Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor appears in the following:

Clinton Blames 2016 Loss On Comey Letter, Russian Interference — And Herself

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

In her most frank comments to date after losing to Donald Trump, the Democratic nominee said that events in the final 10 days of the campaign ultimately cost her the White House.

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Trump Administration Rolls Back Michelle Obama's Healthy School Lunch Push

Monday, May 01, 2017

The Department of Agriculture is curbing some school lunch standards championed by the former first lady, including stricter requirements on whole grains and sodium content.

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Obama Returns To Public Stage, Encouraging Next Generation To 'Take Up The Baton'

Monday, April 24, 2017

The former president didn't directly address the turmoil surrounding his successor, but he did bemoan the political divisions that continue to plague the country.

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Georgia Special Election Headed To Runoff As Republicans Avoid Nightmare Scenario

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Republicans escaped a potentially brutal loss — for now — by forcing a runoff in a closely watched special congressional election that Democrats have tried to cast as a referendum on President Trump.

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Results In Georgia Election Trickle In As GOP Looks To Avoid Political Headache

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Democrats hope Jon Ossoff can clear 50 percent in the special election to succeed now-Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price in a race they've tried to make a referendum on President Trump.

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Georgia Special Election A Chance For Democrats 'To Make A Statement'

Sunday, April 16, 2017

In the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Ga. the outcome of a special election to fill a longtime Republican House seat on Tuesday could be an indication of how voters feel about the Trump administration.

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Georgia Democrats See Chance To Send A Message With Special Election Upset

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Jon Ossoff's campaign has attracted a lot of money and volunteers from across the country. But local, older voters who lament the longtime GOP lean of the area are now fired up, too.

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GOP Infighting Over Health Care Spills Onto Campaign Trail

Saturday, April 15, 2017

A South Carolina congressional race to replace President Trump's Budget director is highlighting Republican divides, especially over health care.

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Elections To Replace Some Trump Cabinet Picks Looking Tighter Than Anticipated

Monday, April 10, 2017

Races in Georgia and Kansas to replace GOP lawmakers who joined the Trump administration are surprising activists, pundits and both political parties in an unsettled political environment.

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Special Elections Upcoming After Trump Cabinet Members Leave Congress

Sunday, April 09, 2017

There are special elections this week to fill seats left open by President Trump's cabinet picks. One is in Georgia, the other is in Kansas, and they've become expressions of anger from Democrats.

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Trump Orders Syria Airstrikes After 'Assad Choked Out The Lives' Of Civilians

Thursday, April 06, 2017

U.S. officials said that more than 50 Tomahawk missile strikes were carried out against a single Syrian air base from the USS Porter and USS Ross in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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President Trump: Syrian Attack 'Crossed A Lot Of Lines For Me'

Wednesday, April 05, 2017

The president's comments signal a possible shift in his approach toward Syrian President Bashar Assad after a suspected chemical attack in the country killed dozens including 20 children.

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Trump Chief Strategist Steve Bannon Removed From National Security Council

Wednesday, April 05, 2017

Bannon had been elevated to the national security group in an unprecedented move in January. He will retain his role as senior adviser for domestic affairs.

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Why The Freedom Caucus Shouldn't Worry About Primary Threats From President Trump

Sunday, April 02, 2017

The reality is that defeating an incumbent is hard work — it not only takes recruiting viable candidates but helping them with fundraising and campaign infrastructure.

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#BlackWomenAtWork: Women Speak Out After Criticism Of Journalist, Congresswoman

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Incidents like the ones involving veteran reporter April Ryan and Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters this week are "not a rarity" for black women in the workplace, says activist Brittany Packnett.

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Attorney General Orders Crackdown On 'Sanctuary Cities,' Threatens Holding Funds

Monday, March 27, 2017

The Justice Department's order to withhold $4.1 billion in federal grants over immigration enforcement could affect major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

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Republicans Admit Defeat On Health Care Bill: 'Obamacare Is The Law Of The Land'

Friday, March 24, 2017

House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Trump were unable to corral the votes necessary to replace the Affordable Care Act after seven years of promises to do so. Facing defeat, they pulled the bill.

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Trump Faces Most Consequential Day Of His Presidency So Far

Friday, March 24, 2017

The president's reputation as a deal-maker is on the line Friday as House Republicans face a politically perilous vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

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Obama: 'America Is Stronger Because Of The Affordable Care Act'

Thursday, March 23, 2017

The former president celebrated the seventh anniversary of his signing of the Affordable Care Act on the day Republicans had planned to start the process of gutting it in celebration.

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Trump Ultimatum For House GOP: Vote On Health Bill Or Affordable Care Act Stands

Thursday, March 23, 2017

The message delivered by Budget Director Mick Mulvaney came after a vote was delayed. House Speaker Paul Ryan came out of the GOP conference Thursday night and said they would proceed on Friday.

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