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Voters from Georgia Break Record for Early Voting

November 6, 2022 Dime

State election authorities report that Georgia voters broke the record for early voting in a midterm election, refuting assertions made by prominent Democrats that the state’s election laws would result in voter suppression, Fox News […]

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Shrinking Margin between Hochul and Zeldin Seen as Positive Thing by Democrats

November 6, 2022 Dime

Democrats are highlighting New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s shrinking margin of victory over Republican opponent Lee Zeldin as a positive development that could inspire more Democrats to vote on Election Day, Fox News reports. Hochul […]

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Conservatives Blast Trump for Mocking DeSantis

November 6, 2022 Dime

After attacking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday, conservative commentators—who had previously supported Donald Trump—turned against the former president, Fox News informed. While discussing the 2024 Republican presidential primary at a speech in Pennsylvania, Trump […]

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Trump Mocks DeSantis at a Rally in Pennsylvania

November 5, 2022 Dime

At a Saturday night rally, former president Donald Trump called Florida Goveronr Ron DeSantis “Ron DeSanctimonious,” possibly signaling a deepening rift between the two future presidential contenders, Fox News informed. Trump told an audience in […]

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Biden Still Needs to Call New Israeli Prime Minister

November 5, 2022 Dime

Even though interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid admitted defeat, President Biden has yet to phone Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on his victory in this week’s Israeli elections, Fox News informed. Netanyahu will speak with […]

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Biden Admin Says a Comprehensive Investigation is Needed for Border Patrol Incident

November 5, 2022 Dime

By allowing a “comprehensive” investigation into a confrontation between Border Patrol agents and illegal immigrants this week, the Biden administration claims it is avoiding a “rush to judgement” and may be attempting to avoid a […]

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National Guard to Boost Cybersecurity ahead of Elections

November 5, 2022 Dime

Prior to the midterm elections on Tuesday, the National Guard will activate cybersecurity teams in 14 states to fend off any potential meddling, Politico and StateScoop reported on Friday, Fox News informed. Following the revelations […]

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Doctors Sue Newsom over Law that they say Tramples First Amendment

November 5, 2022 Dime

A group of doctors in California are suing the administration of Governor Gavin Newsom over a state statute that gives the Medical Board of California the authority to sanction doctors who hold unconventional views on […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Most Think We’re in a Recession – Plenty of New Polls, Plenty of Conflicting Polls

November 4, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, November 4, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 42%Down 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 37% (Quinnipiac) to 45% (Economist). Biden’s disapproval […]

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Poll: Americans Concerned about Politically Motivated Violence

November 4, 2022 Dime

Nearly half of all respondents blamed the media for the potential of politically motivated violence, which worries the majority of surveyed Americans, Fox News reports. According to a Washington Post-ABC News poll issued on Friday, […]

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Biden says Trump Considers January 6 Demonstrators as Patriots

November 4, 2022 Dime

President Biden said on Thursday that former President Donald Trump views all of the January 6 demonstrators as patriots, including the man who allegedly attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Fox News informed. Trump did […]

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House GOP Publishes Report on DOJ, FBI politicization

November 4, 2022 Dime

On Friday, House Republicans released a report outlining whistleblower claims of FBI wrongdoing and politicization at the highest levels of the Justice Department, Fox News informed. According to the GOP assessment, the Federal Bureau of […]

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A Pivotal Democrat Got a Surprise, and Rare, Endorsement from Oprah

November 4, 2022 Maja Popovska

Democrat John Fetterman is locked in a tight battle for Pennsylvania’s vacant Senate seat. Last night, television icon and legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey jumped on the campaign, officially endorsing Fetterman at a virtual […]

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Greenwashing In Focus As COP27 Climate Conference Approaches

November 4, 2022 Maja Popovska

The United Nations annual climate conference is quickly approaching, and with it, a focus on greenwashing. Greenwashing is an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing a company’s products are environmentally friendly or have a […]

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Biden’s Ability to Reshape Judiciary Hangs in Balance

November 4, 2022 Maja Popovska

President Joe Biden’s ability to keep reshaping the federal judiciary hinges on the results of Tuesday’s midterm election, Reuters reported. The midterm results will determine whether his fellow Democrats keep control of the Senate. While […]

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Worries Grow that TikTok is New Home for Manipulated Videos

November 4, 2022 Maja Popovska

Misinformation experts are warning about the growing commonality of manipulated media on TikTok, The New York Times reported. While some of the content is harmless or meant to be funny, the same techniques are being […]

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Explainer: Why the Midterm Elections Matter

November 4, 2022 Maja Popovska

This year’s midterm elections will decide the control of Congress as well as 36 state governorships, The Guardian reported. Elections happen every two years. Why is this election so important? America is hurtling towards the […]

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Elon Musk Could Start Sacking Twitter Staff as Early as Friday

November 4, 2022 Maja Popovska

Multiple publications report that Twitter informed staff on Thursday evening that Elon Musk will start making mass layoffs on Friday, The Hill informs. According to The Washington Post, the tough process of decreasing the worldwide […]

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New Mexico “Sanctuary City” Postpones Abortion Ban

November 4, 2022 Maja Popovska

A vote on an ordinance to outlaw abortions in the “sanctuary city” of Clovis, New Mexico, which is close to the Texas border, was postponed by the city commission out of concern about legal challenges […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Half of Republicans Don’t Vote for Trump – Oz’s Lead Erased, Laxalt’s Lead Expands

November 3, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, November 3, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%Same as yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 37% (Quinnipiac) to 46% (Rasmussen). Biden’s disapproval rating […]

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National Beauty Pageant Can Exclude Transgender Contestants, Court Rules

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The massive national beauty pageant Miss United States of America can exclude transgender women from competing. Miss United States of America cannot be forced to allow transgender women to compete because doing so would interfere […]

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Key Midterm Candidates Who Threaten Democracy

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

There are several Republican candidates who dispute the 2020 presidential election results that are now running for positions that would give them control over elections. The results of these races will have profound consequences for American […]

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China Says US Has ‘No Right’ to Interfere in Hamburg Port Deal

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

China said the United States has “no right” to interfere in Chinese cooperation with Germany. It comes after the U.S. cautioned against China getting a controlling stake in Hamburg’s port terminal. U.S. interference is symptomatic of […]

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Democracy ‘On the Ballot’ as US Midterms Loom, Biden Says

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

President Joe Biden issued a stark warning about the future of American democracy and how it could rest on next week’s midterm elections. Biden’s urgent appeal comes six days before final ballots are cast in […]

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Democrats Urge US to Exclude Israel from Visa Waiver Program

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

Twenty members of Congress called on the Biden administration to demand Israel end “discriminatory” travel restrictions against Palestinian Americans visiting their families in the occupied territories and US citizens critical of Israeli government policies. The […]

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President Biden Discusses Energy Security with UAE President

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

President Joe Biden held a video call on Wednesday with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during which the two leaders discussed, among other things, global challenges, including energy […]

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Due to an increase in coronavirus instances caused by the highly transmissible omicron strain, a United Nations nuclear treaty conference has been postponed until August of next year

UNSC Votes Against Russia’s Call for Probe into US Biolabs

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday overwhelmingly rejected Russia’s call for an international investigation into claims that Washington used laboratories in Ukraine to develop biological weapons. The US, Britain, and France voted against Russia’s […]

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US Troops to Remain in Poland for a Long Time, Biden Predicts

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

In a comment made in passing following an event at the White House, President Joe Biden hinted on Wednesday that the US troops that are currently stationed in Poland on a temporary basis might end […]

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New York’s AG Sued Over Abuse of Position by Trump

November 3, 2022 Elizabeta Bozinovska

New York Attorney General Letitia James faced another lawsuit on Wednesday in which former President Donald Trump alleges that by embarking on a war of intimidation and harassment against him, she’s abused her position. Filed […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: New Polls, Plenty of Very Close Races

November 2, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Wednesday, November 2, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%Up 1 from yesterday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 39% (Reuters, Trafalgar-R) to 46% (Rasmussen). Biden’s […]

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