March 2025
April 2025
Democrats Reject GOP Spending Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown
House Democrats are rejecting a Republican plan for a six-month government funding extension, threatening a government shutdown before President Trump's first 100 days due to concerns about excessive power granted to Trump and Elon Musk to cut programs and weaken their legal standing against the Whi...
Democrats Reject GOP Spending Bill, Threatening Government Shutdown
House Democrats are rejecting a Republican plan for a six-month government funding extension, threatening a government shutdown before President Trump's first 100 days due to concerns about excessive power granted to Trump and Elon Musk to cut programs and weaken their legal standing against the Whi...
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52% Bias Score
DeSantis's Florida Legislature Opens Amidst Political Power Struggle
Florida's 2025 legislative session opened with Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasizing his administration's achievements, including stringent immigration laws, while proposing the elimination of property taxes, rollback of gun restrictions, and restructuring of ballot initiatives, amidst challenges to his lea...
DeSantis's Florida Legislature Opens Amidst Political Power Struggle
Florida's 2025 legislative session opened with Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasizing his administration's achievements, including stringent immigration laws, while proposing the elimination of property taxes, rollback of gun restrictions, and restructuring of ballot initiatives, amidst challenges to his lea...
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56% Bias Score
DOJ Intervenes in Case of Imprisoned Election Official
The Department of Justice intervened in the case of Tina Peters, a Colorado election official sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election, raising concerns about the judge's comments and the sentence's length; this unusual action has raised concerns a...
DOJ Intervenes in Case of Imprisoned Election Official
The Department of Justice intervened in the case of Tina Peters, a Colorado election official sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election, raising concerns about the judge's comments and the sentence's length; this unusual action has raised concerns a...
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56% Bias Score
BlackRock Consortium Acquires Panama Canal Ports in $22.8 Billion Deal
A US-led consortium, spearheaded by BlackRock, is purchasing major Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison for $22.8 billion, raising questions about global trade influence and US-China relations.
BlackRock Consortium Acquires Panama Canal Ports in $22.8 Billion Deal
A US-led consortium, spearheaded by BlackRock, is purchasing major Panama Canal ports from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison for $22.8 billion, raising questions about global trade influence and US-China relations.
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48% Bias Score
King Charles III's Delayed Response to Trump's Actions Against Canada"
Amidst US President Trump's punitive tariffs and rhetoric against Canada, King Charles III's silence concerns Canadians, but his constitutional role limits direct political involvement. A recent meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau indicates efforts are underway to address the situation, with planned...
King Charles III's Delayed Response to Trump's Actions Against Canada"
Amidst US President Trump's punitive tariffs and rhetoric against Canada, King Charles III's silence concerns Canadians, but his constitutional role limits direct political involvement. A recent meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau indicates efforts are underway to address the situation, with planned...
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60% Bias Score
Georgia Passes FARA-Style Law, Expanding Restrictions on NGOs and Individuals
Georgia's parliament, dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party, passed a bill modeled after the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, expanding registration requirements to individuals and introducing potential criminal penalties for non-compliance, amid an opposition boycott.
Georgia Passes FARA-Style Law, Expanding Restrictions on NGOs and Individuals
Georgia's parliament, dominated by the ruling Georgian Dream party, passed a bill modeled after the US Foreign Agents Registration Act, expanding registration requirements to individuals and introducing potential criminal penalties for non-compliance, amid an opposition boycott.
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56% Bias Score
Thune Raises Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs, Citing Economic Impacts
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed reservations Tuesday about President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, citing potential negative economic impacts and inflation, while also supporting the President's attempt to address public concerns. He also cautioned against American isolationi...
Thune Raises Concerns Over Trump's Tariffs, Citing Economic Impacts
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed reservations Tuesday about President Trump's new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, citing potential negative economic impacts and inflation, while also supporting the President's attempt to address public concerns. He also cautioned against American isolationi...
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44% Bias Score
Oscars Spotlight Latin American Disappearances, Impunity
The Academy Awards recognized two films, "I'm Still Here" (Brazil) and "Emilia Pérez" (Mexico), highlighting the ongoing issue of disappearances in Latin America and the impunity surrounding these crimes, prompting renewed calls for justice and accountability.
Oscars Spotlight Latin American Disappearances, Impunity
The Academy Awards recognized two films, "I'm Still Here" (Brazil) and "Emilia Pérez" (Mexico), highlighting the ongoing issue of disappearances in Latin America and the impunity surrounding these crimes, prompting renewed calls for justice and accountability.
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40% Bias Score
Lebanon and Saudi Arabia Emphasize Sovereignty and Cooperation in Joint Statement
On Tuesday, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia issued a joint statement following Lebanese President Michel Aoun's visit, emphasizing the implementation of the Taif Agreement, international resolutions, and Lebanese sovereignty, with support for the Lebanese army and demanding Israeli withdrawal from occupied...
Lebanon and Saudi Arabia Emphasize Sovereignty and Cooperation in Joint Statement
On Tuesday, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia issued a joint statement following Lebanese President Michel Aoun's visit, emphasizing the implementation of the Taif Agreement, international resolutions, and Lebanese sovereignty, with support for the Lebanese army and demanding Israeli withdrawal from occupied...
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40% Bias Score
\"German Refugee Relocation Program Faces Delays Due to Embassy Understaffing\"\
Due to severe understaffing at the German embassies in Islamabad and Dushanbe, over 12,000 Afghan refugees approved for relocation to Germany face delays exceeding one year, prompting many to seek visas in Tajikistan, where the embassy is also under-resourced.
\"German Refugee Relocation Program Faces Delays Due to Embassy Understaffing\"\
Due to severe understaffing at the German embassies in Islamabad and Dushanbe, over 12,000 Afghan refugees approved for relocation to Germany face delays exceeding one year, prompting many to seek visas in Tajikistan, where the embassy is also under-resourced.
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48% Bias Score
Stadler's Berlin Plant Faces Job Cuts Amidst Financial Crisis
Facing financial difficulties despite full order books, Swiss train manufacturer Stadler is negotiating with the IG Metall union in Berlin regarding cost-cutting measures that could lead to job losses; the union demands no job cuts or plant closures and negotiations are pending.
Stadler's Berlin Plant Faces Job Cuts Amidst Financial Crisis
Facing financial difficulties despite full order books, Swiss train manufacturer Stadler is negotiating with the IG Metall union in Berlin regarding cost-cutting measures that could lead to job losses; the union demands no job cuts or plant closures and negotiations are pending.
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44% Bias Score
EU Proposes €150 Billion Defense Plan to Support Ukraine
The EU's ReArm Europe plan, proposed on March 4th, aims to increase member states' defense spending by €150 billion in loans over five years and up to 1.5% of GDP, partially to aid Ukraine's defense against Russia's aggression, and will be presented at an emergency summit on March 6th.
EU Proposes €150 Billion Defense Plan to Support Ukraine
The EU's ReArm Europe plan, proposed on March 4th, aims to increase member states' defense spending by €150 billion in loans over five years and up to 1.5% of GDP, partially to aid Ukraine's defense against Russia's aggression, and will be presented at an emergency summit on March 6th.
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40% Bias Score