February 2025
March 2025
US PEPFAR Suspension Threatens 20 Million with HIV
The US government's 90-day partial suspension of PEPFAR, impacting 95% of its 564 partner organizations, threatens 20 million people globally dependent on the program for HIV medication and services, with potential daily medication disruptions for 220,000 individuals.
US PEPFAR Suspension Threatens 20 Million with HIV
The US government's 90-day partial suspension of PEPFAR, impacting 95% of its 564 partner organizations, threatens 20 million people globally dependent on the program for HIV medication and services, with potential daily medication disruptions for 220,000 individuals.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Expands Musk's Power Over Federal Workforce
President Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE) authority to slash federal jobs and limit hiring, despite facing lawsuits and lacking transparency, targeting agencies like USAID, CFPB, and the Education Department.
Trump Executive Order Expands Musk's Power Over Federal Workforce
President Trump signed an executive order giving Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency Service (DOGE) authority to slash federal jobs and limit hiring, despite facing lawsuits and lacking transparency, targeting agencies like USAID, CFPB, and the Education Department.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismantles Election Security Initiatives
The Trump administration has placed on administrative leave staff working to counter foreign influence in U.S. elections, dismantling key initiatives within CISA and the Department of Justice, including an FBI task force and Justice Department enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, leav...
Trump Administration Dismantles Election Security Initiatives
The Trump administration has placed on administrative leave staff working to counter foreign influence in U.S. elections, dismantling key initiatives within CISA and the Department of Justice, including an FBI task force and Justice Department enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, leav...
Progress
68% Bias Score
Musk's $97.4 Billion OpenAI Bid Raises Stakes in For-Profit Transition
Elon Musk's surprise $97.4 billion bid to acquire the nonprofit controlling OpenAI, announced during a global AI summit in Paris, has significantly raised the stakes in the company's transition to a for-profit entity, prompting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to reject the offer, but potentially complicating ...
Musk's $97.4 Billion OpenAI Bid Raises Stakes in For-Profit Transition
Elon Musk's surprise $97.4 billion bid to acquire the nonprofit controlling OpenAI, announced during a global AI summit in Paris, has significantly raised the stakes in the company's transition to a for-profit entity, prompting OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to reject the offer, but potentially complicating ...
Progress
60% Bias Score
EU to Decide on Response to Trump's Imminent Tariffs
Facing President Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, set to take effect March 12th, the EU will hold emergency talks on Wednesday to determine its response, weighing the need for retaliation against the risks of provoking further action from the unpredictable U.S. leader.
EU to Decide on Response to Trump's Imminent Tariffs
Facing President Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, set to take effect March 12th, the EU will hold emergency talks on Wednesday to determine its response, weighing the need for retaliation against the risks of provoking further action from the unpredictable U.S. leader.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Over 1,300 Cyberattacks Target China in 2023
A 2024 report by Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 revealed over 1,300 advanced persistent cyberattacks targeting China in 2023, with government institutions (33%) and the education sector (20%) being the most affected, highlighting vulnerabilities in domestically developed software systems and the inc...
Over 1,300 Cyberattacks Target China in 2023
A 2024 report by Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 revealed over 1,300 advanced persistent cyberattacks targeting China in 2023, with government institutions (33%) and the education sector (20%) being the most affected, highlighting vulnerabilities in domestically developed software systems and the inc...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump and Musk Announce Sweeping Federal Government Changes Amidst Legal Challenges
President Trump and Elon Musk announced sweeping changes to the federal government on Tuesday, including large-scale federal workforce reductions and hiring restrictions, aiming to cut trillions in spending through Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which has prompted mult...
Trump and Musk Announce Sweeping Federal Government Changes Amidst Legal Challenges
President Trump and Elon Musk announced sweeping changes to the federal government on Tuesday, including large-scale federal workforce reductions and hiring restrictions, aiming to cut trillions in spending through Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, which has prompted mult...
Progress
56% Bias Score
DRC Demands End to Football Club Sponsorships with Rwanda Amidst Violent Conflict
The DRC government is urging Arsenal, PSG, and Bayern Munich to end their sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda due to Rwanda's alleged role in the violent conflict in the DRC, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths and widespread displacement.
DRC Demands End to Football Club Sponsorships with Rwanda Amidst Violent Conflict
The DRC government is urging Arsenal, PSG, and Bayern Munich to end their sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda due to Rwanda's alleged role in the violent conflict in the DRC, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths and widespread displacement.
Progress
64% Bias Score
White House Blocks AP From Event Over "Gulf of America" Naming Dispute
The White House blocked the Associated Press from covering an event because it didn't use President Trump's preferred name for the Gulf of Mexico, "Gulf of America", drawing criticism for limiting press access and violating the First Amendment; the incident is part of a broader pattern of Trump admi...
White House Blocks AP From Event Over "Gulf of America" Naming Dispute
The White House blocked the Associated Press from covering an event because it didn't use President Trump's preferred name for the Gulf of Mexico, "Gulf of America", drawing criticism for limiting press access and violating the First Amendment; the incident is part of a broader pattern of Trump admi...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump Reinstates Houthis as FTO, Reverses Biden Policy
President Trump reinstated the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, reversing President Biden's 2021 decision, which led to a 40% increase in Red Sea attacks from 2021 to 2023; this swift action resulted in the immediate release of hostages held captive for over a year.
Trump Reinstates Houthis as FTO, Reverses Biden Policy
President Trump reinstated the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, reversing President Biden's 2021 decision, which led to a 40% increase in Red Sea attacks from 2021 to 2023; this swift action resulted in the immediate release of hostages held captive for over a year.
Progress
72% Bias Score
EU Threatens Retaliation Against Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
US President Trump's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, regardless of origin, has sparked strong EU opposition, with threats of retaliatory measures and warnings of a potential trade war, raising concerns about global economic stability.
EU Threatens Retaliation Against Trump's Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
US President Trump's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, regardless of origin, has sparked strong EU opposition, with threats of retaliatory measures and warnings of a potential trade war, raising concerns about global economic stability.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Israel Threatens Renewed Gaza Offensive After Hamas Miss Deadline
Following Hamas's failure to release Israeli hostages by a February 15th deadline, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the resumption of intense fighting in Gaza, supported by President Trump's ultimatum. This escalation follows a prior agreement and raises concerns of further loss o...
Israel Threatens Renewed Gaza Offensive After Hamas Miss Deadline
Following Hamas's failure to release Israeli hostages by a February 15th deadline, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the resumption of intense fighting in Gaza, supported by President Trump's ultimatum. This escalation follows a prior agreement and raises concerns of further loss o...
Progress
56% Bias Score