James Sweet III

Political Reporter

James Sweet III is a political reporter for 71 Republic covering elections, financial markets, and national politics. James contributed to the Washington Examiner's Beltway Confidential. He earned a business degree magna cum laude from American University, spent a year at the London School of Economics, and was an Alexander Hamilton Society national defense fellow. James served in strategy at the defense firm Metrea and as a mission analyst at Forterra, a defense autonomy company in Washington, D.C. James also contributes to 71 Republic's opinion column.

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U.S. Politics

Eric Ciaramella Named in Impeachment Testimony

The name Democrats want redacted appears unredacted on page 236 of Taylor's impeachment transcript.

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Essays

What Is Israel Hiding From Us About 9/11?

When the Five Dancing Israelis smiled as the Twin Towers burned, it was a dead giveaway that the State of Israel was hiding something about 9/11.

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Opinion

Dave Portnoy Busts Whiny Labor Unions With Tweets

Dave Portnoy, CEO of Barstool Sports angered keyboard warriors online when he tweeted that he would fire any employee that discussed creating a labor union.

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Opinion

Bipartisan Plot to Murder Jeffrey Epstein Finally Succeeds

The wealthy elite didn't want Jeffrey Epstein to implicate them in his child sex trafficking case, so what is more likely: murder, or suicide?

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World · Middle East

Is Iran Being Baited by Another British Vessel?

Atlantic Pioneer, a United Kingdom flagged ship, sailed into Iranian territorial waters despite Iran's reported aggressions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Opinion

Eric Swalwell Will Bomb Your Neighbor Over Handguns

Eric Swalwell, a Democratic candidate for President, wants you to know that he hates semi-automatic "assault weapons" and will kill you to take your guns.

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Opinion

Sorry LGBT Couples, Trump Says Your Kids Aren’t Citizens

A State Department reading of the law treats married gay couples' surrogate-born children as 'out of wedlock' — and denies them citizenship.

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Opinion

Donald Trump Created His Own Deep State

Despite promising to drain the swamp, President Donald Trump has surrounded himself with some of the most power-hungry men in the nation's capital.

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Technology

This Blockchain Project Could Save Venezuela

The Venezuelan Bolivar is constantly losing value, hurting all that hold the currency in the nation.

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U.S. Politics

Laura Loomer Leads Yellow Vests Against Pelosi

Laura Loomer, a self-described conservative activist, brought illegal immigrants donned in yellow vests to protest the policies of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Essays

An Ultra-Conservative Libertarian is No Libertarian at All

"Libertarians" that are willing to choose their personal lifestyle choices over furthering the movement of liberty and prosperity are not libertarians.

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U.S. Politics

IRS To Issue Tax Refunds During Government Shutdown

The Internal Revenue Service, despite fears that the government shutdown will continue into filing season, will provide tax refunds to those who file.

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World · Latin America

Assange May No Longer Face Extradition to America

Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, may no longer have to fear being extradited to the United States of America.

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U.S. Politics

Cindy Hyde-Smith Moves on to Mississippi Senate Runoff

Cindy Hyde-Smith, the incumbent Junior Senator from Mississippi, has moved on to the runoff election for her seat, beating challenger Chris McDaniel.

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Essays

The Nature of the High School Hierarchy

A student's social status is an important factor in determining the type of experience they have during high school, but exactly how does it determine that?

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Finance & Markets

New Survey Finds Surprising Crypto Demographics

Millennials, men, and Hispanics lead crypto's believers — and a third of Americans would consider switching currencies.

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U.S. Politics

The South Carolina LP's Battle Over James Smith

The South Carolina Libertarian Party is being attacked for the simple reason that they are not nominating Democrat James Smith for governor.

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U.S. Politics

Rand Paul Endorses Gary Johnson In Senate Race

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) is endorsing Gary Johnson (L-NM) in his bid to become the next United States Senator from New Mexico.

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U.S. Politics

California Wants to Regulate Options for Kids' Drinks

A new bill in California would affect the way that restaurants in California can market drinks in an attempt to reduce childhood obesity.

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U.S. Politics

Lena Epstein Wins Michigan Republican Primary

Lena Epstein, of Michigan's 11th House District, has safely defeated her primary opponents in an area that leaned blue in 2016.

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Finance & Markets

An Influential Member of Congress Holds Cryptocurrency

Members of Congress are finally beginning to embrace the revolutionary cryptocurrency movement via blockchain technology.

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U.S. Politics

LIVE COVERAGE: Michigan's 11th House District

Tonight determines who moves on into a contested general election for Michigan's 11th House District.

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U.S. Politics

Haley Stevens Wins Michigan Democratic Primary

Haley Stevens is likely to become the Democratic nominee for Michigan's House District 11.

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Technology

Gibraltar Soccer Team Will Pay Players in Cryptocurrency

With Gibraltar United taking a step into the unknown, the club could be a pioneering force in the world.

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