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Jan 07 2020
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Opinions: Michelle Williams' Golden Globes Speech About Abortion Sparks Various Reactions
Accepting an award at the Golden Globes on Sunday, actress Michelle Williams gave a speech about abortion, stating, “I wouldn’t have been able to do this without employing a woman’s right to choose, to choose when to have my children, and with whom.”
The speech prompted a wide range of responses across the political spectrum. Many commentators on the right questioned a culture that
Vice Vox The FederalistApr 23 2021
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Biden to Travel to UK, Belgium for First Overseas Trip in June
President Joe Biden will visit the United Kingdom for the G-7 Summit and Belgium for the NATO Summit in his first overseas trip as president, the White House announced Friday. Biden will be in the U.K. from June 11-13 and will travel to Belgium beginning June 14. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement that Biden would “work to advance key U.S. policy priorities on public
Politico Axios New York Post (News)Feb 09 2023
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House Republicans Question Former Twitter Execs Over Suppression of Hunter Biden Laptop Story
Members of the House Oversight Committee questioned former Twitter executives in a hearing Wednesday about the platform's suppression of the New York Post's Hunter Biden laptop story in Oct. 2020.
Key Quotes: Former head of Twitter trust and safety Yoel Roth said Wednesday that "Twitter should not have taken action to block the Post’s reporting." Committee chairman Rep. James Comer (R-
Fox News Digital Reuters CNN DigitalDec 27 2022
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Supreme Court Preserves Key Immigration Restriction Amid Legal Challenges
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Title 42 immigration policy can remain in effect.
The Details: The court voted 5-4 in favor of preserving the policy while legal challenges play out, meaning it'll remain in place for at least several months. The ruling extends Chief Justice John Roberts' temporary preservation of the policy, which he handed down last week. Conservative Justice
The Hill Washington Examiner CNN DigitalApr 07 2021
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U.S. Agrees to 'Remove Remaining Troops' From Iraq
The United States and Iraq agreed Wednesday on the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Iraq after a third round of strategic talks between the countries, though no timetable has been set yet. Both countries issued a joint statement Wednesday that said since he mission of U.S. forces would now be focused on training Iraqi troops to fight ISIS, combat forces are no longer required. According
Associated Press Newsmax (News) Washington PostNov 18 2020
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Perspectives: Moderna and Pfizer Announce Progress on COVID-19 Vaccines
Pharmaceutical companies Moderna and Pfizer have both announced COVID-19 coronavirus vaccines that are reportedly about 95% effective. Both companies will soon apply for an emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.
Most voices reacting to the news came from left- and center-rated outlets. Voices in left-rated outlets tended to be more cautious about the new
The Philadelphia Inquirer The Hill New York Post (News)Apr 11 2023
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Biden Signs Bill Ending COVID-19 National Emergency
President Joe Biden signed a bill Monday ending the COVID-19 national emergency.
What it Means: Programs that will be reduced immediately include mortgage forbearance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and relaxed Department of Veteran Affairs requirements for home visits and treatment. The Biden administration previously extended the COVID-19 national emergency and
CNN Digital AZ Central Washington ExaminerOct 30 2020
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Legal Decisions on Ballot Counting Deadlines Draw Differences Between States
Separate court rulings this week drew stark differences among states in determining how mail-in votes would be counted in the 2020 presidential election. The Supreme Court ruled that Pennsylvania and North Carolina could count mail-in votes past Election Day on Nov. 3. Pennsylvania will count ballots received up until Nov. 6, and North Carolina will accept ballots until Nov. 12. In Minnesota,
Axios New York Times (News) Washington Free BeaconMar 10 2021
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Migrants Arriving at Southern Border Rose Significantly in February
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Wednesday that border agents encountered 100,441 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in February. CBP commissioner Troy Miller said more than 19,000 of those encounters were families, approximately 9,500 were unaccompanied minors and the rest were adults. This marks an increase of over 100% in children and families at the border between January and
Associated Press Fact Check Washington Examiner ReutersJun 25 2021
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Harris Visits Southern Border
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to El Paso, Texas on Friday to visit the U.S.-Mexico border alongside Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. It's Harris's first trip to the border since President Joe Biden tasked her in late March with exploring the root causes of immigration to the U.S. from Central America. Harris has faced intense criticism, both from Republicans and
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