Draft Executive Order Authorized Trump to Seize Voting Machines in December 2020
Seeking to overturn the November 2020 election, the Trump camp drafted an executive order in December that authorized Donald Trump to seize voting machines.
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EA on BBC and China Radio International: Assessing A Year of the Biden Administration
Analyzing the 1st year of Biden Administration, from success at home — despite division and Republican obstruction — and mixed record in foreign policy
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EA on Monocle 24, Radio FM4, and ANews: The US-Europe-Russia Talks and Ukraine
Scott Lucas and Ukrainian analyst Olga Tokariuk evaluate latest maneuvers over Ukraine, including German Foreign Minister Baerbock in Kyiv and Moscow.
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House Committee on Capitol Attack Requests Cooperation From Ivanka Trump
House select committee on Capitol Attack requests cooperation from Ivanka Trump, amid mounting evidence of attempts to get Donald Trump to denounce assault.
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New Footage of US Drone Strike That Killed 10 Family Members in Afghanistan
Video released of August 29 US drone strikes killing 10 members of family in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, after father was mistaken for ISIS-K “terrorist”.
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Supreme Court: Trump Must Provide Documents to Capitol Attack Inquiry
The Supreme Court orders Donald Trump to hand over White House records to House select committee on Capitol Attack, rejecting claim of executive privilege.
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Republicans Maintain Blockade of Voting Rights
Republican senators maintain their blockade of voting rights legislation, invoking filibuster for 5th time and pleas that “History is watching us”.
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New York Attorney General: Trump Organization’s “Fraudulent or Misleading” Practices
New York State Attorney General says Trump Organization engaged in “fraudulent or misleading” practices as it repeatedly misrepresented value of its assets.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Coronavirus Vaccine Requirements for Large Businesses, Allows Mandate for Health Care Workers
The Supreme Court blocks Biden Administration vaccine-or-test requirement for large employers, while permitting requirement for health care workers.
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Democratic Sen. Sinema Blocks Effort for Voting Rights Law
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema blocks efforts for new voting rights law, only two days after Joe Biden issues passionate call for protection of US democracy.
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EA on BBC: US Voting Rights and Democracy; McConnell’s Damage; Trump’s Latest Rant
Contrasting the positive — quest for voting rights — with negative & destructive: from Mitch McConnell’s cynical damage to Donald Trump’s latest tirade
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EA on Al Jazeera English: 200-Second Guide to Capitol Attack and House Investigation
A 200-second guide to US Capitol Attack and House investigation, a year after the Trumpist assault of January 6, 2021: “Greatest threat since the Civil War”
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Rep. Jordan: I Will Not Cooperate with House Committee Investigating Capitol Attack
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, one of six GOP legislators involved in planning with the Trump camp before Capitol Attack, will not cooperate with House committee.
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On Eve of Talks with Russia, US Signals Response if Putin Invades Ukraine
On eve of talks with Russia over Moscow’s threat to Ukraine, US officials signal measures that would be taken if Russian troops launch cross-border invasion.
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EA on PTV World: Biden, The Capitol Attack, and the Defense of US Democracy
Why Biden address on Capitol Attack anniversary is far more than confrontation of Trump’s role: this is a call on American people to defend their democracy.
Read More Police Officers Sue Trump Over Capitol Attack
Police officers file lawsuits against Donald Trump attack on US Capitol, seeking “accountability for [his] central role in inciting January 6 insurrection”.
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Biden and Harris on Capitol Attack Anniversary: “The American Spirit is Being Tested”
Marking anniversary of Capitol Attack, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris call for revival of “American spirit” while calling out Trump incitement of assault.
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Trump Cancels Press Conference on Anniversary of Capitol Attack
Donald Trump cancels a press conference planned for anniversary of January 6 attack on the US Capitol, amid expressions of concern from Senate Republicans.
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Fox’s Hannity on Trump After Capitol Attack: “He Can’t Mention the Election Again. Ever.”
After attack on US Capitol, Fox TV’s Sean Hannity — close friend and informal advisor of Donald Trump — warned v. continued lies over November election.
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New York Attorney General Subpoenas Trump, Ivanka, and Donald Jr.
New York Attorney General Letitia James subpoenas Donald Trump and his children Ivanka and Donald Jr. in a civil investigation of the Trump Organization.
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EA on Monocle 24: The US and Next Steps Over Putin’s Threat to Ukraine
As Biden warns Putin of “decisive response” over Russian military incursion into Ukraine, discussion on Monocle 24 about next steps by US, Moscow, & Europe.
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Twitter Suspends Rep. Greene Over Coronavirus Misinformation
Twitter permanently suspends personal account of GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Coronavirus denier and QAnon supporter, over misinformation about virus.
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UPDATES: Biden to Putin — US and Allies Will “Respond Decisively” Over Russia Attack on Ukraine
US President Joe Biden warns Russian leader Vladimir Putin that “US and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine”.
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Biden Accepts Further $25 Billion Increase in Military Spending
President Joe Biden has signed the $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act, after Congress demanded a $25 billion increase in Pentagon funding.
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UPDATES: Federal Judge Blocks Oklahoma Governor Order to National Guard to Refuse Coronavirus Vaccine Requirements
Federal judge blocks order of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to National Guard members to refuse Coronavirus vaccine mandates “intended to protect them”.
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New 3-Hour Video of Capitol Attack
Justice Department releases 3-hour video of attack by Trumpists on US Capitol on January 6, with invaders brandishing weapons and attacking police officers.
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EA on TRT World’s The Newsmakers: The US, Israel, and the Iran Nuclear Program
The US-Israel relationship amid Iran nuclear talks & Tehran’s approach: what happens if there is no agreement? Does US have coherent policy in Middle East?
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EA on BBC: Trump’s Booster Bluster; Biden and Coronavirus; The House Committee and the Capitol Attack
15 minutes on Biden Administration’s handling of Coronavirus, as Trump tries to claim credit, and House committee’s pursuit of truth about Capitol Attack
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UPDATE: Coronavirus — Biden Announces Additional Measures for Omicron
President Biden announces containment measures as Omicron variant of Coronavirus spreads through the US: “We should all be concerned, but not panicked.”
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EA on Monocle 24: What Biden Has — and Has Not — Done Over Omicron
Assessing what President Biden has done (testing, vaccinations) — and has not done (containment measures) — to limit Coronavirus’s Omicron surge in US.
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