February 2025
March 2025
Trump Escalates Attacks on Zelenskyy, Disrupts Budget, and Expands Presidential Power
On February 19th, Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, calling him a "dictator," endorsed a House budget plan disrupting Senate Republicans, ordered the firing of Biden-era US attorneys, expanded White House control over agencies, and faced backlash for self-procl...
Trump Escalates Attacks on Zelenskyy, Disrupts Budget, and Expands Presidential Power
On February 19th, Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, calling him a "dictator," endorsed a House budget plan disrupting Senate Republicans, ordered the firing of Biden-era US attorneys, expanded White House control over agencies, and faced backlash for self-procl...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Urges Zelensky to Negotiate with Russia, Drawing Criticism
Former US President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate with Russia to end the war, a statement that has drawn sharp criticism from several European leaders who view it as undermining Ukraine and echoing Kremlin talking points.
Trump Urges Zelensky to Negotiate with Russia, Drawing Criticism
Former US President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate with Russia to end the war, a statement that has drawn sharp criticism from several European leaders who view it as undermining Ukraine and echoing Kremlin talking points.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Confident in Swift Ukraine Peace Deal, Blames Zelensky, Sparks EU Concern
Following talks between U.S. and Russian foreign ministers, President Trump expressed optimism for a swift resolution to the Ukraine war, blaming Ukraine's leadership and suggesting a meeting with Putin, while the EU expressed concern about Russia exploiting divisions.
Trump Confident in Swift Ukraine Peace Deal, Blames Zelensky, Sparks EU Concern
Following talks between U.S. and Russian foreign ministers, President Trump expressed optimism for a swift resolution to the Ukraine war, blaming Ukraine's leadership and suggesting a meeting with Putin, while the EU expressed concern about Russia exploiting divisions.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Pro-Putin Statements Spark Outrage and Raise Concerns
Donald Trump's praise for Vladimir Putin and criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky, following Russo-American diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia, have caused outrage in Ukraine and raised concerns among allies about potential shifts in US foreign policy regarding the war.
Trump's Pro-Putin Statements Spark Outrage and Raise Concerns
Donald Trump's praise for Vladimir Putin and criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky, following Russo-American diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia, have caused outrage in Ukraine and raised concerns among allies about potential shifts in US foreign policy regarding the war.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Assault on American Democracy
Donald Trump's presidency is dismantling established democratic norms and institutions in the United States, expanding presidential power, and undermining the rule of law, both domestically and internationally.
Trump's Assault on American Democracy
Donald Trump's presidency is dismantling established democratic norms and institutions in the United States, expanding presidential power, and undermining the rule of law, both domestically and internationally.
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68% Bias Score
Trump Rewrites History, Defends Exclusion of Ukraine from Peace Talks
President Trump defended the US's exclusion of Ukraine from recent Saudi Arabia-hosted peace talks, falsely claiming Ukrainian President Zelensky started the war; this follows a history of Trump's pro-Russia stances despite US intelligence showing Russia's attempts to interfere in the 2016 US electi...
Trump Rewrites History, Defends Exclusion of Ukraine from Peace Talks
President Trump defended the US's exclusion of Ukraine from recent Saudi Arabia-hosted peace talks, falsely claiming Ukrainian President Zelensky started the war; this follows a history of Trump's pro-Russia stances despite US intelligence showing Russia's attempts to interfere in the 2016 US electi...
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60% Bias Score
Europe Must Invest Heavily in Defense to Secure Transatlantic Alliance
Amid growing transatlantic divisions, a Belfer Center task force urges Europe to significantly increase defense spending to 3 percent of GDP, enhance military readiness, and acquire strategic assets, while urging the U.S. to reaffirm its commitment to NATO and improve armament cooperation.
Europe Must Invest Heavily in Defense to Secure Transatlantic Alliance
Amid growing transatlantic divisions, a Belfer Center task force urges Europe to significantly increase defense spending to 3 percent of GDP, enhance military readiness, and acquire strategic assets, while urging the U.S. to reaffirm its commitment to NATO and improve armament cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
Bolton Warns Trump's Ukraine Deal Could Lead to NATO Exit
John Bolton, a former national security advisor, warns that Trump's proposed Ukraine peace deal would be a surrender to Putin, potentially leading to the U.S. leaving NATO and weakening European security. Bolton dismisses the idea of a peacekeeping force and advocates for continued military support ...
Bolton Warns Trump's Ukraine Deal Could Lead to NATO Exit
John Bolton, a former national security advisor, warns that Trump's proposed Ukraine peace deal would be a surrender to Putin, potentially leading to the U.S. leaving NATO and weakening European security. Bolton dismisses the idea of a peacekeeping force and advocates for continued military support ...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Administration Attempts to Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams
The Trump administration is attempting to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to secure his cooperation on immigration policies, prompting a mass resignation of Justice Department officials and a legal challenge, with the judge yet to decide on the case's dismissal.
Trump Administration Attempts to Drop Charges Against NYC Mayor Adams
The Trump administration is attempting to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams to secure his cooperation on immigration policies, prompting a mass resignation of Justice Department officials and a legal challenge, with the judge yet to decide on the case's dismissal.
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56% Bias Score
Russia's Failed Ukraine Regime Change Attempt and Uncertain Path to Peace
Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, aiming for regime change in Kyiv, has failed to achieve its primary objective despite territorial gains; potential negotiations and a ceasefire are underway, but a lasting peace remains uncertain, with upcoming Ukrainian elections adding another layer of complexity...
Russia's Failed Ukraine Regime Change Attempt and Uncertain Path to Peace
Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, aiming for regime change in Kyiv, has failed to achieve its primary objective despite territorial gains; potential negotiations and a ceasefire are underway, but a lasting peace remains uncertain, with upcoming Ukrainian elections adding another layer of complexity...
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48% Bias Score
Israel to Receive Bodies of Four Hostages Killed in October Attacks
On Thursday, Israel will receive the bodies of four hostages—Shiri Bibas, her children Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz—killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks; this is the first return of deceased hostages since the January ceasefire, highlighting ongoing tensions and the human cost of the...
Israel to Receive Bodies of Four Hostages Killed in October Attacks
On Thursday, Israel will receive the bodies of four hostages—Shiri Bibas, her children Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz—killed during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks; this is the first return of deceased hostages since the January ceasefire, highlighting ongoing tensions and the human cost of the...
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56% Bias Score
Trump-Putin Actions Shake Global Order
Trump and Putin's recent phone call and subsequent meetings in Munich and Riyadh have significantly altered the global power dynamic, marginalizing Ukraine and Europe in peace negotiations and raising concerns about the future of the conflict.
Trump-Putin Actions Shake Global Order
Trump and Putin's recent phone call and subsequent meetings in Munich and Riyadh have significantly altered the global power dynamic, marginalizing Ukraine and Europe in peace negotiations and raising concerns about the future of the conflict.
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56% Bias Score