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Sep 09 2019
Headline Roundup
Air Force Leaders Order Review Of Stays At Trump Resort
The Air Force is reviewing stays earlier this year at Turnberry, President Trump's Scotland resort, following ethics concerns. The House Oversight Committee has been investigating this since April. The Air Force acknowledges that while the stays may be allowable at the government rate, they may not be advisable.
Politico USA TODAY Washington ExaminerJul 19 2019
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Trump Tweets Reveal Left and Right Define "Racist" Very Differently
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to condemn President Donald Trump’s recent tweets, which many journalists and commentators said fit the definition of "racist." However, another faction — mostly on the Right — said “racist” is not an appropriate descriptor for Trump’s sentiments. Some on both sides accused journalists of media bias because they used the term “racist” to describe
Julie MastrineApr 29 2022
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Government Launches 'Disinformation Governance Board,' Irking Conservatives
Is the government's new Disinformation Governance Board necessary to combat fake news, or is it a threat to free speech?
During a House of Representatives hearing Wednesday, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) head Alejandro Mayorkas announced "a just recently constituted misinformation/disinformation governance board." The board will be led by Nina Jankowicz, a misinformation
New York Post (News) Associated Press Homeland Security TodayJun 14 2022
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Bernie Sanders and Lindsey Graham Find Common Ground in Fox Debate
Senators Bernie Sanders (I, VT) and Lindsey Graham (R, SC) on Monday were able to find some common ground during a debate that aired on Fox Nation.
Moderated by Fox News anchor Baier, the discussion was part of a series called The Senate Project that tries to find bipartisan solutions. Sanders and Graham agreed that the new bipartisan gun safety framework is a positive step forward,
Boston Herald The State The GuardianAug 10 2023
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US Reaches Deal with Iran to Free Imprisoned Americans
The United States and Iran reached a deal where Iran agreed to release five Americans detained in Iran in exchange for the release of several detained Iranians and the unfreezing of $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue.
Details: The deal comes after two years of negotiations. The five imprisoned Americans are being moved into house arrest in a hotel in Tehran. According to the
Fox News (Online News) Reuters New York Times (News)Feb 21 2023
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At Least 11 Palestinians Killed, Over 100 Wounded in Gunfight During Israeli Raid
At least 11 Palestinians were killed and over 100 were wounded in a gun battle during an Israeli raid in the West Bank.
The Details: Israeli troops conducted a rare daytime arrest raid in the city of Nablus Wednesday morning, sparking a clash with Palestinian gunmen that AP (Lean Left bias) called “one of the bloodiest battles in nearly a year of fighting.” While some of the dead were
BBC News The Jerusalem Post Associated PressAug 12 2019
Headline Roundup
New Policy Stiffens Requirements For Legal Immigration
The Department of Homeland Security announced a new expansion of the 'public charge' rule, which aims to restrict immigrants who receive forms of government assistance from obtaining green cards or permanent visas. DHS estimates that the updated rule will immediately affect the immigration status of roughly 382,000 people. Asylum seekers and refugees are excluded from the public charge rule
National Review (News) The Hill HuffPostSep 07 2022
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US Intel Suggests Russia Plans to Buy Millions of Rockets from North Korea
Russia is reportedly looking to bolster its Ukraine war arsenal with the help of North Korea.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson said Tuesday that Russia "is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for use in Ukraine." A White House national security spokesperson later said there were "no indications that that purchase has been completed
Associated Press Reuters The Daily CallerSep 09 2023
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New Mexico Governor Signs Executive Order Suspending Carry Rights in Albuquerque
New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham issued an executive order on Thursday that suspended open and concealed carry rights in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
The Details: Grisham declared gun violence a public health emergency in light of recent deadly shootings in New Mexico. The order applies to cities or counties where at least 1,000 violent crimes per 100,000 residents have occurred
Fox News (Online News) Newsweek Associated PressOct 03 2023
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House Votes to Remove McCarthy from Speakership
The House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his position as Speaker of the House.
For Context: Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a motion to vacate on ousting McCarthy on Monday. This was made possible by a deal struck by McCarthy and right-wing lawmakers in January that secured his position as Speaker but allowed for a single member to call a vote to remove him
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