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Sep 19 2022
Headline Roundup
Taliban Frees US Contractor in Exchange for Drug Trafficker
An American contractor held captive in Afghanistan for over two years has been released in exchange for a convicted drug lord jailed in the United States.
The White House said Monday that U.S. contractor Mark Frerichs had been freed and returned to the U.S. in exchange for Bashir Noorzai, who had been imprisoned in the U.S. since 2005 and has ties to the Taliban. Frerichs was working as
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Oct 03 2023
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House Votes to Remove McCarthy from Speakership
The House of Representatives voted to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from his position as Speaker of the House.
For Context: Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a motion to vacate on ousting McCarthy on Monday. This was made possible by a deal struck by McCarthy and right-wing lawmakers in January that secured his position as Speaker but allowed for a single member to call a vote to remove him
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New York Times (News)
The Hill
Aug 15 2022
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New US Delegation Visits Taiwan; China Launches More Drills
A new U.S. delegation is making an unannounced visit to Taiwan to meet with government and private sector representatives to discuss issues such as trade, investment in Taiwan's semiconductor industry and regional security in the Taiwan Strait.
The delegation, led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), includes California Democrats John Garamendi and Alan Lowenthal, Virginia Democrat Don Beyer, and
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Dec 04 2022
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Iranian 'Morality Police' Will Be Disbanded Following Protests
Iranian Attorney General Mohammad Javad Montazeri stated that the Iranian morality police were being disbanded in response to months of mass protests challenging the Islamic Republic. The morality police enforce Iran’s strict dress code for women and have been the target of recent protests across the country.
For Context: The ongoing protests across Iran were sparked after the death of
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New York Times (News)
Oct 02 2023
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Gaetz Launches Bid to Oust McCarthy as House Speaker
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) announced on Sunday that he will force a motion to vacate on ousting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) this week.
Key Details: Gaetz would need a vast number of Democrats to vote with him in order to oust McCarthy since a majority vote in the House is required. McCarthy reportedly has about 200 Republicans ready to back him.
Key Quote: “I have a requisite
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National Review (Opinion)
Jun 18 2020
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China Promises Retaliation to US Sanctions Over Uighur Internment Camps
The Chinese government has promised retaliation against the United States after President Donald Trump approved sanctioning China over the country's so-called "re-education" camps for Uighur Muslims. This comes after former Trump national security advisor John Bolton claimed in a forthcoming book that the president considered the Uighur "concentration" camps a good idea. The sanctions are
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New York Post (News)
Jul 22 2023
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Ramaswamy Rises in Polls, Announces He’s Qualified for First RNC Debate
Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign said he has cleared the required donor threshold set by the Republican National Committee to qualify for the first presidential debate.
The Details: Ramaswamy’s campaign told Semafor (Lean Left bias) it met the required 40,000 donor mark back in May and has over 65,000 unique donors to date. He has also met the polling requirement, which requires a candidate
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Washington Examiner
Jul 22 2023
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Blockbuster ‘Barbenheimer’ Weekend Draws Droves to Theaters
In what has been dubbed “Barbenheimer,” blockbuster movies Barbie and Oppenheimer hit theaters on Friday, resulting in a pop culture frenzy and widespread media coverage.
For Context: Barbie, is a live-action film with feminist themes, framed through the popular children’s toy doll. Oppenheimer chronicles the American creation of the atomic bomb.
Barbenheimer, In That Order: An
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Aug 18 2021
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US Intelligence Reportedly Warned of Possible Taliban Takeover
Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that generals, diplomats and the U.S. intelligence community increasingly warned of a possible Taliban takeover in Afghanistan over the summer, even as President Joe Biden said publicly that such an outcome was unlikely to happen soon. The New York Times cited “current and former American government officials,” The Wall Street Journal cited “several
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Jul 28 2023
Headline Roundup
What Did We Learn From Congress’ UFO Hearing?
Politicians and media voices across the spectrum reacted to Wednesday’s House hearing on UFOs.
Are We Alone? After one of the whistleblowers repeated claims of a secret government program that had obtained “nonhuman” biological material from a crashed UFO, the Pentagon denied knowledge of programs possessing “extraterrestrial materials.” Some speculated on explanations for UFO sightings
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