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Feb 20 2022
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Americans Remain Split On Severity Of China-Russia Alliance
China and Russia affirmed a deep strategic partnership with "no limits" earlier this month, alarming many voices across the political spectrum.
The alliance between the two superpowers, however, is being assessed differently by different sides of the aisle. Left-rated voices often emphasize China and Russia's conflicting interests. Fareed Zakaria, a columnist at The Washington Post (
Foreign Policy
Washington Post 
Wall Street Journal (Opinion) 
Jun 05 2023
Headline Roundup
Mike Pence Files Paperwork to Run For President in 2024
Former Vice President Mike Pence (R) filed paperwork to run for president in 2024 on Monday, ahead of a reported announcement coming Wednesday.
For Context: Pence served as vice president under Former President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2021. The relationship between the two fractured after Pence certified the results of the 2020 election. Trump, alleging electoral fraud, publicly
CNN Digital
The Hill
Washington Examiner
Aug 23 2023
Headline Roundup
Biden Did Not Fall Asleep at Maui Event, Video Shows
A blurry video led some to incorrectly believe President Joe Biden fell asleep at an event in Maui.
The Details: Social media users circulated the video (link) on social media, with some, including the RNC, suggesting the video showed Biden falling asleep. C-SPAN video (link) of the event shows Biden bowing his head for a few seconds while his eyes remain open.
For Context: The
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The Post Millennial 
NBC News Digital
Aug 23 2023
Headline Roundup
The Candidates And Issues That Will Define The First GOP Debate
The first Republican primary debate will take place at 8 P.M. CST on Wednesday night in Milwaukee, WI and air live on Fox News (Right bias). Here’s what outlets across the spectrum are expecting to see from the candidates present.
Trump’s Absence: The Washington Examiner (Lean Right bias) noted that GOP front-runner Donald Trump’s decision to not participate in the debates provides the
Newsweek
Washington Examiner
Vox 
Nov 28 2023
Headline Roundup
Supreme Court SEC Case Could Upend Federal Agencies’ Enforcement Authority
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, a case questioning how federal agencies like the SEC can enforce their policies.
The Details: In 2013, the SEC fined George R. Jarkesy Jr., a hedge fund manager and conservative talk radio host, after determining he committed securities fraud. In response, Jarkesy made several
Wall Street Journal (Opinion)
The Atlantic
SCOTUSblog
Sep 22 2023
Headline Roundup
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Switches Party Affiliation to Republican
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced Friday he is switching his party affiliation to Republican, arguing, “American cities need Republicans—and Republicans need American cities.”
Key Quotes: In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal Opinion (Lean Right bias), Johnson stated, “I have no intention of changing my approach to my job. But today I am changing my party affiliation. Next
Newsweek
Washington Post
Fox News Digital
Sep 22 2023
Headline Roundup
Is the Rise in Book Bans Justified?
Attempts to ban certain books from U.S. classrooms and libraries are on the rise. Is it an attack on free speech or a move to protect kids?
The Details: PEN America, a literary nonprofit, "recorded 3,362 instances of books banned" in 2023, "an increase of 33 percent from the 2021–22 school year," according to its latest report. The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for
Axios
The Hill
Washington Examiner
Jul 14 2023
Headline Roundup
Who Deserves Credit For Positive Economic Reports?
Recent reports have sparked optimism regarding the state of the United States economy, with inflation slowing without rising unemployment. Has the economy avoided a sizable recession, and if so, who deserves credit for the good news?
“Soft Landing”: In a piece for the New York Times Opinion (Left bias), Paul Krugman (Left bias) determined that economic reports indicate the U.S. is “
Washington Examiner
Reuters
New York Times (Opinion)
Jul 13 2023
Headline Roundup
FTC Investigates ChatGPT Creator OpenAI
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating OpenAI, the company that made the viral AI chatbot ChatGPT, for potential violations of consumer protection law.
The Details: In a 20-page document first reported by The Washington Post (Lean Left bias), the FTC asked OpenAI to answer questions about how it gathers, vets, and protects data. The probe marks the first major regulatory
TechCrunch
Washington Post
Fox Business
Jul 13 2023
Headline Roundup
Screen Actors Guild Announces Strike, Joining Writers on Picket Lines
The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced a labor strike after negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to produce a deal.
Details: The SAG union represents 160,000 film and television actors. The union now joins the Writers Guild of America, which has been on strike since early May. It has been 62 years since both unions went on strike
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Reuters
Washington Examiner