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May 28 2022
Headline Roundup
What Role Did Border Patrol Agents Have in Killing the Uvalde School Shooter?
In the days following the Uvalde elementary school shooting, a series of new reports have uncovered the ubiquitous role that Border Patrol agents had in confronting the gunman.
One report from NBC News (Lean Left bias) revealed that agents from BORTAC, Border Patrol’s tactical unit, entered the school to find the shooter on their own accord, ignoring orders from local police to stay
Texas Monthly Vice Newsmax (News)Feb 28 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Michael Cohen Testifies: Bombshell or Blunder?
President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen testified in front of the House Oversight Committee after being sentenced to 3 years in prison. Some praised his testimony as potentially troubling for President Trump after Cohen implicated him in illegal activity. Others criticized Democrats for calling Cohen to testify in the first place, particularly after he pleaded guilty to lying to Congress AllSides StaffJan 04 2021
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UK Judge Denies Request to Extradite Julian Assange to the US
A British judge ruled Monday that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could not be extradited to the United States, citing concerns for Assange’s mental health. Specifically, the judge said that extradition would be “oppressive” because the “near-total isolation” of a prolonged sentence in an American prison would lead Assange, who has been “either severely or moderately clinically depressed,” to
Axios NBC News (Online) New York Post (News)Jun 13 2023
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Trump Claims Charges are 'Election Interference' in Speech After Arraignment
Former President Donald Trump addressed supporters at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey after pleading not guilty during his arraignment on 37 federal charges earlier Tuesday in Miami, Florida.
2024 Election: Trump claimed the federal charges against him were “election interference,” calling President Joe Biden “The most corrupt politician in the history of our country,” and
New York Post (News) Associated Press The HillDec 14 2021
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Supreme Court Denies Health Care Workers' Religious Challenge to NY Vaccine Mandate
The Supreme Court on Monday denied two requests from New York health care workers who said the state's vaccine mandate for their industry violates their constitutional right to freely exercise their religion.
The court's unsigned order offered no explanation of the ruling. Justice Neil Gorsuch, joined by Justice Samuel Alito, dissented and criticized the court for purportedly denying
New York Times (News) SCOTUSblog National Review (News)Oct 16 2023
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Judge Imposes Limited Gag Order on Trump in 2020 Election Case
The judge overseeing the Justice Department's federal election interference case against 2024 GOP frontrunner and former President Donald Trump imposed a limited gag order on Trump, restricting his ability to publicly comment on certain individuals involved in the trial.
Details: Judge Tanya Chutkan’s “narrowly tailored” gag order restricts Trump from posting statements online
Politico Newsweek Washington ExaminerApr 12 2023
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Elon Musk Addresses Twitter Layoffs, Refutes Hate Speech Claims in BBC Interview
Twitter CEO Elon Musk was interviewed by BBC News on Tuesday night. During the interview, Musk spoke on changes made to the platform since he took over in October and the response from the public and the media.
Details: The interviewer asked Musk about claims that misinformation and hate speech have risen since he enacted his reforms to the social media platform’s content moderation
Business Insider National Review (News) BBC NewsJan 02 2023
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What Will 2023 Hold for Capitol Hill? Previewing the Year in Politics
After the polarizing elections, major Supreme Court rulings, and social justice movements of the past few years, 2023 is shaping up to be another busy year in U.S. politics.
Stories to Watch: Republicans will take control of the House of Representatives this week, and are expected to launch a litany of probes into the Biden family, the country's COVID-19 response, and other hot-button
Fox News (Online News) CNN (Online News) The HillSep 12 2020
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Mueller's Team Deleted Information From Phones, DOJ Asked To Investigate
Documents released by the Justice Department this week say members of special counsel Robert Mueller's team deleted information from at least 15 government-issued phones in relation to Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. On Friday, Senate Homeland Security Chairman Ron Johnson sent a letter to the Justice Department inspector general asking him to
The Hill The Guardian Breitbart NewsMay 03 2022
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Will Your State Ban Abortion if the Supreme Court Overturns Roe v Wade?
The Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a draft opinion obtained by Politico (Lean Left bias). What will this mean for abortion access where you live?
The Supreme Court confirmed the authenticity of the draft opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito. The vote on overturning Roe was reportedly 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts joining the court’s 3 liberal
Washington Post Axios New York Post (News)