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The Biden administration sold oil and gas leases days after the climate summit

Despite pledging to take action on climate change at the international event, the Biden administration says its hands were tied after a federal judge stopped its attempt to pause the leasing program.

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Steve Bannon pleads not guilty to contempt of Congress charges

Rep. Gosar is censured over an anime video depicts him killing AOC

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Self-styled 'QAnon shaman' is sentenced to 41 months in Capitol riot

November 17, 2021 • Jacob Chansley, who had pleaded guilty to obstruction, apologized and called his high-profile actions on Jan. 6 "indefensible."

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Democrats launch a nationwide sales pitch for Biden's agenda

November 17, 2021 • President Biden and House Democrats are planning more than 1,000 events in the coming weeks to try to sell voters on the Build Back Better plan as they face sour poll numbers.

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House Democrats have a new strategy to engage voters of color in the midterm elections

November 17, 2021 • The new, multimillion-dollar Democratic push to mobilize voters of color in 2022 includes voter protection and combating disinformation. Republicans had some gains with nonwhite voters in 2020.

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Biden's plan to stop surprise medical bills faces bipartisan pushback in Congress

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November 17, 2021 • Congress passed a law last year to shield patients from surprise out-of-network medical charges. But many doctors in the House now say the way the law is to be implemented unfairly favors insurers.

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Biden picks a rickety New Hampshire bridge as a scene to sell his infrastructure bill

November 16, 2021 • The president made a first stop in New Hampshire to promote the $1 trillion infrastructure law. Members of his cabinet will crisscross the nation in the coming days to boost the new law.

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Time has run out on some Biden administration appointees

November 16, 2021 • The Vacancies Act says many temporary government appointees cannot remain in their posts after the 300th day of a president's first year in office.

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Biden and China's Xi strike a 'respectful' tone in video chat amid tension

November 16, 2021 • The meeting lasted more than three hours as the two sides sought to make sure their competition does not turn into conflict.

Wyoming GOP votes to stop recognizing Cheney as a Republican

November 15, 2021 • The Wyoming Republican Party will no longer recognize Liz Cheney as a member of the GOP in its second formal rebuke for her criticism of former President Donald Trump.

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Biden signs the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law

November 15, 2021 • President Biden praised the bipartisanship work to craft and pass the bill. But Republicans who supported the measure continue to face blowback.

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Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy won't seek reelection next year

November 15, 2021 • Leahy, 81, is the longest-serving member of the U.S. Senate.

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Steve Bannon threatens vengeance after surrendering on criminal contempt charges

November 15, 2021 • Former President Donald Trump's onetime top adviser surrendered to federal authorities Monday. Bannon was indicted last week for defying a congressional subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

In 'Betrayal,' ABC's Jonathan Karl asks: 'Must the Trump show go on?'

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In 'Betrayal,' ABC's Jonathan Karl asks: 'Must the Trump show go on?'

November 15, 2021 • Karl notes often that Trump continues his campaign to invalidate the 2020 election — even now. The "Trump show" remains very much on stage, finding an audience and threatening to extend its run.

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Students are still struggling to get internet. The infrastructure law could help

November 15, 2021 • President Biden's infrastructure package includes $65 billion for improving broadband. That money could make a big difference for rural college students, who are especially disconnected.

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What 2021's recent elections tell us about voting in 2022 and beyond

November 14, 2021 • Recent off-year elections showed that voters may not be so invested in making it easier to vote while Republicans may benefit from higher voter turnout than they previously had thought.

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Trump's controversial hotel in D.C. will reportedly be sold and renamed

November 15, 2021 • The deal is said to be worth $375 million. Trump's company has suffered a net loss of $70 million in operating the hotel, the House Oversight Committee said last month.

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Doug Emhoff is America's first second gentleman. In Paris, he showed what that means

November 14, 2021 • Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Harris, is taking a very traditional approach to his role of second spouse. The Paris trip was their first diplomatic trip abroad.

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Progressives want a wealth tax for the super rich. Here's why it's hard to pull off

November 13, 2021 • Progressives are pushing for a wealth tax targeted at the ultra rich like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. However, as it turns out, taxing the richest people in the world is easier said than done.

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More Republican leaders try to ban books on race, LGBTQ issues

November 13, 2021 • In the latest instance, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster calls on the state's department of education to look into banning a book about queer identity, saying the content is sexually explicit.

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Republicans and Democrats contemplate a future without Donald Trump

November 13, 2021 • Both parties in Virginia and New Jersey were left to contemplate how Republicans ran well without Trump on the ballot or in office, while Democrats found it hard to hold recent gains in the suburbs.

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Justice Department charges Steve Bannon with criminal contempt of Congress

November 12, 2021 • Federal prosecutors charged Steve Bannon over his defiance of a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol siege.

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The Trouble with Trump Polls: Exploring the Quandaries of Incoherent Public Opinion

The Trouble with Trump Polls: Exploring the Quandaries of Incoherent Public Opinion. By Jone Jones, Tony Bruce | W ednesday , May 01, 2024 | 5 min read Source: Wikimedia Commons The unpredictability of polling data in the lead-up to the presidential race can indeed feel like a dizzying carousel ride. With each new poll, the public is treated to a whirlwind of fluctuating numbers and shifting narratives, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty and speculation. While pundits are quick to remind us of the ample time remaining until Election Day, the volatility of the political landscape only adds to the intrigue. The 2024 presidential election appears to be following a familiar pattern, with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump emerging as frontrunners for their respective parties. Despite widespread discontent among constituents across the political spectrum, both candidates are poised to play significant roles in shaping the electoral landscape. According to recent pollin...

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