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Jan 08 2023
Headline Roundup
Biden’s First Border Visit Comes at Political Inflection Point
President Joe Biden made his first visit as president to the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday with the stated goal of better understanding the border crisis, and gaining bipartisan support.
The Details: Biden reportedly spoke with Border Control personnel regarding illegal drug and human trafficking, and also met with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R). On Monday, Biden will meet with President
Washington Examiner The Hill Time MagazineNov 05 2020
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Republicans Expected to Maintain Senate Control, Gain Seats in House
As the presidential race seems to lean in favor of the Democratic Party, enough Republican congressional candidates are expected to win their respective elections for the party to preserve control of the U.S. Senate and add members to the House of Representatives.
Reports from throughout the spectrum have focused on the disappointing results for Democrats; some expected a "blue wave" of
Associated Press Fact Check New York Post (News) The HillOct 27 2020
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More Coronavirus Stimulus Likely on Hold Until After Election
President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that more COVID-19 coronavirus relief would happen after the presidential election. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) reportedly discussed new legislation for close to an hour Monday, capping weeks of fruitless negotiations over the bill as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) motioned for the
Fox News (Online News) CBS News (Online) The HillAug 03 2023
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How are Republicans Responding to Trump's Third Indictment?
How is Trump’s third indictment impacting his standing in the Republican Party and the 2024 race?
“Indict, Rally, Repeat”: A piece in the Wall Street Journal (Center bias) highlighted the “remarkable resilience” of Trump’s standing in the Republican Party. This indictment, the article predicts, will follow a similar pattern as the two previous ones, serving to “energize Trump’s most
CBS News (Online) Washington Examiner Wall Street Journal (News)Mar 08 2018
Perspectives Blog
Trump to Impose Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
President Trump officially announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum, exempting Mexico and Canada. Critics argue this could spark a trade war, while some in favor say that this is part of his 'America First' agenda. The plan also has unlikely supporters in large unions and some Democrats who contend that the tariffs will level the playing field between the U.S. and outside competitors like John Gable, AllSides Co-founderMar 07 2024
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Recapping Biden’s 2024 State of the Union
President Joe Biden frequently contrasted himself with his “predecessor” in a wide-ranging State of the Union Address on Thursday. Watch it here.
The Details: While news coverage generally focused on a handful of quotes, Biden discussed a wide range of issues, including NATO, January 6th, IVF, abortion, the economy, infrastructure legislation, unions, healthcare, taxes, housing costs,
Reuters CNN (Online News) Fox News (Online News)Jun 26 2019
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Robert Mueller to Testify Publicly Next Month Before Congress
Former special counsel Robert S. Mueller III will testify before two House committees next month in a public session about his investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 presidential campaign and possible obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump. Mueller has spoken publicly only once about his work as special counsel. In May, Mueller said he could neither clear nor
Wall Street Journal (News) Fox News (Online News) Washington PostDec 06 2022
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Drone Attacks Hit Russia
Two air bases inside Russia, one housing strategic bombers, were hit with drone strikes on Monday, and a third drone strike on a Russian airfield occurred on Tuesday.
Key Quotes: “If something is launched into other countries’ airspace, sooner or later unknown flying objects will return to departure point,” Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said in a statement, the WSJ
The Daily Caller CNN (Online News) AxiosAug 23 2018
Perspectives Blog
Manafort and Cohen Courtroom Drama: How Will It Impact President Trump?
After President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort was convicted on eight counts of fraud and Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to several criminal charges, media personalities are split as to how it will impact the president. Some argue that the developments implicate him as a co-conspirator, particularly after Cohen testified that then-candidate Trump ordered him to John Gable, AllSides Co-founderDec 19 2022
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Supreme Court Temporarily Pauses Lift of Key Immigration Policy
On Monday, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily halted the planned lifting of the Title 42 immigration policy.
For Context: The policy, which allows quick expulsion of unauthorized immigrants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, was due to expire Wednesday. Over a dozen Republican-led states filed an emergency application to the Supreme Court requesting the pause, amid fears of
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