Politics & Policy
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Multiple artists deny plans to perform Freedom 250 event
Young MC and C+C Music Factory both indicated that they were concerned about the event's political affiliation.
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FIFA World Cup host countries release Ebola-related travel measures ahead of next month's tournament
Canada has banned travelers from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan from entering the country for 90 days and the U.S. has banned non-citizens who traveled to the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan in recent weeks from entering the country.
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Southern Democrats urge DNC to hold first 2028 primary in SC
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., asserted that the practice of allowing South Carolina to go first was a way for black voters to make their voices heard in the process.
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America First candidates lay out 2024 plans: Jobs, border security and election integrity
"We have to restore confidence with the people," Arizona’s Abe Hamadeh says.
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Michigan Democrats change primary election date, GOP votes may be rendered pointless
The primary election was originally supposed to be held on the second Tuesday of March, and the change to February 27 was led by Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. As a result and because of RNC rules, the legislature may have nullified the credentialing of Michigan Republican delegates to their own convention.
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IRS cancels gig worker tax reporting this year after Democrats pushed to implement it
The delay of the tax marks the second time the IRS has intervened to smooth its implementation as Democrats push for gig workers to pay more on previously unrecorded transactions.
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New poll shows that only one-third of Americans still believe in the American dream
Similar polls in 2012 showed that 53% believed the American dream still holds true. Last year, 68% of those asked agreed people who work hard were likely to get ahead.
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UN climate confab may have largest carbon footprint in event’s history, more than 400 jets
Do as we say, Not as we do: Last year's UN climate conference -- attended by climate bureaucrats and celebrity climate activists -- saw more than 400 private jets used by attendees. This year, organizers expect even more to arrive.
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Experimental drug may help disease related to obesity
“The implications of this trial are, we could wipe out the fat very early in the course of this disease before it becomes a real threat to the liver," Dr. Arun Sanyal said.
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Cornel West looks to Michigan to draw Biden's progressive detractors
West's efforts to target traditional Democratic constituencies could potentially prove pivotal in undercutting Biden's reelection efforts.
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Dem Senate candidate allegedly turned down $20 million to challenge Rep. Tlaib
An AIPAC spokesman told Politico that the organization "was absolutely not involved in any way in this matter" and that Nelson had not contributed to the group in more than 10 years.
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U.S. destroyer shoots down drones fired from Yemen: CENTCOM
The Hudner's encounter with their drones follows a similar episode in October during which the USS Carney, intercepted missiles fired by the group.
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Trump up 7% over Biden, 51% over DeSantis: poll
Trump's lead in the Republican primary was even more formidable, with 62% of Republicans backing him for the party nomination.