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Jul 25 2019
News
Fact-checking lawmakers’ claims during the Mueller hearings
Over the course of nearly six hours, former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III testified before two House committees. Here’s a guide to some of the claims made by lawmakers that were factually shaky or misleading.
“The special counsel’s job — nowhere does it say that you were to conclusively determine Donald Trump’s innocence, or that the special counsel report should determine
Washington Post
Jul 25 2019
News
Mueller Testifies
“Former U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller testified on Wednesday to the U.S. House of Representatives about his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and any possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump.” (Reuters)
The left is disappointed that Mueller did not bolster the case for impeachment and criticizes Republicans for
The Flip Side
Nov 06 2023
Headline Roundup
What Does 'From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free' Mean?
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) is facing backlash over her use of the phrase “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” What does this phrase mean?
Tlaib’s Words: In a post on X, Tlaib stated, “From the river to the sea is an aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence, not death, destruction, or hate. My work and advocacy is always centered in justice and
Business Insider
Newsweek 
National Review (Opinion) 
May 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Fact Check: How Many School Shootings Have Happened in 2024?
Sources that track the "number of U.S. school shootings" often use different criteria and definitions of "school shootings," leading to public confusion about the issues of gun safety, school safety, and violent crime.
Different Data: There are two commonly cited sources tracking U.S. "school shootings." The K-12 Violence Project, an independent group, counts any incident "when a gun is
U.S. News & World Report
Education Week
AllSides
May 17 2019
News
Barr Says Review of Origins of Russia Probe Could Lead to Rule Changes
Attorney General William Barr said his review of the origins of the Russia investigation is focused on U.S. intelligence gathering before the Federal Bureau of Investigation opened its formal inquiry in July 2016 and could lead to rule changes for counterintelligence investigations of political campaigns.
“Government power was used to spy on American citizens,” Mr. Barr told The Wall
Wall Street Journal (News)
Sep 27 2016
Perspectives Blog
Black Lives, Blue Lives Part IV: Resolutions
The issue of police brutality doesn’t have to be a subject that divides us.
As discussed in parts I, II and III of this four-part series, we don’t have to choose between supporting police officers and defending abused minorities. Not only is it possible to talk about police brutality without picking sides, it’s absolutely essential.
Evidence shows
Beth Ballentine
Feb 28 2019
Opinion
OPINION: Michael Cohen's shocking picture of Trump's mob-like world
Michael Cohen's quest for redemption drew Americans into the mob-like world of Donald Trump. The President's former personal lawyer has painted a cruel and unseemly picture, shocking even with the nation's senses dulled by years of Trump-induced controversy.
In a theatrical day of congressional testimony Wednesday that will become an iconic moment of Trump's presidency, Cohen -- who is
Guest Writer - Left
Nov 19 2022
Headline Roundup
Pennsylvania House Votes to Impeach Philadelphia District Attorney
The Republican-controlled Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted 107-85 in favor of passing a resolution to impeach the Philadelphia District Attorney, Larry Krasner (D), this past Wednesday. Proponents of impeachment are citing an uptick in crime in the city as evidence of Krasner’s failings.
Key Quotes: The resolution states that policies enacted under Krasner “have led to
Wall Street Journal (News)
The Daily Caller
Associated Press
Sep 02 2017
Headline Roundup
Mueller Teams Up With IRS
Robert Mueller is now partnering with the Criminal Investigations Unit at the IRS to proceed with the Trump-Russia probe. The department specializes in financial crime, such as money laundering and tax evasion.
Forbes
MSNBC 
Washington Examiner 
Jan 19 2021
Perspectives Blog
25 Years After Legal Protections for Internet Companies, Democrats and Republicans Want to Raise the Standards
From the CenterThis viewpoint is from a writer rated Center.
Almost 25 years ago, Congress passed legislation that shields tech companies from legal liability for user content, but also states that content moderation must be done in good faith. Social media companies have benefitted from legal protection. Now both Republicans and Democrats in Congress, concerned by the conduct
Rolf Hendriks