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Sep 26 2022
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Sinema Backs Expanding Senate Filibuster, Receives Praise From McConnell
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) reaffirmed her support for the Senate filibuster on Monday at a joint event with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) at the University of Louisville’s McConnell Center.
McConnell praised Sinema, who blocked some of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda but also helped pass much of it. The major Republican leader introduced Sinema as “the most
Washington Post The Hill Washington ExaminerAug 03 2023
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How are Republicans Responding to Trump's Third Indictment?
How is Trump’s third indictment impacting his standing in the Republican Party and the 2024 race?
“Indict, Rally, Repeat”: A piece in the Wall Street Journal (Center bias) highlighted the “remarkable resilience” of Trump’s standing in the Republican Party. This indictment, the article predicts, will follow a similar pattern as the two previous ones, serving to “energize Trump’s most
CBS News (Online) Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News)Oct 07 2023
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Top U.S. Officials Visit Mexico Amidst Border Crisis
Several U.S. officials traveled to Mexico this week to discuss the humanitarian crisis at the border with Mexican officials and the public.
The Details: On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and others in Mexico City where they discussed
Voice of America (VOA) New York Times (News) Daily MailAug 03 2023
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Obama Pledged to Support Biden's Re-Election in Private Meeting
Earlier this summer, former President Barack Obama pledged to President Joe Biden that he would do all he could to support Biden's re-election.
Key Details: In the private meeting, Obama reportedly also warned Biden that former President Donald Trump is a formidable political opponent with a loyal base of supporters.
Key Quote: Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to Obama, said that
Fox News Digital Washington Post The HillAug 31 2023
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Meta Shuts Down Nearly 9,000 Facebook and Instagram Accounts
Meta has shut down nearly 9,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts, saying they were participating in a cross-platform Chinese covert influence operation.
Key Details: The "Spamouflage" operation spread across more than 50 online platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit, according to Meta's Adversarial Threat Report.
Key Quote: “This campaign was run
The Guardian Reuters Washington TimesDec 16 2022
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The Twitter Files: Proof of Censorial Partisanship or Deceptively Overstated?
Evidence recently shared as part of the “Twitter Files” shows how Twitter employees restricted the visibility of some conservative commentators, and held nebulous meetings with the federal government about content moderation. Is this proof of bias at Twitter, or are the potential wrongs being exaggerated?
For Context: Since assuming ownership of Twitter, Elon Musk has recruited
Politico NewsNation Washington ExaminerFeb 06 2023
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Two Arrested in Maryland as Threats to US Power Grid Continue
On Monday, federal authorities charged two people with plotting to attack electrical substations in the Baltimore area. 2022 saw a sharp increase in attacks and planned attacks on the United States power grid, raising security concerns and questions across the country.
Key Quotes: The Department of Homeland Security put out a statement in November categorizing America as being in a “
National Review (News) CNBC Business InsiderApr 20 2023
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Debt Ceiling: Will Biden and Congress Overcome Partisan Gridlock?
A new House GOP bill to raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion and cut spending drew fresh attention to the issue, but the path to avoiding a government default remained unclear.
For Context: House Republicans have for months demanded spending cuts as a condition of avoiding a default. However, President Joe Biden has refused to negotiate, insisting that spending cuts should be
Bloomberg The Hill ReasonAug 01 2023
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Senators Graham and Warren Take Aim at Big Tech, Propose New Agency
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) joined forces to craft a proposal for a new federal agency to impose and enforce regulations on Big Tech companies such as Google, Amazon, Meta, and more.
“Enough is Enough”: In an op-ed for the New York Times Opinion (Left bias), the bipartisan pair laid out their argument for the proposed agency, writing, “Piecemeal efforts
Wall Street Journal (Opinion) CNN Business New York Times (Opinion)Aug 29 2023
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Could China’s Economic Woes Impact the US?
China is facing several economic challenges, leading some experts to consider the global impact of a “hard landing” — or even a broader collapse.
Slowing Growth: By some measures, China’s yearly GDP growth slowed to about 3 to 4% over the summer — much slower than its usual 6 to 8% range. Debt crises among local governments and major real estate developers have added to the country’s
New York Times (News) Newsweek American Enterprise Institute