaking Washington D.C. gun laws by brandishing a 30-round magazine during his abrasive interview with NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre last Sunday. From the anchor chair, Gregory pretty much said high capacity magazines should be banned. Now, because the possession of 30-round magazines are illegal in the District of
Townhall
Dec 27 2012
News
At Edge of ‘Cliff,’ White House Lashes Out at ‘Congressional Stupidity’
With only days to come up with a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff, the White House said “congressional stupidity was damaging the economy but that an agreement could be reached if Republican leaders dont get in the way. President Obama cut his Hawaiian vacation short and headed back to Washington today while the Senate is scheduled to reconvene on Thursday. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio,
ABC News (Online)
May 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Biden Administration Proceeds with $1 Billion Weapons Transfer to Israel
The Biden administration plans to provide more than $1 billion in weapons and ammunition to Israel.
For Context: This follows the administration's recent decision to pause the shipment of some heavy bombs due to concerns about their potential use in Rafah. Last week, President Joe Biden warned Israel that the U.S. would stop supplying offensive weapons to Israel if the country went
National Review (News)
Wall Street Journal (News)
Daily Beast 
Jun 03 2012
News
Democrats go to Plan B in North Carolina
Top national and North Carolina Democrats have taken a series of unusual steps to protect their candidates in the Tarheel State  and President Barack Obamas reelection campaign  from additional damage after a sexual harassment scandal rocked the state Democratic Party and weakened its chairman. North Carolina was already an uphill battle for Obama even before the revelation in
Politico