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Sep 14 2021
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Testifying Before Congress, Blinken Faces Bipartisan Criticism For Afghanistan Withdrawal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced a second day of tough congressional questioning from lawmakers Tuesday about the Biden administration’s divisive withdrawal from Afghanistan. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, New Jersey Democrat and committee chair Bob Menendez called the administration's withdrawal strategy "clearly and fatally flawed." He warned that he will "
Fox News (Online News) Axios Associated Press Fact CheckJun 30 2022
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Biden Supports Senate Filibuster Exception to Codify Roe v Wade
Could Democrats change Senate rules in order to codify Roe v. Wade?
After the Supreme Court overturned the landmark abortion ruling last Friday, Democrats have put all options on the table. President Joe Biden said Thursday that he supports an exception to the Senate filibuster — which requires 60 votes to pass most legislation instead of simple majority — if it led to passing a law
Axios HuffPost Newsmax (News)Feb 20 2022
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Perspectives: Americans Remain Split On Severity Of China-Russia Alliance
China and Russia affirmed a deep strategic partnership with "no limits" earlier this month, alarming many voices across the political spectrum.
The alliance between the two superpowers, however, is being assessed differently by different sides of the aisle. Left-rated voices often emphasize China and Russia's conflicting interests. Fareed Zakaria, a columnist at The Washington Post (
Foreign Policy Washington Post Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Feb 25 2022
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Kyiv, Capital City of Ukraine, Under Attack By Russian Forces
Kyiv, the capital city of Ukraine, came under multiple missile strikes Friday morning as Ukrainian citizens brace for battle against Russian forces who continue to advance through the country.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Russian "enemy sabotage groups" have entered Kyiv and urged Ukrainians to defend the country. According to the Ministry of Defense, 18,000
The Daily Caller Financial Times Daily BeastFeb 08 2023
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Journalist Accuses US of Sabotaging Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
The White House denied a Wednesday report alleging that the U.S. secretly bombed Europe’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline in September 2022 to limit Russia’s regional influence.
The Details: Citing an anonymous “source with direct knowledge of the operational planning,” investigative journalist Seymour Hersh wrote in a Substack post that U.S. Navy divers had attached remote-activated explosives
Reuters Al Jazeera Washington ExaminerOct 08 2015
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Putin's Syria Operation Grows
This was not a slow news week. As we write this, the nation is still processing another senseless mass shooting, a hotly debated trade deal was reached, and Kevin McCarthy shocked the political world by dropping out of the House speaker race. And that’s just for starters. It was a challenge to choose which story to focus on today, but we decided to spotlight what Russia is up to in Syria, as John Gable, AllSides Co-founderNov 12 2022
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Ukraine Recaptures Kherson, Russia Retreats Across Dnipro River
As Ukrainian troops enter the city of Kherson, which has been under Russian occupation for months, videos across the web show the city’s residents celebrating the ousting of Moscow’s invading force.
Key Quotes: In his nightly video address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated, “today is a historic day. We are getting the south of the country back, we are getting Kherson back
Washington Examiner New York Times (News) ReutersJul 12 2018
Perspectives Blog
President Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
President Trump announced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, who, if confirmed, will fill the vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement. Many on the Right have praised the selection as a victory for constitutional conservatism, while some on the Left have expressed concern that he will imperil abortion and LGBT rights. Check out some other big stories this John Gable, AllSides Co-founderOct 09 2022
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Biden’s “Armageddon” Comment: Reckless Escalation or Fair Warning?
On Friday, President Biden spoke candidly about the threat of Moscow deploying nuclear weapons in their faltering invasion of Ukraine, stating that the danger presently seen was last felt during the Cuban missile crisis under President Kennedy in the 1960s. The weighty statements sparked sharp reactions from politicians and national figures, with some deeming the words dangerous escalation and
Associated Press Fox News (Online News) The HillJan 31 2022
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Russian, American and Ukrainian Diplomats Clash at UN Security Council
Diplomats from Russia, the U.S. and Ukraine had harsh words for each other at a Monday meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
Russia maintained its military buildup around Ukraine on Monday, as Ukrainians prepared for war with weapons sent by the U.S. and other Western countries. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Russia’s actions struck “at the very heart of the U.N
Voice of America (VOA) New York Times (News) New York Post (News)