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May 17 2024
Headline Roundup
Did Justice Alito Fly a ‘Stop the Steal’ Flag After the 2020 Election?
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said his wife, Martha-Ann, flew a U.S. flag upside down — a symbol of the ‘Stop the Steal’ movement — after an argument with a neighbor following the 2020 election.
The Report: On Thursday, a New York Times (Lean Left bias) report revealed photographs of the flag and discussed interviews with neighbors and court workers. The Times also cited judicial
Fox News Digital New York Times (News) The HillApr 11 2024
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Trump Campaign Pushes For Additional, Earlier Debates
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his desire to debate President Joe Biden.
Key Quotes: In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “It’s time for Crooked Joe Biden, the worst president in the history of the United States, and I to debate. We have to talk about what he’s doing and where we’re going. We owe it to our country.” Biden has not committed to debating Trump.
Mediaite The Hill Washington TimesMay 17 2024
Headline Roundup
DOJ Joins DEA in Pushing for Marijuana Reclassification
The Department of Justice (DOJ) joined the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) this week in pushing to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
The Details: The reclassification shifts marijuana from Schedule I, which includes drugs like heroin, ecstasy, and LSD, to Schedule III, along with substances like Tylenol, codeine, and ketamine. It would remove some regulatory barriers, but
The Daily Caller HuffPost ReutersMay 31 2018
Perspectives Blog
Roseanne Barr Controversy Reignites Free Speech Debate
ABC canceled the sitcom 'Roseanne' after its star, Roseanne Barr, sent a racially charged tweet directed at former Obama aide Valerie Jarrett. Ms. Barr wrote that if the “Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby = vj." Ms. Jarrett was born in Iran and is Black. After ABC took swift action, writers on both sides of the aisle have expressed general agreement that the network did not John Gable, AllSides Co-founderApr 25 2024
Headline Roundup
Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump's Immunity Argument
On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding whether 2024 candidate and former President Donald Trump is immune to criminal prosecution for his actions while in office.
For Context: In response to the federal indictment against Trump regarding his actions during and in the aftermath of the 2020 election, Trump’s legal team is arguing that a former president cannot be
Associated Press The Hill Washington ExaminerMar 19 2024
Headline Roundup
Florida Braces for Potential Wave of Haitian Immigrants Amid Unrest
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is bolstering the state's security measures in anticipation of a potential wave of Haitian migrants fleeing their country's escalating gang violence and political instability.
Details: Over 200 additional state law enforcement officers and about 50 National Guard members are set to respond, alongside over a dozen aircraft and ships. The state has also
CNN Digital The Hill New York Post (News)Apr 17 2024
Headline Roundup
Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Secretary Mayorkas
The Senate rejected the impeachment charges brought against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
For Context: In February, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to impeach Mayorkas, accusing him of failing to enforce immigration policy at the southern border amid a surge in border crossings. The impeachment was always expected to fail in the
New York Times (News) Wall Street Journal (News) Fox News (Opinion)May 07 2024
Headline Roundup
Stormy Daniels Testifies in Trump's Criminal Trial
Adult film star Stormy Daniels testified in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial, recounting their alleged affair back in 2006.
The Details: Daniels described her initial meeting with Trump at a golf tournament, followed by a dinner where Trump casually made dismissive comments about his wife, Melania. Daniels recalled her discomfort during her alleged sexual encounter with
Reuters NBC News Digital New York Post (News)May 07 2024
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Where Do Ceasefire Talks Stand Between Israel and Hamas?
Following reports of a ceasefire proposal from Hamas, where do peace talks stand between Israel and Hamas?
For Context: Outlets initially reported on Monday that it was unclear whether Hamas agreed to the previous ceasefire deal as written or a revised version; later, the Israeli Defense Forces said Hamas’ statement was a “ruse” intended to tarnish Israel’s reputation if it refused
The Guardian BBC News National Review (Opinion)Oct 03 2013
Perspectives Blog
3 Sides of the Government Shutdown
With a government shutdown in effect and the "Obamacare" health exchanges opening this week, a clamor of debate and outrage has been echoing across the news landscape.
For some perspective, we've been bringing you Left, Center, and Right news and views on the government shutdown. What follows are some examples.
Snippet from the CenterGovernment shutdown: GOP moderates huddle
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