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Biden’s closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden’s closest allies are stepping up pressure on White House to do more to ease suffering in Gaza

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — More of President Joe Biden’s top Senate allies are demanding that the U.S. act directly to ease Palestinian civilian suffering in Gaza and are joining calls to cut military aid if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to change course. That’s despite growing concern — and rising political opposition nationally, especially among Muslim and Arab American voters — …

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Congress eyes more financial disclosure for federal judges
2 years, 10 months ago

Congress eyes more financial disclosure for federal judges

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal judges would have to publicly disclose more about their finances under a bill approved by the Senate this week, which aims to make the judiciary subject to similar transparency requirements as lawmakers. And under a 2012 law known as the Stock Act, lawmakers must also file reports within 45 days after selling holdings like company stock, which …

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Bias, theocracy and lies: Inside the secretive organization behind the National Prayer Breakfast
3 years, 3 months ago

Bias, theocracy and lies: Inside the secretive organization behind the National Prayer Breakfast

Salon  

For nearly 70 years, and even in this moment of surging Christian nationalism, Democrats and Republicans have set aside their differences once a year to join in an event for fellowship and reconciliation: The National Prayer Breakfast. We've never had a full accounting of who works for The Family or even just who gets to attend the National Prayer Breakfast, …

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Biden Tries To Show — Not Just Tell — The World It Can Trust The U.S. Again
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden Tries To Show — Not Just Tell — The World It Can Trust The U.S. Again

NPR  

Biden Tries To Show — Not Just Tell — The World It Can Trust The U.S. Again Enlarge this image toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Evan Vucci/AP For all of the statecraft that went into it, President Biden's virtual climate summit this week ultimately boiled down to one thing: the diplomatic version of a grand romantic gesture. Sponsor Message Biden's climate …

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