March 2025
April 2025
Slotkin to Withhold Vote on Spending Bill Over Trump Administration Spending Concerns
Facing a potential government shutdown, Senator Elissa Slotkin announced she would withhold her vote on a short-term spending bill unless the Trump administration provides assurances that funds will be used as intended by Congress, citing concerns over the President's spending practices and a consti...
Slotkin to Withhold Vote on Spending Bill Over Trump Administration Spending Concerns
Facing a potential government shutdown, Senator Elissa Slotkin announced she would withhold her vote on a short-term spending bill unless the Trump administration provides assurances that funds will be used as intended by Congress, citing concerns over the President's spending practices and a consti...
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36% Bias Score
Picasso's "The Actor" and the Ongoing Struggle for Nazi-Looted Art Restitution
The heirs of Paul Leffmann, a German Jewish businessman, are fighting for the return of Picasso's "The Actor" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlighting the ongoing global effort to restitute art looted by the Nazis; while some progress is being made, significant obstacles remain.
Picasso's "The Actor" and the Ongoing Struggle for Nazi-Looted Art Restitution
The heirs of Paul Leffmann, a German Jewish businessman, are fighting for the return of Picasso's "The Actor" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlighting the ongoing global effort to restitute art looted by the Nazis; while some progress is being made, significant obstacles remain.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Reciprocal Tariffs, Deflecting Recession Concerns
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of up to 25% on imports from various countries starting April 2, 2025, aiming to match tariffs imposed on US goods, despite warnings of potential economic contraction and market instability; tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports were lifted, but those o...
Trump Imposes Reciprocal Tariffs, Deflecting Recession Concerns
President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of up to 25% on imports from various countries starting April 2, 2025, aiming to match tariffs imposed on US goods, despite warnings of potential economic contraction and market instability; tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports were lifted, but those o...
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56% Bias Score
Syria Neighbors Launch Joint ISIS Counter-Terror Operation
Syria's neighboring countries—Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, and Lebanon—agreed to establish a joint intelligence operation to combat ISIS, along with economic cooperation and sanctions relief to support Syria's reconstruction, as announced at a press conference in Amman, Jordan.
Syria Neighbors Launch Joint ISIS Counter-Terror Operation
Syria's neighboring countries—Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, and Lebanon—agreed to establish a joint intelligence operation to combat ISIS, along with economic cooperation and sanctions relief to support Syria's reconstruction, as announced at a press conference in Amman, Jordan.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Fluctuating Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, initially scheduled for April 2nd, but later postponed due to ongoing negotiations to curb fentanyl trafficking; these fluctuating tariffs have caused significant economic uncertainty and prompted retaliatory measure...
Trump's Fluctuating Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, initially scheduled for April 2nd, but later postponed due to ongoing negotiations to curb fentanyl trafficking; these fluctuating tariffs have caused significant economic uncertainty and prompted retaliatory measure...
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56% Bias Score
Greenland Election: Independence and U.S. Relations Take Center Stage
Greenland holds general elections on Tuesday, focusing on independence from Denmark and relations with the U.S., fueled by President Trump's repeated attempts to acquire the strategically located island, while polls suggest the Inuit Ataqatigiit party may lead a future coalition government.
Greenland Election: Independence and U.S. Relations Take Center Stage
Greenland holds general elections on Tuesday, focusing on independence from Denmark and relations with the U.S., fueled by President Trump's repeated attempts to acquire the strategically located island, while polls suggest the Inuit Ataqatigiit party may lead a future coalition government.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Orders Personnel Departure From South Sudan Amidst Rising Violence
The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Juba, South Sudan, due to increased crime, kidnappings, and armed conflict, raising the travel advisory to Level 4, the highest risk level, advising against travel to the African country.
U.S. Orders Personnel Departure From South Sudan Amidst Rising Violence
The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Juba, South Sudan, due to increased crime, kidnappings, and armed conflict, raising the travel advisory to Level 4, the highest risk level, advising against travel to the African country.
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36% Bias Score
Noem Vows Full Enforcement of Trump's Immigration Policies
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to fully utilize her authority to enforce President Trump's immigration policies, including continuing polygraph tests for potential leakers, who could face up to 10 years in prison. She also stated that the administration is working with Mexico to combat ca...
Noem Vows Full Enforcement of Trump's Immigration Policies
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced plans to fully utilize her authority to enforce President Trump's immigration policies, including continuing polygraph tests for potential leakers, who could face up to 10 years in prison. She also stated that the administration is working with Mexico to combat ca...
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Liberals Choose New Leader Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Liberal Party of Canada is holding a leadership election today to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who resigned after nine years; approximately 400,000 registered voters will choose from four candidates using a preferential ballot system, with the winner facing significant challenges inclu...
Canadian Liberals Choose New Leader Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Liberal Party of Canada is holding a leadership election today to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who resigned after nine years; approximately 400,000 registered voters will choose from four candidates using a preferential ballot system, with the winner facing significant challenges inclu...
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52% Bias Score
M23 Rebels Capture Key DRC Cities, Advance Towards Strategic Mine Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Goma and Bukavu in the DRC, further advancing towards Walikale's strategic mine, causing significant displacement and civilian casualties; a government-allied group defected to M23, highlighting the DRC's internal instability; a $5 million reward is of...
M23 Rebels Capture Key DRC Cities, Advance Towards Strategic Mine Amidst Humanitarian Crisis
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, captured Goma and Bukavu in the DRC, further advancing towards Walikale's strategic mine, causing significant displacement and civilian casualties; a government-allied group defected to M23, highlighting the DRC's internal instability; a $5 million reward is of...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Arms Deal Exacerbates Sudan Conflict
Turkey's Baykar defense company supplied $120 million in weapons to Sudan's army between August and November 2023, potentially violating sanctions and exacerbating the ongoing conflict; this raises concerns about foreign involvement in the Sudanese civil war.
Turkish Arms Deal Exacerbates Sudan Conflict
Turkey's Baykar defense company supplied $120 million in weapons to Sudan's army between August and November 2023, potentially violating sanctions and exacerbating the ongoing conflict; this raises concerns about foreign involvement in the Sudanese civil war.
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48% Bias Score
Political Crisis in Portugal: PM's Family Business Under Scrutiny
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro faces a political crisis after his family's company received €4,500 from a casino group whose concessions his government will decide on, triggering investigations, no-confidence votes, and potential early elections.
Political Crisis in Portugal: PM's Family Business Under Scrutiny
Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro faces a political crisis after his family's company received €4,500 from a casino group whose concessions his government will decide on, triggering investigations, no-confidence votes, and potential early elections.
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56% Bias Score