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Jul 14 2020
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White House Reverses Ban on International Students Taking Online University Classes
On Tuesday, the White House rescinded an order issued on July 6 that would have required international students to leave the country or transfer if their schools went fully online in the fall. This reversal follows eight federal lawsuits, including a lawsuit from Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which was publicly backed by more than 200 schools.
Christian Science Monitor Reason The Boston GlobeJul 13 2020
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Florida Breaks Record At 15,000 Coronavirus Cases In A Day
Florida reported 15,000 new COVID-19 coronavirus cases on Sunday, breaking a new record for highest cases in one day. As of Sunday, the U.S. reported more than 3.3 million cases and at least 135,205 deaths.
Coverage of Florida's case numbers remained consistent across all sides of the political spectrum. Some right-rated outlets noted that while Florida's numbers are high, they are
CNBC Politico The Daily CallerJul 08 2020
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US Coronavirus Cases Top 3 Million
The total number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases topped three million this week in the U.S. New cases are surging in some states, especially in the Sunbelt, but are remaining steadily low or decreasing in other regions.
The surges in specific states, particularly Florida, have been the focus of media coverage on all sides of the political spectrum. Many sources, especially left-rated ones
National Review (News) The Hill Al JazeeraJul 08 2020
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Perspectives: Canceling Cancel Culture
The toppling of statues, re-branding of companies and targeting of people who make controversial statements have fueled a nationwide debate about cancel culture, and both its purported value and problems. A letter published in Harper's Weekly and signed by over 100 artists and writers this week called for an end to cancel culture and the stifling of free thought; some signatories have since
Washington Post BBC News New York Post (Opinion)Aug 24 2021
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Biden Says US ‘On Pace’ to Meet Aug. 31 Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadline
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the U.S. was on track to meet his Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan, first in an emergency virtual meeting of G-7 leaders and again in a speech from the White House. Meeting this deadline would require “continued coordination with the Taliban, including continued access for evacuees to the airport,” a White House statement said,
Wall Street Journal (News) Associated Press Fact Check National Review (News)May 18 2017
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Special Counsel Appointed
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to be the special counsel overseeing the investigation into any links between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia. The appointment has been praised by Democrats and many Republicans. However, some wonder if this will just add to the political theater and distract from more important issues, and the White John Gable, AllSides Co-founderAug 11 2022
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FBI's Mar-a-Lago Raid: Warranted or Politicized?
Much remains unknown about the FBI's raid of Mar-a-Lago. But speculation about whether it was justified is already in full swing.
It's unclear what exactly the FBI was looking for at former President Donald Trump's Florida home. Anonymous sources cited by news outlets across the political spectrum say authorities were likely looking for potentially classified documents that Trump may
MSNBC Axios Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Mar 20 2023
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Leading Republicans React to Potential Prosecution of Former President Trump
Leading Republicans are reacting to news from former President Donald Trump that he is facing potential prosecution by the Manhattan District Attorney's office, and that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday.
Reactions: Former Vice President Mike Pence said prosecution of Trump is "not what the American people want to see," and that the case is a political prosecution. House Speaker
New York Post (News) RealClearPolitics CNN (Online News)Jun 06 2020
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New York Times Flip-Flops on Tom Cotton's Op-Ed
After receiving backlash for publishing an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) Wednesday, the New York Times added an editor's note to the article stating that it "fell short of our standards and should not have been published." Cotton's column advocated for the use of military force to curb nationwide protests and riots following George Floyd's death in police custody.
While some left-
New York Times (Opinion) Associated Press New York Post (News)Sep 28 2020
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Project Veritas Report Claims Ilhan Omar Supporters Are Harvesting Ballots
President Donald Trump called Monday for an investigation into Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar after a Project Veritas investigation reported illegal ballot harvesting by Omar's supporters. Project Veritas, a reporting project led by conservative activist James O'Keefe known for conducting undercover sting-style reports, reported Sunday that Omar's supporters illegally collected blank ballots and
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