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Oct 18 2017
Headline Roundup
Second Judge Halts Travel Ban
A federal judge in Maryland delivered a second blow to President Trump's latest travel ban late Tuesday, arguing that the president's own words make clear that his focus is not on national security but on instituting a ban against Muslims.
USA TODAY Washington Times Washington PostMar 12 2015
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Hillary's Emails
This week Hillary Clinton gave a press conference about her of use of a personal email address that was managed through her own private server while she was Secretary of State. Shortly after that the Associated Press sued the State Department for release of her emails. At issue? AP Executive Editor Kathleen Carroll explained, "The Freedom of Information Act exists to give citizens a clear view John Gable, AllSides Co-founderDec 20 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Trump is 3rd U.S. President to be Impeached
The House of Representatives voted in favor of two articles to impeach President Donald Trump Wednesday night. Trump joins Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton as the only other U.S. presidents to be impeached, and will now face a Senate trial to determine if he'll remain in office.
Article 1, which charged Trump with abuse of power, passed 230-197. Article 2 accused the president of
Henry A. BrechterMar 07 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Biden Shines On Super Tuesday
Fresh off a rejuvenating primary win in South Carolina on Saturday, former Vice President Joe Biden won 10 of 14 states on Super Tuesday 2020, cementing himself as an apparent frontrunner for the Democratic nomination alongside Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT).
Biden's surge was coupled with a weaker-than-expected showing from Sanders, as well as dismal voter turnout for Sen. Elizabeth
Henry A. BrechterSep 12 2023
Headline Roundup
FDA Approves New Round of COVID-19 Vaccines
The United States Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of vaccines against COVID-19.
Key Quotes: According to a statement from the FDA, the new vaccines “more closely target currently circulating variants" and "provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death." The FDA is "confident in the safety and effectiveness of
The Guardian Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News)Jan 02 2023
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Ukraine Says it Killed Hundreds of Russian Troops in New Year's Missile Strike
Ukraine's military said it killed over 400 Russian troops and injured 300 more in a New Year's Eve missile strike.
The Details: At least four artillery warheads hit a Russian base in the occupied Donbas region of Ukraine. Russia's military said that 63 of its troops had been killed in the strikes, which it blamed on U.S. HIMARS missile systems being used by Ukraine's military. Neither
NBC News (Online) The Kyiv Independent Washington ExaminerMar 05 2024
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United Nations Confirms Evidence of Sexual Violence by Hamas
A United Nations investigation has found “clear and convincing information” suggesting Hamas committed rape and sexualized torture against hostages taken on October 7.
The Details: The Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, conducted an investigation involving 33 meetings with Israeli national institutions and security forces,
NPR (Online News) BBC News Washington Free BeaconAug 01 2023
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Donald Trump Charged With Conspiracy Over 2020 Election, January 6
Former president and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump has been charged with his third criminal indictment in four months, this one in connection with the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 riot.
The Charges: This indictment contains four single-count charges: Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding, Obstruction of and Attempt to Obstruct
Reuters Washington Examiner Associated PressAug 04 2020
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Trump Says Treasury Should Get A Cut From TikTok Sale
President Trump says that the U.S. Treasury Department should get a cut from the sale of TikTok's U.S. unit if an American firm buys it.
Trump claims his administration is enabling this crackdown on Chinese tech companies in the interest of national security. Critics disapprove of Trump's attempted intervention in the market.
Newsmax (News) BBC News New York Times (News)May 15 2020
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Retail Sales Drop by Record 16.4 Percent
Consumers spent a record 16.4% less on retail shopping in April, as businesses remained closed and potential shoppers stayed home amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The outbreak's impact on the business sector, specifically smaller and more customer-reliant businesses, has been a point of concern, as some entities may not recover from such significant financial disruption. The drop was
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