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Faith Org Accepts Ted Yoho's Resignation After AOC Remarks
Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) resigned from the advisory board of the faith-based organization Bread for the World.
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After John Lewis' death, McConnell’s varied history on voting rights resurfaces
Advocates want the Senate to address an amendment to the Voting Right Act to honor the late Rep. John Lewis. Mitch McConnell, who has a nuanced relationship with the policy, stands in the way.
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Damn... this was unexpected
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Fox News' Jesse Watters Retracts Comments Praising QAnon
Fox News host Jesse Watters has retracted his comments that seemed to praise the QAnon conspiracy theory movement, calling the group a "fringe platform."
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Ivanka Trump accused of 'cheap' stunt for call to solve Native American cold cases
Trump's appearance in Minnesota drew a rebuke from Democratic lawmakers and dozens of protesters, who accused her of a "cheap media stunt."
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What a fucking idiot!
Fox News coverage of John Lewis’ death been pissing me off. They sit up there and praise his fighting against systemic oppression but in the next breath talk down on protestors doing the exact same thing now!
We all know what side they would have been on back then.
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Bill Barr Dismisses 'Bogus' Russia Probe in Opening Testimony
AG Bill Barr reportedly dismisses Trump-Russia investigation as 'bogus,' denies any 'interference from the White House' in Congressional testimony
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Barr To Smear Russiagate As ‘Bogus’ During House Judiciary Hearing
Get ready to hear some Trump-esque language from Attorney General Bill Barr during his testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee today. A copy of Barr's opening remarks to the committee…
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Barr Expected To Condemn Protests As ‘Assault’ On American Government At House Hearing
Attorney General William Barr is expected to defend the aggressive response of federal law enforcement to civil unrest in American cities during a House hearing Tuesday, saying “violent rioters and…
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Jerry Nadler Rips Bill Barr in Hearing Opening Statement
Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) went after Bill Barr on Tuesday as he opened up the attorney general's hearing before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Mayors Want Federal Agents Blocked From Portland And Five Other Major Cities
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The mayors of Portland, Oregon, and five other major U.S. cities appealed Monday to Congress to make it illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized agents to cities…
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Confronts AG Barr: You Don't Understand 'Systemic Racism'
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) confronted Attorney General William Barr for not understanding police brutality and failing to pursue federal cases related to them.
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Cedric Richmond Slams Bill Barr at Hearing for 'Systemic Racism': Keep John Lewis' Name Out of Your Mouth
Congressman Cedric Richmond slammed Attorney General William Barr over his department's lack of Black staff, calling it "systemic racism" and telling Barr to keep the late Rep. John Lewis' name out of the DoJ's mouth.
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Karl Rove: Democrats at Bill Barr Hearing Look Like Jerks
During a brief recess in the Bill Barr hearing Tuesday, Karl Rove told Fox News' Bill Hemmer that the Democrats on the committee have been looking like "jerks."
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Ted Cruz Faults Trump Tweets for 'Coarsened Discourse'
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Tuesday faulted President Donald Trump for "coarsened" political discourse, citing some of his comments on Twitter.
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