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Cotton Calls Out Protest Double Standard: Loud for Gaza, Silent on Iran

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Sen. Tom Cotton is calling out what he sees as a glaring protest double standard: massive demonstrations against Israel over Gaza, and near silence when it comes to Iran’s aggression, proxy warfare, and repression. The imbalance, critics argue, reveals selective outrage—and dangerous blind spots in U.S. foreign policy debates.

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CNN Poll Sparks Liberal Narrative, But Real Debate Is About Priorities, Not Headlines

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A recent CNN poll indicates that 58 percent of Americans view President Trump’s first year as unsuccessful, particularly concerning the economy and law enforcement. Critics argue the poll’s framing oversimplifies complex issues, emphasizing negativity while ignoring conservative priorities. Ultimately, the poll reflects perceptions rather than concrete policy outcomes.

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Compassion as a Weapon: How the Left Hijacked the Moral Narrative—and the Media

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The piece critiques the left’s claim to compassion in American politics, arguing it has become conditional and weaponized to silence dissent. It highlights a double standard in media portrayal of violence, reinforcing ideological biases. The author calls for moral clarity and accountability in both media and politics to reclaim true compassion.

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AI Enters the Newsroom’s Nerve Center: Why News Corp’s Symbolic.ai Deal Matters

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Artificial intelligence is evolving from a supplemental tool to a key component in journalism, as demonstrated by News Corp’s partnership with Symbolic.ai. This collaboration integrates AI into the production process, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. The shift signals a wider acceptance of AI in major media, reshaping newsroom operations significantly.

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AmericaFest After Charlie Kirk: A Movement Mourning, Fracturing, and Searching for Its Future

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AmericaFest 2025 was meant to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk. Instead, it exposed deep fractures inside the post-Trump conservative movement—over conspiracy theories, antisemitism, foreign policy, and the limits of “open debate.” As thousands gathered in Phoenix to mourn Kirk’s assassination, the movement he helped build found itself at a crossroads between discipline and disorder.

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