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Jun 28 2023
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Russian General Reportedly Knew of Mutiny Beforehand
A top Russian general is rumored to be missing after American officials told The New York Times (Lean Left bias) he had advance knowledge of last weekend’s mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group.
The Details: Citing a purportedly “well-connected” Telegram channel, the New York Post (Lean Right bias) said Gen. Sergei Surovikin, once the top commander of Russian forces in Ukraine, had “
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Syria Fighting Escalates as Clinton Warns Against Use of Chemical Weapons
Syria said on Monday it would not use chemical weapons against its own people after the United States warned it would take action against any such escalation. The statements came amid media reports, citing European and U.S. officials, that Syria's chemical weapons had been moved and could be prepared for use in response to dramatic gains by rebels fighting to topple President Bashar al-Assad
Newsmax (News)Jul 12 2018
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President Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
President Trump announced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, who, if confirmed, will fill the vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement. Many on the Right have praised the selection as a victory for constitutional conservatism, while some on the Left have expressed concern that he will imperil abortion and LGBT rights. Check out some other big stories this John Gable, AllSides Co-founderSep 14 2023
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Federal Judge Again Says DACA is Illegal
A revised version of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has again been deemed illegal by a federal judge who issued the same ruling previously.
The Details: Judge Andrew Hanen affirmed his 2021 ruling that former President Barack Obama exceeded his authority when he implemeted the program. Current recipients can keep and extend their protections, but no new
Reuters Axios Fox News DigitalNov 29 2022
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How Is China's Government Responding to Anti-Lockdown Protests?
Chinese authorities cracked down on protests in several major cities on Monday and Tuesday, reportedly fencing off areas where demonstrators had gathered and conducting searches of bystanders’ smartphones.
Key Quotes: In a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) security meeting, officials were reportedly directed to “resolutely crack down on illegal and criminal acts that disrupt social order
BBC News The Post Millennial New York Times (News)Oct 23 2023
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Will Iran Enter the Israel-Hamas Conflict?
U.S. officials reportedly worry that Iranian-backed militias could exacerbate the Israel-Hamas conflict and inadvertently plunge the entire region into war.
What American Officials Say: A senior U.S. official told Axios (Lean Left bias) that the conflict was “quite a dangerous situation” that “could all veer off the rails really quickly.” U.S. officials told NBC News (Lean Left bias)
The Jerusalem Post NBC News Digital New York Post (News)Dec 08 2023
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Hunter Biden Indicted on 9 Tax Charges
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, was indicted Thursday night on nine tax charges.
The Details: The 56-page indictment includes three felony charges and six misdemeanor tax offenses, including fraudulent tax returns, evasion of assessment, and failure to file and pay taxes. Biden faces up to 17 years in prison if convicted. It's the second set of charges against Hunter Biden,
Wall Street Journal (News) Daily Beast New York Post (News)Apr 05 2024
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Biden Visits Baltimore, Vows to Use Federal Funds to Rebuild Bridge
President Joe Biden visited Baltimore on Friday to survey the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
For Context: Last week, a cargo ship lost power and veered into one of the two main central pillars supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse. Officials hope to have the port operating at normal capacity by the end of May.
Details: Biden took an aerial
Associated Press Reuters Washington ExaminerAug 10 2023
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US Reaches Deal with Iran to Free Imprisoned Americans
The United States and Iran reached a deal where Iran agreed to release five Americans detained in Iran in exchange for the release of several detained Iranians and the unfreezing of $6 billion in Iranian oil revenue.
Details: The deal comes after two years of negotiations. The five imprisoned Americans are being moved into house arrest in a hotel in Tehran. According to the
Fox News Digital Reuters New York Times (News)Jun 20 2023
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Lawmakers, 2024 Candidates React to Hunter Biden Plea Deal
Following the news of the Department of Justice’s plea deal with Hunter Biden, outlets across the spectrum are publishing reflections and analyses on the development.
Candidate Reactions: A piece from Newsweek (Center bias) reported on politicians’ reactions to the news. Many candidates in the Republican primary have criticized the plea deal, with Nikki Haley arguing it demonstrates a
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