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May 20 2021
Headline Roundup
Israel, Hamas Agree to A Ceasefire In Truce Brokered By Egypt
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a ceasefire after trading attacks and airstrikes along the Gaza Strip for over a week. The truce is expected to take effect by Friday morning. “The Political Security Cabinet unanimously accepted the recommendation of all security officials, the chief of staff, the head of the Shin Bet [internal security agency], the head of the Mossad [foreign
New York Post (News) New York Times (News) Associated PressMar 12 2021
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Media Coverage Skewed After Vandals Set Fires, Damage Portland Courthouse
Federal law enforcement in Portland, Oregon arrested at least one person Thursday after people set fires, broke windows and caused other damage at the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse following protests earlier in the day. Police reportedly used tear gas and impact munitions to combat vandals. Some of the earlier demonstrations were reportedly in support of indigenous rights and environmental
The Oregonian Washington Examiner The Daily WireJun 22 2022
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Texas Senator Sues Safety Department for Withholding Uvalde Shooting Records
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Texas' Department of Public Safety (DPS) after being denied access to records related to last month’s Uvalde elementary school shooting.
Gutierrez said he filed a request on May 31 to access reports detailing law enforcement's response as well as police bodycam footage and 911 audio. The lawsuit argues that
Austin American-Statesman Washington Examiner The HillDec 10 2021
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Annual Inflation Hits 39-Year High
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that consumer prices rose 6.8% in the 12 months ending in November — the largest yearly increase in 39 years.
Prices rose 0.8% in November after rising 0.9% in October, matching many economists' expectations. The report said that while inflation was broad-based, “larger contributors” included “gasoline, shelter, food, used cars and trucks
CNBC New York Times (Opinion) National Review (News)Jun 04 2020
Headline Roundup
Lockdowns Soften, Unemployment Filings Decrease as People Return to Work
An additional 1.9 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the total unemployed Americans to 42 million. However, the number of new unemployment filings have generally decreased week-over-week since states started lifting their COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. The national unemployment rate for May is reportedly expected to hit or exceed 20 percent.
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New York Times (News) National Review (News) The HillDec 01 2020
Headline Roundup
Bipartisan Group of Senators Propose Coronavirus Relief Package
A bipartisan group of senators is proposing a $908 billion coronavirus relief package that would include money for unemployment insurance and vaccine development, as well as state and local governments, the Paycheck Protection Program, and other COVID-19 coronavirus-related causes.
The proposal comes after months of a stalemate in Congress. The price is reportedly higher than Senate
Townhall The Hill Washington PostMay 03 2023
Headline Roundup
GOP Lawmakers Subpoena FBI After Whistleblower Accuses Biden of Bribery
Rep. James Comer (R-KY), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, issued a subpoena Wednesday to FBI Director Chris Wray for records that allegedly detail “an alleged criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Biden and a foreign national relating to the exchange of money for policy decisions.”
Details: According to a letter signed by Comer and Sen. Chuck
Newsweek Washington Examiner Associated PressNov 13 2023
Headline Roundup
Republican Tim Scott Suspends Presidential Campaign
GOP hopeful and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott announced he is suspending his presidential campaign.
The Details: Scott made the announcement in a TV interview on Fox News (Right bias) with host and longtime friend Trey Gowdy. The announcement reportedly came as a shock to his campaign team and close allies. Scott confirmed a statement he made earlier in the race, that he is not
Politico BBC News New York Post (News)Mar 10 2016
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: 4 Views of the Democratic Race
This was an eventful week in the Democratic race for the 2016 presidential nomination. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders had a Fox News town hall, a primary with some surprising results, and a televised debate. Let’s have a look at what’s happening with Bernie vs. Hillary from the perspective of four different viewpoints. See other news featured by AllSides such as Super Tuesday 2 Results, John Gable, AllSides Co-founderApr 30 2021
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Biden Fields Criticism on Border Crisis From GOP, Arizona Dems
President Joe Biden's handling of ongoing immigration issues at the Mexico-U.S. border prompted criticism from both sides of the aisle this week. Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence accused the Biden administration of encouraging "open borders" and ignoring a historic surge in unauthorized immigrants. Biden said in an interview this week that the Trump
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