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Jan 17 2024
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Special Counsel Argues Against Hunter Biden's Request to Toss Gun Charges
On Tuesday, Special Counsel David Weiss rejected Hunter Biden's arguments that gun charges filed against him in Delaware should be dismissed.
Key Details: Biden says the charges are unfair targeting and are based on "selective and vindictive prosecution." The special counsel's office calls these claims "meritless," and argues that the charges are based on Hunter's own actions, such as
The Hill NBC News (Online) Washington ExaminerOct 07 2023
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Hamas Launches Large Attack on Israel, Netanyahu Declares Country 'At War'
Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel on Saturday, firing thousands of rockets from Gaza, and infiltrating Israel’s border by air, land, and sea.
The Details: The attack caught Israel off-guard as the country is celebrating a major holiday. Hamas military commander Mohammad Deif said 5,000 rockets had been launched and called on Palestinians everywhere to take arms. Israel
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Story of the Week: Trump Pulls Out of the Debate
Front-running GOP candidate Donald Trump not only pulled out of the debate this week after Fox News refused to remove Megyn Kelly as a moderator, he also quickly announced a competing event of his own. Was this a smart campaign move on Trump’s part or will it hurt him? Who will suffer more as a result: Trump, Fox News, or Trump’s opponents? As this issue is personal to Fox News, we decided John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJan 11 2024
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Hertz to Replace 20,000 EVs With Gas-Powered Cars
Rental car company Hertz said it would sell about a third of its electric car fleet and replace them with gas-powered cars, citing weak demand, high repair costs, and a drop in the cars’ values.
The Details: Hertz said the decision was made “to better balance supply against expected demand of EVs.” Hertz executives have pointed to high EV repair costs, particularly for Teslas, which
Ars Technica New York Times (News) New York Post (News)Apr 01 2022
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Economists Warn of Potential Housing Bubble as Home Prices and Mortgages Rise
On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas warned of a potential housing bubble fueled by investor speculation on top of pre-existing inflation.
Bubble or not, finding a place to live is getting more expensive, and not just in the U.S. The Dallas Fed report also pointed to hot housing markets in 11 other countries, including Canada, South Korea and several European nations.
USA TODAY CNBC Washington ExaminerJan 15 2024
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Trump Expected to Win Big at Iowa Caucus, but Brutal Winter Weather Could Affect Turnout
The first Republican primary event takes place in Iowa on Monday, where voters will caucus amid record-low temperatures.
The Details: Gale-force winds, snow, and wind chills as low as 45 below zero are expected to impact turnout. Former President Trump is anticipated to win handily, but the margin of his victory could provide insight for the rest of the race. While Florida Gov. Ron
New York Times (News) The Hill The Epoch TimesSep 16 2022
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Republicans Shift and Debate Abortion Stances Ahead of 2022 Elections
Republicans have been grappling with how to handle the politics of abortion — an energizing issue for Democrats — ahead of the November general elections.
When Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) proposed a national 15-week abortion ban, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — a longtime proponent of similar bans — instead asserted that the issue should be left to states. While some
Washington Post Fox News (Online News) The HillOct 11 2023
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US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Mediterranean
On Tuesday afternoon, the USS Gerald R. Ford arrived in the Mediterranean Sea.
Key Details: The Pentagon reportedly sent the aircraft carrier to deter Israel's hostile neighbors from entering the conflict. Another carrier, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, is expected to leave for the Mediterranean later this week.
Key Quote: “The arrival of these highly capable forces to the region
National Review (News) Business Insider Wall Street Journal (News)Jan 23 2024
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Supreme Court Allows Biden Administration to Cut Texas' Razor Wire
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that Border Patrol agents may cut razor wire installed along the border near Eagle Pass, Texas.
Key Details: In a 5-4 vote, Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh dissented. No explanations were offered. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments on Feb. 7 regarding whether Texas law was violated by the
Fox News (Online News) The Texas Tribune ReutersJan 04 2024
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Trump Appeals to Supreme Court to Keep His Name on Colorado Ballot
On Wednesday, former President Donald Trump filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to keep his name on the ballot in Colorado.
Key Details: The petition for writ of certiorari appeals to the Supreme Court to reverse the Colorado supreme court and add Trump's name to the ballot in Colorado for this year's presidential election. In their decision, the Colorado supreme court cited a
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