Democrats – Temple Update

Donald Trump Impeached by Congress

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:00:45 +0000

Congress yesterday voted in a majority decision to impeach the president, moving forward with the case against Trump for several charges and high crimes. In a divisive vote, the House ruled 229-198 to impeach the president, with no Republicans voting to support the motion. Thought the articles have been passed, House speaker Pelosi stated that the House will not send the articles to the senate…

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Joe Biden Announces 2020 Presidential Run

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:58:08 +0000

Former Vice President Joe Biden has officially thrown his hat into the 2020 race for Democratic presidential nominee. In an announcement video to supporters, Biden spoke about the growing danger of racial violence and white supremacy in America. Biden also discussed President Trump’s failure to address the growing problem of radical white-supremacist terrorism, as well as his role in stoking…

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Redacted Mueller Report Released to Public

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 15:37:17 +0000

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has released the over 400 page report produced by his office following years of investigations. The report details that Russia did almost certainly attempt to interfere with the United States 2016 election, but found no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian Government. Several officials associated with the campaign, however…

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Bernie Sanders Kicks Off Campaign Rally in Brooklyn

Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:52:13 +0000

Senator Bernie Sanders kicked off his second presidential campaign at an official rally in Brooklyn last weekend. Sanders discussed defeating President Trump whom he described as one of the most dangerous presidents in U.S. history. Meeting with supporters at Brooklyn College, Sanders recounted his experiences growing up in a small three-bedroom flat in Brooklyn as a child…

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Little Progress in Washington as February 15th Deadline Looms

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:00:09 +0000

With Friday’s deadline for an agreement between Congress and the president over funding for a border wall growing ever closer, many politicians on both sides of the aisle are bracing for what comes next. Following a temporary agreement to re-open the government last month, President Trump has repeatedly stated that he and his staff are willing to take action if funding for his border wall is not…

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State of the Union Address Tonight

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 01:53:13 +0000

Washington and much of the United States are waiting to find out what will be on the agenda for Tuesday’s State of the Union address. The Trump White House has remained characteristically tight-lipped on what the president plans to address during his speech to Congress and the nation. Though the president has not spoken specifically on the agenda of his address, recent twitter activity from…

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Government Feels Aftershock Following Shutdown

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:50:19 +0000

The federal government is currently feeling the added pressure of management and budget constraints following the end of the federal shutdown last week. Though President Trump has temporarily retreated on his demands for a border wall, many in Congress and other government positions are concerned that they will be unable to reach a deal by the February 15th deadline.

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Trump Brokers Deal with Democrats, Ends Shutdown

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 15:32:34 +0000

President Trump announced Friday at the White House that he and his fellow conservatives in Congress had finally reached an agreement with Congressional Democrats. Speaking to the press, Trump praised the efforts of himself and other prominent GOP members in working out a deal to re-open the government and alleviate the pains of a nearly 35-day shutdown. Though many may be relieved at the re…

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Obama Stumps for PA Democrats

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 02:27:05 +0000

Democrats are doing as much as they can to invigorate voters and send them to the polls this November. Pennsylvania Democrats hosted a rally at the Dell Music Center on Friday, September 21 that was headlined by Former President Barack Obama. Other speakers included Governor Tom Wolf and Senator Bob Casey. The event officially kicked off at around 4 p.m., but people had been lining up outside…

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New Congressional Map Being Challenged by PA GOP

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:18:38 +0000

All eyes have been on Pennsylvania this week after the state supreme court released their own version of the new congressional district maps. Back in 2011, a Republican majority drew the former map, which was considered one of the most gerrymandered in the entire country. Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the map “clearly, plainly, and palpably” violated the state constitution.

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