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Apr 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Tax Day Sparks Reflections on Federal Spending, Wealth Inequality
This tax day, writers across the spectrum are reflecting on America’s tax system.
From the Right: A writer in the Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) called tax day “one of the worst days of the year” where Americans must “pay the government thousands to avoid prison time.” Criticizing federal spending, the writer calls on liberals to voluntarily pay additional taxes, writing, “If
Mother Jones
The Fulcrum 
Washington Examiner 
Apr 18 2024
Headline Roundup
Mortgage Rates Rise Above Seven Percent for the First Time in 2024
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage surpassed 7 percent for the first time this year, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac.
Details: After gradually descending through the winter months, mortgage rates are again on the rise, rising to 7.1% this week from 6.88% last week.
Key Quote: The Freddie Mac report states, “As rates trend higher, potential homebuyers are
Associated Press
Wall Street Journal (News)
Fox Business
Apr 15 2024
Headline Roundup
Could Iran’s Attack on Israel Spark a Wider Conflict?
On Sunday, Iran launched a wide-scale missile attack on Israel, sparking concerns of further escalation in the Middle East and media dialogue.
American Reluctance: Writing for The Guardian (Lean Left bias), Esfandyar Batmanghelidj argues the attack exposes the limits of how deeply the U.S. would back Israel in the event of a wider conflict beyond its own recognized borders.
The Guardian
Financial Times
Washington Examiner
Aug 28 2023
Headline Roundup
Trump DC Trial Set for March 4, 1 Day Before Super Tuesday
The judge in the criminal election interference case against former President Donald Trump set a trial date for March 4, 2024 — just one day before more than a dozen states’ Republican primaries.
The Details: US District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected both Trump’s April 2026 request, which she said was “far beyond what is necessary,” and special counsel Jack Smith’s January 2024 request,
The Messenger
Fox News Digital 
NBC News Digital
May 03 2024
Headline Roundup
Why is Florida Banning Lab-Grown Meat?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law on Wednesday banning lab-grown meat — a product not currently available to Florida consumers. Why?
The Details: The law makes it illegal to “manufacture for sale, sell, hold or offer for sale, or distribute” lab-grown meat in Florida. Lawmakers in Alabama, Arizona, and Tennessee are considering similar legislation. Lab-grown meat was cleared for
Vox
BBC News
The Post Millennial
Mar 03 2020
Headline Roundup
Election Security a Focus on Super Tuesday
In addition to covering states and candidates, media coverage of Super Tuesday 2020 on all sides of the spectrum has centered on election security, possible voter fraud and the measures being taken to preserve voting integrity.
Some coverage from right-rated outlets focused specifically on the purported Super Tuesday voting influence of people who are in the United States illegally.
Reuters
Politico
Townhall
Mar 22 2024
Headline Roundup
Candace Owens and The Daily Wire Announce Split
Candace Owens (Right bias) and The Daily Wire (Right bias) announced an end to their partnership on Friday.
Key Quotes: Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing stated on X, formerly Twitter, “Daily Wire and Candace Owens have ended their relationship.” Also on X, Owens stated, “The rumors are true— I am finally free.” Newsweek (Center bias) quoted a source close to Owens stating, “Candace has a
HuffPost
Newsweek
National Review (News)
Apr 11 2024
Headline Roundup
Some Republicans Split Over Revived 1864 Arizona Abortion Law
Arizona's Supreme Court revived an 1864 law this week banning most abortions with few exceptions. Some Republicans support it, but others don't.
In Support: "In my opinion, removing healthy babies from healthy mothers is not health care nor reproductive care," said state Republican Rep. Teresa Martinez. "Pregnancy is not an illness. It should be celebrated. It is an abortion that
AZ Central
Washington Examiner
Associated Press
Nov 27 2013
Perspectives Blog
Talking Politics at Your Holiday Table? 3 Tips
We love dialog. It’s a healthy part of a great democracy.
But, arguments are rarely healthy for digestion or holiday enjoyment.
Since many Americans will break bread with someone holding opposing political views this season, I spoke with Heather Sutherland, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, about what keeps the good feelings flowing and the mashed potatoes on the table and
Liz Lehman Teal
Apr 14 2020
Headline Roundup
States Move to Coordinate Reopening Plans as Trump Claims Total Authority
Ten governors in the Northeast and on the West Coast are beginning to develop joint plans to reopen schools and businesses in their states.
This action comes as President Trump says that he has total authority when it comes to deciding how and when to lift coronavirus restrictions.
Washington Times
BBC News
The Week - Opinion