Deirdre Walsh
Stories
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Pence Warns Of An Unsafe America Under Biden: Takeaways From Day 3 Of The RNC
Vice President Pence stressed a law and order message as protests over racism and policing continue. Republicans also worked to shore up support from suburban women and contrast visions of the future.
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4 Takeaways From Night 2 Of The Republican National Convention
Melania Trump empathized with those struggling with the coronavirus, while others sidestepped the pandemic's impact on the economy. The program disregarded old lines between official and political.
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4 Takeaways From Night 3 Of The Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris used her prime-time speech to introduce herself and excoriate President Trump. Former President Barack Obama launched a rare attack on his successor. And Democrats urged people to vote.
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4 Takeaways From Night 2 Of The Democratic National Convention
Tuesday's lineup featured Jill Biden, who gave personal and hopeful remarks. Other speakers Tuesday touted health care, and a remote roll call vote featured diverse voices.
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Michelle Obama Rips Trump As 'Clearly In Over His Head'
The former first lady used her prime-time speech during the opening night of the Democratic convention to rebuke President Trump and urge Americans to vote for Biden "like our lives depend on it."
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John Bolton Levels Historic Charges At Trump. A Wary Washington Isn't Jumping
The former national security adviser is reviled so equally by so many on all sides in Washington that the allegations in his new memoir may not spark the kind of response they otherwise might.
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Trump Vetoes Bill To Limit Military Powers Against Iran, Calling It 'Very Insulting'
As promised, President Trump vetoed a resolution that would have limited his ability to take military action against Iran without congressional approval.
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Pelosi And Schumer Push To Double Size Of 'Interim Emergency' Relief Bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants another $250 billion for small businesses. Democrats want that, plus $250 billion for hospitals and state and local governments.
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Pelosi To Create Bipartisan Committee To Oversee Coronavirus Response
The House speaker said the new select committee, chaired by Rep. James Clyburn, will focus on accountability and transparency in the new spending and programs to address the pandemic.
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READ: House Democrats Release 3rd Coronavirus Response Bill
As a counterproposal to the Senate's massive aid package proposal to address the coronavirus crisis, House Democrats have released a new bill: the "Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act."