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Nov 18 2023
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Speaker Johnson Announces Release of Over 40,000 Hours of January 6 Footage
On Friday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced that he will make over 40,000 hours of the Capitol Police’s January 6 footage public.
The Details: Johnson made the first 90 hours of footage available on the Committee on House Administration’s website. He said to prevent people from being “retaliated” against, the faces of private citizens will be blurred on future tape releases. He
Axios NewsNation National Review (News)Jul 04 2023
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What Does It Mean to Be Patriotic?
According to Gallup (Center bias), 65% of U.S. adults were "extremely" or "very" proud to be an American in 2022, down from 85% in 2013. This Fourth of July, writers across the spectrum reflected on what patriotism means in America, and what we can learn about it from other nations.
From The Center: One Deseret News (Center) writer said "patriotism offers a way for Americans to come
Politico Deseret News Washington ExaminerSep 21 2023
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Musk’s Neuralink Brain-Chip Receives Approval For Human Trials
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, received FDA approval to conduct human trials.
Key Quote: “The first human patient will soon receive a Neuralink device,” Musk stated in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, “This ultimately has the potential to restore full body movement. In the long term, Neuralink hopes to play a role in AI risk civilizational risk reduction by improving
Reuters Washington Times The VergeJul 11 2021
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Texas Man Arrested For Voting While On Parole
Hervis Rogers, a Texas man who went viral on social media after standing in line for more than six hours to vote in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, was arrested on two counts of illegal voting charges after casting a ballot while on parole. It is illegal for a citizen to knowingly vote while still under parole in Texas; the action is legal at least 20 states. Rogers' attorney, Andre
Fox News (Online News) NPR (Online News) Washington PostNov 15 2018
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Trump Administration Revokes CNN Reporter's Press Credentials, Sparking Debate Over Free Speech
CNN has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after White House correspondent Jim Acosta's press credentials were revoked following a contentious exchange with President Trump. Some have said the move violates Acosta's free speech, alleging Trump suspended Acosta's pass based on the content of his questioning. Others contend it was Acosta's behavior that rightly cost him his John Gable, AllSides Co-founderDec 04 2020
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Coverage Split After Project Veritas Infiltrates Private CNN Calls
Undercover journalism outlet Project Veritas published covert recordings of CNN staff calls this week. During the calls, CNN President Jeff Zucker and other employees discussed editorial decisions around President Donald Trump, Hunter Biden, and the 2020 presidential election. Veritas founder James O'Keefe dialed into one of the calls mid-meeting to confront Zucker about CNN's media bias. CNN
Washington Post Washington Examiner TownhallMar 04 2020
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Bloomberg Suspends Presidential Race and Endorses Biden
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has dropped out of the presidential race and has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden.
The announcement comes after the results on Super Tuesday show that Democratic leaders and Democratic voters are coalescing around Joe Biden.
Bloomberg ABC News (Online) Washington TimesOct 18 2023
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How Has Netanyahu Performed Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict?
All eyes have been on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid his country's bombing of the Gaza Strip in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks.
Hostage Crisis: Nearly 200 Israelis are believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, and their families have called on Netanyahu to prioritize their return over retaliatory strikes against Gaza. Israeli officials have said there
Reuters The Guardian Washington ExaminerMay 04 2021
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Liz Cheney Says Trump is "Poisoning our Democratic System"
In a tweet on Monday, Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) tweeted that former President Donald Trump is "poisoning our democratic system" with his persistent claims that his November election defeat was the result of fraud.
Cheney's tweet appeared to anger Trump supporters; House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) said Tuesday that GOP lawmakers are growing more concerned about
Slate Reuters Washington TimesJun 27 2022
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Roe v Wade Fallout: Does Clarence Thomas Want to ‘Reconsider’ Gay Marriage and Contraception Rights?
While Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito argued the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could not be applied to issues like contraception and same-sex marriage, Justice Clarence Thomas suggested the court should “reconsider” those cases.
The divergence between Alito’s majority opinion and Thomas’ concurring opinion fueled renewed fears that some rights might be less secure than previously
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