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Dec 28 2023
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DOJ Threatens to Sue Texas Over New Immigration Law
The Justice Department threatened to sue Texas if it enforced a new immigration law empowering local officials and judges to arrest and deport migrants entering the U.S. illegally.
Key Quotes: In a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the DOJ said the new law was “unconstitutional and will disrupt the federal government’s operations,” adding, “The United States will pursue all
New York Times (News) The Daily Caller Houston ChronicleFeb 26 2020
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Coronavirus Commands News Cycle
The Covid-19 coronavirus and its spread have garnered media coverage from all sides of the spectrum, with focus on its connections to many aspects of everyday life; religion, the stock market, Capitol Hill politics and healthcare, to name a few. President Donald Trump's request for $2.5 billion to combat the disease's spread was deemed too low by Congress, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck
Associated Press Newsweek Washington ExaminerNov 07 2023
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Nashville Covenant School Shooter's Journal Entries Posted Online
Images of supposed journal entries from the shooter who killed six people at the Nashville Covenant School in March were released online Monday.
Details: The images were first released by Steven Crowder (Right bias), prompting backlash from parents who have sought to prevent their release.
Key Quotes: One photographed journal entry dated February 3, 2023, reads, “Kill those kids
New York Times (News) Newsweek The Daily WireApr 13 2022
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Suspect in Brooklyn Subway Shooting Arrested
Frank James, the man who allegedly shot 10 people and injured 19 others at a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday, has been arrested.
He will reportedly be charged by federal prosecutors in New York with terror-related offenses. New York police named James a suspect following Tuesday's shooting; he recently posted videos on YouTube talking about mass shootings and violence, including one on
CNN Digital New York Post (News) Associated PressMar 15 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Senate Votes to Block Trump's Emergency Declaration
The Senate voted to block President Trump's national emergency declaration for border wall funding, with 12 Republicans joining Democrats in passing a resolution to reject the move. The vote is slightly symbolic, as Trump will likely veto the measure. The move divided conservatives in particular, with some accusing Trump of executive overreach. Others argued his declaration was necessary to AllSides StaffNov 21 2023
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Will Nikki Haley Become the GOP’s Trump Alternative?
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley’s rising poll numbers have drawn media speculation over whether she could successfully turn the crowded GOP primary into a one-on-one.
‘Emerging with a strong hand’: An analysis in the Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) said the likely nominee “looks to be Trump. But the secondary race is important, too, given Trump's legal situation and the always-
Washington Post Brookings Institution Washington ExaminerMay 02 2024
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Trump Says He’d Only Accept ‘Honest’ Wisconsin Election Result
Former President Donald Trump left the door open to not accepting the 2024 election result in an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Center bias) released Thursday.
Key Quote: “If everything's honest, I'd gladly accept the results,” Trump said, adding, “If it's not, you have to fight for the right of the country.” The former president, who lost the state of Wisconsin in 2020
Washington Examiner Milwaukee Journal Sentinel TruthOutFeb 28 2024
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Who Will Replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as Republican Senate Leader?
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Wednesday that he'll be stepping down from his position as minority leader in November. Who will replace him?
The Three Johns: An analysis in Politico (Lean Left bias) listed three likely replacements— Sen. John Thune (R-SD), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY). The article described Thune as a “low-key and
Politico Newsweek The FederalistAug 09 2023
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FBI Agents Shoot and Kill Utah Man Accused of Threatening Biden During Raid
A man accused of threatening to kill President Joe Biden and other elected officials was shot and killed by FBI agents in Provo, Utah, on Wednesday morning after agents attempted to execute warrants at his house.
Details: The shooting occurred hours before Biden’s scheduled arrival in Utah. The agency confirmed the incident in a statement reading, “special agents attempted to serve
Associated Press Reuters Washington ExaminerSep 11 2020
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Spin and Slant Skew News Reports on Trump-Woodward Interviews
Journalist Bob Woodward’s revelation this week that President Donald Trump privately conveyed his intent to “play [COVID-19] down” in February has commandeered mainstream news, reframing election chatter around Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Outlets on all sides are zooming in on this quote and others from Trump, who spoke in 18 taped on-the-record interviews with
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