Tag: u_s_congress

Media Monitor: TIME Reports 2026 Midterms Shaping Up as Potential Democratic Wave

5 May 2026 6:03 p.m. · Source: Time Magazine

TIME is reporting that the 2026 midterm elections are increasingly resembling the 2006 Democratic wave. The outlet notes that poor polling for President Donald Trump and a record number of Republican retirements are boosting Democratic optimism.

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Media Monitor: CBC News on RCMP Drone Restrictions, U.S. Military Strike Probe

2 Dec 2025 7:16 a.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

CBC News reports the RCMP is restricting Chinese-made drone use due to security risks. U.S. Congress will probe military strikes on alleged drug boats.

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Media Monitor: Wildfire Smoke, Texas Floods, AI Videos

9 Jul 2025 7:02 p.m. · Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

CBC News reports on concerns from U.S. Congress members about Canadian wildfire smoke, questions for Texas officials after deadly floods, and the removal of AI-generated videos on TikTok.

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Media Monitor: Sen. Tillis to Forgo Re-election Bid

30 Jun 2025 6:02 p.m. · Source: Time - The D.C. Brief

TIME reports that Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina will not seek re-election after his term ends in 2027, opening the door for a Republican primary.

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Robert M. T. Hunter: States' Rights Advocate and Confederate Leader

21 Apr 2025 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Robert M. T. Hunter, born in Virginia in 1809, was a key figure in 19th-century American politics, advocating for states' rights and serving in the Confederate government.

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