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US Senate advances $895 billion defence bill despite transgender measure
1 week ago

US Senate advances $895 billion defence bill despite transgender measure

India Today  

The US Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to advance an $895 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon towards passage as soon as Tuesday, which would send it to the White House for President Joe Biden to sign into law. This year's NDAA authorises a record $895 billion in annual military spending, covering provisions on purchases of military equipment and …

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Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump is determined to see Gaetz confirmed as AG despite controversies

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is pressing forward with his decision to put forward former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, despite widespread unease on Capitol Hill about entrusting the Justice Department to a figure with limited legal experience who has recently faced investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct. Yet the president-elect has made clear that he views Gaetz as …

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House Dems see 'rays of sunlight' despite tough election results
1 month, 1 week ago

House Dems see 'rays of sunlight' despite tough election results

Raw Story  

As of this writing, Republicans appear set to retain control of the House of Representatives. When Trump won the presidency in 2016, for example, House Democrats were in a much deeper hole and controlled a mere 194 seats, where as at the moment they are projected to win at least 213, which will leave the House GOP with little room …

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Jill Stein refuses to pull out of White House race despite calls from Green parties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jill Stein refuses to pull out of White House race despite calls from Green parties

The Telegraph  

Jill Stein has refused to drop out of the race for the White House despite calls from more than a dozen Green parties to do so. The US Green Party candidate is under pressure to end her presidential campaign just days before polling day, amid claims that she could fatally wound Kamala Harris and hand the election to Donald Trump. …

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The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin reveals heartbreaking struggles of being an Arab American - despite being counted as 'white' on US Census: 'Culturally we're treated as brown'
1 year, 2 months ago

The View's Alyssa Farah Griffin reveals heartbreaking struggles of being an Arab American - despite being counted as 'white' on US Census: 'Culturally we're treated as brown'

Daily Mail  

Alyssa Farah Griffin has opened up about the difficulties she faces as an Arab-American in the US where she is 'culturally treated as brown' - but has to mark herself as Caucasian on the Census form. Alyssa Farah Griffin, 34, has opened up about the difficulties of being an Arab American in the US Alyssa confirmed she was Polish and …

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Despite dangers, deep roots make Appalachia hard to leave
2 years, 4 months ago

Despite dangers, deep roots make Appalachia hard to leave

Associated Press  

GARRETT, Ky. — This tiny sliver of a town off a state highway in eastern Kentucky has been home to Brenda Francis and her husband, Paul, for decades. The region’s strong social fabric and familial connections give pause to people considering moving away from home, said Ann Kingsolver, director of the Appalachian Studies Program at the University of Kentucky. “Those …

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The postcodes where house prices have surged 55 per cent in a year despite interest rate rise fears
2 years, 7 months ago

The postcodes where house prices have surged 55 per cent in a year despite interest rate rise fears

Daily Mail  

Houses prices in some parts of Australia are continuing to surge by an annual pace of 55 per cent despite talk of the first interest rate rise in more than a decade. North Arm Cove, near Port Stephens and Hawks Nest north of Sydney, saw median house prices in the year to April surge by 54.9 per cent to $709,086, …

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Republicans retain power in states despite Democratic push
4 years, 1 month ago

Republicans retain power in states despite Democratic push

Associated Press  

— After a costly and intense political battle for control of state capitols, the composition of state legislatures and governors’ offices will look a lot like it did before Tuesday’s elections. “This was a status quo election.” Heading into Tuesday, Republicans had full control of 29 state legislatures compared to 19 for Democrats. The result is that Republicans will fully …

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Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides
4 years, 1 month ago

Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House says. Pence’s chief of staff, Marc Short, and “a couple of key staff surrounding the vice president” have tested positive for the virus, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said …

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