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Apr 22 2021
News
Progressives will deliver their own response to President Joe Biden's speech to Congress
Unlike in previous years, a progressive group has decided to deliver a formal response to President Joe Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress next week.
It's traditional for the opposition party to give a response when the president delivers a State of the Union or other address to Congress. But it's much less common for a member of the president's party to deliver a
NBC News DigitalNov 29 2023
Headline Roundup
Top CIA Official Posted Pro-Palestine Image on Her Facebook Profile
A senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official posted pro-Palestine images on her Facebook account, according to multiple reports.
The Details: The official deleted the posts after media inquiries, according to the Financial Times (Center bias). On Oct. 21, she changed her Facebook cover photo to a man waving a Palestinian flag, and in an older post, she published a selfie with a "
Financial Times NBC News Digital Washington Free BeaconNov 29 2017
Headline Roundup
Matt Lauer Fired Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation
Matt Lauer has been terminated for "inappropriate workplace behavior," NBC News chairman Andrew Lack wrote in a memo to staff that was read at the top of the Today show Wednesday.
Fox News Digital USA TODAY New York Times (News)Oct 25 2020
Perspectives Blog
Trump vs. Biden on Healthcare, Explained in 2 Minutes
Here's a brief overview of both Donald Trump and Joe Biden's stances on healthcare, plus quick links to articles covering the topic from across the political spectrum as determined by AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
Trump:President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda includes an “America-first” healthcare section that aims to “put patients and doctors back in charge of the
AllSides StaffFeb 25 2020
Analysis
The Great Socialism Gap
For the past month, the centrist Democrats running against Sen. Bernie Sanders have begged Democratic voters not to nominate him. Former Vice President Joe Biden, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar have argued that putting a socialist atop the ticket would help President Donald Trump and hurt Democratic candidates down the ballot. These warnings are well-
SlateDec 06 2022
Headline Roundup
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 Digital Newsweek TownhallFeb 01 2024
Headline Roundup
Plans Approved for Retaliatory Strikes on Iranian Forces in Syria and Iraq
Plans have been approved for retaliatory strikes over a number of days against targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian forces, multiple outlets reported Friday.
For Context: The news came after days of speculation and commentary on how President Joe Biden’s administration would respond to the killing of three U.S. service members via a reportedly Iranian-made drone flown by the
CBS News (Online) The Daily Wire ReutersNov 23 2023
Headline Roundup
Vehicle Explodes on Niagara Rainbow Bridge Crossing, FBI Says No Sign of Terrorism
A speeding vehicle went airborne and exploded on the Niagara Falls Rainbow Bridge border crossing on Wednesday, sparking terror concerns.
The Details: The two people in the vehicle were killed in the explosion, but no additional deaths were sustained. Several area border crossings were temporarily closed as the FBI investigated, but the bureau found no sign of terrorism.
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NBC News Digital Reuters National Review (News)Sep 30 2019
News
Whistleblower’s lawyers fear for his safety amid Trump remarks
The lawyers for the intelligence official who filed a whistleblower complaint against President Trump that triggered a formal impeachment inquiry have expressed “serious concerns” for their client’s safety, according to reports.
A letter signed by the whistleblower’s lead attorney, Andrew Bakaj, and sent to acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire pointed to Trump’s call
New York Post (News)Jan 19 2022
Perspectives Blog
The One Thing We All Have In Common
From The Center
The good news: I've found that we all have common ground. Fear.
Every day, I appreciate how much heavier the burden of fear is for every one of us.
Fear fuels anger, which drives the all-too-common vitriolic communication that gets lobbed across the political courts.
Fear closes our ability to reason and understand each other. We make mistakes
April Gardner