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Jul 04 2023

Headline Roundup

What Does It Mean to Be Patriotic?

According to Gallup (Center bias), 65% of U.S. adults were "extremely" or "very" proud to be an American in 2022, down from 85% in 2013. This Fourth of July, writers across the spectrum reflected on what patriotism means in America, and what we can learn about it from other nations.

From The Center: One Deseret News (Center) writer said "patriotism offers a way for Americans to come

 Politico Deseret News Washington Examiner

Culture, Patriotism, Fourth Of July, Polarization, Common Ground

Nov 08 2023

Headline Roundup

Oversight Committee Subpoenas Hunter and James Biden in Impeachment Probe

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee issued three subpoenas Wednesday, demanding testimony from President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, brother, James Biden, and business associate, Rob Walker.

For Context: The Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer (R-KY), is currently conducting an impeachment probe into the Biden family, searching for evidence of what Comer

 New York Times (News) Fox News Digital The Hill

Politics, Joe Biden, Biden Family, Hunter Biden, House Oversight And Accountability Committee, James Comer, Impeachment

Aug 10 2023

Headline Roundup

Inflation Rose 3.2% Annually in July

U.S. inflation rose 0.2% on a monthly basis in July and 3.2% annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

The Details: The annual rate rose slightly in July, its first jump since June 2022. The energy price index is down 12.5% from last July, while the food index is up 4.9%. Core prices, which exclude food and energy items, rose 0.2% monthly and 4.7% annually. Shelter prices

 Investor's Business Daily CNN Business Wall Street Journal (News)

Economy And Jobs, Inflation

Feb 24 2023

Headline Roundup

Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Increases

The Federal Reserve’s preferred means of tracking inflation rose in January, defying some experts’ expectations. 

The Details: The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose 5.4% in the 12 months ending in January, higher than December’s 5.3%. In January alone, the measure indicated a 0.6% increase in prices, higher than December’s 0.2%. January’s Consumer Price Index, the

 CNN Business Washington Examiner CNBC

Economy And Jobs, Inflation, Federal Reserve, Recession, Interest Rates, GDP, Debt, Trade

May 04 2023

Headline Roundup

What Happens if the US Defaults on its Debt?

What happens if the United States defaults on its debt? Are there economic ramifications just for coming close to defaulting? Amid polarized Washington negotiations to raise the debt ceiling, outlets across the spectrum are seeking to answer these questions. 

Entitlement Programs: A CNN analysis noted that 66 million people receive monthly Social Security benefits that could be delayed

 Reuters Washington Examiner CNN Digital

Economy And Jobs, Debt Ceiling, Federal Spending, Politics, Global Economy

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George Will

George Will is a Pulitzer Prize-winner who is well known for his conservative commentary on politics and policy. Even though Will identifies with the Republican Party, he has criticized many conservative Americans and conservative policies. In regards to social issues, Will believes that Roe v. Wade caused a "truncation of democratic debate about abortion policy." He is opposed to the death penalty and believes that high incarceration rates make the country a safer place.

Jun 20 2023

Headline Roundup

Military Looks to Legal Immigrants as Recruiting Woes Continue

Amid recruiting troubles, the U.S. military has begun marketing itself more directly to legal permanent residents, offering them U.S. citizenship if they enlist and complete basic training.

Key Quotes: "We have large populations of legal U.S. residents who are exceptionally patriotic, they’re exceptionally grateful for the opportunities that this country has provided," said Air Force

 Mother Jones Voice of America (VOA) Washington Examiner

Defense And Security, Immigration, US Military, US Citizens, Common Ground

Aug 02 2023

Headline Roundup

Jury Gives Tree of Life Synagogue Shooter Death Penalty Sentence

A federal jury on Wednesday decided Robert Bowers, the man who killed 11 people at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018, should be sentenced to death. 

Details: In June, Bowers was found guilty of 11 counts of “obstructing the exercise of religious beliefs resulting in death,” a capital offense. During the trial, his lawyer did not dispute that Bower was the gunman but instead

 Reuters Washington Examiner Associated Press

Criminal Justice, Antisemitism, Mass Shootings, Gun Violence, Religion And Faith, Capital Punishment And Death Penalty

Oct 04 2019

Perspectives Blog

Story of the Week: Former Dallas Cop Gets 10 Years for Apartment Mix-up Murder

Tracking impeachment:Impeachment news is sure to dominate media coverage until further notice. But there are always other important stories to note, so we'll be providing weekly impeachment updates while also following other topics. This week, the House of Representatives threatened to subpoena the White House for information on the infamous Trump-Ukraine phone call from July 25.

Former

 Henry A. Brechter

Story Of The Week, Dallas, Botham Jean, Police Brutality

Jul 27 2023

Headline Roundup

Why Did Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal Fall Apart?

Why did the plea deal that Hunter Biden and federal prosecutors agreed to last month fall apart during a hearing on Wednesday?

Immunity Provisions: Hunter Biden’s legal team said the plea deal would be “null and void” unless the president’s son would be shielded from future charges. This was an issue for prosecutors, who informed the judge that Biden could still be hit with a Foreign

 Newsweek Washington Examiner New York Times (News)

Criminal Justice, Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, Courts, Justice Department

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