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Jan 02 2024
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Israeli Supreme Court Strikes Down Controversial Judicial Reform
Israel’s Supreme Court struck down a judicial reform on Monday that would have limited its ability to overturn laws deemed “extremely unreasonable.”
The Details: The law, passed in July, was part of a controversial judicial overhaul by the Netanyahu government that sparked nationwide protests last summer. Judges voted eight to seven against the law, saying it would have caused "severe
Axios BBC News Fox News DigitalJan 15 2024
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2024 Primary Voting Kicks Off With Iowa Caucuses
What’s at stake in the Iowa caucuses on Monday night?
Race for Second: David Leonhardt (Lean Left bias) predicted former President Donald Trump will win in Iowa and determined that Trump’s margin of victory will indicate his national popularity, writing, “Even if Trump fares a little worse than polls indicate, a landslide win would suggest he is the overwhelming favorite for the
New York Times (Opinion) 538 (ABC News) Fox News (Opinion)Jan 11 2024
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Who Gains From Chris Christie Dropping Out of the Race?
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie suspended his campaign for the Republican nomination. How will this change the race?
Christie’s “Redemption”: A writer for the Washington Post (Lean Left) determined Christie’s frequent attacks on frontrunner Donald Trump aimed to redeem him from his “grave miscalculation” of endorsing Trump in 2016. The writer stated, “Lashing himself to Trump
Washington Post 538 (ABC News) Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Jan 31 2024
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Who Would Donald Trump Select For His Running Mate?
As former President Donald Trump grows closer to securing the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election, analysts across the spectrum are speculating who he may select as his running mate.
Trump’s Words: During a town hall event hosted by Fox News (Right bias) earlier this month, Trump stated, “I know who it’s going to be.” He declined to elaborate, but expressed a
The Guardian RealClearPolitics Washington ExaminerOct 10 2023
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How to Avoid Manipulation When Reading Coverage of Hamas Attacks on Israel
Over 1,000 people have died in the Hamas militant group's attacks on Israel and in Israel's subsequent bombing of the Gaza Strip. Here's how U.S. media is covering it differently.
Preparation: Some left- and center-rated sources focused on reports that Israel was unprepared for the assault and that its authorities are scrambling to track down kidnapping victims. Right-rated sources
NBC News Digital BBC News National Review (News)Jan 25 2024
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GOP Lawmakers Divided After Trump Lobbies Against Bipartisan Border Deal
A bipartisan deal on border security and aid for Ukraine is at risk following opposition from former President Donald Trump and hesitance from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
The Details: Trump’s allies have reportedly privately lobbied to block the deal, which would try to limit the number of migrants crossing the border while also providing tens of billions of dollars
CNN Digital The Messenger Washington ExaminerJan 18 2024
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DOJ Report Finds 'Cascading Failures' in Police Response to Uvalde Shooting
A new report from the Department of Justice blamed “cascading failures of leadership, decision-making, tactics, policy and training” for the delayed police response to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022.
For Context: In May 2022, Salvador Ramos, 19, shot and killed 21 people, including 19 children, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. From the time the shooter entered the school
New York Times (News) Reuters Fox News DigitalSep 18 2023
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UAW Strike: What's at Stake for Workers, Automakers, and Washington?
What caused the UAW strike against the ‘Big 3’ automakers, and how will it impact workers, President Biden, and the automotive industry?
“Crucial Dilemma”: A Newsweek (Center bias) analysis described the strike as a byproduct of Biden’s efforts to transition the country toward electric vehicles. Biden’s policies incentivizing automakers to shift toward electric vehicles “disappointed
MSNBC Newsweek Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Sep 07 2023
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Tucker Carlson Interviews Man Claiming He Slept With Obama
Tucker Carlson interviewed Larry Sinclair, a man who repeated long-debunked claims that Barack Obama did crack cocaine and had sex with him in 1999.
The Details: In a Wednesday episode of his show on X, formerly Twitter, the former Fox News (Right bias) star asked viewers to “assess” for themselves whether the claims, originally made by Sinclair in 2008, were accurate. Carlson accused
The Federalist The Guardian The Telegraph - UKJan 21 2024
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Haley Questions Trump's Mental Sharpness Ahead of New Hampshire Primary
Ahead of the New Hampshire GOP primary, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has ramped up her rhetoric against rival candidate former President Donald Trump.
The Details: Haley questioned Trump’s mental fitness after he conflated her with former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when speaking of the January 6 Capitol riot. She also criticized him for previously mixing up
Newsweek Washington Post National Review (News)