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Jun 23 2022
Headline Roundup
Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill in Wake of Mass Shootings
The Senate passed a bipartisan gun safety package late Thursday night after voting to break a filibuster earlier in the day.
The legislation, known as the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, passed 65-33, with 15 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats. A bipartisan group, led by Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Murphy (R-CT), first took up talks on new gun laws after recent mass
Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News) NBC News DigitalFeb 15 2023
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What is Known About the Four Objects Shot Down Over North America?
The United States military shot down at least four objects inside U.S. and Canadian airspace in the past two weeks. While one object has been definitely linked to a Chinese surveillance program, questions surround the other three as authorities gather and inspect the debris.
Key Point: The sudden increase in downed objects is being commonly attributed to the U.S. military’s heightened
The Hill Washington Examiner NBC News DigitalOct 21 2023
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Humanitarian Aid Enters Gaza Through Egypt’s Rafah Border Crossing
Egypt opened its Rafah border crossing Saturday to allow 20 trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The Details: The convoy included four trucks from the World Health Organization which transported medicine and equipment to treat 1,200 injured people, 1,500 patients with chronic illnesses and enough basic supplies for 300,000 people for three months. Over 200 trucks carrying about 3,000
Politico Wall Street Journal (News) National Review (News)Nov 30 2022
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House Passes Legislation to Avert Rail Strike, Address Some Worker Demands
The House of Representatives voted 290-137 on Wednesday to approve a tentative rail agreement and avoid a potential railroad workers’ strike.
For Context: In a separate 221-207 vote, all House Democrats and three Republicans approved a measure to grant rail workers seven days of sick leave — a key demand that held up prior negotiations. The specter of an economically-damaging rail
CNN Digital CNBC Fox BusinessJun 16 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Orlando Shooting Analysis
In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack at an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, America has had much to grieve, think about, and debate. This was the worst mass shooting in U.S. history and it has greatly intensified public debate on at least three different political hot buttons: gun legislation, terrorism and religion, plus LGBTQ issues. In an Op-Ed I wrote for the Christian Science Monitor John Gable, AllSides Co-founderOct 06 2015
Perspectives Blog
Two Reasons We Have Limited Options for President
What happens when our political party veers from our beliefs? Unfortunately, the way our political system operates, we’re left with few options, which is a problem for both Democrats and Republicans.
Whether you admire John Boehner or are glad he’s gone, the House Majority leader’s recent resignation drives home an important point: a politician’s career can grind to
Beth BallentineApr 27 2023
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New Mortgage Rules to Raise Costs for High-Credit Homebuyers, Reduce Penalties for Low Credit
Starting May 1, homebuyers with high credit scores may pay higher mortgage rates — and those with low scores may see lower ones — due to a new federal housing policy.
The Details: As part of its effort to increase housing affordability, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is adjusting credit score factors in the matrices used to determine Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Loan-Level
Fox Business USA TODAY NewsweekOct 26 2021
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Biden's Approval Rating Continues Downward Trend
President Joe Biden's approval rating has dropped to 43%, down from a high of 55% in March, according to FiveThirtyEight's (Center bias) most recent polling.
As of October 19, Gallup's (Center bias) public opinion poll had Biden's approval rate at 42%. The dip occurred amid a slowdown in the job market due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain problems, the struggle to evacuate
New York Post (News) Axios CNN DigitalNov 21 2022
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Shooting at Colorado LGBTQ Club Leaves 5 Dead
A shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs left at least five people dead and 25 injured early Sunday.
Key Quotes: "At least two heroic people confronted and fought with the suspect and were able to stop the suspect from continuing to kill (and) harm others," Colorado Springs's police chief said during a news conference Sunday morning. "We owe them a great debt of thanks." The city
Colorado Springs Gazette Washington Examiner NBC News DigitalAug 29 2022
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Is a Special Master Needed to Review Documents Seized from Mar-a-Lago?
A Florida judge showed willingness over the weekend to grant former President Donald Trump's request to have a "special master" review the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI. The Justice Department responded by saying it had already completed a similar review.
In a ruling issued Saturday, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said it was her “preliminary intent” to appoint a
Washington Post Axios The Post Millennial