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Feb 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 FederalistMay 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 TruthOutAug 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
Henry A. BrechterDec 21 2023
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Are Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea a Threat to Global Trade?
A string of recent attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen on commercial and naval vessels in the Red Sea is sparking concern over the U.S. Navy’s ability to protect global trade.
For Context: Since the start of Israel’s recent fighting against Hamas fighters in Gaza, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have been attacking ships passing through the Red Sea.
“19th Century Backup Plan
Bloomberg Reuters Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Nov 22 2022
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What Will Define Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Political Legacy?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced on Thursday that she will step down from party leadership, ending her two-decade long stint at the helm of the House Democrats. The news was followed by speculation of her replacement, as well as reflection on the legacy she will leave behind.
How the Media Reacted: A writer in the New York Times Opinion outlined the political climate Pelosi
New York Times (Opinion) Bloomberg New York Post (Opinion)May 10 2019
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Trump Increases Tariffs on Chinese Goods
President Trump on Friday increased tariffs on $200 million in Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent. Some say the move will hurt American businesses and consumers, who will foot the majority of the bill, while others argue that the duties will even out the trade relationship between China and the U.S., which many experts say is weighted in China's favor. Check out some other big AllSides StaffFeb 02 2024
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Connecticut Gov Unveils Plan to Cancel Medical Debt For 250,000 Residents
The state of Connecticut unveiled a new plan to cancel approximately $1 billion in medical debt for state residents.
Details: The plan will reportedly use $6.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds and contract with a nonprofit organization that buys and eliminates debt at a reduced cost. The debt relief program will apply to state residents with households with incomes up to 400%
ABC News (Online) Washington Examiner NewsweekApr 27 2017
Perspectives Blog