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Oct 13 2022
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Anonymous Trump Employee’s Witness Account Gave DOJ Grounds for Warrant
An unidentified Mar-a-Lago employee cooperating with the ongoing Department of Justice probe former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents told investigators that Trump directed him to move boxes containing the documents. This claim from the anonymous worker, plus security footage featuring a Trump aidemoving boxes on the property, were part of the DOJ’s justification for
CNN Digital Reuters New York Post (News)Apr 19 2023
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Fox News $787.5 Million Defamation Settlement Avoids Trial, Polarizes Media
Following the $787.5 million settlement announcement in Dominion Voting Systems’s defamation lawsuit against Fox News, writers across the spectrum are reflecting on what was gained and what was lost by averting a high-profile trial regarding misinformation, news media, and the first amendment.
From The Left: Left-rated voices broadly expressed disappointment that the trial didn’t move
Daily Beast CNBC Washington ExaminerJun 22 2023
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India’s Modi Touts US ‘Partnership’ at White House, Congress
The White House reportedly “rolled out the red carpet” for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday before he addressed a joint session of Congress.
Key Quotes: At the White House, President Joe Biden and Modi touted several arms and technology deals between their two countries. Biden later said the pair had a “good discussion about democratic values,” and Modi said there was “
Hindustan Times Fox News Digital New York Times (News)Nov 03 2022
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Netanyahu-Led Coalition Wins Majority in Israeli Parliament
A coalition of right-wing and religious parties won a majority in Israel’s recent elections, paving the way for Benjamin Netanyahu to return as prime minister.
For Context: Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid conceded to Netanyahu and wished him success, saying, “The state of Israel comes before any political consideration.” However, Lapid’s liberal Yesh Atid party gained seats, making
CNN Digital The Jerusalem Post Fox News DigitalNov 03 2023
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FBI Raids House of Top Fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams
On Thursday, FBI agents in New York City raided the home of Brianna Suggs, a top fundraiser for New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D).
For Context: According to the New York Times (Lean Left bias), the FBI is conducting an inquiry into “whether Mayor Eric Adams’s 2021 election campaign conspired with the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign donations.” The Times acquired the
New York Post (News) Newsweek New York Times (News)Nov 04 2022
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Are Democratic Candidates Ignoring Voter’s Economic Worries?
Ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, the rival parties are at odds not only on the solutions to America’s problems, but the importance of the problems themselves.
Key Quotes: In an interview with Fox News (Right Bias), House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) said the threat of autocracy was more pressing than economic concern, stating, “I don't know if anybody will say I would rather
Fox News (Opinion) Newsweek NewsweekMay 04 2022
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The Roe v Wade Supreme Court Leak: Is it a Crime?
Should the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion be considered a federal crime?
Politico (Lean Left bias) leaked an initial draft majority opinion late Monday night that revealed the Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the right to abortion nationwide. The outlet later published an analysis that highlighted how a Supreme Court breach is "very rare."
Fox News (Opinion) New York Times (Opinion) ReutersJan 19 2024
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What's the State of Student Loan Forgiveness?
President Joe Biden pledged to cancel at least $10,000 in student debt relief for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year during his campaign. Where does that goal stand?
The Details: The Supreme Court denied Biden's original goal of wiping roughly $430 billion in student debt last summer, but separate cancellation efforts have continued. The White House says more than $130 billion
Forbes Washington Times NBC News DigitalMay 19 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Transgender Restroom Access
Last Friday, the Obama administration called for public schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms consistent with their chosen gender identity, saying that Title IX, which outlaws sex discrimination in public schools, covers gender identity. There is an implication that schools that discriminate could face lawsuits or a loss of federal aid. With the North Carolina bathroom law John Gable, AllSides Co-founderMay 16 2023
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Special Counsel Faults FBI, DOJ Probe of Alleged Trump-Russia Collusion
Special Counsel John Durham faulted the FBI and Justice Department on Monday for their investigation of potential Russian 2016 election interference and alleged collusion between Russia and former President Donald Trump.
Key Quotes: "The Department and the FBI failed to uphold their important mission of strict fidelity to the law" in some aspects of their probe, Durham's roughly 300-
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