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May 13 2024
Headline Roundup
Trump Voices Support for Cryptocurrency, Spurs Market Reaction
2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump recently expressed his support for cryptocurrency, drawing attention from tech and finance sectors.
Details: Trump voiced concern over the outflow of American crypto businesses due to what he calls the Biden administration's “hostility” towards the industry. Alongside these comments, Trump suggested he would accept
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Bipartisan Senate Talks Resume After Republicans Block Ukraine, Israel Aid Over Border Demands
Senate negotiations broke down earlier this week over a $110.5 billion bill with aid for Ukraine and Israel, leading Republicans to block the package.
The Details: Senators are running out of time to pass the bill before Congress’ holiday recess, and the White House has warned that the U.S. would run out of currently-appropriated funding for Ukraine by the end of the year. While
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Trump Attends Wake for NYPD Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday attended the wake of a New York City police officer was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Queens on March 25.
For Context: The slain officer, named Jonathan Diller, was just three years into his career; he leaves behind his grieving wife and their one-year-old son. The suspect, 34-year-old Guy Rivera, has since been charged with first-
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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.
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ABC/WaPo poll: Ryan favorability jumps
A new poll out from the Washington Post and ABC News -- conducted half before the Ryan announcement and half afterward -- found that positive views of the now-VP candidate jumped this weekend following his addition to the GOP ticket. Via The Fix:
In Wednesday through Friday interviews, fully 45 percent of Americans expressed no opinion of Ryan, dropping to 30 percent on Saturday and
PoliticoApr 05 2024
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Nebraska Lawmakers Reject 'Winner-Take-All' Electoral System Proposal
Nebraska lawmakers voted against a proposal to change the state's electoral system to a “winner-take-all” model, despite endorsements from former President Donald Trump and Nebraska Gov Jim Pillen (R).
For Context: Nebraska is one of only two states that does not use the “winner-take-all” model in its electoral system, instead allocating their electoral votes based on district outcomes
MSNBC The Hill Fox News DigitalOct 12 2019
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Turkey Begins Military Offensive In Northern Syria After U.S. Troops Pulled From Region
Tracking impeachment: The White House wrote a letter to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, calling the impeachment inquiry into president Donald Trump "unconstitutional" and refusing to comply with it. Former Vice President Joe Biden publicly called for Trump to be impeached at a New Hampshire campaign event on Wednesday.
Turkish ground troops began an offensive against Kurdish
Henry A. BrechterApr 14 2024
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Iran Launches Wide-Scale Missile Attack on Israel
Iran launched strikes against Israel early Sunday morning, most of which were intercepted by Israel and its allies.
The Details: In total, 185 drones, 110 surface-to-surface missiles, and 36 cruise missiles were launched, according to The New York Times (Lean Left bias), most of which were shot down by Israel with the help of the United States, United Kingdom, and Jordan. A few of the
NBC News (Online) Reuters National Review (News)Sep 17 2019
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Why the debate over the legality of Andrew Yang’s $120,000 UBI pilot doesn’t really matter
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang promised to spice up September’s primary debate by doing “something no presidential candidate has ever done before in history” live on television.
He kept that promise by announcing in his opening statement that he would give away $1,000 a month — $120,000 a year — to 10 randomly selected people as part of a pilot program for his universal
VoxMar 06 2024
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AI Photo of Trump With Black Supporters Highlights Misinformation Fears
Images created by generative artificial intelligence (AI) depicting former President Donald Trump posing with black supporters were shared by Trump supporters on social media, sparking concerns over AI’s potential to amplify election misinformation.
The Details: The AI-generated images were first shared by conservative radio show host Mark Kaye. A Trump campaign official stated the
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