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Jul 25 2015
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GOP's nightmare: An Independent Donald Trump
Republicans dreaming of shooing away Donald Trump may want to think twice.
By publicly rebuking the billionaire businessman for his inflammatory comments, the party may convince Trump to launch a third-party candidacy.
That's a potential nightmare scenario for the GOP establishment: a populist outsider with unlimited resources attacking their nominee from the right in the general
CNN DigitalMay 13 2013
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Obama to Hold IRS Staff ‘Fully Accountable’
President Barack Obama said if any Internal Revenue Service staff targeted groups based on their political leanings, they would be held “fully accountable for their actions.
“If in fact IRS personnel engaged in the kind of practices that have been reported on, and were intentionally targeting conservative groups, then thats outrageous, Mr. Obama said, in his first public remarks on
Wall Street Journal (News)May 28 2021
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias and The Lab Leak Theory: A Comprehensive Look
This week, the media sphere has been abuzz with news stories highlighting how the theory that COVID-19 emerged from a Chinese laboratory is now plausible — and as a result, many have pointed out apparent media bias.
Many journalists who had previously run headlines painting such an inquiry as a “conspiracy theory” or “debunked” now appeared to be changing their tune, treating the lab
Julie MastrineJun 17 2019
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How Trump's census question could transform America's electoral map
If the Trump administration adds a new question to the 2020 census, up to 4m people could go uncounted, paving the way for Republican gerrymandering
It has happened every decade since the foundation of the United States, mandated by the first article of the constitution. It is a centrepiece of American democracy, playing a vital role for political representation in Washington. And its
The GuardianApr 17 2019
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Trump Vetoes Bill To End U.S. Support For Saudis In Yemen War
The bill passed with bipartisan support in the House and Senate.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday vetoed a resolution to end U.S. support of Saudi Arabia’s military campaign in Yemen, which has been blamed for tens of thousands of deaths in the region.
“This resolution is an unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my constitutional authorities, endangering the lives of American
HuffPostMay 09 2013
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W.H. holds meeting on sexual assault in military
About a dozen members of Congress were invited to meet at the White House Thursday with senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and the first lady's chief of staff Tina Tchen to address the issue of sexual assault in the military, a senior administration official said.
The official did not provide names of the lawmakers invited to the bicameral bipartisan meeting, but CNN confirmed two of the
CNN DigitalApr 16 2019
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Battle over Trump tax returns could extend into 2020 election
The U.S. Congress has strong arguments for obtaining President Donald Trump’s tax returns, but first faces a long court battle that could extend into the 2020 presidential election, some legal experts said.
Democratic Party leaders, who took control of the House in November, have recently stepped up pressure on Trump to release tax records from 2013 to 2018, which legal experts said
ReutersNov 23 2016
Perspectives Blog
Holiday Table Conversations
Happy Thanksgiving from AllSides!
Every year around this time, we think about how holiday gatherings sometimes devolve into bitter arguments about political matters, and that's not what we want to see in the world. We're about seeing all sides through thoughtful consideration and lively, considerate debate.
And, because we're dedicated to the idea that we can disagree while
John Gable, AllSides Co-founderAug 07 2019
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Conflict in China
“China warned Tuesday that it will be ‘only a matter of time’ before it punishes those behind two months of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.” (AP News)
The left is critical of both Trump’s comments about Hong Kong and the decision to label China a currency manipulator.
“President Trump has essentially given China’s rulers a green light to crush the pro-democracy protests. His
The Flip SideApr 15 2019
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Mueller report’s release is expected Thursday, Justice Dept. says
The Justice Department expects to release on Thursday a redacted version of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s report on President Trump, his associates and Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, setting the stage for further battles in Congress over the politically explosive inquiry.
Kerri Kupec, a spokeswoman for the department, said Monday that officials plan to issue the
Washington Post