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Nov 19 2021
Conversation Guide
Muslim Refugees and National Security
This conversation touches on some of our core values. Our need to balance constitutional rights and generosity with prudence. Balancing freedom and security- safety and care for other people whose lives are at risk due to political, ethnic and religious conflict.
Living Room Conversations
Jul 28 2022
Fact Check
Washington GOP House Candidates Attack Each Other on Social Security
Two of the Republicans running for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District seat are attacking each other in TV ads about Social Security that could mislead voters.
An ad from Joe Kent falsely claimed that incumbent Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler’s “plan for Social Security” is a “25% cut in benefits and complete insolvency in 10 years.” Kent has argued that Herrera Beutler “offers no
FactCheck.org
Jul 19 2022
News
Former Trump National Security Council official will testify at Thursday's January 6 hearing
Matthew Pottinger, who served on former President Donald Trump's National Security Council before resigning in the immediate aftermath of January 6, 2021, will testify publicly at Thursday's prime-time hearing held by the House select committee investigating the US Capitol attack, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
Pottinger is slated to appear alongside former Trump
CNN (Online News)
Jul 18 2022
News
Zelensky fires top security chief, prosecutor over alleged treason
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired the country’s security service chief and prosecutor general while accusing dozens of their employees of collaborating with Russia.
Zelensky, 44, announced the moves during a nightly address Sunday while citing hundreds of criminal proceedings into treason and corruption within the country.
“In particular, more than 60 employees of the
New York Post (News)
Jan 31 2022
Headline Roundup
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
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New York Post (News)
Jan 12 2022
Headline Roundup
Will New Republican-backed Voting Laws Restrict Voters or Help Secure Elections?
President Joe Biden and Democrats are fighting to push new voting laws while condemning Republicans' efforts to do the same. Are their concerns warranted or exaggerated?
In 2021, there were 285 new election laws passed across 42 states. In Georgia, new rules prevent government entities from mailing unsolicited absentee ballots and tighten how ballot drop-boxes are used. In Texas, voters
National Review
CNN (Online News)
Newsweek
Feb 01 2022
Headline Roundup
Putin Accuses US, NATO of Ignoring Russian Security Concerns on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the U.S. and other European countries hadn't adequately considered Russia's concerns and demands regarding Ukraine.
Putin alleged that "fundamental Russian concerns were ignored" by the U.S. and other members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He also claimed that the most important objective for the U.S. "is to contain
National Review
Associated Press
CNN (Online News)
Oct 13 2021
Headline Roundup
Social Security Benefits to Increase 5.9% in 2022, Spurred by Inflation
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2022 will be 5.9%, the Social Security Administration announced Wednesday, marking a sharp increase from the last decade’s 1.65% average yearly adjustment. The average retiree will receive an additional $92 each month, with couples receiving an average increase of $154. The change is the largest since 1982’s 7.4% increase and is slightly
Associated Press Fact Check
Wall Street Journal (News)
Fox Business
May 11 2018
Headline Roundup
Homeland Security Secretary Almost Quit After Trump Border Rant
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen “was close to resigning” from President Trump’s administration after she was blasted for failing to secure the U.S.-Mexico border against a caravan of Central Americans, a report says.
Breitbart News
CNN (Online News)
USA TODAY