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Feb 11 2022
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Congress Passes Bipartisan Sexual Misconduct Bill
Congress advanced a bipartisan bill this week aimed at giving sexual misconduct victims more options in seeking justice.
Titled the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, the bill was originally sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) in 2017. It prevents employers from writing contracts that force people to settle
Politico Associated Press Washington TimesMar 27 2022
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Biden Says Putin 'Cannot Remain in Power,' White House Walks Back Comment
While speaking to a crowd in front of Warsaw's Royal Castle in Poland on Saturday, President Joe Biden closed his speech with a bold and seemingly unscripted remark that sparked a quick rebuttal from the White House.
"For God's sake, this man cannot remain in power," Biden said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Biden's comment was
Vox Mother Jones NewsweekApr 10 2023
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Twitter Restricts Substack Links, 'Twitter Files' Reporter Leaves Platform
Twitter throttled the sharing and posting of links to Substack, a blog website, after Substack announced a new short-form sharing feature.
Details: Last week, Substack announced a new feature called ‘Substack Notes.’ According to the announcement, Substack Notes will allow writers to “post short-form content and share ideas with each other and their readers.” A few days after this,
Forbes Mashable ReasonMar 10 2023
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Mexican Cartel Issues Apology, Turns in Members After Murder of Americans
The Mexican cartel responsible for kidnapping and murdering two Americans last week issued an apparent apology.
The Details: The apology letter was found along with five apparent cartel members whose hands had been tied. It addresses "the society of Matamoros, the relatives of Ms. Areli, and the affected American people and families." Areli was a local woman who was killed by a stray
The Daily Caller Reuters CNN DigitalMay 03 2023
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GOP Lawmakers Subpoena FBI After Whistleblower Accuses Biden of Bribery
Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued a subpoena Wednesday to FBI Director Chris Wray for records that allegedly detail “an alleged criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Biden and a foreign national relating to the exchange of money for policy decisions.”
Details: According to a letter signed by Comer and Sen. Chuck
Newsweek Washington Examiner Associated PressAug 08 2022
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Blinken Promotes Democracy During Sub-Saharan Africa Tour
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday advocated for "the promise of democracy" during the first major speech of his three-nation tour of Africa.
While speaking at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, Blinked acknowledged the Sub-Saharan Africa region as "a major geopolitical force" and divulged that the Biden administration would find new ways to "reinvest" in African
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US Sending 1,500 Active-Duty Troops to Southern Border as Title 42 Ends
The U.S. is sending 1,500 active-duty troops to the southern border to assist with operations, as the end of Title 42 looms next week.
The Details: The troops won't assist with migration enforcement, but rather will help with things like administrative tasks and smuggling detection. The Department of Homeland Security reportedly requested the deployment in anticipation of a surge of
CBS News (Online) Wall Street Journal (News) New York Post (News)Mar 12 2022
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Perspectives: Media Outlets Cast Doubt On Russia's Theory About US-Funded Biolabs in Ukraine
Russian state media and some voices on social media claiming adherence to QAnon have widely spread an accusation that the U.S. is funding biological weapons laboratories in Ukraine, which most outlets across the spectrum have classified as "baseless."
Some theorize that Russia's reasoning for launching airstrikes on Ukraine is to destroy supposed bioweapon-manufacturing labs where Dr.
New York Times (News) The Daily Signal BBC Fact CheckAug 04 2022
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Brittney Griner Sentenced to 9 Years in Russian Prison for Cannabis Possession
A Russian court sentenced American WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison for allegedly possessing and smuggling cannabis.
Griner’s detainment by Russia is widely regarded as retaliation for U.S. sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Griner apologized to the court prior to the verdict, saying, “I made an honest mistake and I hope that in your ruling that it doesn't
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Jeffrey Epstein's Network: CIA Director, Former Obama Lawyer Among New Names
New details about Jeffrey Epstein's calendar reportedly show meetings with current CIA Director William Burns, famous intellectual Noam Chomsky, and former White House lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler, among others.
The Details: According to the Wall Street Journal (Center), Epstein met with Burns, who has run the CIA since 2021, multiple times in 2014. Ruemmler, a White House counsel under
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