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Jul 31 2014
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Blow to House G.O.P. Leadership as Border Bill Falters
Facing a rebellion among their most conservative ranks, House Republicans were forced on Thursday to scuttle an emergency spending measure to address the surge of young Central American migrants at the southern border, in a major embarrassment to the new leadership team.
House Republicans, who have long called for strengthening security at the nation’s southern border, are now forced to
New York Times (News)Mar 07 2013
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Obama Looks For A Spring Thaw With Congress To Start Melting Deficit
President Obama is hoping for a spring thaw in White House-congressional relations.
The president had dinner Wednesday night with a small group of Republican lawmakers. He's also planning rare visits to Capitol Hill next week to discuss his agenda with both Democrats and Republicans.
Aides say Obama is trying to locate what he calls a "caucus of common sense" in Congress to
NPR (Online News)Jul 26 2014
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'This is an Offensive War': An Inside Look at the Campaign to Take Down Hamas
The demilitarization of Hamas is the only solution in the Israel Hamas conflict. This is the clear message here in Israel. This conflict is different than previous conflicts. "It will be ceasefire after ceasefire if you don't demilitarize Hamas" said retired IDF General Gideon Avidor. "Hamas is not fighting to protect its people, but only to terrorize and kill Israeli's, as long as they
Breitbart NewsJan 14 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Polarization and the SOTU
In the State of the Union (SOTU) this week, President Obama expressed personal regret over the polarized state of Washington, and he put forth some ideas of how the nation can reverse this trend. On the same day, a Real Clear Politics story came out entitled Census 2015 Shows Increasing Cultural Division and Political Polarization. The article reports, “…the tendency is continuing for Americans John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 23 2024
Headline Roundup
China Condemns Bipartisan US Delegation Visiting Taiwan
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) led a five-member bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers to visit Taiwan on Thursday, prompting condemnation from Beijing for “interference in Taiwan affairs.”
Key Quotes: “I’m confident regardless of how the presidential election goes, we will maintain our support not only for Taiwan but also a posture of internationalism and engagement,” said Gallagher, who
Axios South China Morning Post Fox News DigitalJul 12 2019
Perspectives Blog
Social Media Summit Draws Praise, Criticism
The 'Social Media Summit' hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday made headlines throughout the country, prompting a wide variation of coverage and reactions.
The summit hosted nearly 200 guests, many from conservative or right-leaning websites. Most outlets covering the event acknowledged that Trump invited these pundits while excluding notable social media
Henry A. BrechterNov 23 2016
Perspectives Blog
Holiday Table Conversations
Happy Thanksgiving from AllSides!
Every year around this time, we think about how holiday gatherings sometimes devolve into bitter arguments about political matters, and that's not what we want to see in the world. We're about seeing all sides through thoughtful consideration and lively, considerate debate.
And, because we're dedicated to the idea that we can disagree while
John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 15 2015
News
Chicago Tribune: Higher Costs, Fewer Benefits for Workers Under Obamacare
Coverage of the president's signature legislative accomplishment has taken a back seat to other issues and international events in early 2015, but -- as expected -- the law's myriad woes continue to mount. Central promises employed to help market Obamacare to a skeptical public have fallen like dominoes, and the law is actively hurting many more people than it's helping. As we've discussed,
TownhallAug 30 2023
Headline Roundup
Mitch McConnell Freezes While Addressing Reporters, Mirroring July Incident
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared to freeze and become temporarily unresponsive while addressing reporters on Wednesday, mirroring a similar incident in late July.
Key Quotes: “Leader McConnell felt momentarily lightheaded and paused during his press conference today,” a McConnell spokesperson stated afterward. The Washington Post (Lean Left bias) quoted an unnamed
CNBC Washington Examiner Washington PostFeb 25 2022
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Biden Picks Ketanji Brown Jackson as his Supreme Court Nominee
President Joe Biden has selected Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as his pick to fill the Supreme Court seat that will be vacated by Justice Stephen Breyer at the end of the term this summer. If she is confirmed by the U.S. Senate, which is split 50-50 along party lines, she will be the first black woman on the high court's bench. Her nomination, once sent to the Senate, will be considered by the
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