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Jul 24 2020
Headline Roundup
US Officials Briefed on Soon-to-be-Public UFO Reports
United States defense officials and lawmakers were recently briefed on materials retrieved from “off-world vehicles not made on this earth,” The New York Times reported Thursday. In April, the Pentagon released three previously classified videos of “unexplained aerial phenomena.” Both the videos and the briefings are part of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon Task Force, which according to
Heavy.com New York Times (News) ZeroHedgeFeb 09 2023
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Spy Balloon Part of Larger Chinese Military Surveillance Program
New intelligence suggests that the Chinese spy balloon that flew over the continental United States last week was part of a larger global surveillance program conducted by the Chinese Military.
Key Quotes: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that “the United States was not the only target of this broader program, which has violated the sovereignty of countries across five
Reuters Washington Post Washington ExaminerJul 20 2015
Perspectives Blog
Why We Let Politicians Do the Thinking for Us
When a politician from the opposing party passes an unjust law, or engages in something you consider wrong, you’re justifiably outraged. But are you willing to overlook a transgression by a politician from your own party?
Are you willing to switch your opinion on an issue based upon which politician voted for it? Do you value your commitment to a political party more than the
Beth BallentineApr 05 2023
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NCAA Taunt Backlash Prompts Accusations of Racial Double Standard
A viral moment at the NCAA women’s basketball national championship sparked controversy and accusations of a racial double standard — and even got First Lady Jill Biden involved.
What Happened: LSU Tigers forward Angel Reese, who is black, made two hand gestures towards Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark, who is white: tapping her ring finger, in an apparent allusion to a championship
Vox Newsweek Fox News (Online News)Feb 07 2023
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Biden to Visit Poland to Mark 1-Year Anniversary of Russia's Ukraine Invasion
Later this month, President Joe Biden will reportedly visit Poland to mark the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Details: Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, and the two sides have been embroiled in bloody combat since. The White House says the trip will reaffirm U.S. solidarity with the Ukrainian people as the conflict enters a new phase, as Russia and
Reuters New York Post (News) NBC News (Online)Aug 01 2022
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Grain Shipments from Ukraine Restart Under New Deal
The first cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain left southern Ukraine on Monday under a new agreement enabling the safe passage of vessels transporting food.
The Sierra Leone-flagged ship Razoni left the port city of Odesa for Lebanon carrying 26,000 metric tons of corn. A deal negotiated by the United Nations and Turkey was signed by Ukrainian and Russian officials on July 22, and is
Associated Press NBC News (Online) Washington ExaminerJan 19 2024
Headline Roundup
Congress Again Avoids Government Shutdown With Last-Minute Agreement
Congress has approved another continuing resolution to keep the government funded until March.
The Details: The Senate passed the measure by a vote of 77-18, and the House approved it 314-108. The measure now goes to President Joe Biden's desk, and he's expected to sign it. More than 100 House Republicans opposed the measure.
For Context: The government has been funded by a
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White House Knew of Spying on Allies
Los Angeles Times Washington Times New York Times (News)Jan 17 2020
Headline Roundup
11 US Troops Injured in Jan. 8 Missile Attack, Contradicting Initial Reports
Iran's retaliatory missile strikes on U.S.-Iraq military bases last week left 11 U.S. troops with concussion-like symptoms, despite initial Pentagon reports that said no American soldiers were hurt. A Department of Defense official reportedly told CNN Friday that symptoms emerged "after the fact."
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