Harry Reid Dead at 82

<p>Here&#8217;s the Times <a href=”https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/28/obituaries/harry-reid-dead.html”>obit</a>. Here&#8217;s the <a href=”https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/harry-reid-former-senate-majority-leader-and-democratic-kingmaker-dies-at-82″>obit</a> from <em>The Nevada Independent</em>, the top instate political news operation and the folks who knew him best. </p> Talking Points Memo

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Joe Biden signs annual defense policy bill into law

President Biden on Monday signed into law the annual defense-policy bill, capping months of partisan back-and-forth over a litany of hot-button issues as the legislation made its way through Congress. The final version of the $ 770 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes a nearly 5% increase in military spending … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Dad Who Told Biden ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Now Pushing Big Lie On Steve Bannon’s Podcast

<p>Jared Schmeck, a father who went viral for trolling President Biden with the MAGA chant &#8220;let&#8217;s go Brandon&#8221; during a call into NORAD&#8217;s &#8220;Santa Tracker&#8221; on Christmas Eve, on Monday appeared on Steve Bannon&#8217;s podcast to push the Big Lie of a &#8220;stolen&#8221; 2020 election.</p> Talking Points Memo

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Kamala Harris vows Biden ‘is not giving up’ on Build Back Better Act’s big spending

Vice President Kamala Harris said the “stakes are too high” to give up on passing President Biden’s $ 1.75 trillion social welfare and climate bill after it was derailed in the Senate. Ms. Harris, who holds the tie-breaking vote in the 50-50 split Senate, said the White House is working to … The Washington Times stories: White House

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Wokeism Ended His Father’s Teaching Career. Now, This Teacher Has a Warning for Other Educators.

It was 9 o’clock on a Wednesday night. Albert Paulsson, who teaches high school civics in New Jersey, had finished another long day in class. He sounded tired when he answered my call.  “Is this still a good time to talk?” I asked.  Paulsson assured me it was.  He wanted to share some concerns over what he sees happening in public education–concerns about students being fed one-sided, woke perspectives and narrow definitions of words such as “equity” and “diversity.”  But most of all, Paulsson, 49, wanted to tell me about…

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Biden family offers Christmas message of ‘hope’ to country

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden offered a promise of “hope” on Christmas in their message to the nation. Mr. Biden thanked service members, while also acknowledging the challenges of the year in review.  “Looking back at this year, we’ve seen enormous courage, character, resilience, and resolve in … The Washington Times stories: White House

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