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Jun 26 2023
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What Does Wagner’s Short Uprising Mean for Putin and Russia?
Commentators across the political spectrum appeared to agree that the Wagner mercenary group’s short-lived weekend march toward Moscow weakened Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In Case You Missed It: Over the weekend, a mercenary group fighting for Russia in Ukraine temporarily turned its sights to Moscow after its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, said Russian forces had attacked his troops
Foreign Policy National Review (News) Washington PostOct 07 2023
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Top U.S. Officials Visit Mexico Amidst Border Crisis
Several U.S. officials traveled to Mexico this week to discuss the humanitarian crisis at the border with Mexican officials and the public.
The Details: On Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and others in Mexico City where they discussed
Voice of America (VOA) New York Times (News) Daily MailJan 04 2023
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Latest Twitter Files Detail Government's Push for Content Moderation
The latest "Twitter Files" appear to show how FBI acted as the "belly button" for requests from the U.S. government to moderate certain Twitter accounts and information on the platform.
The Details: Apparent screenshots of communications between Twitter and the FBI, posted to Twitter Tuesday by independent journalist Matt Taibbi (Center bias), show the evolution of direct connections
National Review (News) New York Post (News) Washington ExaminerJan 04 2023
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House Adjourns After McCarthy's Speaker Bid Falls Short
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) failed to secure the necessary votes for the House Speaker positions in three rounds of voting Wednesday, with 19 Republicans casting ballots for another nominee.
Key Quotes: "Kevin McCarthy is not going to be a speaker," said GOP Rep. Bob Good. Referring to President Joe Biden's agenda, second-ranking House Republican Steve Scalise said that "We can’t
Politico Washington Times The HillNov 06 2022
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Putin-Linked Businessman Says "We are Interfering" in US Elections
Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, an ally of President Vladimir Putin, said Monday that he had interfered in U.S. elections and would continue doing so in the future.
Key Quotes: "We interfered, we are interfering and we will interfere. Carefully, accurately, surgically and in our own way, as we know how to do," Prigozhin said in a statement published on social media. In response,
Reuters Washington Times The GuardianNov 21 2018
Perspectives Blog
Trump Says US Will Remain 'Steadfast Partner' of Saudi Arabia: Foolish or Strategic?
President Trump announced that the US will remain a "steadfast partner" of Saudi Arabia, signaling there will be no new punishment for journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Some have criticized Trump for not being harsh enough on the Saudi regime, as the CIA concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman facilitated the killing. Others have said that his approach is strategic and will preserve John Gable, AllSides Co-founderFeb 12 2018
Perspectives Blog
Middle of the Room Conversations
As I sat in the front row of Second Baptist Church of Boulder, Colorado waiting to be called up to join my fellow panelists, I found myself wondering what Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would think of this moment. On this Saturday morning, some fifty years after he was assassinated, members of two of the most historic congregations in town—one largely African American, the other largely with
Pedro SilvaSep 28 2022
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McConnell Backs Electoral Reform Bill
On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) voiced his qualified support for a bipartisan electoral reform bill, a bill that is intended to prevent a reoccurance of the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. The bill would clarify Congress' role in certifying the results of presidential elections; a similar bill passed the U.S. House last week.
The Senate Rules Committee
Washington Examiner Reuters CBS News (Online)May 19 2022
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House Passes $28M Spending Bill to Deal With Baby Formula Shortage
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a $28 million emergency spending bill, with a vote of 231 to 192, to address the baby formula shortage. The bill gives the Food and Drug Administration funds to increase its staff to aid in the inspection of baby formula before delivery to grocery stores. The Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act contains language that seeks to prevent
Axios Washington Post Washington Examiner