Tag: election
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New Jersey Designates July 30 as Brian Sicknick Day
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill proclaimed July 30 as Brian Sicknick Day, honoring the fallen U.S. Capitol Police officer and veteran. The annual commemoration recognizes his sacrifice during the January 6, 2021, insurrection and his lifetime of service.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionMilitary Brian SicknickNew JerseyU.S. Capitol PoliceJanuary 6 InsurrectionGovernor Mikie SherrillPublic ServiceOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Deadline Nears for 2026 Census Test in Alabama, South Carolina
Households in Huntsville, Alabama, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, have until August 31 to respond to the 2026 Census Test. This test evaluates innovations for the 2030 Census, aiming for a complete and accurate population count.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesElection U.S. Census Bureau2026 Census Test2030 CensusHuntsvilleAlabamaSpartanburgSouth Carolina
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US Court Blocks Trump-Era Visa Policy Targeting Fact-Checkers, While South Korea Integrates Fact-Checking Code into Law
A US federal judge temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy targeting foreign fact-checkers, citing free speech concerns. Concurrently, South Korea enacted a law incorporating the IFCN's Code of Principles, raising concerns among local fact-checkers.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetElectionLegal South KoreaFact-checkingMisinformationLegislationFree SpeechIFCNThe International Fact-Checking Network
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks US-Israel Military Merger Claim, Reviews Midterm Statements, Fauci's Fifth Amendment Use
PolitiFact is reporting that claims of a US-Israel military merger are false. It also fact-checked midterm election statements, Dr. Anthony Fauci's use of the Fifth Amendment, and President Donald Trump's voter fraud claims.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldMediaFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceMilitaryMiddle EastDigital and Print Publishing PolitiFactUS-Israel MilitaryFact-CheckingAnthony FauciRand PaulElectionsGovernment
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Gov. Pillen Backs Trump's Call for Swift Budget Reconciliation Passage
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and over 20 Republican governors support President Trump's call for the U.S. Senate to pass a budget reconciliation package before August recess, prioritizing defense, farmer aid, and election reform.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyEconomyElection Jim PillenDonald TrumpBudget ReconciliationU.S. SenateDefense FundingFarmer AidElection ReformOffice of Nebraska Governor
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Media Monitor: Trump, Thune Clash Over Voting Bill, Filibuster
Time Magazine reports a growing standoff between President Donald J Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune regarding a restrictive voting bill and the Senate filibuster, with Thune resisting Trump's demands.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyCongressElection Donald J TrumpJohn ThuneSenateVoting RightsFilibusterLegislationTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: Fauci Testimony, Pandemic Response, and Economic Impact Reported by Newsweek
Newsweek is reporting on Dr. Anthony Fauci's upcoming Senate testimony, the release of his early pandemic diary entries, and a critical look at the Trump administration's COVID-19 response, alongside the lasting economic fallout.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsElection Anthony FauciRand PaulCOVID-19 PandemicSenate Homeland Security CommitteeEconomic ImpactFood PricesDonald J TrumpNewsweek
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Debunks Claim on Laken Riley Act Vote, Details Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
PolitiFact reports U.S. Rep. Mike Collins falsely claimed Sen. Jon Ossoff voted against the Laken Riley Act and provides an update on record-high cyclosporiasis cases linked to lettuce.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyElectionMedical Science Laken Riley ActMike CollinsJon OssoffPolitiFactCyclosporiasisFood SafetyPublic HealthPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Iran Missile Attack Escalates Conflict, Straining US-Israel Relations Amid Global Tensions
A surprise Iranian missile attack on US forces in Jordan marks a significant escalation, as the ongoing war strains US-Israel relations and global powers navigate complex geopolitical challenges.
ConflictPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldMiddle EastMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceElectionGeneral Politics IranIsraelMilitary ConflictGeopoliticsRussiaCybersecurityFoundation for Defense of Democracies
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Graham's Funeral, Global Conflicts, and Social Movements
Newsweek is reporting on President Trump's eulogy for Sen. Lindsey Graham, the merging of Ukraine and Iran conflicts, a stray dog's impact in China, and Europe's aid policies.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFederal GovernmentElectionDigital and Print Publishing Donald TrumpLindsey GrahamUS PoliticsInternational RelationsWomen's SportsChinaEuropeNewsweek
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Governor Sherrill Updates New Jersey on Voter Roll Corrections
Governor Mikie Sherrill provides an update on correcting New Jersey's voter rolls after a software error improperly registered 6,600 individuals. Her administration is removing ineligible voters while protecting the rights of citizens, despite political opposition.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionRepublican PartySocial Issues GovernmentPoliticsNew JerseyMikie SherrillMotor Vehicle CommissionVoter RegistrationSoftware ErrorOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: Capitol Hill Mourns Graham; GOP Strategy Document Revealed
USA TODAY reports on Capitol Hill's day of mourning for Lindsey Graham, a leaked Republican strategy document on the SAVE America Act and filibuster, and significant spending by sports betting companies on midterm races.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsCongressFederal GovernmentElectionEurope Lindsey GrahamCapitol HillRepublican StrategySAVE America ActFilibusterSports BettingMidterm ElectionsUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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New Jersey Enacts Landmark John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act Amid Federal Threats
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill celebrated the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act, signed into law to strengthen voting rights and expand ballot access. This landmark legislation makes New Jersey the first state to enact comprehensive protections following federal challenges,…
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues New JerseyVoting RightsJohn R. Lewis Voter Empowerment ActGovernor Mikie SherrillElection ReformCivil RightsDonald TrumpOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Claims on Military Stockpiles and Michigan Senate Poll
PolitiFact is reporting on U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz's claims about depleted military stockpiles and fact-checking Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's assertion regarding an AIPAC-funded poll.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyMilitaryMiddle EastElection Mike WaltzIran warUkraine aidAbdul El-SayedMichigan Senate primaryAIPACPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Trump to Host Netanyahu, Zelensky Amid Iran War; McConnell Recovery Questions Remain
Newsweek reports on President Trump's White House meetings with Netanyahu and Zelensky, ongoing Iran war developments, Senator McConnell's recovery, and a deadly attack at a Berlin Pride event.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomyMiddle EastEuropeSocial IssuesElection Donald J TrumpIsrael-Iran WarUkraineMail-in VotingMitch McConnellBerlin AttackDemocratic Socialists of AmericaNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Highlights Fauci Diaries, White House Missile Claims
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board reports on Dr. Fauci's diaries, White House missile shortage claims, and debates over the Senate filibuster and DSA's call to abolish the Senate.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaWorldGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDemocratic PartyArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentElection Anthony FauciDonald TrumpSenate FilibusterAmmunition ShortageDemocratic Socialists of AmericaWall Street JournalWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Governor Sherrill, Lt. Governor Caldwell to Speak at Voter Empowerment Act Celebration
New Jersey Governor Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor Caldwell will deliver remarks at a celebration for the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act (A1715) on July 28, 2026, at Union Baptist Church in Trenton.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalElectionSocial Issues Governor SherrillLieutenant Governor CaldwellJohn R. Lewis Voter Empowerment ActTrenton, NJUnion Baptist ChurchGovernmentCivil RightsOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: Rep. Jason Crow Navigates Political Challenges, Leads Democratic Recruitment
Time Magazine reports on Democratic Rep. Jason Crow's journey from paratrooper to power player, detailing his role in candidate recruitment, his defiance against President Trump's calls for arrest, and his growing influence in Congress.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictUSAGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyFederal GovernmentCongressElectionLegal Jason CrowHouse DemocratsDonald TrumpNational SecurityCandidate RecruitmentImpeachmentIran WarTime Magazine
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on congressional ethics, McConnell's health, and Trump's demands
USA TODAY is reporting on a new push for stricter ethics rules in Congress, Sen. Mitch McConnell's ongoing recovery, and President Donald J Trump's call for the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act before recess.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLegalElectionSocial Issues Congressional EthicsMitch McConnellDonald TrumpJohn ThuneU.S. SenateSAVE America ActCapitol HillUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On Politics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Iran De-escalation, 2028 Democratic Primary Calendar
Newsweek reports on potential de-escalation in Iran and the DNC's proposed 2028 primary calendar, which could favor Kamala Harris and Jon Ossoff in the Democratic presidential race.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsDemocratic PartyElectionMiddle EastFederal Government Donald TrumpIranPrimary ElectionsSouth CarolinaKamala HarrisJon OssoffNewsweek
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Trump's New Jersey Voting Claims, Venezuelan Immunity Request
PolitiFact is reporting on President Trump's unproven claims of widespread illegal voting in New Jersey and the administration's request for immunity for Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, in a civil lawsuit.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionLegalLatin AmericaSocial Issues Donald TrumpNew JerseyVenezuelaDelcy RodríguezVoter FraudDiplomatic ImmunityFact-checkingPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Viral Claims on Trump, AI Images, and Legal Misinformation
Lead Stories is fact-checking several viral claims, including a digitally altered video of President Trump, an AI-generated mugshot of Judge Hannah Dugan, and false information about California law.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyUSAGeneral PoliticsArtificial IntelligenceLegalElectionSocial Issues Donald TrumpFact CheckDisinformationOval OfficeCaliforniaPope FrancisLead Stories
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Media Monitor: White House highlights record low jobless claims, AI investment, and EU trade dispute
The White House is reporting record low jobless claims, significant AI investments, and new trade investigations against the European Union and other economies, according to its latest briefing.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeArtificial IntelligenceElection Jobless ClaimsEuropean UnionTrade InvestigationsElection IntegrityDonald TrumpThe White House
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Media Monitor: US Pauses Iran Strikes Amid Munitions Concerns, New Fronts Emerge
France 24 is reporting that the United States has paused air strikes against Iran, with US media citing concerns over dwindling munitions stockpiles, while new conflicts emerge in Yemen and the Caspian Sea.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessWorldMiddle EastMilitaryFederal GovernmentEconomyElectionGeneral Politics IranDonald TrumpMilitary ConflictYemenSaudi ArabiaFrance 24
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board Criticizes Trump Tariffs, Reports on NYC Stabbing, LA Homelessness, and ICC Prosecutor Firing
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board is reporting on President Trump's tariff policies, an antisemitic stabbing in New York, rising homelessness in Los Angeles, Justice Kagan's defense of the Supreme Court, and the firing of an ICC prosecutor.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesLegalEducationElection Donald J TrumpTariffsNew YorkAntisemitismLos AngelesHomelessnessInternational Criminal CourtWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Connecticut Highlights Democracy Protection, Job Growth, and State Rankings
Governor Lamont's office reviews a week of initiatives, including safeguarding voting rights, launching a paraeducator academy, securing farmer aid, and celebrating Connecticut's top rankings in quality of life and education.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsElectionEconomy ConnecticutGovernor Ned LamontDemocracyFarmersTransportationConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Iran War Costs, Saudi Nuclear Deal, McConnell's Absence, and Trump's Canada Tariffs
Newsweek covers escalating Iran war, a new U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, Sen. Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence, and President Trump's new tariffs on Canadian imports, alongside ICE enforcement changes and GOP governing challenges.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyEconomyMiddle EastElectionLaw Enforcement Iran WarSaudi ArabiaNuclear DealMitch McConnellDonald TrumpCanada TariffsICENewsweek
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Details Escalating Iran Conflict, Houthi Blockade, and Trump's Focus on Nuclear Site
Newsweek reports growing concerns over the Iran conflict, with Houthi blockades threatening global shipping and oil prices. It highlights President Donald J Trump's potential military response to Iran's nuclear program, influenced by media reports.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeMiddle EastElection IranHouthisBab el-Mandeb StraitSuez CanalDonald J TrumpOil PricesNuclear ProgramNewsweek
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact details military testosterone testing plan and examines voting machine security claims
PolitiFact reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan for mandatory testosterone testing in the military and examines DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's claims about foreign adversaries accessing voting machines, noting expert concerns and security measures.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceComputers and InternetGeneral Politics Pete HegsethMilitary HealthTestosteroneMarkwayne MullinVoting MachinesElection SecurityCybersecurityPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Examines Trump's Election Security Claims, RFK Jr. Fertility Statements, and Child Savings Accounts
FactCheck.org is reporting on President Donald Trump's election security claims, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements on fertility, and the financial projections for "Trump accounts."
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentElectionMedical ScienceEconomyLatin America Donald TrumpElection SecurityVenezuelaRobert F. Kennedy Jr.FertilityChild Savings AccountsFactCheck.org