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Nearly four years ago, the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats made a $1.9 trillion bet in the form of the American Rescue Plan. They lost, as it contributed to a surge in inflation that fueled massive voter discontent and Donald Trump's return to the White House. Why it matters: In the next recession, politicians and policymakers ...
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A new documentary examining the history of Wilmington's 1898 coup that violently overthrew a multiracial local government will air on PBS stations across the county and stream online on Nov. 12.. Why it matters: Wilmington's deadly coup — which led to an overthrow of the Black-owned newspaper, forced Black elected officials out of office and ultimately led to the city's …
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What to know about Israel's military strength - Axios
Oct 21, 2023 · Israel has for decades established itself as one of the most formidable and technologically advanced military powers in the Middle East.. Why it matters: With an annual military budget exceeding $20 billion and access to some of the most advanced U.S. military hardware, Israel controls the skies and much of the sea around its territory, and it has superior …
Harris ditches Biden's strategy with "freedom" focus - Axios
Aug 1, 2024 · The Democratic Party didn't just change their nominee, they have changed their message in the final hundred days before the election. Why it matters: President Biden wanted to make his campaign about "democracy" and Jan. 6, but Vice President Kamala Harris wants it to be about "freedom" and the "future." The change comes after many top Democrats worried …
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Climate-related extreme weather events cost the global economy more than $2 trillion over the past decade and the U.S. was the worst-affected nation, per a report published as leaders gather for the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan Monday.. Why it matters: The damage estimates in the Oxera report for the International Chamber of Commerce for 2014-2023 roughly equate to …
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Supreme Court political leanings: Justices by ideology - Axios
Jun 1, 2019 · Justice Samuel Alito narrowly overtook Justice Clarence Thomas as the Supreme Court's most conservative member this term, according to preliminary data that measures judicial ideology.. How to read the chart: An analysis by political scientists Andrew Martin and Kevin Quinn, known as the Martin-Quinn Score, places judges on an ideological spectrum.A lower …
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GOP operative Susie Wiles is widely viewed as the person most responsible for keeping Donald Trump's 2024 campaign more organized than his previous efforts. Come January, she'll have the second most important job in the White House. Why it matters: As Trump's chief of staff, Wiles will bring a low-profile, calm but firm leadership style to a position that saw frequent turnover and …
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Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. While most of Arizona is focused on top-of-the-ticket races like president and U.S. Senate, some of the biggest action was happening further down the ballot in lower-profile municipal races. Why it matters: City government often has a far greater effect on people's lives than the president or Congress.