February 2025
March 2025
Trump Falsely Inflates U.S. Aid to Ukraine Amidst Resource Deal Pursuit
During a White House meeting with French President Macron, President Trump falsely claimed the U.S. spent $350 billion supporting Ukraine, significantly exceeding official government figures of $174 billion (Congressional Research Service) and $182 billion (Ukraine Oversight), which include funds al...
Trump Falsely Inflates U.S. Aid to Ukraine Amidst Resource Deal Pursuit
During a White House meeting with French President Macron, President Trump falsely claimed the U.S. spent $350 billion supporting Ukraine, significantly exceeding official government figures of $174 billion (Congressional Research Service) and $182 billion (Ukraine Oversight), which include funds al...
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44% Bias Score
Over One Million Federal Workers Comply with Musk's Productivity Directive
Over one million federal workers complied with Elon Musk's directive to list their weekly accomplishments, while some agencies, such as the FBI and Department of Defense, instructed staff to disregard the order due to national security concerns; the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, ann...
Over One Million Federal Workers Comply with Musk's Productivity Directive
Over one million federal workers complied with Elon Musk's directive to list their weekly accomplishments, while some agencies, such as the FBI and Department of Defense, instructed staff to disregard the order due to national security concerns; the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, ann...
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64% Bias Score
Mass Resignation at Department of Government Efficiency
Twenty-one Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees resigned en masse, citing concerns about compromising core government systems, jeopardizing sensitive data, and dismantling critical public services, following alleged political loyalty screenings and mass terminations.
Mass Resignation at Department of Government Efficiency
Twenty-one Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees resigned en masse, citing concerns about compromising core government systems, jeopardizing sensitive data, and dismantling critical public services, following alleged political loyalty screenings and mass terminations.
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64% Bias Score
White House Takes Control of Press Access, Ending WHCA's Role
The White House announced Tuesday that it will assume control over press access, ending the White House Correspondents' Association's role in determining which outlets get briefings and exclusive White House access. The decision follows a federal judge's ruling in favor of the White House in a case ...
White House Takes Control of Press Access, Ending WHCA's Role
The White House announced Tuesday that it will assume control over press access, ending the White House Correspondents' Association's role in determining which outlets get briefings and exclusive White House access. The decision follows a federal judge's ruling in favor of the White House in a case ...
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60% Bias Score
House Republicans Clash with Elon Musk Over DOGE Leadership
House Republicans express growing frustration with Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing poor communication, controversial statements, and directives that have caused public backlash and constituent demonstrations.
House Republicans Clash with Elon Musk Over DOGE Leadership
House Republicans express growing frustration with Elon Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing poor communication, controversial statements, and directives that have caused public backlash and constituent demonstrations.
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48% Bias Score
MSNBC Overhauls Primetime Lineup, Cancels "The ReidOut" Amid SpinCo Transition
MSNBC announced a primetime lineup overhaul in April, including Joy Reid's departure, the cancellation of "The ReidOut," and the closure of its Miami operations, shifting production to New York and Washington D.C. The changes follow a recent viewership increase and the network's transition to an ind...
MSNBC Overhauls Primetime Lineup, Cancels "The ReidOut" Amid SpinCo Transition
MSNBC announced a primetime lineup overhaul in April, including Joy Reid's departure, the cancellation of "The ReidOut," and the closure of its Miami operations, shifting production to New York and Washington D.C. The changes follow a recent viewership increase and the network's transition to an ind...
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36% Bias Score
Musicians Protest UK AI Law Changes with Silent Album
Over 1,000 musicians, including Kate Bush and Annie Lennox, released a silent album, "Is This What We Want?", on Tuesday to protest a UK government proposal allowing AI companies to use copyrighted music for training unless creators opt out; profits will go to Help Musicians.
Musicians Protest UK AI Law Changes with Silent Album
Over 1,000 musicians, including Kate Bush and Annie Lennox, released a silent album, "Is This What We Want?", on Tuesday to protest a UK government proposal allowing AI companies to use copyrighted music for training unless creators opt out; profits will go to Help Musicians.
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48% Bias Score
GAO Report Highlights $84 Billion in Potential Federal Savings, Critiques Disaster Response
The GAO released its 2025 High-Risk List, identifying 38 federal areas vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse, totaling $84 billion in potential savings over two years; the report also highlighted the fragmented federal response to recent natural disasters, impacting aid delivery.
GAO Report Highlights $84 Billion in Potential Federal Savings, Critiques Disaster Response
The GAO released its 2025 High-Risk List, identifying 38 federal areas vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse, totaling $84 billion in potential savings over two years; the report also highlighted the fragmented federal response to recent natural disasters, impacting aid delivery.
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64% Bias Score
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release Millions in Frozen Foreign Aid
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay millions to nonprofits by 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2024, after finding they violated a February 13, 2024 temporary restraining order by freezing foreign aid funds in defiance of the court, rejecting their "sovereign immunity" claim.
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release Millions in Frozen Foreign Aid
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay millions to nonprofits by 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2024, after finding they violated a February 13, 2024 temporary restraining order by freezing foreign aid funds in defiance of the court, rejecting their "sovereign immunity" claim.
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36% Bias Score
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Foreign Aid Funding
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate foreign aid funding frozen earlier this month, forcing the State Department to pay outstanding bills by Wednesday night following a lawsuit by contractors who argued that the freeze caused them financial harm and threatened vital internat...
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Foreign Aid Funding
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate foreign aid funding frozen earlier this month, forcing the State Department to pay outstanding bills by Wednesday night following a lawsuit by contractors who argued that the freeze caused them financial harm and threatened vital internat...
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40% Bias Score
Football Fraudster Extradited to UK, Returns to Prison
Medi Abalimba, a former footballer dubbed "The Football Fraudster," was arrested in the US and extradited back to the UK after fleeing prison in 2023; he will serve until October 2026.
Football Fraudster Extradited to UK, Returns to Prison
Medi Abalimba, a former footballer dubbed "The Football Fraudster," was arrested in the US and extradited back to the UK after fleeing prison in 2023; he will serve until October 2026.
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56% Bias Score
French Runner Amdouni Convicted of Assaulting Wife
A French court sentenced marathon runner Morhad Amdouni to ten months in prison (suspended) for assaulting his wife, who reported strangulation and dragging, corroborated by medical evidence, despite Amdouni's denial; a separate rape investigation is ongoing.
French Runner Amdouni Convicted of Assaulting Wife
A French court sentenced marathon runner Morhad Amdouni to ten months in prison (suspended) for assaulting his wife, who reported strangulation and dragging, corroborated by medical evidence, despite Amdouni's denial; a separate rape investigation is ongoing.
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44% Bias Score