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Aug 29 2023
Headline Roundup
Does the Constitution Disqualify Trump From Running For President Again?
Earlier this month, a paper published in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review argued that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution disqualifies former president and 2024 GOP frontrunner Donald Trump from running for office.
The Clause: The section in question reads, “No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and
Washington Examiner
Newsweek 
The Atlantic 
Nov 17 2023
Headline Roundup
Colleges Move to Ban Students for Justice in Palestine Chapters
A number of colleges and universities are moving to suspend Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapters over political activism that some see as favorable to Hamas. George Washington University, Brandeis University, and Columbia University are among those that banned SJP from their campuses.
Key Details: The banning of the SJP from a number of college campuses has sparked First
The Hill
Politico 
Washington Examiner
Jul 18 2023
Headline Roundup
Michigan AG Announces Charges Over 'Alleged False Electors Scheme'
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) announced charges against 16 Michigan residents for “their role in the alleged false electors scheme following the 2020 U.S. presidential election.”
Details: According to a press release from the attorney general, the accused individuals “met covertly in the basement of the Michigan Republican Party headquarters on December 14th, and signed
Reuters
Washington Examiner
Washington Post
Sep 25 2023
Headline Roundup
Trump Vows to Investigate Media Outlets for 'Treason' if Elected in 2024
Former president and 2024 GOP frontrunner Donald Trump vowed to investigate multiple media outlets for “Country Threatening Treason” if reelected in 2024.
Key Quote: In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “I say up front, openly, and proudly, that when I WIN the Presidency of the United States, they and others of the LameStream Media will be thoroughly scrutinized for their knowingly
Washington Times
Forbes
HuffPost
Nov 10 2016
Perspectives Blog
President-Elect Trump
The election ended this week when Donald Trump was elected to the highest office in the land. Hillary Clinton received slightly more of the national vote, but Trump won outright in Electoral votes. There have been radically different reactions from the public from nationwide protests of "not my president" to widespread joy. The Republicans also maintained control of both the House and Senate,
John Gable, AllSides Co-founder
Jul 10 2023
Headline Roundup
Marines Without Senate-Confirmed Leader for the First Time in 164 Years
The Marine Corps is without a Senate-confirmed leader for the first time in 164 years as a result of Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) blocking Pentagon nominees in protest of a Department of Defense abortion policy.
Why is Tuberville Blocking Nominees? Tuberville is blocking unanimous consent votes in the Senate to confirm, in his own words published in the Washington Post (Lean Left bias
New York Post (News)
CNN Digital
The Hill
Aug 11 2021
Headline Roundup
Taliban Victories Raise Fears of Complete Afghanistan Takeover
Recent Taliban victories in Afghanistan have displaced thousands and raised fears of a complete Taliban takeover. An E.U. official said Tuesday that the Taliban had taken 65% of the country, and U.S. intelligence officials reportedly believe that Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, could fall to the Taliban within 90 days. The warnings came as the Taliban took control of six provincial capital
Wall Street Journal (News)
New York Times (News)
Fox News Digital 
Mar 08 2022
Headline Roundup
Florida Senate Passes Bill Limiting Classroom Instruction on LGBTQ Identities
The Florida Senate passed a bill on Tuesday which would, among other things, prohibit “classroom instruction” on sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten through 3rd grade.
The vote fell mostly on party lines, with two Republicans joining the opposition. The bill, titled “Parental Rights in Education,” has been dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics. Beyond 3rd
Reuters
PinkNews
National Review (News)
May 17 2023
Headline Roundup
Should AI Be Regulated?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s call for regulation of AI on Tuesday highlighted a growing conversation around how the newly-prominent technology should be regulated.
The Details: On Tuesday, Altman told senators that regulatory intervention was “critical” and said he wanted to “work with the government” to mitigate the technology’s risks. In response, Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) told the ChatGPT
Financial Times
New York Times (Opinion)
Washington Examiner
Nov 09 2023
Headline Roundup
Joe Manchin Says He Won’t Seek Reelection, Fueling 2024 Speculation
Moderate Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) said he would not seek reelection in 2024 on Thursday, boosting Republicans’ chances of taking his Senate seat.
Senate Implications: Without Manchin, Republicans stand a strong chance of picking up a Senate seat from Democrats, boosting their chances for a post-2024 majority.
Manchin for Prez? Manchin, 76, said he would be “traveling the country
Politico
Forbes
Washington Examiner