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Apr 17 2023
Headline Roundup
House Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on NYC Crime
The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), is holding a hearing in New York City Monday on crime within the city.
Details: The "Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan" hearing will feature several witnesses, including an anti-crime activist, the mother of a homicide victim, and a bodega clerk who was wrongfully charged with murder, among others.
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Secret Service Says CCP-Linked Hackers Stole $20M in US Pandemic Relief
The Secret Service acknowledged Monday that Chinese government-linked hackers have stolen at least $20 million in U.S. COVID-19 relief funds.
For Context: The stolen funds included Small Business Administration loans and unemployment insurance funds in over a dozen states. The Secret Service confirmed the news after NBC News (Lean Left bias) broke the story Monday, but didn't offer
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Cuomo Won't Be Charged for 2 Sexual Harassment Claims
A prosecutor announced Tuesday that former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not face criminal charges in connection with two of the sexual harassment allegations against him.
The top prosecutor in Westchester County, New York said that their investigation "found credible evidence" that both incidents occurred and that Cuomo's conduct was concerning, but also that their office couldn't "
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Iranian 'Morality Police' Will Be Disbanded Following Protests
Iranian Attorney General Mohammad Javad Montazeri stated that the Iranian morality police were being disbanded in response to months of mass protests challenging the Islamic Republic. The morality police enforce Iran’s strict dress code for women and have been the target of recent protests across the country.
For Context: The ongoing protests across Iran were sparked after the death of
Daily Mail Reuters New York Times (News)Jun 23 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: House Gun Sit-In
On Wednesday, a group of House Democrats staged something new: a sit-in to protest a lack of action on gun control. The 25-hour occupation caught the attention of social media. By sitting in, were the Democrats standing up for something that most Americans support - or was it a time-wasting stunt against crucial gun rights? Let’s have a look at a cross-section of coverage in the media today. John Gable, AllSides Co-founderOct 22 2023
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Well-Known Detroit Synagogue Leader Stabbed to Death Inside Her Home
Samantha Woll, the leader of a Detroit synagogue, was found stabbed to death outside her home on Saturday.
The Details: Police officers called to the scene found a “trail of blood” from Woll’s home, where they pronounced her dead. Officials have not determined a suspect or motive yet, but are investigating the crime. Woll, a Democrat, was described as “politically connected,” having
CNN Digital Detroit News New York Post (News)May 10 2022
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Will Trump Return to Twitter if Elon Musk Reverses His Permanent Ban?
Elon Musk announced that he would "reverse the permanent ban" that Twitter placed on former President Donald Trump if he completes his purchase of the platform.
Musk on Tuesday argued that Trump's removal was "a mistake because it alienated a large part of the country" and ultimately "didn’t end Trump’s voice." He also called the idea of permanent bans "morally wrong and flat-out stupid
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San Francisco Accepts Draft Plan to Pay $5M Reparations to Some Black Residents
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a draft plan to pay $5 million in reparations to certain black residents.
The Details: Other recommendations from the city's reparations task force include annual incomes of $97,000 for qualifying recipients and homes in San Francisco for $1 per family. The Board of Supervisors will not decide on the recommendations until it
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Biden Signs Bill Ending COVID-19 National Emergency
President Joe Biden signed a bill Monday ending the COVID-19 national emergency.
What it Means: Programs that will be reduced immediately include mortgage forbearance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and relaxed Department of Veteran Affairs requirements for home visits and treatment. The Biden administration previously extended the COVID-19 national emergency and
CNN Digital AZ Central Washington ExaminerOct 06 2022
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Biden and DeSantis Voice Unity While Touring Hurricane Ian Wreckage
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited Florida on Wednesday, touring the wreckage left by Hurricane Ian, which tore through the peninsula as a Category Four storm last week. During the visit, Biden met with political rival and potential 2024 White House challenger, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The two held a joint press conference and voiced similar messages of unity and
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