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U.S. tries to reassure Israel over possible Iran deal

Israeli officials said they aren't reassured.

Axios · Aug 20, 2022

Trump FBI search riles GOP ahead of National Archives nominee’s hearing

WASHINGTON — The Yale Ph.D. who’s been nominated to lead the National Archives faces a hostile path to confirmation as GOP senators vow to “absolutely demand answers” after the agency prompted the FBI search of Donald Trump’s home.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

Biden to host 'United We Stand' summit to curb hate crimes and gun violence

US President Joe Biden will host a White House summit in September in a bid to combat the wave of hate-fueled violence in the United States and “heal the soul of the nation”.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2022

Fact-Checking Industry Continues Providing Cover for White House's Unbelievable IRS Claims

"Most" new IRS hires, claims a gullible FactCheck.org, "will provide customer services."

Reason · Aug 19, 2022

White House announces anti-extremism summit as GOP-fueled attacks on law enforcement continue

The announcement of the anti-extremism event comes as Republicans, led by former president Donald Trump, have threatened to defund the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the wake of last week’s court-authorised search of Mr Trump’s home

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Democrats launch major effort to sell Inflation Reduction Act to voters

IRVINE, Calif. — Democratic lawmakers, members of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet, and allied organizers and activists are kicking off a multipronged public relations campaign aimed at ensuring voters understand — and appreciate the benefits of — the $700-billion climate-change and drug-prices bill that Biden signed Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 19, 2022

Should a GOP change of heart be trusted?

Democrats don't need Liz Cheney's offer of assistance — but should they take it anyway?

Salon · Aug 19, 2022

White House sees Liz Truss as ‘Boris loyalist’ and just a continuation of Johnson government - report

Officials say Truss is ‘likely to continue the policies and tone of Johnson’s government’

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

Biden to host 'unity' summit against hate-fueled violence

President Joe Biden will host a White House summit next month aimed at combatting a spate of hate-fueled violence in the U_S_ The Democrat is working to deliver on his campaign pledge to “heal the soul of the nation.”

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2022

How inflation is influencing politics in a bellwether Florida county

Voters in a key swing county in Florida are grappling with some of the highest inflation rates in the country. But it's not necessarily the deciding factor for some voters.

WEKU · Aug 19, 2022