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Sep 10 2020
Headline Roundup
U.S. Cuts Troop Presence in Iraq
The U.S. military will reduce the number of troops in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,000 in the month of September. The announcement was made by the top U.S. general in the Middle East, General Kenneth McKenzie.
The withdrawal is the first reduction of U.S. forces, sent to assist and advise Iraq in the fight against ISIS, since 2016.
USA TODAY Politico National Review (News)Aug 30 2014
News
Social Media, Groupthink and the Spiral of Silence
Ever wonder how social norms occur? Those that openly support the majority viewpoint on an issue are lauded so that behavior is reinforced. Dissenters, on the other hand, are denounced so they clam up for fear of being ostracized. This phenomenon is called the spiral of silence.
The spiral of silence theory is believed to be a function of evolution. Animals that are isolated from the
Fox News (Online News)Mar 10 2016
Opinion
Four reasons Hillary Clinton lost the Democratic debate
During their two-hour debate in Miami last night, Hillary Clinton attacked Bernie Sanders for siding with both the Castro brothers and the Koch brothers.
The Democratic front-runner attacked her rival for being insufficiently critical of George W. Bush and excessively ideological. She also suggested that the Vermont senator was supportive of vigilantes policing the Southern border and
Washington PostAug 06 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Speculation Swirls Around Biden VP Pick
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Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to choose a 2020 running mate in the coming weeks, winding down a polarized selection process that elicited zest for progress on one side, and scorn for purported tokenism on the other.
Many reports have narrowed the field to two candidates: Sen. Kamala Harris
Micaela RicaforteApr 24 2024
Headline Roundup
Recapping the Pennsylvania Primary
On Tuesday, voters in Pennsylvania went to the polls to participate in the commonwealth's primary election. Former President Donald Trump and President Biden won their primaries, as did progressive freshman Rep. Summer Lee (D). The Senate race was also set, with David McCormick (R) and Sen. Bob Casey (D) winning their primaries.
Key Details: On Tuesday, Trump received over 83% of the
The Epoch Times New York Times (News) The HillNov 15 2023
Headline Roundup
Israel Raids Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital
Israeli troops entered Gaza's Al Shifa hospital on Wednesday, searching for evidence that Hamas used the hospital as a base of operations.
The Details: White House officials and Israeli intelligence suggest that Hamas used the hospital to hold hostages and act as a military base. Hamas denies the claims, and some hospital workers said there were no Hamas fighters at the hospital. Gaza
Reuters Fox News (Online News) NBC News (Online)Nov 24 2020
Perspectives Blog
Why Many on the Left Are Cutting off Trump Supporters
A View from the LeftEditor's Note: This piece is from a writer rated Lean Left. Get all sides of this topic by reading another view: No, It's Not Okay to Make Lists of Political Dissidents
With Joe Biden’s widely-accepted projected victory in the 2020 presidential election, many on the left are reconsidering how they relate to supporters of President Donald Trump. Some in
Joseph RatliffSep 29 2020
Perspectives Blog
Here’s What Trump and Biden Have Said About The First Presidential Debate
The first 2020 presidential election debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is set for Tuesday night at 9 p.m. in Cleveland, Ohio.
You've seen and compared coverage leading up to the debates from across the political spectrum. Now, let’s compare what candidates and their campaigns have said about the debate, the rules, the moderator and each other.
Henry A. BrechterMay 11 2018
Headline Roundup
Treasury Department Opens Investigation Into Possible Leak of Cohen's Bank Records
The Treasury Department is investigating if bank records belonging to President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen were illegally leaked to Stormy Daniels' attorney Michael Avenatti, who recently released a dossier outlining corporate payments made to Cohen after the 2016 election. Others have also criticized a business transaction under Avenatti's name detailed in The Seattle Times, which
USA TODAY American Thinker Daily BeastOct 04 2019
Headline Roundup
Republicans Push House to Hold Impeachment Vote
Republicans are pushing the House of Representatives to hold an impeachment vote, according to multiple reports. President Trump has stated his refusal to comply with the House's impeachment inquiry; the White House not handing over evidence to the House is under legal review as it deals with matters of executive and attorney-client privilege.
Some left-leaning voices rebuked the White
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