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Jun 21 2019
Opinion
OPINION: A Complete Clownshow — With a Few Notable Exceptions
There are actually things Congress could be doing, you know.
Things which are of more value than putting on demagogic expositions like allowing Sheila Jackson-Lee, the utterly moronic Democrat congresswoman from the slums of Houston, to stage a hearing on the urgent necessity of paying reparations to the black community for slavery.
This wasn’t a hearing to discuss a true
Guest Writer - RightDec 11 2023
Headline Roundup
Netanyahu Calls on Hamas Forces to Surrender
With Israeli forces reportedly detaining hundreds of militants, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu called on Hamas fighters to surrender.
Key Quotes: “It is the beginning of the end of Hamas. I say to the Hamas terrorists: It’s over. Don’t die for [Hamas chief Yahya] Sinwar. Surrender now,” Netanyahu said. Meanwhile, Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida said “fascist” Israel would not retake
The Jerusalem Post Al Jazeera CBNFeb 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Putin Says Biden Better for Russia Than Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the “more experienced” President Joe Biden would be better for Russia than former President Donald Trump, the GOP’s likely 2024 presidential nominee.
The Details: In an interview with state-owned Russian TV channel Rossiya 1, Putin said he found Biden “predictable,” while emphasizing that Russia would work with “any U.S. leader whom the American
Associated Press Newsweek New York Post (News)May 04 2022
Perspectives Blog
Live Blog: Daily Russia-Ukraine News Updates
5/12/22: Coverage on this blog has ended. For the latest balanced news coverage of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, check out our Ukraine war page.
Below are updates on the latest news about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Behind-the-scenes here at AllSides, we've been sharing our own quick list of latest developments, and decided we should share them with our readers to help you
AllSides StaffFeb 23 2024
Headline Roundup
US, EU Announce New Sanctions Against Russia Following Navalny's Death
The United States and the European Union announced hundreds of new sanctions against Russia.
For Context: The new sanctions come as Russia’s war with Ukraine reaches its second anniversary, and a week after the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian critic of President Vladimir Putin, in an Arctic penal colony.
The Details: The new sanctions target Russian firms
CBS News (Online) BBC News Washington TimesJan 20 2021
Headline Roundup
Joe Biden Sworn in as 46th US President
Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States Wednesday in Washington D.C shortly before noon ET. He took the oath from Chief Justice John Roberts, following Kamala Harris receiving the vice presidential oath from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. In his first remarks following inauguration, Biden said "the will of the people has been heard" and "democracy has
Associated Press Fact Check BBC News New York Post (News)Aug 04 2023
Headline Roundup
Russian Court Extends Putin Critic Navalny's Prison Sentence to 19 Years
Alexei Navalny, the imprisoned Russian critic of Vladimir Putin’s regime, had his prison sentence in a Russian penal colony extended to 19 years on Friday for charges condemned by western countries as politically motivated.
Details: Navalny has been a vocal critic of Putin for decades. He has published blogs and released videos highlighting corruption in Russian leadership. In 2020,
BBC News Daily Mail AxiosFeb 19 2024
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Navalny's Widow Vows to Continue Fight Against Putin
Yulia Navalnaya, wife of the recently deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, pledged to continue her husband’s fight in a video message released Monday.
Key Quotes: “Three days ago, Vladimir Putin killed my husband Alexei Navalny. Putin killed the father of my children. Putin took away the most precious thing I had, the closest and most beloved person,” Yulia Navalnaya said
The Guardian National Review (News) BBC NewsFeb 02 2024
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FBI Thwarts Major Chinese Cyber Threat on American Infrastructure
The FBI reportedly countered a major cyberattack aimed at American critical infrastructure.
Details: The attack was initiated by a Chinese government-backed hacking group dubbed “Volt Typhoon,”, which covertly hijacked hundreds of American home/office routers. The FBI, with approval from a court order, disabled a botnet - a network of devices infected with malware - that the hackers
Associated Press Newsweek Breitbart NewsMay 26 2016
News
6 takeaways from Donald Trump's first big energy speech
When it comes to energy policy, the 2016 presidential election is pretty simple.
Hillary Clinton wants to extend President Obama's strategy of pushing down carbon-dioxide emissions via federal regulations. That means using less coal and oil and boosting sources like wind and solar. Donald Trump, meanwhile, doesn't much care about global warming and wants to boost US oil/gas drilling and
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