How Presidential Assassinations Changed US Politics – History

History How Presidential Assassinations Changed US PoliticsHistoryPresident Abraham Lincoln, America's Civil War leader, was assassinated just five days after Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his army at Appomattox Court House, ending the four-year War Between the States. On the evening of April 14, 1865 …and more » us politics – Google News

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Openly gay US ambassador to Germany makes Republican history – NBCNews.com

NBCNews.com Openly gay US ambassador to Germany makes Republican historyNBCNews.com“He has now officially become the highest ranking openly gay official ever in a Republican administration," Angelo said in a statement sent to NBC News. "Despite the interminable delays of Democrats hell-bent on standing on the wrong side of history …Grenell's nomination as ambassador to Germany held up for monthsWashington Times all 22 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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US Congress spars over social media filtering; companies skip hearing – Reuters

Reuters US Congress spars over social media filtering; companies skip hearingReutersGoodlatte said the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution “offers no clear protections for users when Facebook, Google, or Twitter limits their content in any way.” Alphabet did not respond to requests for comment. Twitter declined to comment, while …Facebook got grilled in the UK on privacy — while Congress got into a shouting match with Diamond and SilkWashington Post all 113 news articles » us congress – Google News

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Key findings on Americans’ views of the US political system and democracy – Pew Research Center

Pew Research Center Key findings on Americans' views of the US political system and democracyPew Research CenterThe strength and stability of democracy has become a subject of intense debate in the United States and around the world. But how do Americans feel about their own democracy? As part of a year-long effort to study “Facts, Trust and Democracy” Pew …The Public, the Political System and American DemocracyPew Research Center for the People and the Press Time's Not on Their Side as GOP Gripes About Senate SlowdownNew York Timesall 520 news…

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