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Jan 27 2020
Headline Roundup
Book By John Bolton Alleges Trump Tied Aid To Investigations
In a leaked excerpt from former National Security Advisor John Bolton's unpublished book, Bolton claims that President Trump's hold on U.S. military aid to Ukraine last summer was linked to demands that Ukraine investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and other Democrats.
President Trump denies telling Bolton the aid was tied to any investigations.
Townhall New York Times (News) BloombergApr 10 2023
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China Simulates Precision Strikes, Blockades on Taiwan
China finished three days of large-scale military drills near Taiwan on Monday, including simulating a shipping blockade and precision strikes on the island.
The Details: Along with 11 warships, China sent dozens of fighter jets near the island, many of which entered Taiwan's self-declared Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan condemned the drills.
For Context: The
Reuters Fox News (Online News) The GuardianDec 19 2023
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Texas Passes Immigration Law to Allow Migrant Arrests
On Monday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill making illegal entry into Texas from Mexico a state crime. The bill is part of a package of measures aimed at decreasing the flow of migrants entering Texas from Mexico.
Key Details: Beginning in March 2024, state and local police will be authorized to arrest migrants who are believed to be in Texas illegally, and state judges will
Breitbart News The Dallas Morning News Washington PostDec 13 2019
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Boris Johnson And Conservatives Win In Great Britain
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson secured a strong victory in Great Britain's general election as voters backed his promise to "get Brexit done." Johnson's Conservatives captured 364 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons, the party's best showing since 1987.
Most coverage tied in similarities to the ongoing Republican-Democrat partisan and polarization in the United States.
New York Times (Opinion) National Review (News) BBC NewsNov 03 2017
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Warren Says DNC Rigged Nomination
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) answered that yes, she believed the Democratic primary was rigged to favor Hillary Clinton when asked Thursday about former Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Donna Brazile’s explosive admission that the Clinton campaign had control of the DNC before Clinton secured the nomination.
HuffPost Townhall CNN (Online News)Aug 12 2022
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Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Unsealed; Trump Investigated for Potential Espionage Act Violations
A federal judge unsealed the search warrant executed by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago following the Justice Department's request.
The warrant indicated that the FBI was investigating former President Donald Trump for possible obstruction of justice and potential violations of the Espionage Act. The warrant authorized federal agents to seize “physical documents with classification markings,”
The Guardian Fox News (Online News) The HillJan 25 2024
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Canadian Court Rules Trudeau's Actions Against Freedom Convoy 'Unjustified'
A Canadian federal judge determined the government's implementation of emergency powers to conclude the Freedom Convoy protests in 2022 exceeded its authority and was unjustified.
For Context: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022, in response to the Freedom Convoy protest, which primarily opposed the government's COVID-19 vaccine mandate and
New York Times (News) BBC News The Gateway PunditMay 28 2019
Perspectives Blog
How to Avoid an ALL CAPS Screaming Match: 5 Tips for Productive Debate
Hemingway said, “The world is a fine place and worth fighting for.” What does “the world” actually mean? It could mean macro issues, like human rights, social and economic policies, and international peace and prosperity. If you care about these issues, they are certainly worth promoting through sound argument. But “the world” can also mean your world, in an individual sense—for example, your
Albert NavarraMar 17 2023
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French Protests Intensify After Macron Bypasses National Assembly to Raise Retirement Age
Ongoing French protests intensified after French President Emmanuel Macron decided to bypass a parliamentary vote and raise the country’s retirement age from 62 to 64.
For Context: Macron has said the proposal was necessary because of changing demographic factors, like increased life span. The French Senate had already approved the change on Thursday, but the National Assembly — where
Associated Press Deutsche Welle National Review (News)Feb 12 2024
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Israel Discovers Hamas Compound Beneath UN Agency HQ in Gaza
Israel said it discovered a Hamas compound beneath the Gaza headquarters of the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).
The Details: Reporters from The Wall Street Journal (Center bias) and other organizations accompanied the IDF on a trip to the compound. Per the Journal, Israel said it knew of the complex for years, but couldn’t target it because of the U.N. presence
Al Jazeera Wall Street Journal (News) Washington Examiner