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President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid agree to never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons
President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday, agreeing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. While left-leaning articles highlight Israeli objections to American proposals, right-leaning articles highlight agreements between Biden and Lapid.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,221 news articles covering this topic. 65% (1,454) are left-leaning, 24% (529) are centrist, and 11% (238) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden says diplomacy is still the best way to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, despite Israeli skepticism, CNN
From the center: Tensions over Iran nuclear deal disrupt Biden's kumbaya moment in Israel, USA Today
From the right: Biden and Israeli PM pledge no nukes for Iran, will join other nations in confronting Iran, Fox News
Evan Vucci, AP
We ran the numbers: There are 2,221 news articles covering this topic. 65% (1,454) are left-leaning, 24% (529) are centrist, and 11% (238) are right-leaning.
President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday, agreeing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. While left-leaning articles highlight Israeli objections to American proposals, right-leaning articles highlight agreements between Biden and Lapid.
A left-leaning article from CNN focused on how President Biden seeks diplomacy with Iran to prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons despite Prime Minister Lapid’s insistence that “words will not stop them. Diplomacy will not stop them… The only way to stop them is to put a credible military threat on the table.” Biden also seeks to revive the Iran Nuclear Deal, a proposal Israel disagrees with.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting on how disagreements between Lapid and Biden disrupted an otherwise “kumbaya” meeting. The U.S. and Israel signed a joint agreement on consensus topics and on emerging technology. The article also discusses Biden met with Benjamin Netanyahu, current opposition leader and former Israeli Prime Minister.
A right-leaning article from Fox News focused on how Biden and Lapid agreed that Iran would never obtain nuclear weapons. Biden stated that ensuring Iran never can build a nuclear weapon is “a vital security interest” and Lapid stated that if Iran continues to deceive the world they “will pay a heavy price.”
Italian President Sergio Mattarella Rejects Prime Minister Draghi's Resignation
Italian President Sergio Mattarella rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, telling him to return to Parliament to garner support. While left-leaning articles highlighted the ramifications of Draghi’s resignation, right-leaning articles highlighted the causes of his resignation.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,082 news articles covering this topic. 52% (567) are left-leaning, 38% (407) are centrist, and 10% (108) are right-leaning.
From the left: Italy in crisis as president rejects premier Draghi’s offer to resign, Washington Post
From the center: Italy's president rejects Prime Minister Mario Draghi's offer to resign, NPR
From the right: Italian PM's resignation rejected by country's president, parliament to decide his future next week, Fox News
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We ran the numbers: There are 1,082 news articles covering this topic. 52% (567) are left-leaning, 38% (407) are centrist, and 10% (108) are right-leaning.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, telling him to return to Parliament to garner support. While left-leaning articles highlighted the ramifications of Draghi’s resignation, right-leaning articles highlighted the causes of his resignation.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post discussed the potential crisis Italy now finds itself in given Draghi’s resignation. While Draghi had been a rare unifying force in Italy, able to cobble together a broad coalition of right and left-leaning supporters, his support dwindled as inflation, drought, and Ukraine replaced pandemic concerns. Even if Draghi retains control as Prime Minister, he is likely to be a short-term fix.
NPR published a centrist article reporting on how Mattarella rejected Draghi’s desire to resign after a populist coalition group refused to support a bill to create a garbage incinerator on the outskirts of Rome. Draghi, nicknamed “Super Mario” for his prior success rescuing the euro, was elected to help Italy recover from the COVID pandemic. Now, if Draghi fails to obtain support, parliament will hold elections as late as September with the far-right party Brothers of Italy expected to make large gains.
A right-leaning article from Fox News discussed how Draghi resigned after losing the support of populist coalition the Five Star Movement. The coalition, which enjoyed widespread election success but has since floundered, stated that its position had nothing to do with confidence in the government, but instead was because of internal politics.
Inflation hits a record 40-year high; President Biden calls the rate "unacceptably high"
Biden called inflation “unacceptably high” when rates broke a 40-year record after a June surge to 9.1%. While left-leaning articles highlight how rising costs are likely due to increased energy prices, right-leaning articles blame Biden and increased federal spending.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,767 news articles covering this topic. 12% (215) are left-leaning, 31% (545) are centrist, and 57% (1007) are right-leaning.
From the left: Inflation spikes as economic siren sounds, Politico
From the center: Inflation hits another 40-year high, USA Today
From the right: Biden claims 40-cent gas price drop makes up for ‘unacceptably high’ inflation, New York Post
Stefani Reynolds, AFP
We ran the numbers: There are 1,767 news articles covering this topic. 12% (215) are left-leaning, 31% (545) are centrist, and 57% (1007) are right-leaning.
Biden called inflation “unacceptably high” when rates broke a 40-year record after a June surge to 9.1%. While left-leaning articles highlight how rising costs are likely due to increased energy prices, right-leaning articles blame Biden and increased federal spending.
A left-leaning article from Politico focused on how the recent inflation price was the sharpest pace since 1981. Nearly half of the overall increase in inflation was caused by the energy index, which rose 7.5%. The article also notes that despite differing claims, inflation has likely not peaked given price gains across a variety of categories.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting on how the rise in inflation will likely cause the Federal Reserve to raise rates by three-quarters of a percentage point. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has dwindled global supplies, leading to increased gas and food prices, and causing inflation to rise. The article claims that June is likely the peak of rising rates.
A right-leaning article from the New York Post focused on how the Biden administration’s increased federal spending on programs such as the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act led to rising inflation rates. American Inflation is worse than in many other Western countries as the average inflation rate in the Eurozone is 8.8%. While Biden has pushed Congress to pass the Build Back Better plan to counteract inflation rates, the article argues that the bill will only worsen inflation.
From the right
Biden claims 40-cent gas price drop makes up for ‘unacceptably high’ inflation
New York Post
President Biden's first trip to the Middle East aims to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia and combat rising gas prices
Joe Biden’s first trip to the Middle East as President begins in Israel before he visits the West Bank and ends in Saudi Arabia for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. While left-leaning articles focus on Biden’s extension of Trump-era Middle East policies, right-leaning articles focus on White House administration goals for the trip.
We ran the numbers: There are 1482 news articles covering this topic. 47% (699) are left-leaning, 33% (483) are centrist, and 20% (300) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden embraces a signature Trump achievement on first trip to the Middle East, aiming to bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer, CNN
From the center: Biden to continue two-state discussion in Middle East, says it’s ‘not in the near term’, The Hill
From the right: Biden en route to Israel for high-stakes Middle East visit, New York Post
AP/Evan Vucci
We ran the numbers: There are 1482 news articles covering this topic. 47% (699) are left-leaning, 33% (483) are centrist, and 20% (300) are right-leaning.
Joe Biden’s first trip to the Middle East as President begins in Israel before he visits the West Bank and ends in Saudi Arabia for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. While left-leaning articles focus on Biden’s extension of Trump-era Middle East policies, right-leaning articles focus on White House administration goals for the trip.
A left-leaning article from CNN highlights how President Biden has embraced Donald Trump-era policies set forth in the Abraham Accords which normalized relations between Israel and Arab countries. While the Biden administration does not plan to actively pursue Israel-Palestinian peace, it will divert its focus to improving living conditions for Palestinians and improving diplomatic ties with the Palestinian Authority.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on how President Biden seeks peace between Israel and Palestine but understands that a two-state solution is “not in the near term.” Biden also emphasized America’s “unshakable commitment” to Israel.
A right-leaning article from the New York Post highlights Biden’s goals to encourage Gulf allies to pump more oil and normalize Israel-Saudi Arabia relations. Biden plans to take a direct flight from Israel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a first for a U.S. President and a sign of improved diplomatic relations in the region. The article also notes that “Biden’s trip aims to promote regional stability, deepen Israel’s integration in the region and counter Iranian influence and aggression by Russia and China.”
From the center
Biden to continue two-state discussion in Middle East, says it’s ‘not in the near term’
The Hill
Senate Democrats unveil Bill to protect women who cross state lines for abortions
Democrats in the Senate and House have drafted bills to protect women who cross state lines for abortions. While left-leaning articles focus on the bills and their impact on the upcoming midterm elections, right-leaning articles focus on a pro-choice hearing held by Senate Democrats on Tuesday.
There are 2,625 news articles covering this topic. 26% (690) are left-leaning, 50% (1,298) are centrist, and 24% (637) are right-leaning.
From the left: Congress tees up bills to protect travel for abortion, Politico
From the center: Senate Democrats unveil bill to protect women who cross state lines for abortions, The Hill
From the right: Democrats, pro-abortion forces warn that women face a death sentence in post-Roe America, Washington Examiner
Jose Luis Magana/AP
We ran the numbers: There are 2,625 news articles covering this topic. 26% (690) are left-leaning, 50% (1,298) are centrist, and 24% (637) are right-leaning.
Democrats in the Senate and House have drafted bills to protect women who cross state lines for abortions. While left-leaning articles focus on the bills and their impact on the upcoming midterm elections, right-leaning articles focus on a pro-choice hearing held by Senate Democrats on Tuesday.
A left-leaning article from Politico discusses how Democrats in the House and Senate have drafted bills to preempt states that may pass laws denying women the ability to travel to other states to obtain abortions. Progressives plan to highlight Republicans who vote against the bills to pressure them in the November elections.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on the Senate’s “Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022” to protect women crossing state lines for abortions. The bills cite the 14th amendment and previous Supreme Court rulings on interstate travel and also provide the U.S. Attorney General the power to pursue civil action against states, individuals, and entities enacting laws that prevent women from crossing state borders for abortions. Many high-profile companies have offered to cover the cost for women to travel to receive abortions.
A right-leaning article from the Washington Times discusses how Democrats in a pro-abortion hearing warned of the dangers of a post-Roe America. Richard Durbin (D-IL) said that “in overturning Roe, the Supreme Court has unleashed a health-care crisis across America.” Republican Senators called the hearing “alarmist rhetoric,” arguing that no states have outlawed abortion.
From the center
Senate Democrats unveil bill to protect women who cross state lines for abortions
The Hill
From the right
Democrats, pro-abortion forces warn that women face a death sentence in post-Roe America
Washington Examiner
Takeaways from Tuesday hearing Jan 6th Committee
The January 6th House select committee held another hearing on Tuesday. While left-leaning articles highlight how Donald Trump continued to push his fraudulent election claims despite being told they were false, right-leaning articles highlight potential witness tampering in the House investigation.
There are 3,421 news articles covering this topic. 73% (2,504) are left-leaning, 22% (766) are centrist, and 15% (151) are right-leaning.
From the left: Jan. 6 takeaways: 'Screaming' and a Trump tweet never sent, Washington Post
From the center: Bannon predicted ‘all hell is going to break loose tomorrow’ after Jan. 5 call with Trump, The Hill
From the right: Trump tried to contact Capitol riot probe witness, Cheney says, NY Post
We ran the numbers: There are 3,421 news articles covering this topic. 73% (2,504) are left-leaning, 22% (766) are centrist, and 15% (151) are right-leaning.
The January 6th House select committee held another hearing on Tuesday. While left-leaning articles highlight how Donald Trump continued to push his fraudulent election claims despite being told they were false, right-leaning articles highlight potential witness tampering in the House investigation.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post focuses on former President Donald Trump’s repeated fraudulent election claims. The hearing emphasized a December 19th tweet from Trump telling his supporters that there would be a “big protest… be there, will be wild.” The tweet was labeled a “call to action… a call to arms” by Stephanie Murphy (Rep. D-FL). The committee also demonstrated that Trump had planned the march on the Capitol for days and wanted to join his supporters.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on how Steve Bannon called Donald Trump on January 5th, before stating on a talk show that “all hell is going to break loose tomorrow… it’s all converging, and now we’re on, as they say, the point of attack.” Bannon is set to go on trial for charges of criminal contempt of Congress on Monday.
A right-leaning article from the New York Post focuses on how Donald Trump tried to contact a witness in the House select committee’s January 6th investigation. A second witness was sent a voice message stating that “[A person] let me know you have your deposition tomorrow. He wants me to let you know that he’s thinking about you. He knows you’re loyal, and you’re going to do the right thing when you go in for your deposition.”
From the center
Bannon predicted ‘all hell is going to break loose tomorrow’ after Jan. 5 call with Trump
The Hill
President Biden Middle East trip to unite Israel and Saudi Arabia to meet Iran threat
President Joe Biden begins a four-day trip to the Middle East on Tuesday to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. While left-leaning articles focus on how Biden can unite Israel and Saudi Arabia over a shared anti-Iran goal, right-leaning articles focus on potential future U.S. - Saudi relations.
There are 773 news articles covering this topic. 28% (218) are left-leaning, 18% (135) are centrist, and 54% (420) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden Can Unite Israel and Saudi Arabia to Meet Iran Threat, Washington Post
From the center: Biden’s Middle East policy shows echoes of Trump, The Hill
From the right: White House weighs restarting arms sales to Saudis as Biden visits, NY Post
Patrick Semanski/AP
We ran the numbers: There are 773 news articles covering this topic. 28% (218) are left-leaning, 18% (135) are centrist, and 54% (420) are right-leaning.
President Joe Biden begins a four-day trip to the Middle East on Tuesday to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. While left-leaning articles focus on how Biden can unite Israel and Saudi Arabia over a shared anti-Iran goal, right-leaning articles focus on potential future U.S. - Saudi relations.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post highlights Biden’s ability to build a successful coalition in the Middle East under a shared interest to counter Iran. Israel and Saudi Arabi do not have diplomatic relations and thus are unlikely to cooperate extensively, especially in public. Saudi Arabia seeks concessions from Israel regarding the Palestinians before beginning diplomatic relationships.
A centrist article from The Hill published an article reporting on the similarities between Donald Trump’s and Biden’s Middle East policy. While Biden’s rhetoric is different, his actions largely continue those of Trump.
A right-leaning article from the New York Post highlights how the White House is exploring restarting arm sales to Saudi Arabia after Biden had previously banned their sale in February 2021. A final decision on this, however, depends on Saudi Arabia ending the civil war in Yemen. While the U.S. needs Saudi Arabia’s help to increase the global oil supply, reversing the previous arms ban is likely to elicit bipartisan opposition in Congress.
Trump ally Bannon willing to testify before Jan. 6 panel
In advance of his criminal contempt trial next week, former Donald Trump aid Steve Bannon has agreed to testify before the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol attack after previously refusing to. While left-leaning articles highlight Bannon’s potential role in the committee hearings, right-leaning articles highlight how Donald Trump never used executive privilege to bar Bannon from testifying before the committee.
There are 650 news articles covering this topic. 46% (299) are left-leaning, 40% (261) are centrist, and 14% (90) are right-leaning.
From the left: Trump ally Bannon now willing to testify before Jan. 6 panel, LA Times
From the center: Steve Bannon's request to denied after he offered to testify Jan. 6 panel, USA Today
From the right: Trump never invoked executive privilege keeping Bannon from testifying: DOJ, Washington Examiner
We ran the numbers: There are 650 news articles covering this topic. 46% (299) are left-leaning, 40% (261) are centrist, and 14% (90) are right-leaning.
In advance of his criminal contempt trial next week, former Donald Trump aid Steve Bannon has agreed to testify before the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol attack after previously refusing to. While left-leaning articles highlight Bannon’s potential role in the committee hearings, right-leaning articles highlight how Donald Trump never used executive privilege to bar Bannon from testifying before the committee.
A left-leaning article from the LA Times discusses how the January 6th committee would like to conduct a private interview with Bannon under sworn testimony before a public hearing. Bannon is the highest-profile Trump ally to refuse to testify before the committee and is believed to have “ specific knowledge about the events planned for Jan. 6 before they occurred.” Donald Trump has reportedly grown frustrated with what he views as a one-sided hearing.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting on how a federal judge denied Steve Bannon’s request to delay his criminal contempt trial. The judge also restricted possible defenses Bannon could use in his trial.
A right-leaning article from the Washington Examiner discusses how Donald Trump never used executive privilege to bar Bannon from testifying before the January 6th committee, a claim Bannon had previously used to explain his refusal to testify. U.S. attorneys have argued that Bannon has agreed to testify only because he wants favors before his criminal contempt trial next week.
From the center
Steve Bannon's request to delay contempt trial denied after he offered to testify Jan. 6 panel
USA Today
From the right
Trump never invoked executive privilege keeping Bannon from testifying: DOJ
Washington Examiner
President Biden signs executive order on abortion access
Amidst pressure from progressives, President Joe Biden signed an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to protect access to medical abortions, contraception, and emergency medical care. While left-leaning articles focus on progressive’s response to the executive order as well as the order’s impact on the upcoming 2022 midterm elections, right-leaning articles focus on Biden’s critiques of the recent decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
There are 3,035 news articles covering this topic. 36% (1,110) are left-leaning, 58% (1,751) are centrist, and 6% (174) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden signs abortion rights executive order amid pressure, Politico
From the center: Biden signs executive order on abortion access, The Hill
From the right: Joe Biden signs abortion order under left-wing pressure, rages at SCOTUS, NY Post
We ran the numbers: There are 3,035 news articles covering this topic. 36% (1,110) are left-leaning, 58% (1,751) are centrist, and 6% (174) are right-leaning.
Amidst pressure from progressives, President Joe Biden signed an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to protect access to medical abortions, contraception, and emergency medical care. While left-leaning articles focus on progressive’s response to the executive order as well as the order’s impact on the upcoming 2022 midterm elections, right-leaning articles focus on Biden’s critiques of the recent decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.
A left-leaning article from Politico highlights how progressives view the recently signed executive order as just a “first-step” due to its limited scope, vagueness, and timing. President Biden believes that people must vote to codify abortion rights into law and that the outrage over the overturning of Roe v. Wade will motivate women to turn out in “record numbers” for the upcoming midterm elections.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting how President Biden believes that voting in the midterm elections, and not his executive order, is the best way to enshrine abortion rights into law. Biden stated that “we need two additional pro-choice senators and a pro-choice House to codify Roe as federal law.”
A right-leaning article from the New York Post highlights how President Biden described the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade as “an exercise in raw political power” and a “giant step backwards.” Biden signed the executive order in response to the Supreme Court’s decision and mounting critiques from liberals for not being aggressive enough in defending abortion rights. Despite concern from liberals, the article notes that there exist no current efforts by states to restrict abortion, and state laws preventing women from crossing state boundaries to obtain abortions would be deemed unconstitutional.
Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders
World leaders expressed their condolences after Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on Friday while giving a campaign speech in Nara. While left-leaning articles highlight President Joe Biden’s response to the murder, right-leaning articles highlight former President Donald Trump’s response. Both left-leaning and right-leaning articles discussed responses from world leaders ranging from Iran to Germany.
There are 3,859 news articles covering this topic. 17% (661) are left-leaning, 49% (1,875) are centrist, and 34% (1,323) are right-leaning..
From the left: Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders, Washington Post
From the center: Biden ‘stunned’ and ‘outraged’ by Abe assassination, The Hill
From the right: Shocked world leaders pay tribute to Shinzo Abe after shooting death, NY Post
Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP
We ran the numbers: There are 3,859 news articles covering this topic. 17% (661) are left-leaning, 49% (1,875) are centrist, and 34% (1,323) are right-leaning.
World leaders expressed their condolences after Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on Friday while giving a campaign speech in Nara. While left-leaning articles highlight President Joe Biden’s response to the murder, right-leaning articles highlight former President Donald Trump’s response. Both left-leaning and right-leaning articles discussed responses from world leaders ranging from Iran to Germany.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post focused on how world leaders were stunned and how President Biden condemned the assassination, stating that he was “outraged, and deeply saddened.” While Chinese leaders expressed sympathies with Abe’s families, tens of thousands of Chinese nationalists sent unfavorable, unsupportive comments.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on President Biden’s statements in response to the assassination of Prime Minister Abe. Biden doubts that the murder will cause instability in Japan or US-Japan relations. The President also stated that the weapon used in the attack appears homemade, but that the Department of Justice was conducting an investigation to learn more. The article also notes how the assassination was surprising given Japan’s strict gun laws.
A right-leaning article from the New York Post focused on tributes from shocked world leaders and how former President Trump called Abe a “truly great man and leader.” Abe was the longest-serving minister in Japan, stepping down in 2020 “due to the debilitating bowel condition ulcerative colitis.”
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday after a wave of controversy surrounding his office, including promoting Chris Pincher despite knowing of his sexual misconduct allegations as well as the “Partygate” scandal where Johnson broke his government’s COVID-19 lockdown rules. While left-leaning articles discuss why Johnson resigned but former President Donald Trump never did, right-leaning articles discuss the difference between Biden and former US presidents’ responses to resignations from UK Prime Ministers.
There are 3,531 news articles covering this topic. 57% (2,027) are left-leaning, 38% (1,357) are centrist, and 5% (147) are right-leaning.
From the left: Why Boris Johnson ultimately resigned — and Trump never did, Washington Post
From the center: White House: Boris Johnson resignation won’t change US, UK relationship, The Hill
From the right: ‘Biden snubs Boris Johnson in statement on UK prime minister’s resignation, NY Post
Dan Kitwood/AP
We ran the numbers: There are 3,531 news articles covering this topic. 57% (2,027) are left-leaning, 38% (1,357) are centrist, and 5% (147) are right-leaning.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday after a wave of controversy surrounding his office, including promoting Chris Pincher despite knowing of his sexual misconduct allegations as well as the “Partygate” scandal where Johnson broke his government’s COVID-19 lockdown rules. While left-leaning articles discuss why Johnson resigned but former President Donald Trump never did, right-leaning articles discuss the difference between Biden and former US presidents’ responses to resignations from UK Prime Ministers.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post juxtaposes Boris Johnson’s resignation and Donald Trump’s lack of one. The article notes that Republican leaders have less electoral power than their UK counterparts and thus still rally behind Trump, while Conservatives in Britain’s parliament refused to continue to support Johnson. 50 ministers and junior ministers resigned in the days leading up to Johnson’s resignation.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on White House statements that US - UK relationships will remain “strong” and will not change despite Boris Johnson’s resignation. The United States remains committed to working with its European counterparts to help Ukraine, regardless of UK leadership. Boris Johnson will remain the interim Prime Minister until the Conservative Party finds a replacement.
A right-leaning article from the New York Post juxtaposes President Joe Biden’s response to the resignation of Boris Johnson with previous presidents’ responses to resignations by other prime ministers. While Barack Obama called David Cameron an “outstanding friend” after his resignation and Donald Trump felt “badly” for Theresa May after hers, Biden did not even mention Boris Johnson by name.
From the right
Biden snubs Boris Johnson in statement on UK prime minister’s resignation
New York Post
Democrats vent frustrations with Biden
With the 2022 midterms fast approaching, Democrats have become frustrated with President Joe Biden’s handling of issues such as rising inflation and the Supreme Court. While left-leaning articles highlight critiques by progressives about Biden’s “laser focus” on inflation, right-leaning articles highlight frustration from progressives over Biden’s handling of the Supreme Court.
There are 3,319 news articles covering this topic. 32% (1,058) are left-leaning, 43% (1,223) are centrist, and 25% (816) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden’s 'laser focus' on inflation rankles progressives inside administration, Politico
From the center: Dems vent frustrations with Biden before midterms, The Hill
From the right: ‘Demanding Supreme Court expansion, liberals 'deeply frustrated' with 'fool' Biden: Politico Fox News
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We ran the numbers: There are 3,319 news articles covering this topic. 32% (1,058) are left-leaning, 43% (1,223) are centrist, and 25% (816) are right-leaning.
With the 2022 midterms fast approaching, Democrats have become frustrated with President Joe Biden’s handling of issues such as rising inflation and the Supreme Court. While left-leaning articles highlight critiques by progressives about Biden’s “laser focus” on inflation, right-leaning articles highlight frustration from progressives over Biden’s handling of the Supreme Court.
A left-leaning article from Politico focuses on how the upcoming midterm elections have made progressives unhappy with how President Joe Biden has let “the Federal Reserve do whatever it deems fit” in regards to inflation. Many progressives believe that this messaging will make matters worse and that Biden should, instead, focus on other issues like child care and prescription drug prices. This dichotomy represents a larger policy difference between moderates and progressives as the latter tend to believe that inflation will ease on its own.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on Democrats’ frustration with Biden’s handling of hot-button issues before the 2022 midterm elections. While many Americans seem unhappy with the administration, the article notes that Biden’s hands are tied with most of these issues and he has tried to alleviate some of them.
A right-leaning article from Fox News focuses on Democrats’ dissatisfaction due to Biden’s unwillingness to expand the Supreme Court. A Politico report published on Thursday demonstrated how members of a bipartisan commission organized by Biden to explore Supreme Court reforms view the President as “hopelessly naive.”
Georgia grand jury subpoenas Graham Giuliani and Trump's legal team
A special grand jury in Georgia has subpoenaed several of Donald Trump’s former closest advisors for an ongoing investigation into his potential criminal interference in the 2020 presidential election. While left-leaning articles highlight the role that Trump and Giuliani played in the possible election fraud and current investigation, right-leaning articles highlight the overall process taken to subpoena the individuals.
There are 1,251 news articles covering this topic. 92% (1,145) are left-leaning, 7% (93) are centrist, and 1% (13) are right-leaning.
From the left: Georgia grand jury subpoenas Sen. Graham, Giuliani and Trump legal team, The Washington Post
From the center: Georgia grand jury subpoenas top Trump allies, including Giuliani and Eastman, The Hill
From the right: Lindsey Graham, Rudy Giuliani, and others subpoenaed, Fox News
Jacquelyn Martin/AP
We ran the numbers: There are 1,251 news articles covering this topic. 92% (1,145) are left-leaning, 7% (93) are centrist, and 1% (13) are right-leaning.
A special grand jury in Georgia has subpoenaed several of Donald Trump’s former closest advisors for an ongoing investigation into his potential criminal interference in the 2020 presidential election. While left-leaning articles highlight the role that Trump and Giuliani played in the possible election fraud and current investigation, right-leaning articles highlight the overall process taken to subpoena the individuals.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post focuses on how the grand jury subpoenaed Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani due to his outsized role in potential criminal interference in the 2020 presidential election. The seven subpoenaed individuals were a part of Trump’s “inner circle” that worked to overturn the 2020 election results in more than just Georgia. A few Georgian state politicians have also dismissed the investigation.
NPR published a centrist piece reporting on the Fulton County investigation into “former President Donald Trump's failed efforts to reverse his narrow [2020 election] defeat” and the specific crimes being investigated such as conspiracy and solicitation of election fraud. The article notes how the subpoenas have shed light on the direction of the investigation.
A right-leaning article from The Washington Examiner focuses on the process to subpoena the seven key witnesses and explains why they were subpoenaed, including due to a call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Despite Trump’s resistance, Raffespenger recently won the Republican primary for Georgia Secretary of State.
From the left
Georgia grand jury subpoenas Sen. Graham, Giuliani and Trump legal team
The Washington Post
From the right
Lindsey Graham, Rudy Giuliani, and others subpoenaed by Fulton County election inquiry
Washington Examiner
President Biden speaks to wife of Brittney Griner
After Britteny Griner, the WNBA star currently detained in Russia for drug charges, penned a letter to President Biden about her prison conditions, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Griner’s wife on Wednesday, pledging to work for the basketball star’s release. While left-leaning articles highlight the response from Griner’s wife and prominent Black female leaders to the meeting, right-leaning articles highlight the White House’s statements about the basketball star's imprisonment.
There are 2,025 news articles covering this topic. 23% (471) are left-leaning, 61% (1,223) are centrist, and 16% (331) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden pledges to Brittney Griner’s wife that he’s working to secure her release, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden, Harris speak with wife of Brittney Griner about her detention, The Hill
From the right: ‘Every avenue to bring Brittney home': Biden responds to WNBA star's letter, Fox News
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We ran the numbers: There are 2,025 news articles covering this topic. 23% (471) are left-leaning, 61% (1,223) are centrist, and 16% (331) are right-leaning.
After Britteny Griner, the WNBA star currently detained in Russia for drug charges, penned a letter to President Biden about her prison conditions, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Griner’s wife on Wednesday, pledging to work for the basketball star’s release. While left-leaning articles highlight the response from Griner’s wife and prominent Black female leaders to the meeting, right-leaning articles highlight the White House’s statements about the basketball star's imprisonment.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post discussed how Cherelle Griner, Britteny Griner’s wife, posted on Instagram after her call with Biden and Harris. Griner wrote that “while I will remain concerned and outspoken until [Britteny] is back home, I am hopeful in knowing that the President read my wife’s letter and took the time to respond.” Almost 1,200 prominent black female leaders also signed a leader urging the Biden-Harris administration to secure the release of Britteny Griner.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Biden and Harris met with Cherelle Griner to read a draft Biden plans to send in response to Britteny’s letter. The article also notes how Biden and Harris met with Cherelle after she expressed frustration on CBS that she had not spoken directly with Biden yet.
A right-leaning article from The Washington Examiner discussed how Biden and Kamala Harris plan to support the release of Britteny Griner and other wrongful detainees like Paul Whelan. Biden has instructed his national security team to stay in regular contact with Cherelle who has already spoken with national security advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
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Biden pledges to Brittney Griner’s wife that he’s working to secure basketball player’s release
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'Every avenue to bring Brittney home': Biden responds to WNBA star's letter
Washington Examiner
Justice Department probing Texas’ border mission
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating potential civil rights violations in Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar operation created by Texas state officials to combat human and drug smuggling across the border. While left-leaning articles focus on the DOJ investigation and critiques of Operation Lone Star, right-leaning articles focus on how Republicans have supported declarations from Texas counties to call the border crisis an “invasion.”.
There are 639 news articles covering this topic. 14% (91) are left-leaning, 34% (214) are centrist, and 52% (334) are right-leaning.
From the left: Justice Department investigating Texas’ Lone Star for alleged civil rights violations, Houston Chronicle
From the center: Justice Department probing Texas’ border mission, Associated Press
From the right: House Republicans back Texas counties' 'invasion' declaration in response to border crisis, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 639 news articles covering this topic. 14% (91) are left-leaning, 34% (214) are centrist, and 52% (334) are right-leaning.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating potential civil rights violations in Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar operation created by Texas state officials to combat human and drug smuggling across the border. While left-leaning articles focus on the DOJ investigation and critiques of Operation Lone Star, right-leaning articles focus on how Republicans have supported declarations from Texas counties to call the border crisis an “invasion.”
A left-leaning article from The Houston Chronicle highlights the DOJ’s investigation of Operation Lone Star for alleged civil rights violations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Investigations revealed that many arrests under Operation Lone Star had no connection to border crossings or drug seizures. In December, the American Civil Liberties Union and more than 100 other non-profits published a 50-page Title VI complaint urging the DOJ to investigate possible civil rights violations under Operation Lone Star.
The Associated Press published a centrist article reporting on how the DOJ investigation came to light after a human smuggling attempt left 53 dead. The article also notes how the number of border crossings is at or near its highest point in two decades and that efforts by Operation Lone Star have not seemed to prevent increased migration. Under the program, Texas state authorities have spent $5 million to bus 3,000 migrants to D.C. to “take the immigration issue to Congress’ doorstep.”
A right-leaning article from Fox News highlights House Republicans' support of declarations from Texas counties to call the border crisis an “invasion.” The article quotes many Republican politicians, who have critiqued President Biden for “inaction” around the border. The declarations may put pressure on Texas Governor Greg Abbott to make a statewide announcement that the border crisis is an “invasion.”
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Justice Department is investigating Texas’ Operation Lone Star for alleged civil rights violations
Houston Chronicle
Reactions to Biden's tweet on high gas prices and Bezos criticism
On July 2nd President Joe Biden posted a tweet criticizing oil companies and calling on them to lower gas prices. Responses to this tweet, and to the Biden administration’s handling of rising gas prices, soon emanated. While left-leaning articles focus on Jeff Bezos’ response to the President’s tweet, right-leaning articles focus on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s discussion about oil prices and Biden’s policies.
There are 1,057 news articles covering this topic. 15% (160) are left-leaning, 47% (493) are centrist, and 38% (404) are right-leaning.
From the left: Bezos and White House clash on gas prices, The Washington Post
From the center: Kirby defends Biden tweet on high gas prices after Bezos criticism, The Hill
From the right: Buttigieg says he and Biden are 'mad' about sky high gas prices, oil executives are 'happy', Fox News
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We ran the numbers: There are 1,057 news articles covering this topic. 15% (160) are left-leaning, 47% (493) are centrist, and 38% (404) are right-leaning.
On July 2nd President Joe Biden posted a tweet criticizing oil companies and calling on them to lower gas prices. Responses to this tweet, and to the Biden administration’s handling of rising gas prices, soon emanated. While left-leaning articles focus on Jeff Bezos’ response to the President’s tweet, right-leaning articles focus on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s discussion about oil prices and Biden’s policies.
A left-leaning article from The Washington Post highlights a tweet by Jeff Bezos, who owns the Post, to Biden, writing, “inflation is far too important a problem for the White House to keep making statements like this. It’s either straight ahead misdirection or a deep misunderstanding of basic market dynamics.” The article also notes how Bezos has previously accused Biden of “misdirection” on other issues.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting how John Kirby, the National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, defended President Biden against Bezos’ critique. Kirby declined to comment about concerns of countries not raising oil production when asked about the President’s upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia and other parts of the Middle East. The article also notes how the Biden administration has attempted to quell rising gas prices by releasing oil from the national strategic reserve and by supporting a federal gas tax holiday.
A right-leaning article from Fox News highlights Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s defense of the Biden administration’s oil and gas policies. Buttigieg denied White House blame, asserting that the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and oil executives caused the rising oil prices. According to the article, the White House has “repeatedly blamed the Russian leader [Putin] to deflect from Biden's role in rising energy costs.”
Biden pledges climate action despite ‘devastating’ Supreme Court ruling
On Thursday, the Biden administration pledged to carry on tackling climate change despite the Supreme Court’s decision in limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulation of power plan carbon emissions. Biden responded to the ruling: “The Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia vs. EPA is another devastating decision that aims to take our country backwards.” “Our fight against climate change must carry forward, and it will,” he said.
There are 3,805 news articles covering this topic. 53% (2,018) are left-leaning, 36% (1,385) are centrist, and 11% (402) are right-leaning.
From the left: Supreme Court limits EPA’s power to combat climate change, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden pledges climate action despite ‘devastating’ Supreme Court ruling, The Hill
From the right: MSNBC, CNN, and more rip Supreme Court over EPA ruling, lament Biden admin loss, Fox News
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We ran the numbers: There are 3,805 news articles covering this topic. 53% (2,018) are left-leaning, 36% (1,385) are centrist, and 11% (402) are right-leaning.
On Thursday, the Biden administration pledged to carry on tackling climate change despite the Supreme Court’s decision in limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulation of power plan carbon emissions. Biden responded to the ruling: “The Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia vs. EPA is another devastating decision that aims to take our country backwards.” “Our fight against climate change must carry forward, and it will,” he said.
A left-leaning article from Washington Post describes the “far-reaching consequences” including “curb[ing] President Biden’s ambitious plans to tackle claimate change along with air and water pollution”. The article goes on to highlight the “larger legal battle to rein in the federal government’s ability to tackle pressing environmental problems” “wag[ed]” by conservatives. The article also quotes Jodey Freeman, a Harvard Law School professor, who believes the court could have gone further in limiting the EPA’s authority–optimistically remarking that “something of a silver lining here. It leaves a pathway for EPA to still set meaningful standards.”
A center-leaning article from The Hill similarly reports on the administration’s continued efforts despite the recent restriction. The article quotes Biden’s “devasta[tion]” at the ruling, and goes on to outline how the decision dictates that “the EPA couldn’t follow the Obama administration’s approach of using mechanisms that aimed to induce a switch away from coal plants and toward cleaner power sources because it was not authorized by Congress.” The article focuses on the specifics and effects of the ruling rather than quoting sources responding to the decision.
A right-leaning article from Fox News highlights counterpart reactions–writing, “liberal media outlets slammed the Court for holding up President Biden’s climate agenda and claimed conservative members do not want climate change addressed”. The article quotes numerous CNN correspondents who believe Biden’s efforts to have been “handcuffed” by the decision. The article goes on to quote the briefing from the dissent which argues that "A decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from that representative body.”
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MSNBC, CNN, and more rip Supreme Court over EPA ruling, lament Biden admin loss
Fox News
Biden Vows Putin Will Get 'NATO-ization of Europe'
On Wednesday, The White House announced that the U.S. military will ramp up European presence as NATO welcome Finland and Sweden, adopting an assertive stance toward Russia. Among the policies instated towards this end, President Biden announced a new permanent headquarters for U.S. Army Soldiers in Poland, an additional rotational brigade in Romania, and enhanced deployments in the Baltic states. Spain, Germany, Italy, and the U.K. will also see various additional American military hardware sent to help reinforce defense.
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From the left: Biden and NATO send Russia a defiant message The Washington Post
From the center: Biden Vows Putin Will Get 'NATO-ization of Europe', Newsweek
From the right: Biden ramps up US military deployments across Europe, Fox News
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On Wednesday, The White House announced that the U.S. military will ramp up European presence as NATO welcome Finland and Sweden, adopting an assertive stance toward Russia. Among the policies instated towards this end, President Biden announced a new permanent headquarters for U.S. Army Soldiers in Poland, an additional rotational brigade in Romania, and enhanced deployments in the Baltic states. Spain, Germany, Italy, and the U.K. will also see various additional American military hardware sent to help reinforce defense.
A left-leaning article from the Washington Post highlights the announcement’s intension: “to send ‘an unmistakable message’ that NATO remains unified against Russia’s growing belligerence”. The article also describes NATO’s new Strategic Concept, the first since 2010, outlining threats in the coming decade and how the security environment has changed in recent year; specifically, the previous document describing Russia as a “strategic partner” and omitting China entirely “while this one directly addresses both Russia’s current aggression and China’s growing influence.” The article also notes how Putin’s invasion changed the public perception of NATO, “Just a few years ago, many NATO members, including powerful ones like Germany, refused to spend 2 percent of their gross domestic product on defense, as the allies had agreed, and some were questioning NATO’s fundamental mission and even whether it had outlived its purpose. Putin’s invasion has changed all that with remarkable speed.” The article also describes the role President Erdogan played in Finland and Sweden’s joining the alliance.
A center-leaning article from Newsweek also discusses Finland and Sweden’s addition to NATO: quoting Biden, “[Putin] wanted the sort of Finland-ization of NATO. He got the NATO-ization of Finland, instead." The article goes on to report on the Baltic states call for more and better troops deployed at Russia’s borders to quell aggression and potential invasion without risking territory. The article quotes Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in reporting that this request comes in the wake of Russian atrocities in Ukraine which proves ‘that NATO's plan to cede territory ‘and liberate it afterwards’ is flawed. ‘Now everyone sees that this tripwire concept doesn't really work.’”
A right-leaning article from Fox News also outlines Biden’s efforts to ramp up military deployments across Europe. The article describes, "all of these combat-credible forces and enablers are supported by significant investments in the long-term U.S. presence in Europe," the White House wrote, adding that the U.S. continues to spend $3.8 billion annually on the "European Deterrence Initiative." Finally, the article notes that while Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine is the impetus of increased presence, the U.S. “has said that it will not deploy troops to directly defend Ukraine, [however,] U.S. troops would get involved if Russia attacks a NATO country.”
Former aide offers explosive Jan. 6 testimony
On Tuesday, Cassidy Hutchinson, former top aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows provided a widely regarded most detailed testimony yet of the January 6th Committee’s hearings. Hutchinson described former President Donald Trump’s demands to be taken to the capitol on January 6th. Hutchinson also outlines the repeated warnings of the armed insurrection that Trump and others were aware of in the lead up to the breach.
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From the left: Cassidy Hutchinson’s explosive — and damning — Jan. 6 testimony, The Washington Post
From the center: Trump's rage over election led to dish-throwing, aide says, USA Today
From the right: Top 5 moments of explosive Cassidy Hutchinson testimony on Trump, attack on Capitol Fox News
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On Tuesday, Cassidy Hutchinson, former top aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows provided a widely regarded most detailed testimony yet of the January 6th Committee’s hearings. Hutchinson described former President Donald Trump’s demands to be taken to the capitol on January 6th. Hutchinson also outlines the repeated warnings of the armed insurrection that Trump and others were aware of in the leadup to the breach.
A left-leaning article from the Washington Post details the extent to which Trump knew of weapons among the crowd and willingly allowed, if not encouraged, their path to the Capitol. The article quotes Hutchinson’s testimony of Trump claiming: “I don’t f---ing care that they have weapons; they’re not here to hurt me. Take the f---ing mags away. Let my people in. They can march the Capitol from here. Let the people in. Take the f---ing mags away” (“Mags” referring to magnetometers). The article goes on to describe others such as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) who might have even predicted the event inside the White House. Furthermore, she testified that White House counsel Pat Cipollone even warned, prior to Jan 6th, that going to the Capitol could result in obstruction of justice and even inviting riot: “We’re going to get charged with every crime imaginable if we make that movement happen,” she said Cipollone told her. The article concludes: “Combined with his apparent contentment with what actually transpired — and failure to quell it immediately — it suggests it indeed might have been something Trump at the very least contemplated, if not desired. And at the very least, he willingly laid the groundwork.”
A center-leaning article from USA Today reports, “Former President Donald Trump wanted to follow his supporters into the House chamber on Jan. 6 and lunged at his head security detail when the driver of the presidential vehicletook him in the other direction, according to a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.” The article outlines the events of the car ride as told by Hutchinson in which Trump lunged at his security detail upon hearing that he could not go to the Capitol; ”The hearing painted the picture of a president who erupted in anger as the reality of his exit from office set in – not just on Jan. 6 but in the weeks leading up to the insurrection.” However, such outbursts were not uncommon according to Hutchinson; the article concludes by quoting, "There were several times throughout my tenure with the chief of staff that I was aware of either him throwing dishes or flipping the tablecloth to let all the contents of the table go onto the floor and likely break or go everywhere," Hutchinson said.
A right-leaning article from Fox News also outlines the testimony, providing Trump’s response: “Trump denied Hutchinson's allegations in a series of 12 posts on his Truth Social networking app. The former president said she is ‘A Total Phony!!!’ and called the January 6 Committee ‘a Kangaroo Court.’” The article, too, outlined the events of the car ride in which Trump attacked his guard, and the phone call from McCarthy in which it was clear that others knew of the plan to storm the Capitol. Beyond encouraging attendance even with weapons, Hutchinson overheard a conversation between Meadows and Cipollone, “in which Meadows said that Trump was happy with the rioters. In it, Meadows specifically said Trump dismissed protesters' chants to hang former Vice President Mike Pence.”
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Trump's rage over election led to dish-throwing, assaulting Secret Service agent, aide says
USA Today
Jan. 6 committee announces last-minute hearing for Tuesday
On Monday, the House committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol announced a last-minute hearing for Tuesday. This comes after an announcement that the committee would pause its series of meetings until July in the wake of a wealth of new evidence. The committee has been encouraging lawmakers to cooperate with the panel’s investigators and recently subpoenaed Alex Holder to turn over temporal documentary footage of the Trumps; the footage includes an interview between Trump and Pence, with whom the committee has yet to secure an interview.
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From the left: Jan. 6 committee announces surprise Tuesday hearing, offers few details, The Washington Post
From the center: Jan. 6 committee announces last-minute hearing for Tuesday, USA Today
From the right: Jan. 6 Committee adds unscheduled hearing for Tuesday 'recently obtained evidence' Fox News
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On Monday, the House committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol announced a last-minute hearing for Tuesday. This comes after an announcement that the committee would pause its series of meetings until July in the wake of a wealth of new evidence. The committee has been encouraging lawmakers to cooperate with the panel’s investigators and recently subpoenaed Alex Holder to turn over temporal documentary footage of the Trumps; the footage includes an interview between Trump and Pence, with whom the committee has yet to secure an interview.
A left-leaning article from the Washington Post outlines the announcement to hold a surprise hearing Tuesday to “present recently obtained evidence and receive witness testimony.” The article notes the secrecy in which the announcement was made, “with staff and committee members explicitly asked to go dark and not speak with media, according to two people involved with the investigation.” The article notes that “three people familiar with the investigation said that the secrecy is in part due to credible security threats to a witness.” The article also outlines the committee’s meeting with Holder and contact with those involved in effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
A center-leaning article from The Hill also reports on the surprise hearing, noting the committee’s ongoing efforts to secure more information, including more interviews and the Holder footage. The article also writes, “The committee was also expecting a new batch of documents from the National Archives. However, a letter from acting Archivist Debra Steidel Wall, sent the same day Thompson announced the delay in hearings, says the new information would be released July 8.” The article goes on to write that the committee will also be investigating the role of extremist groups Oath Keepers and Proud Boys and the potential roles they played in the riot.
A right-leaning article from Fox News also noted that the committee “did not detail what that evidence will be or what witnesses may be present”, nor did they “detail which lawmaker or lawmakers will be expected to lead the hearing. In the past, one specific committee member has led questioning.” The article concludes, “Lawmakers on the committee have continued to issue subpoenas and conduct depositions, even as they held several public hearings in recent weeks. Just this month, filmmaker Alex Holder turned over raw footage from a documentary he was working on to the committee and sat for a deposition.”
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Jan. 6 committee announces surprise Tuesday hearing, offers few details
The Washington Post