February 2025
March 2025
Trump Proposes Trading US Aid for Access to Ukraine's Minerals
President Trump proposed exchanging US military aid for access to Ukraine's mineral deposits, a transactional approach contrasting with the Biden administration's $65.9 billion in aid since February 2022. This highlights the strategic importance of Ukraine's mineral resources, including graphite, li...
Trump Proposes Trading US Aid for Access to Ukraine's Minerals
President Trump proposed exchanging US military aid for access to Ukraine's mineral deposits, a transactional approach contrasting with the Biden administration's $65.9 billion in aid since February 2022. This highlights the strategic importance of Ukraine's mineral resources, including graphite, li...
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Family Sues Frontex for Illegal Pushback, Challenging EU Border Agency's Human Rights Record
A Syrian family sued Frontex at the European Court of Justice for illegal pushback to Turkey in 2016, alleging human rights violations during a joint operation with Greek authorities that bypassed asylum procedures; the ruling could reshape Frontex's operations and accountability for human rights.
Syrian Family Sues Frontex for Illegal Pushback, Challenging EU Border Agency's Human Rights Record
A Syrian family sued Frontex at the European Court of Justice for illegal pushback to Turkey in 2016, alleging human rights violations during a joint operation with Greek authorities that bypassed asylum procedures; the ruling could reshape Frontex's operations and accountability for human rights.
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36% Bias Score
US Cryptology Museum Covers Photos of Women and Minorities Amidst DEI Controversy
On February 2nd, 2025, the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland covered photos of women and minority cryptologists in its "Hall of Honor" with brown paper, sparking controversy and prompting an apology and the reinstatement of the photos following public outcry and claims that the action was a mi...
US Cryptology Museum Covers Photos of Women and Minorities Amidst DEI Controversy
On February 2nd, 2025, the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland covered photos of women and minority cryptologists in its "Hall of Honor" with brown paper, sparking controversy and prompting an apology and the reinstatement of the photos following public outcry and claims that the action was a mi...
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44% Bias Score
Frontex Faces Landmark EU Court Case Over Alleged Illegal Pushback of Syrian Family
A Syrian family claims Frontex illegally returned them to Turkey from Greece in 2016, violating their right to asylum and leading to a landmark EU Court of Justice case that could reshape Frontex's accountability for human rights violations.
Frontex Faces Landmark EU Court Case Over Alleged Illegal Pushback of Syrian Family
A Syrian family claims Frontex illegally returned them to Turkey from Greece in 2016, violating their right to asylum and leading to a landmark EU Court of Justice case that could reshape Frontex's accountability for human rights violations.
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40% Bias Score
ICE Impersonators Exploit Fear Amidst Heightened Immigration Enforcement
Three separate incidents across the US involved individuals impersonating ICE agents, exploiting heightened fears within immigrant communities due to increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
ICE Impersonators Exploit Fear Amidst Heightened Immigration Enforcement
Three separate incidents across the US involved individuals impersonating ICE agents, exploiting heightened fears within immigrant communities due to increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Plans Widespread Federal Layoffs
The Trump administration plans widespread layoffs among federal employees, offering a deferred resignation package with a February 6th deadline; over 20,000 employees have accepted, but unions filed a lawsuit claiming the offer is illegal and coercive, part of a broader plan to reshape the federal w...
Trump Administration Plans Widespread Federal Layoffs
The Trump administration plans widespread layoffs among federal employees, offering a deferred resignation package with a February 6th deadline; over 20,000 employees have accepted, but unions filed a lawsuit claiming the offer is illegal and coercive, part of a broader plan to reshape the federal w...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Renews Call for Palestinian Relocation Amidst Israel-Hamas Truce
Donald Trump urged Arab nations to relocate 2.3 million Palestinians from Gaza, a proposal immediately rejected by Egypt and Jordan, despite the ongoing truce negotiations between Israel and Hamas and the White House's insistence on humanitarian grounds.
Trump Renews Call for Palestinian Relocation Amidst Israel-Hamas Truce
Donald Trump urged Arab nations to relocate 2.3 million Palestinians from Gaza, a proposal immediately rejected by Egypt and Jordan, despite the ongoing truce negotiations between Israel and Hamas and the White House's insistence on humanitarian grounds.
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68% Bias Score
Neo-Nazi Group Founder Convicted in Maryland Power Grid Attack Plot
Brandon Russell, founder of the Florida-based neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division, was convicted Monday of conspiring with his girlfriend, Sarah Beth Clendaniel, to attack Maryland's power grid in a plot to incite chaos in Baltimore, a majority-Black city; they were arrested in February 2023 before e...
Neo-Nazi Group Founder Convicted in Maryland Power Grid Attack Plot
Brandon Russell, founder of the Florida-based neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division, was convicted Monday of conspiring with his girlfriend, Sarah Beth Clendaniel, to attack Maryland's power grid in a plot to incite chaos in Baltimore, a majority-Black city; they were arrested in February 2023 before e...
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44% Bias Score
USAID Faces Internal Revolt, Uncertainty Amidst Administrative Shakeup
Acting USAID administrator Marco Rubio accused the agency of "absolute insubordination," leading to the dismissal of thousands of contractors, the suspension of dozens of officials, and the closure of its website and X account, amidst legal uncertainty about President Trump's ability to dismantle th...
USAID Faces Internal Revolt, Uncertainty Amidst Administrative Shakeup
Acting USAID administrator Marco Rubio accused the agency of "absolute insubordination," leading to the dismissal of thousands of contractors, the suspension of dozens of officials, and the closure of its website and X account, amidst legal uncertainty about President Trump's ability to dismantle th...
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56% Bias Score
Google Removes AI Weapons and Surveillance Restrictions from Ethics Policy
Google removed its previous pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance from its updated AI principles; this follows rapid AI advancements since 2022, a change in Google's stance towards a focus on democratic leadership in AI development, and the lack of comprehensive AI legislation.
Google Removes AI Weapons and Surveillance Restrictions from Ethics Policy
Google removed its previous pledge not to use AI for weapons or surveillance from its updated AI principles; this follows rapid AI advancements since 2022, a change in Google's stance towards a focus on democratic leadership in AI development, and the lack of comprehensive AI legislation.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Rise in ICE Impersonation Cases Amid Heightened Immigration Enforcement
Three separate incidents across the US involved individuals impersonating ICE agents, exploiting fears within migrant communities amid heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration; one suspect, Sean-Michael Johnson, was caught on video making racist remarks and threats.
Rise in ICE Impersonation Cases Amid Heightened Immigration Enforcement
Three separate incidents across the US involved individuals impersonating ICE agents, exploiting fears within migrant communities amid heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration; one suspect, Sean-Michael Johnson, was caught on video making racist remarks and threats.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Musk to Testify in OpenAI Lawsuit
A US federal judge has ordered parts of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to go to trial, requiring Musk to testify, following his attempt to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity; the decision highlights the dispute over OpenAI's initial nonprofit mission and its current focus on securi...
Musk to Testify in OpenAI Lawsuit
A US federal judge has ordered parts of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to go to trial, requiring Musk to testify, following his attempt to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity; the decision highlights the dispute over OpenAI's initial nonprofit mission and its current focus on securi...
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48% Bias Score