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Aug 21 2019
News
New Rules on Migrant Children, Family Detentions Unveiled
The Trump administration unveiled new rules Wednesday that would allow officials to detain migrant families indefinitely while U.S. judges consider whether to grant them asylum.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan announced the new rules in a news conference Wednesday morning.
They are part of the administration's effort to stem the swelling tide of families and
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Oct 02 2013
Opinion
Shutdown, schmutdown
In life, context is everything; in Washington, leverage is everything else. Both are essential to understanding what just happened.
In the hours leading up to and following Tuesday’s government shutdown, conventional spin (wisdom is on permanent leave) was that the tea-party crazies popularly known as the Insanity Caucus were driving the Republican House, compliments of lead wacko-bird
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Jan 25 2014
News
Eyes On 2016, GOP Revisits The Rebranding
Republican Party leaders gathered in Washington this week for their annual winter meetings. They approved new rules for the 2016 presidential primaries designed to create a more orderly path to the GOP nomination — and, the party hopes, to the White House.
But this week's meeting also provided an opportunity to see how far Republicans have come in an effort begun a year ago to reach out
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Aug 20 2019
News
White House denies exploring payroll tax cut to offset worsening economy
The White House is denying that it's considering a temporary payroll tax cut to help boost the economy after The Washington Post reported that several senior administration officials have been discussing the idea.
A White House official said in a statement that "cutting payroll taxes is not something under consideration at this time."
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck
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Feb 10 2015
News
Obama and Netanyahu Clash From Afar Over Israeli’s Planned Speech
The latest conflict between President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel erupted into public view on Monday, as the two leaders clashed from afar over Mr. Netanyahu’s plans to visit Washington next month and the direction of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.
At a White House news conference, Mr. Obama signaled his displeasure with the speech Mr.
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Feb 09 2015
News
Obama: we need to eliminate the routine use of the filibuster
Barack Obama was a member of the Senate's Democratic minority when Republicans tried to eliminate the filibuster against judicial nominees in 2005. And he wasn't happy about it.
"If the right of free and open debate is taken away from the minority party, and the millions of Americans who asked us to be their voice, I fear that the already partisan atmosphere in Washington will be
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Nov 29 2015
News
Cruz, Rubio line up to steal away Bush supporters
When the Republican contenders audition this week before more than 600 deep-pocketed, security-focused donors, it might seem like they’re playing for the home crowd. But the annual Republican Jewish Coalition gathering carries serious risk for candidates not fluent on the issue. Just ask Chris Christie, who had to apologize after referring to the West Bank as “occupied territories” during his
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Jan 20 2014
News
GOP Poised to Retake Senate as Disillusioned Democrats Depart
Several congressional retirements and a number of vulnerable Democrats seeking re-election may give the Republicans a clear shot at regaining the Senate in this year's November elections.
"There's trouble in paradise for Democrats," Bradley Blakeman, a former adviser to President George W. Bush, told Newsmax in an interview. "Incumbent Democrats don’t like their chances in 2014.
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Oct 22 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump vs. Biden on LGBTQ+ Policy, Explained in 2 Minutes
Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden's stances on LGBTQ+ policy, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Trump:The Trump campaign has a website called “Trump Pride,” which describes President Donald Trump's plan “to end the HIV epidemic,” and “his global campaign to
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Jan 15 2014
News
US Has Video Of Captured US Soldier
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have received a new video of captured U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl that they believe was taken within the last month, showing that the soldier is alive.
The video came to light several days ago, said one senior defense official. Another official said that Bergdahl appeared in poorer health than previous videos, showing the signs of his nearly five years
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