George W Bush Archives

International

The Cause of ISIS’ Global Terrorism Isn’t Islam…It’s Oil

AdLib - March 22, 2016 21

2016 Democratic Primary

Satire Declares Bankruptcy After Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump

AdLib - January 22, 2016 30

2016 Democratic Primary

Hillary Covers Up Truth of Why Bill Clinton Signed DOMA

AdLib - October 26, 2015 28

Humor

If Republicans Were Around During The Spanish Inquisition

AdLib - December 11, 2014 4

Afghanistan

The Torture Report – An Organization Held to Account…But Not One...

AdLib - December 9, 2014 42

Democratic Party

Great News on the Economy! (Made You Look!)

funksands - October 6, 2014 27

GOP

The GOP Refrain: Benghazi, Benghazi, Benghazi (But Never 9/11)

MurphTheSurf3 - September 18, 2014 40

2016 Elections

Could Electing Hillary in 2016 Assure a Republican President in 2020?

AdLib - September 17, 2014 46

Human Rights

Why Preventing Genocide Isn’t the Same as Re-Invading Iraq

AdLib - August 11, 2014 61

Afghanistan

Baghdad, Blowback and Bush

AdLib - June 13, 2014 254

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Israel Issues Evacuation Order for Southern Gaza

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What We Know About Talks for a Renewed Gaza Cease-Fire

Hamas said it had accepted a proposal for a new cease-fire, which would see some hostages released from captivity in Gaza. But details were elusive. [...]

Traveling to Finland for Lessons on Happiness

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Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

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How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble as hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts. [...]

'Nothing is left' - Myanmar's capital reels from earthquake

The BBC is in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to see the destruction caused by the devastating earthquake. [...]

Red Cross outraged over killing of medics by Israeli forces in Gaza

Six Civil Defence first responders and a UN employee were also killed in the incident in Rafah on 23 March. [...]

At least four killed in explosion at Spanish mine

Two others are missing after the blast at the mine in Asturias, northern Spain. [...]

Global shares slide as Trump tariffs loom

The US president suggests the new import taxes he is set to announce this week will hit all countries. [...]

Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election

The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes. [...]

Wounded Palestinians dying over lack of supplies, US surgeon who worked in Gaza says

Dr Mark Perlmutter says doctors are working without soap, antibiotics or x-ray facilities, as Israel has resumed its offensive against Hamas. [...]

Richard Chamberlain, Shogun star, dies aged 90

Chamberlain earned the title "king of the mini-series" for his leading roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds. [...]

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of UK immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme. [...]

Man tending grave probed for starting South Korea fires

The fire spread rapidly, killing 30 people and causing widespread damage. [...]

Tag: George W Bush

The Cause of ISIS’ Global Terrorism Isn’t Islam…It’s Oil

Satire Declares Bankruptcy After Sarah Palin Endorses Donald Trump

Hillary Covers Up Truth of Why Bill Clinton Signed DOMA

If Republicans Were Around During The Spanish Inquisition

The Torture Report – An Organization Held to Account…But Not One...

Great News on the Economy! (Made You Look!)

The GOP Refrain: Benghazi, Benghazi, Benghazi (But Never 9/11)

Could Electing Hillary in 2016 Assure a Republican President in 2020?

Why Preventing Genocide Isn’t the Same as Re-Invading Iraq

Baghdad, Blowback and Bush

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