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Dec 21 2020
Headline Roundup
Fox News, Newsmax Walk Back Election Fraud Claims After Facing Legal Action From Voting Machine Manufacturers
Facing legal action, right-rated outlets Fox News and Newsmax have begun airing segments and publishing articles retracting allegations of election fraud regarding voting machines manufacturers Smartmatic and Dominion. This comes after Smartmatic sent a number of media outlets a letter last Monday threatening legal action if certain claims were not retracted. Smartmatic also sent a letter to
The Blaze Forbes Yahoo NewsApr 18 2023
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Russian Court Upholds Detention of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich
A Russian judge upheld the detention of Wall Street Journal (Center bias) reporter Evan Gershkovich on Tuesday. Gershkovich's lawyers had asked for house arrest with a guarantee of $600,000 bail, but the appeal was denied.
Key Details: Gershkovich was working as an accredited journalist in Russia at the time of his arrest in late March. He was formally charged with espionage on April 7
Associated Press Fox News (Online News) Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 06 2020
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What To Expect From This Year's 'Lame Duck' Congress
Congress will reconvene this month to tackle major issues following an election that unseated some current members. Both major parties have discussed passing a COVID-19 coronavirus relief package before the end of the year, despite past statements that relief would come in 2021. Congress also needs to fund the government ahead of the December 11 deadline to avoid another shutdown. Furthermore
Vox Reuters Washington TimesJan 03 2019
Perspectives Blog
Democrats Take Control of House as Nancy Pelosi Assumes Speakership
As Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Nancy Pelosi won the speakership, vowing to focus on climate change, health care, and LGBTQ equality. Some criticized Pelosi and the Democrats for their agenda, characterizing it as fiscally irresponsible, weak on border security, and obstructionist in their plans to investigate President Trump. Others hailed the new John Gable, AllSides Co-founderApr 12 2018
Perspectives Blog
Paul Ryan Will Not Seek Re-Election
Paul Ryan announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in November. The move sparked debate around Republican odds in the 2018 midterms as well as speculation concerning Ryan's tenuous relationship with President Trump. What's the best way to combat media bias? Does unbiased news really exist? Check out this article in the Washington Examiner by AllSides CEO John Gable and Editorial John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJun 28 2021
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Federal Court Dismisses Facebook Antitrust Lawsuits
On Monday, a federal court dismissed antitrust lawsuits against Facebook by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and more than 40 states. Judge James E. Boasberg dismissed the states' lawsuit, which claimed Facebook had an unfair monopoly and said it should sell popular applications Instagram and WhatsApp, because too much time had passed since Facebook bought the companies in 2012 and 2014.
CNBC Washington Examiner New York Times (News)Feb 10 2023
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Unidentified Object Shot Down Off Alaska Coast, White House Says
An unidentified object flying near the Alaska coast was shot down by the United States military on Friday, a White House spokesman revealed.
The Details: White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby informed reporters of the incident Friday afternoon, but provided few details. The object was roughly the size of a small car and did not appear to be manned. The decision to
The Hill Fox News (Online News) Associated PressMay 26 2022
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House Jan. 6 Committee Told that Trump Showed Approval for 'Hang Mike Pence' Chants
At least one witness reportedly told the House's January 6 select committee that former President Donald Trump made an approving remark about chants of "hang Mike Pence" at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Citing anonymous sources, CNN and the New York Times (Lean Left bias) reported this week that the committee was told that Trump complained that the vice president was being whisked to
CNN (Online News) Washington Times The HillSep 06 2023
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McConnell Addresses Freezing Incident, Vows to Finish Term
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) addressed concerns regarding his health and fitness after inexplicably freezing for a second time last week during a press conference.
Key Quotes: McConnell told reporters on Wednesday he plans to “finish my term as leader and I’m going to finish my Senate term.” McConnell pointed to a letter released by the Capitol’s attending physician,
Washington Times The Hill HuffPostApr 14 2023
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Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Ruling Revoking Abortion Pill Authorization
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito blocked a ruling from a lower federal court limiting access to mifepristone, a key abortion drug, until the court can officially rule on the case.
Details: Earlier this week, a federal judge in Texas moved to temporarily stay the FDA’s approval of mifepristone. Hours later, a federal judge in Washington ordered the agency to preserve access to the drug
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