Alyssa Fisher
By Alyssa Fisher
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Fast Forward CBS’ New President Is Veteran Reporter Who Inspired ‘Broadcast News’ Character
Susan Zirinsky is about to become the first woman to run CBS News, CNN reported. Interim CBS CEO Joe Ianniello announced Sunday that CBS News president David Rhodes will step down in March. Zirinsky, a 46-year veteran of CBS News and the top producer of the “48 Hours” newsmagazine, will take his place. Ianniello thanked…
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Fast Forward Ex-Trump Troll Tells AOC To ‘Keep Being You’ After Dancing Video Surfaces
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had many fierce defenders after a nine-year-old video of her dancing while in college surfaced online — including reformed Trump troll David Weissman. Several months ago, Weissman, a U.S. Army veteran from New York now living in Israel wouldn’t have been found advocating for the newly sworn-in New York congresswoman. He was…
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Fast Forward Israel Relabeled As ‘Palestine’ On Map In Rashida Tlaib’s Office
A change was made to the map in Rashida Tlaib’s office the day she was sworn into Congress: a Post-it Note smacked next to Israel, pointing to Palestine. Tlaib of Michigan, a Palestinian-American, was one of the first two Muslim women to take her seat in the House — and she shared her heritage proudly….
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Fast Forward Jerry Nadler: It’s Too Early To Talk ‘Intelligently’ About Impeaching Trump
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler said it’s too early to talk “intelligently” about impeaching President Trump, Talking Points Memo reported. Nadler was commenting on a statement made Thursday by Representative Rashida Tlaib, who told reporters after getting sworn into Congress on Thursday that she wanted to “impeach that motherf—ker,” referring to the president. The…
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Fast Forward California Middle Schoolers Create A Human Swastika On Campus
Nine students at a California middle school reportedly laid down on a field together, making the shape of a swastika, the Los Angeles Times reported. The principal and vice principal of Matilija Junior High School sent a letter of concern to parents, explaining that 12 students were part of a group chat full of racist,…
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Fast Forward As Rashida Tlaib Takes Her Seat, #TweetMyThobe Is Trending
Representative Rashida Tlaib took her seat in the House in a red embroidered thobe on Thursday, becoming one of the first two Muslim women to do so. The support behind her and her traditional Palestinian robe was evident, with women around the country sharing photos of their own gowns. A thobe, a long, hand-embroidered robe,…
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Fast Forward Dianne Feinstein Hopes For A Joe Biden Presidency In 2020
Senator Dianne Feinstein revealed Thursday that Joe Biden is her preferred presidential candidate, Politico reported. The California Democrat told reporters that Biden, the former vice president and Delaware senator would be the best match for President Trump. It was a quick decision, as several Senate Democrats are considering a 2020 run — including Feinstein’s colleague…
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Fast Forward Georgia Democrat: Hitler Took Over Nazi Party Like Trump Took Over GOP
In a speech brimming with warnings, Representative Hank Johnson drew comparisons between President Trump and Adolf Hitler, The Washington Times reported. Johnson was speaking at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, celebrating the 156th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. There, the Georgia congressman man advised congregants to remain “diligent” against conservatives. “Tyranny in the form of…
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