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Jun 03 2021
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Interest in COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory Grows
The theory that the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China is gaining traction and media coverage after it was initially dismissed early on in the pandemic. Last week, a report revealed that three researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology were hospitalized with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 in November 2019, reigniting speculation. Shortly after, President
AllSides StaffJul 15 2021
Headline Roundup
Schumer Sets Key Vote on Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for Next Week
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that he would begin procedural votes for a bipartisan infrastructure package next Wednesday, urging lawmakers to finalize their legislation before then. The announcement comes two days after Schumer told reporters that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who leads the bipartisan group writing the bill, said they would “have legislation ready by Friday.”
Politico The Hill Washington ExaminerJan 26 2021
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Senate Power-Sharing Deal Will Proceed With Filibuster Assurances
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has agreed to move toward a power-sharing agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). McConnell has dropped the demand that Democrats end the push to get rid of the filibuster after two Democrat Senators agreed to support the filibuster.
McConnell said in a statement that "The legislative filibuster was a key part of the
Washington Times The Hill VoxJan 18 2024
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Biden and Congressional Leaders Meet on Immigration, Foreign Aid
President Joe Biden met Wednesday with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to discuss a multibillion-dollar aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and the southern border.
The Details: All sides showed optimism about completing a deal following the
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Opinion
The Dow Zero Insurgency
Last spring, in a far corner of the Internet, an unknown blogger began to piece together a conspiracy theory: The investment bank Goldman Sachs was using sophisticated, high-speed computers to siphon hundreds of millions of dollars in illegitimate trading profits from the New York Stock Exchange, invisibly undercutting the market and sidestepping the regulatory reach of the Securities and
New York MagazineMar 06 2024
Headline Roundup
What Kyrsten Sinema's Departure Means for Arizona's Senate Election
On Tuesday, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) announced that she would not seek re-election. What does this mean for Arizona's Senate election?
Key Details: The 2024 Arizona Senate race is now likely to be between former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R) and Representative Ruben Gallego (D). The Arizona Senate primary election is on July 30.
Key Quote: “The biggest question
Washington Post AZ Central Washington ExaminerDec 20 2021
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Manchin Says He Won't Support Biden's Spending Bill
On Sunday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) came out in opposition to President Joe Biden's Build Back Better spending bill, delivering a blow to the president's agenda after over five months of negotiating with Democrats. Manchin claims the bill would worsen budget deficits and fuel inflation. Biden and other Democrats say that its education, job training, and other initiatives would curb
Associated Press Fact Check The Hill CBNMar 27 2024
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Ronna McDaniel Out at NBC News After Hosts Criticized Her Hiring
Ronna McDaniel has been dropped as a political commentator by NBC News (online news rated Lean Left) after hosts criticized her hiring.
Key Details: NBC News announced McDaniel's hiring last Friday, and since then, journalists at NBC News and MSNBC have been speaking out against the hiring. On-air objections came from Chuck Todd, Joe Scarborough, Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, Lawrence
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Perspectives Blog
When It's Finally Time for Vaccines
A View from the CenterEditor's Note: This viewpoint is from a writer rated Center. Learn what a Center rating means and get all sides of this topic by reading left-wing and right-wing views on the coronavirus vaccine.
I want to see superstar basketball player LeBron James get the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine on live television. And Fox News hosts Tucker Carlson and Laura
Dan SchnurMar 25 2024
Headline Roundup
Journalists Criticize NBC After Hiring of Ronna McDaniel
On Friday, NBC News announced that former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Ronna McDaniel would be joining NBC News (online news rated Lean Left) as a political analyst, and top personalities there are speaking out against the hiring.
Key Details: NBC News' Chief Political Analyst Chuck Todd spoke out against McDaniel after the hiring was reportedly supported unanimously by NBC
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