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Dec 12 2023
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Zelenskyy Visits DC as Lawmakers Debate Additional Aid Package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, meeting with congressional leaders and President Joe Biden as lawmakers debate an additional aid package for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Details: During the visit, Biden announced an additional $200 million in weapons and equipment to be given to Ukraine from the Pentagon stockpile. Biden is pushing for
Associated Press Reuters Breitbart NewsFeb 15 2024
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Jon Stewart Returns to 'The Daily Show'
Comedian Jon Stewart returned to 'The Daily Show' this week after leaving the program in 2015, and focused much of his first show on the 2024 presidential candidates.
Key Quotes: “Joe Biden isn’t Donald Trump. He hasn’t been indicted as many times, hasn’t had as many fraudulent businesses or been convicted in a civil trial for sexual assault or been ordered to pay defamation or had his
Associated Press Newsweek Washington TimesOct 12 2023
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Did Hamas Behead Babies and Toddlers in Attacks on Israel?
Numerous reports that Hamas beheaded children during its attacks on Israel have circulated this week. Here's what journalists across the spectrum and officials have said.
Initial Reports: An Israeli journalist reported Tuesday that Israeli soldiers found "babies with their heads cut off" after clearing kibbutz Kfar Aza, which Hamas attacked over the weekend. The video has been viewed
New York Post (News) Newsweek The InterceptFeb 19 2024
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Black History Month's Significance in 2024
February’s significance as Black History Month has drawn perspectives across the spectrum.
Complex Remembrance: Lance Morrow, writing for The Wall Street Journal (Lean Right bias), dove into the nuances of Black History Month. He explained how the “black-and-white binaries” in American history hold different weight for Americans depending on when their ancestors migrated. Morrow argued
Wall Street Journal (Opinion) Newsweek BloombergDec 30 2022
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Andrew Tate Detained in Romania on Human Trafficking Charges
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate was detained by Romanian police late Thursday night on charges of rape, human trafficking, and forming an organized crime group. Tate’s brother, Tristan Tate, and two others were also arrested.
For Context: Romanian authorities alleged that Tate had formed a gang to lure in women and force them to perform in pornography “through physical violence
New York Post (News) Reuters HuffPostJan 25 2022
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Russia Conducts Military Exercises, US Alerts Troops Amid Fears of Ukraine Invasion
With diplomacy stalled, Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. appeared to prepare for potential conflict on Tuesday.
On Monday, the U.S. put 8,500 troops on “heightened preparedness to deploy” to Eastern Europe; however, a Pentagon spokesman said the U.S. did not intend to send troops to fight Russia. Russia responded to the news by announcing additional military exercises involving short-range
Washington Post The Hill Washington ExaminerFeb 26 2024
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US Airman Dies After Self-Immolation in Front of Israeli Embassy
A U.S. Air Force member died after setting himself on fire and shouting “Free Palestine” in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on Sunday afternoon.
The Details: The man, identified by police as 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, reportedly live-streamed himself on Twitch, saying, “I will no longer be complicit in genocide. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but
Al Jazeera The Jerusalem Post New York Post (News)Nov 18 2023
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Speaker Johnson Announces Release of Over 40,000 Hours of January 6 Footage
On Friday, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced that he will make over 40,000 hours of the Capitol Police’s January 6 footage public.
The Details: Johnson made the first 90 hours of footage available on the Committee on House Administration’s website. He said to prevent people from being “retaliated” against, the faces of private citizens will be blurred on future tape releases. He
Axios NewsNation National Review (News)Feb 29 2024
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Biden’s Physician Deems Him ‘Fit For Duty,’ No Cognitive Test Conducted
President Joe Biden’s physician deemed him physically fit for the duties of the presidency, but no cognitive assessment was conducted.
Details: Biden's recent physical examination concluded that the 81-year-old president was in good health - an “active, robust 81-year-old male, who remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency.” The examination found no evidence of a
Daily Beast BBC News Washington ExaminerOct 30 2023
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Pro-Palestine Mob Storms Russian Airport Looking for Jewish Travelers
A mob stormed Makhachkala International Airport in the Russian Republic of Dagestan on Sunday, looking for passengers from a Tel Aviv flight.
The Details: Rioters, who could be heard yelling “Allahu Akbar,” seized control of the airport and its tarmac, waving Palestinian flags and checking travelers’ passports. The targeted flight did not include any Jews, according to Israel’s Foreign
New York Post (News) Financial Times Al Jazeera