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Australia Elections: Labor Leader Albanese Pledges ‘Journey of Change’

May 23, 2022 Dime

Anthony Albanese will be Australia’s next prime minister. The Labor leader pledged a “journey of change” as he was sworn in to be the country’s 31st prime minister. He vowed to tackle climate change, rising […]

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Zelensky Calls for Max Sanctions against Russia on Davos Day One

May 23, 2022 Dime

Davos is normally all about finance, trade and energy. Today, the first session was about sanctions. Davos opened today with a session called “economic weaponry: uses and effectiveness of sanctions.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke […]

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Biden Launches Trade Agreement with 12 Asian Nations

May 23, 2022 Dime

President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 nations in Asia in order to strengthen their economies. At a news conference after holding talks with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Biden launched the […]

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Southern Baptist Convention on Blast over Reports of Sexual Abuse

May 23, 2022 Maja Popovska

According to an internal investigation issued on Sunday, reports of sexual abuse by pastors and employees in the Southern Baptist Convention, the biggest American Protestant denomination, have been either overlooked or kept under wraps by […]

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Baby Formula Shortage Eased with First Shipment from Europe

May 23, 2022 Maja Popovska

On Sunday, a military aircraft carrying the first consignment of baby formula from Europe arrived in Indianapolis, and the White House announced that a second trip had been scheduled, Reuters reported. The closure of Abbott […]

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Former Obama Adviser Defends President Biden’s Policies

May 22, 2022 Dime

Stephanie Cutter, a former deputy campaign manager for Obama, stated on Sunday that President Joe Biden’s record inflation will be a “huge statistic” in the midterm elections, but she disregarded multiple crises hitting Americans while […]

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Jean-Pierre Says No Timeline on When Infant Formula Will be Available Again

May 22, 2022 Dime

After US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) last week to solve the statewide shortage of baby formula, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Sunday that there is presently no […]

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Trump Says Russia Probe One of the Greatest Political Scandals in History

May 22, 2022 Dime

Former President Donald Trump reacted to Michael Sussmann’s evidence that Hillary Clinton ordered the transmission of false information to the media suggesting a clandestine communications route between the Trump Organization and a Russian bank, Fox […]

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Gen. Milley Talks about Increasing Risk of Global War with West Point Cadets

May 22, 2022 Dime

Gen. Mark Milley told cadets graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point on Saturday that they should expect an increase in the likelihood of global conflict and a slew of new weapons […]

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As the relentless COVID-19 epidemic continues to put pressure on supply chains, producer prices in the United States rose steadily in August

Biden’s Top Economic Advisers Says Economy in Period of Transition

May 22, 2022 Dime

On Sunday, President Joe Biden’s chief economic adviser refused to say whether he thinks the United States is headed for a recession, instead asserting that the economy is in a “transitional moment,” Fox News informed. […]

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GOP Senators Urge Biden to Withdraw US from the WHO

May 21, 2022 Dime

Two Republican senators are urging President Joe Biden to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) because of the organization’s “abysmal lack of competence” during the Covid-19 outbreak, Fox News informed. Sens. Steve […]

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RNC Tops Democratic Rival in Fundraising in April, Numbers Show

May 21, 2022 Dime

Last month, the Republican National Committee outspent the Democratic National Committee in fundraising, as both national party committees prepare for November’s midterm elections, when the GOP hopes to reclaim control of the House and Senate, […]

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Biden Signs $40 Billion Ukraine Aid Bill while Visiting South Korea

May 21, 2022 Dime

President Biden lost no time in signing the emergency funding measure from South Korea, which included a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, Fox News informed. The bill was flown to the president on Friday […]

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Summer Lee Wins Democratic Primary in Pennsylvania

May 21, 2022 Dime

Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat from Pennsylvania, has been proclaimed the winner of the Democratic primary for the 12th Congressional District, defeating state Rep. Steve Irwin, an establishment Democrat, Fox News informed. Lee narrowly defeated […]

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Swiss Billionaire Sent $3 Million Donations to Pelosi-aligned Nonprofit

May 21, 2022 Dime

A hidden money group backed by a Swiss billionaire sent a multimillion-dollar infusion of cash to a dark money nonprofit connected with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Fox News informed. According to tax documents, the Pelosi-aligned […]

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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: How did the polls do in Tuesday’s primary? – Latest in Connecticut, Georgia, Alabama, Missouri – Ukraine

May 20, 2022 John Ganjei

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, May 20, 2022 BIDEN JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 41%Down 1 from Tuesday RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 38% (Quinnipiac) to 44% (Politico). Biden’s disapproval […]

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Prices Increase to Decommission UK Nuclear Power Plants

May 20, 2022 Dime

According to the public accounts committee, the cost to decommission UK’s nuclear power stations has reached €23.5 billion and will likely increase. Owned by EDF Energy, the 7 power stations provide the majority of nuclear […]

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Hillary Clinton Approved the Spread of Trump-Russia Links to Media

May 20, 2022 Dime

Robby Mook, former Clinton campaign manager testified on Friday that then-Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton authorized the media spread of materials alleging a secretive communication line between the Trump Organization and Russian Alfa Bank, despite […]

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Biden Administration amends plan to battle human trafficking

President Biden’s Approval Rating Falls to 39%

May 20, 2022 Dime

According to an Associated Press poll, President Joe Biden’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level since taking office in May, Fox News informed. Only 39% of respondents in the United States approve of […]

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Elon Musk Accused of Sexual Misconduct

May 20, 2022 Dime

The wealthiest man in the world Elon Musk paid a SpaceX flight attendant $250,000 to settle a sexual misconduct claim against him for exposing himself to her and propositioning her for sex. SpaceX, the rocket […]

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Putin ‘Had to Keep Explaining Things to Trump’, Ex-White House Aide Says

May 20, 2022 Dime

Russian President Vladimir Putin had to “keep explaining things” to Donald Trump while he was U.S. President. Former White House aide Fiona Hill told the Chicago Council on Global Affairs that Trump had to have […]

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Israel Refuses to Hold Criminal Investigation into Killing of Journalist

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

Israel is refusing to launch a criminal investigation into the killing of the US-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh, The Guardian reports. Palestinian officials and witnesses said Israeli soldiers shot the renowned international journalist. When she […]

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Taliban Orders Female Afghan TV Presenters to Cover Faces on Air

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

The Taliban in Afghanistan has ordered all female TV presenters to cover their faces on air, The Guardian reports. The latest order came in a statement from the Taliban’s information and culture ministry as well […]

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US Accuses Russia of Weaponizing Global Food Supply

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

The Untied States has accused Russia of holding global food supplies hostage amid growing fears of famine in developing countries, The Guardian reports. Former Russian President and now senior security official Dmitry Medvedev warned that […]

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McConnel Calls Rand Paul ‘Isolationist’ for Blocking Ukraine Aid

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has spoken out against the $40 billion Ukraine aid proposal, is believed to represent “a minuscule proportion” of Senate Republicans, according to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R), The […]

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White House Press Secretary Slams Abortions Ban in Oklahoma

May 20, 2022 Maja Popovska

Karine Jean-Pierre, press secretary of the White House, denounced an Oklahoma measure enacted on Thursday that will prohibit abortions with very few exceptions, The Hill reports. She slammed the state saying that the Oklahoma legislature’s […]

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US Senate Passes Emergency Military Aid for Ukraine

May 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

On Thursday, the United States Senate easily approved over $40 billion in fresh aid for Ukraine, sending the package to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature as Washington scrambles to keep military help […]

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Half of Gazprom’s Clients Complied with Ruble Payment Requirement

May 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

According to the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, the Russian gas company Gazprom has had half of its 54 clients open accounts at the Russian Gazprombank. Reuters reports that for weeks companies in the […]

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Twitter Deal Leaves Musk with No Easy Way Out

May 19, 2022 Maja Popovska

In a tweet this week, Musk said that the “deal cannot move forward” until Twitter provides detailed data about fake accounts – a request that is almost possible to meet. It is the latest odd […]

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Turkey Blocks Early Vote on Sweden and Finland Joining NATO

May 19, 2022 Dime

Hours after Sweden and Finland officially launched their bids to join NATO, Turkey blocked an early vote. Turkey stepped in to block an early move to fast-track the two countries’ requests, demanding they extradite “terrorists,” […]

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