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Sep 16 2021
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Perspectives: Should Gen. Milley Be Fired Over Calls With Top Chinese General?
Gen. Mark Milley, the nation's highest-ranking military officer, is facing criticism over phone calls he had with China's top general last year. According to a forthcoming book, Milley acted to limit former President Donald Trump's powers and told the Chinese general that he'd warn him of any forthcoming U.S. attack. After the book's contents became public, Trump accused Milley of treason.
National Review (News) The Hill CNN (Online News)Oct 08 2021
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US Adds 194,000 Jobs in September, Well Short of Estimates
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Friday that U.S. employment rose by 194,000 in September, and the unemployment rate dropped from 5.2% to 4.8%. Economists expected roughly 500,000 jobs added. The BLS report highlighted "notable job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, in professional and business services, in retail trade, and in transportation and warehousing," and also
Fox Business CNN Business Associated PressSep 28 2023
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Trump Vies for Union Endorsements at Michigan Auto Parts Factory
While his fellow candidates in the Republican primary took the debate stage Wednesday night, GOP frontrunner and former President Donald Trump held a rally at an auto parts factory in Michigan.
Details: Trump’s rally in Michigan comes one day after President Joe Biden visited a UAW picket line in Michigan. The United Auto Workers union is currently striking the “Big 3” auto
New York Times (News) Reuters Washington ExaminerDec 09 2022
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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Leaves Democratic Party
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (Az.) announced Thursday that she's leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent.
Key Quotes: "There’s a disconnect between what everyday Americans want and deserve from our politics, and what political parties are offering," wrote Sinema in an op-ed for the Arizona Republic (Center bias). "Everyday Americans are increasingly left behind by
Reuters The Blaze Daily BeastDec 06 2022
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What Motivated the North Carolina Power Station Attacks?
In the absence of a clear motive, some are speculating that an attack on North Carolina substations was meant to thwart a nearby drag show, but there's no hard evidence of that.
The Theory: Local activist Emily Rainey is the focus of speculation. Just after the attack, she posted on Facebook a photo of the theater where the show was happening, with the caption, "God will not be mocked
NBC News (Online) Newsweek TownhallJan 20 2022
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Political World Reacts to Biden's Comments About Potential Illegitimacy in 2022 Elections
In a rare press conference on Wednesday, President Joe Biden made remarks about election legitimacy that heightened political tensions.
In response to a question about potential illegitimacy in the 2022 midterm elections, Biden said "it easily could be illegitimate. Imagine if, in fact, Trump has succeeded in convincing Pence to not count the votes." The reporter then clarified that
The Daily Wire BBC News CNN (Online News)Oct 19 2022
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DOJ Prosecutors Think They Have Enough Evidence to Charge Trump with Obstruction
A report from Bloomberg (Lean Left Bias) suggests that Department of Justice prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to charge former President Donald Trump with obstruction of justice. The report cited anonymous sources “familiar with the matter.” Federal agents involved in the investigation are allegedly divided on whether to move forward with an indictment against Trump, who is
Raw Story Forbes Washington ExaminerJul 18 2023
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Pentagon Typo Sent Millions of US Military Emails to Mali, a Russian Ally
Millions of U.S. military emails have been sent to Mali, a Russian ally, due to a Pentagon typo.
Key Details: The emails came from outside accounts, and were not sent from within the military, according to Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh. People frequently type .ML, the country identified for Mali, by mistake, instead of the appending the military's .MIL domain.
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Washington Free Beacon Daily Beast NewsNationAug 26 2021
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Seven Capitol Police Officers Sue Trump, Supporters Over Jan. 6 Riot
Seven Capitol Police officers filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that former President Donald Trump, some of his supporters and right-wing extremist group leaders planed to interfere with the transition of power following the 2020 election, which purportedly led to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The suit accuses Trump and others, including former adviser Roger Stone and the leaders of the
Associated Press Fact Check Axios Newsmax (News)Dec 01 2023
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Fact-Checking the Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom Debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slung no shortage of claims at Thursday's "red state vs. blue state" debate. Here's what the fact-checkers said.
California to Florida Migration: Newsom said that per capita, more Floridians are moving to California than vice versa. According to the Sacramento Bee (Lean Left bias), "37,464 people left California for
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