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May 04 2017
Perspectives Blog
House Passes American Health Care Act
The US House of Representatives voted to pass the AHCA, moving the GOP one step closer to repealing and replacing Obamacare. The bill's initial version failed to pass following a contentious struggle among conservatives, but the addition of the MacArthur Amendment helped woo skeptical Republicans. It will now go to the Senate, where it has not yet garnered full support across the GOP.
John Gable, AllSides Co-founderApr 18 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Mueller Report: Trump Implicated or Vindicated?
In a press conference today, Attorney General William Barr said that the Mueller report found no evidence of collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign during the 2016 presidential election, adding that there was insufficient evidence to indict President Trump on obstruction of justice. Some accused Barr of being blinded by partisanship and argue that the report effectively implicates AllSides StaffOct 30 2022
Headline Roundup
Is Elon Musk’s Takeover of Twitter Good or Bad For Free Speech?
Elon Musk officially took control of Twitter on Friday, beginning with a purge of several top executives. Musk has been vocal about his intentions to overhaul the operations of the platform, specifically in terms of content moderation and policing. This is sparking much discussion and speculation on what Musk’s reforms will mean for free speech, censorship, and the spread of misinformation on
Fox News (Opinion) BBC News MarketWatchOct 06 2022
Headline Roundup
Feds Reportedly Believe They Have Enough Evidence to Charge Hunter Biden
Federal investigators believe they have enough evidence to charge Hunter Biden with tax crimes and lying on gun purchase paperwork, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
The decision to bring charges against President Joe Biden’s son falls to Delaware U.S. Attorney David Weiss, an appointee of former President Donald Trump. The investigation into the younger Biden’s taxes focused on
Washington Post Fox News (Online News) The HillOct 08 2022
Headline Roundup
How Will President Biden’s Weed Pardons Impact Federal Drug Laws?
The Biden Administration announced on Thursday a pardon of all federal offenses for simple marijuana possession. Additionally, President Biden called for a review of the drug’s classification as a “Schedule 1” substance, which places cannabis at the same level as heroin. The action, seen by many across the political spectrum as long overdue, prompted analysis and speculation from outlets on
Axios Reason RollingStone.comNov 30 2023
Headline Roundup
DeSantis and Newsom Spar in Debate Hosted by Fox News’ Hannity
GOP presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) attended an often contentious debate with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) Thursday night, moderated by Fox News (Right bias) host Sean Hannity.
The Details: Billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” the prime-time program addressed topics like tax policy, education, immigration, President Joe Biden, abortion, and China
Fox News (Online News) The Hill New York Times (News)Feb 06 2023
Headline Roundup
Previewing Biden's 2023 State of the Union
President Joe Biden will give his second State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, and is expected to intensify his message that Republicans and Democrats can work together.
The Details: Biden is expected to address a number of issues such as immigration reform, the debt ceiling, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, crime, and police brutality. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Fox News (Online News) Reuters USA TODAYJan 31 2023
Headline Roundup
Debt Ceiling Standoff Continues as Biden, McCarthy Set to Meet
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) will meet Wednesday for a one-on-one meeting as a standoff on the debt ceiling continues.
The Details: A number of Republicans in the House and Senate are pushing for spending cuts to accompany any increase in the debt ceiling. The Biden administration is refusing to negotiate, accusing House Republicans of holding the
USA TODAY The Daily Caller The HillOct 19 2021
Headline Roundup
Democrats Will Scale Back Plan for More IRS Bank Account Monitoring
On Tuesday, Senate Democrats will offer a scaled-back version of a Biden administration proposal requiring financial institutions to report more information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on bank accounts with more than $600 in annual deposits or withdrawals.
The new plan will boost that amount to $10,000 and will exempt wage income. Banks already report interest earned in
Washington Post The Hill Washington ExaminerDec 20 2021
Headline Roundup
Manchin Says He Won't Support Biden's Spending Bill
On Sunday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) came out in opposition to President Joe Biden's Build Back Better spending bill, delivering a blow to the president's agenda after over five months of negotiating with Democrats. Manchin claims the bill would worsen budget deficits and fuel inflation. Biden and other Democrats say that its education, job training, and other initiatives would curb
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