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Jul 19 2018
Perspectives Blog
Trump's Comments on Russian Election Meddling Spark Bipartisan Criticism
After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, President Trump sparked bipartisan outrage when he publicly accepted Putin's denials of election meddling. He later backtracked, stating that he meant to say the opposite. While his remarks received criticism across the aisle, some say this shows he is guilty of collusion, while others argue that such accusations are overdramatic John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
May 24 2018
Perspectives Blog
President Trump Cancels Summit With North Korea
President Trump on Thursday canceled the much anticipated summit with North Korea in a letter to Kim Jong Un that cited “tremendous anger and open hostility” from the country. Supporters of the decision argue that the president made the right call in the wake of North Korea's recent remarks about the US, which mocked Vice President Mike Pence and pointed to a potential nuclear confrontation. John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Sep 21 2019
Headline Roundup
More U.S. Troops Heading to Middle East
The Pentagon plans to send additional military personnel and missiles in response to last week's attack on a major Saudi Arabian oil outpost. It's not immediately clear how many troops will be deployed.
Most reporting focused on military officials' descriptions of the troops as "defensive," and of the operation as "modest."
The Hill


Jun 14 2018
Perspectives Blog
President Trump and Kim Jong Un Meet for Historic Summit
President Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un met for a summit in Singapore on Tuesday, closing with a signed agreement that said Pyongyang would establish "complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." Some on the Right have celebrated the meeting as a success and are optimistic that steps have been taken towards dismantling Kim's nuclear weapons program. However, many on John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Oct 19 2017
Perspectives Blog
U.S. Stays in Iran Nuclear Deal... For Now
In the past, the president had suggested that the U.S. might pull out of the Iran nuclear deal previously established under his predecessor. This week, President Trump announced that he would be decertifying the deal, but not pulling out of it. This action sends the deal back to Congress in an effort to make the restrictions tougher. Other news from AllSides: How do we accelerate a shift John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Feb 25 2022
Headline Roundup
Kyiv, Capital City of Ukraine, Under Attack By Russian Forces
Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, came under multiple missile strikes Friday morning as Ukrainian citizens brace for battle against Russian forces who continue to advance through the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian "enemy sabotage groups" have entered Kyiv and urged Ukrainians to defend the country. According to the Ministry of Defense, 18,000
The Daily Caller


Apr 01 2022
Headline Roundup
Kremlin Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Russian Fuel Depot, Disrupting Peace Talks
The Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacking a Russian fuel depot on Friday, and said the strike made continuing peace talks uncomfortable.
A regional Russian leader said "an air strike carried out by two Ukrainian army helicopters who entered Russian territory at a low altitude" created a fire at a fuel depot in the Russian city of Belgorod. Ukraine's foreign minister responded, saying he
Reuters


Jan 08 2020
Headline Roundup
Trump Addresses Nation About Iran Conflict
In a televised address to the nation Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump conveyed his stance that the recently reignited conflict with Iran will subside. This comes after the Iranian military launched missiles on two Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops Tuesday night.
Reporting outlets focused mainly on Trump's statements, putting them in relevant context with recent events;
New York Times (News)


Aug 10 2017
Perspectives Blog
Trump and North Korea
This week, tensions have increased between North Korea and America. North Korea has been testing missiles over the last several months at an increased frequency and President Trump made a statement Tuesday that any action would be met with "fire and fury" from the U.S.. He has since stated that maybe that threat didn't go far enough after North Koreans laughed it off. Some are concerned that the John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Mar 17 2022
Headline Roundup
Biden Announces $800M in Military Aid to Ukraine
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden offered $800 million in new military aid to Ukraine as Russian shelling continues and refugees continue to flee but hope for peace. The funding comes from the $13.6 billion aid package signed into law on Tuesday.
The announcement came hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded with Congress for more help, and the assistance is expected
Defense One

