CNA #6
Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing price of diesel
WORLD
Tuesday, October 6
Who: President Trump
What: Signing of an executive order
When: Monday
Where: Washington, D.C.; nationwide
This is news because it impacts farmers directly and is also related to the Iowa governor’s race (story).
WORLD is reliable for this article because they hyperlink their sources.
President Trump signed an executive order deferring payment of dyed diesel taxes. Dyed diesel is a particular type of diesel used for off-road settings, particularly in agricultural environments, and is taxed when used on-road. This executive order was recommended by Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn (story) and is used as a talking point in his campaign. The administration is seeking to find a way to completely eliminate the deferred taxes altogether.
Sand, Lahn clash on taxes, ESAs in first Iowa governor’s debate
USA Today
Wednesday, October 7 (updated, original date not published)
Who: Zach Lahn and Rob Sand
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What: First gubernatorial debate
When: October 6
Where: St Ambrose University
This is news because this gubernatorial debate will greatly impact the future of Iowa and possibly the nation. Both candidates claim to represent modern, deviant parts of their respective parties.
USA Today is reliable for this article because they directly quoted the debating candidates. Each campiagn would be quick to ask for a retraction or a change if they were cited incorrectly. Additionally, USA Today hyperlinks some sources. I also personally watched the debate and can confirm that much of the information was accurately reported.
Iowa gubernatorial candidates Zach Lahn and Rob Sand debated for the first time. Each candidate got a chance to lay out some of their goals and stances and respond to criticisms and accusations. In particular, the issues of school choice, cancer, where Lahn lives, and taxes were emphasized.
Trump’s apparent joke about letting Iran bomb LA and San Diego catches bipartisan condemnation
Straight Arrow News
Tuesday, October 6
Who: President Donald Trump
What: Made a controversial statement (who is even surprised)
When: Monday
Where: Nebraska
This is news because it affects the president’s image. It also shapes national discourse and talking points for politicians.
Straight Arrow News is reliable for this article because the story is so widely known that it would be very hard to misrepresent. They also cite sources via hyperlinks.
President Trump said at a rally Monday that Iran could “take out” several U.S. cities. This comment was given without easily interpretable context and has been blown up in the news cycle. The context appeared to seem as if President Trump was saying that it would be a cost the U.S. was willing to make in order to beat Iran, but the White House denied that.
