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Sep 06 2023
Headline Roundup
Blinken Visits Kyiv, Affirms US Support for Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Wednesday, reaffirming America’s support for Ukraine amid a pivotal counteroffensive.
More Aid Expected: Blinken announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth $1 billion. The aid stands in the face of softening support for continued funding in the U.S. and some other Ukrainian allies.
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Perspectives: China Fosters Strong Relations With Afghanistan Following Taliban Takeover
As the U.S. removes itself from Afghanistan, many voices across the spectrum seem to agree that the Taliban’s takeover could present an array of political and economic opportunities for China. Chinese officials have been critical of America’s “hasty” retreat from Afghanistan, and have announced that they are ready to help rebuild the impoverished nation. In return for offering the Taliban "
Associated Press New York Times (Opinion) Deseret NewsJan 03 2019
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Democrats Take Control of House as Nancy Pelosi Assumes Speakership
As Democrats took control of the House of Representatives on Thursday, Nancy Pelosi won the speakership, vowing to focus on climate change, health care, and LGBTQ equality. Some criticized Pelosi and the Democrats for their agenda, characterizing it as fiscally irresponsible, weak on border security, and obstructionist in their plans to investigate President Trump. Others hailed the new John Gable, AllSides Co-founderApr 29 2023
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Gunman Remains at Large After Killing 5 in 'Execution Style' TX Shooting
Five were killed in a shooting in Cleveland, Texas that reportedly resulted from a confrontation between a family and an intoxicated neighbor.
The Details: The suspect, a Mexican national named Francisco Oropeza, was reportedly known to shoot guns in his yard frequently. Friday night he was allegedly doing so when neighbors complained it was a disturbance to their young baby who was
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Trump Fundraising Hits $34 Million Thanks to Post-Indictment Boost
According to campaign finance reports filed this weekend, Former President Donald Trump has raised $34 million so far in 2023.
The Details: Trump raised $18.8 million across the first three months of 2023, before a surge in funding following his indictment on March 30. Since the indictment, Trump has raised an additional $15 million. According to Associated Press (Lean Left bias), Trump
New York Times (News) The Hill The Epoch TimesOct 26 2018
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Mail Bombs Sent to Prominent Democrats, Sparking Debate Around Civility in Politics
A suspect has been apprehended and charged with sending 13 pipe bombs to prominent Democrats as well as CNN, a crime spree that sparked fervor around the state of incivility in modern-era politics. Many have said President Trump shares much of the blame, particularly with his history of directing incendiary comments towards his political opponents and the media. Others have called for civility John Gable, AllSides Co-founderSep 24 2019
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Media Bias Alert: Los Angeles Media Ignores Homeless Camp Trash Cleanup
Los Angeles residents who read only media outlets from one side of the political spectrum may have missed an important story this week.
As AllSides outlines in 11 Types of Media Bias, a comprehensive guide to spot bias in the news, bias by omission is a type of bias in which news outlets choose not to cover a certain story or omit information that would support an alternative viewpoint
Julie MastrineApr 12 2023
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Biden Admin Proposal Aims to Boost EV Sales Tenfold by 2032
In efforts to cut emissions, the EPA is aiming to increase electric vehicle sales to 67% of new vehicles by 2032.
The Details: The move, which would reduce tailpipe emissions and dependence on oil, is even more ambitious than Biden’s previous target of 50% by 2030, which was announced in 2021. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (AAI), a trade association that represents several auto
Associated Press Fortune Washington ExaminerAug 19 2021
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Man Surrenders Peacefully After Bomb Threat Near Library of Congress
A man who claimed to have a bomb in his pickup truck near the Library of Congress Thursday surrendered to police after several hours of negotiations. The U.S. Capitol Police, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) responded to the threat near the library in Washington D.C. Thursday. Police say a suspect identified as Floyd Ray Roseberry parked in front of the
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Candidates Trade Insults, Accusations in Fourth Republican Primary Debate
The fourth Republican debate Wednesday night again did not feature the frontrunner but contained no shortage of heated exchanges.
State of the Race: Frontrunner and former President Donald Trump again declined to participate. Trump is polling just shy of 60%, while the four candidates that participated in the debate Wednesday have a total combined polling average of roughly 30%. Earlier
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