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Dec 31 2019
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W.V. Gov. Approves Firing of Cadets in Nazi Salute Photo
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice (R) approved the firing of 37 correctional cadets, guards and academy staff Monday, many of whom engaged in a apparent Nazi salute in a class photo. Justice said he condemns the photo, taken of cadets graduating the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation basic training class, "in the strongest possible terms"; a separate state probe described in
NPR (Online News) NBC News (Online) New York Post (News)Nov 11 2021
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Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Jan. 6 Committee's Request for Trump Records
A federal appeals court granted former President Donald Trump's request Thursday to temporarily block the National Archives from sending his White House records to the House select committee probing the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.
Earlier this week, a federal judge denied Trump's effort to have executive privilege shield him from the records inquiry. Trump's legal team then asked the U.S
The Daily Caller The Hill NBC News (Online)Apr 25 2022
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Biden to Nominate Bridget Brink as US Ambassador to Ukraine
The White House has announced that President Joe Biden will nominate Bridget Brink as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.
Brink is a career foreign service officer who has had assignments in Cyprus, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Serbia. She is currently the U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia. If approved by the Senate, she would become the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine as the country continues to defend
New York Post (News) CBS News (Online) AxiosJul 11 2020
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Trump Commutes Roger Stone's Prison Sentence
On Friday, President Donald Trump commuted his former advisor, Roger Stone, of his 40-month prison sentence. Stone was convicted of lying to Congress, obstructing an investigation, and tampering with a witness during a congressional probe into Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential elections. A White House statement released Friday said Stone was a “victim of the Russia Hoax
BBC News Washington Examiner The GuardianJun 30 2021
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US House Creates Jan. 6 Committee
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to create a select committee to investigate the origins of the Jan. 6 Capitol breach. The House voted 222-190, almost entirely along party lines; Republican representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger were the only two GOP members to vote in favor. In May, 35 House Republicans joined Democrats in support of creating an independent commission with bipartisan
Reuters Washington Post Fox News DigitalMay 03 2020
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Conflicting Reports on Coronavirus Origins
As officials and experts continue to probe the origins of COVID-19, conflicting information has arisen about exactly how and where the novel virus began -- a fact that has also been reflected in news reports on the subject. Many outlets on the right have echoed statements in recent days by high-ranking officials like Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and President Donald Trump that claim the
Business Insider Washington Post The Daily CallerMar 30 2023
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Manhattan Grand Jury Indicts Donald Trump
A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges related to hush money payments, the former president’s lawyer confirmed Thursday evening. Trump will become the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, and is expected to surrender on Tuesday.
The Details: Little is known about the specific charges because they are still sealed. Except for Trump’s lawyer,
Reuters Fox News Digital New York Times (News)Apr 12 2018
Perspectives Blog
Paul Ryan Will Not Seek Re-Election
Paul Ryan announced on Wednesday that he will not seek re-election in November. The move sparked debate around Republican odds in the 2018 midterms as well as speculation concerning Ryan's tenuous relationship with President Trump. What's the best way to combat media bias? Does unbiased news really exist? Check out this article in the Washington Examiner by AllSides CEO John Gable and Editorial John Gable, AllSides Co-founderJul 06 2016
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Story of the Week: FBI Statement on Clinton Emails
This week, FBI Director Comey issued a public statement about Hillary Clinton's use of private email servers while she was secretary of state. He did not recommend a formal indictment, but he said Clinton and her team were ”extremely careless" with classified material. Are these reasonable conclusions and how will they affect the presidential election? Analysis varies widely on different sides
John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 16 2023
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Oakland Police Chief Fired for Alleged Downplaying of Officer's Misconduct
Oakland, California Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong was fired Wednesday by Mayor Sheng Thao for allegedly covering up an officer's misconduct.
The Details: An independent investigation concluded that Armstrong and the Oakland Police Department failed to properly investigate and discipline Sergeant Michael Chung after he was in involved in a hit-and-run with his police car in 2021.
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