Alyssa Fisher
By Alyssa Fisher
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Fast Forward Trump: ‘Cryin’ Chuck And Nancy’ Less Honorable Than China
President Trump has been having such a difficult time with the Democratic Party that he said China is easier to work with than its leaders, “Cryin’ Chuck and Nancy.” MSNBC and NBC News reporter David Gura tweeted a transcript of an interview Trump had with a reporter, in which he was asked if he was…
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Fast Forward Ultra-Orthodox Communities Spark New York’s Worst Measles Outbreak In Recent Memory
New York is in the middle of the largest measles outbreak in the state’s recent history, CNN reported. The outbreak, which began in September, has been found in at least 112 people throughout Rockland and Orange counties, home to several ultra-Orthodox enclaves. Fifty-five cases have been confirmed elsewhere in New York City, according to the…
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Fast Forward Ted Cruz Says A Rabbi Predicted His Beard Would ‘Promote Middle East Peace’
Senator Ted Cruz got a “pretty cool” comment about his beard from a rabbi. Cruz tweeted on Wednesday that his friend in Israel, who is studying at a yeshiva, told him that his rabbi had some strong words to say about his facial hair. “’It gives Cruz a Talmudic & Rabbinic look & presence that…
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Fast Forward Bernice Sandler, The Face Of Title IX, Dies at 90
Bernice Sandler, widely credited with launching the campaign that eventually led to the Title IX laws banning sex discrimination in educational programs, died on January 5 at age 90. Sandler, who went by “Bunny,” wasn’t observant, but as her health declined, she toyed with the idea of having a Jewish funeral. In the end, she…
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Fast Forward Rod Rosenstein Expected To Step Down After New Attorney General Confirmed
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein plans to leave his role once President Trump’s nominee for attorney general is confirmed by the Senate, ABC News reported. Rosenstein told President Trump and White House officials that if William Barr is confirmed, he’ll leave soon after, according to multiple sources familiar with his plans. Rosenstein reportedly assured them…
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Fast Forward Ann Coulter: Why Isn’t Netanyahu On TV Supporting Trump?
Right-wing talking head Ann Coulter questioned why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu didn’t stand up for President Trump after the president’s prime-time address from the Oval Office, in which he tried to convince Congress to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. “CNN’s John King wants to know why GOP governors aren’t rushing onto TV…
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Fast Forward Twitter Morphs Chuck And Nancy Into ‘American Gothic’
Side-by-side, Democratic congressional leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi became internet memes after their joint response to President Trump’s prime-time address from the Oval Office, which called on him to reopen the government. Townhall rounded up the unserious responses to Chuck and Nancy’s serious speech. Twitter turned Schumer, Senate minority leader, and Pelosi, House speaker…
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Fast Forward Zoroastrians Can Travel To India On Birthright-Inspired Trip
Young Zoroastrians now also have a chance to connect with their heritage with a Birthright-inspired trip. Return to Roots is an organization that caters to the once-thriving religious minority, offering a 15-day trip through western India to discover and connect with their heritage, Religion News Service reported. There have been five trips so far, which…
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