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2022 Elections

Georgia’s Choice: Competence or Unmitigated Ignorance!

twilson117 - December 3, 2022 1

Climate Change

Joe Manchin is a Big Fat Liar and Here Are The...

AdLib - September 13, 2021 0

Civil Rights

How to Solve the Manchin and Sinema Blockade of the Biden...

AdLib - March 5, 2021 3

Climate Change

The Only Way to Stop the Next GOP Coup – Kill...

AdLib - February 18, 2021 0

Congress

An Inconvenient Truth – Rick Santorum Says Truth Is Irrelevant

Steppenwolf - February 1, 2020 0

Congress

When Will William Barr Make His Move – Today?

Steppenwolf - January 26, 2020 0

Congress

The Real Impeachment Hoax is the Trial

Steppenwolf - January 25, 2020 1

Congress

Mitch McConnell, The Gravedigger Of American Democracy

Steppenwolf - January 20, 2020 5

Donald Trump

Criminal, Liar, Traitor, Thief; The Legacy Of The Republican Party

Steppenwolf - January 16, 2020 1

2020 Elections

The Eclipse Of Democracy

Steppenwolf - November 8, 2019 0

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The Danger for India and Pakistan Has Not Gone Away

New developments in the nuclear powers’ harrowing four-day conflict, along with entrenched religious nationalism on each side, could signal more frequent battles ahead. [...]

What We Know About How the 4-Day India and Pakistan Clashes Unfolded

Some details are clouded by contradictory statements and disinformation. But a pattern of rapid escalation brought the conflict to the brink of catastrophe. [...]

A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight

Far from the missile strikes and drone combat that grabbed the world’s attention, ordinary Kashmiris suffer the heaviest toll of India and Pakistan’s confrontation. [...]

U.S. and China Meet for Second Day of Trade Talks

Top officials are scheduled to conclude their weekend of trade negotiations in Geneva on Sunday. [...]

A Shipping Change Might Help Small Businesses if Not for Trump’s Trade Wars

Companies squeezed by Shein and Temu are welcoming the end of a shipping rule that bolstered the Chinese e-commerce giants. But broader tariff concerns are outweighing any optimism. [...]

Why America’s ‘Beautiful Beef’ Is a Trade War Sore Point for Europe

European officials call food safety standards a “red line,” as Trump administration officials criticize rules that keep American beef and other meats off grocery shelves. [...]

Attacking Trump’s Tariffs, Democrats Focus on Small Business Struggles

The party is trying to leverage local entrepreneurs’ concerns to argue that President Trump’s tariffs are yet another gift to the rich and powerful at the expense of everyday Americans. [...]

The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope

Mildred Prevost, a mother of three who sought a graduate degree, held her religious devotion at the center of her life. [...]

Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff

The new pope echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed, as he appeared in front of thousands of the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. [...]

How Front Pages Around the World Covered the Selection of Pope Leo XIV

In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with word-playing headlines, splashy photos and a dose of solemnity. [...]

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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Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to meet Russia only if ceasefire agreed

The Ukrainian president reiterates calls for a 30-day ceasefire after Vladimir Putin offered "direct talks". [...]

What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way

Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner. [...]

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

The pontiff calls for a "lasting peace" in Ukraine and says he is "deeply hurt" by events in Gaza. [...]

India-Pakistan ceasefire appears to hold after accusations of violations

Delhi and Islamabad earlier accused each other of breaches, after four days of cross-border attacks. [...]

Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention. [...]

Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs

The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan. [...]

Taylor Swift criticises Lively-Baldoni court summons

The singer's representatives say the court summons was designed to create "tabloid clickbait". [...]

Trump praises 'friendly, constructive' US-China trade talks

The US president claims there has been a "total reset" in trade relations following a day of talks between the nations. [...]

'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her. [...]

Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

President Sheinbaum argues Trump's executive order applies only to the US portion of the continental shelf. [...]

Tag: Senate

Georgia’s Choice: Competence or Unmitigated Ignorance!

Joe Manchin is a Big Fat Liar and Here Are The...

How to Solve the Manchin and Sinema Blockade of the Biden...

The Only Way to Stop the Next GOP Coup – Kill...

An Inconvenient Truth – Rick Santorum Says Truth Is Irrelevant

When Will William Barr Make His Move – Today?

The Real Impeachment Hoax is the Trial

Mitch McConnell, The Gravedigger Of American Democracy

Criminal, Liar, Traitor, Thief; The Legacy Of The Republican Party

The Eclipse Of Democracy

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