March 2025
April 2025
US Department of Education Lays Off Nearly Half Its Workforce
The US Department of Education laid off roughly 1300 employees, or nearly half its workforce, on Tuesday, as the first step in President Trump's plan to eliminate the agency, according to Education Secretary Linda McMahon; the agency plans to consolidate into one office in Washington, D.C.
US Department of Education Lays Off Nearly Half Its Workforce
The US Department of Education laid off roughly 1300 employees, or nearly half its workforce, on Tuesday, as the first step in President Trump's plan to eliminate the agency, according to Education Secretary Linda McMahon; the agency plans to consolidate into one office in Washington, D.C.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's White House Tesla Endorsement Boosts Stock Price
On Tuesday, President Trump held a press conference at the White House promoting Tesla vehicles alongside Elon Musk, resulting in a 3.8% increase in Tesla's stock price after recent declines due to Musk's political profile and falling European sales. Trump stated he would buy a Tesla and labelled vi...
Trump's White House Tesla Endorsement Boosts Stock Price
On Tuesday, President Trump held a press conference at the White House promoting Tesla vehicles alongside Elon Musk, resulting in a 3.8% increase in Tesla's stock price after recent declines due to Musk's political profile and falling European sales. Trump stated he would buy a Tesla and labelled vi...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Send Markets Plunging
President Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada, announced Tuesday, sent markets plummeting; the Dow dropped 350 points, ending the day down 1.14%. Despite the market's reaction and concerns from Republicans and business leaders, Trump defended his actions, claiming they will ultimat...
Trump's Tariffs Send Markets Plunging
President Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada, announced Tuesday, sent markets plummeting; the Dow dropped 350 points, ending the day down 1.14%. Despite the market's reaction and concerns from Republicans and business leaders, Trump defended his actions, claiming they will ultimat...
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48% Bias Score
Portugal's Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote, Triggering Potential Election
Portugal's centre-right government lost a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, potentially leading to a third general election in three years due to allegations of conflict of interest against Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, whose firm had contracts with private companies benefiting from government deals.
Portugal's Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote, Triggering Potential Election
Portugal's centre-right government lost a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, potentially leading to a third general election in three years due to allegations of conflict of interest against Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, whose firm had contracts with private companies benefiting from government deals.
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40% Bias Score
US House Approves Temporary Budget, Averts Shutdown
The US House narrowly approved a temporary budget, averting a government shutdown until September 30th, pending Senate approval; the budget includes a $13 billion cut to domestic spending and a $6 billion increase in defense spending.
US House Approves Temporary Budget, Averts Shutdown
The US House narrowly approved a temporary budget, averting a government shutdown until September 30th, pending Senate approval; the budget includes a $13 billion cut to domestic spending and a $6 billion increase in defense spending.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Rejects Partial Tariff Exemptions, Demands Full Trade Agreement Restoration
Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson opposes partial tariff exemptions from the U.S., demanding a return to the original trade agreement due to significant economic damage caused by President Trump's threatened tariffs, resulting in retaliatory measures and potential trade diversification by ...
Canada Rejects Partial Tariff Exemptions, Demands Full Trade Agreement Restoration
Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson opposes partial tariff exemptions from the U.S., demanding a return to the original trade agreement due to significant economic damage caused by President Trump's threatened tariffs, resulting in retaliatory measures and potential trade diversification by ...
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44% Bias Score
Ford Leads High-Profile Campaign Against Trump Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, leveraging his family's political background and brash rhetoric, is leading a high-profile campaign against US tariffs, employing public relations and economic levers to protect Ontario's economy and advocating for renewed trade negotiations, despite initially supporting T...
Ford Leads High-Profile Campaign Against Trump Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, leveraging his family's political background and brash rhetoric, is leading a high-profile campaign against US tariffs, employing public relations and economic levers to protect Ontario's economy and advocating for renewed trade negotiations, despite initially supporting T...
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48% Bias Score
US Department of Education to Lay Off Half Its Staff
The US Department of Education announced it will lay off almost half its staff by March 21, fulfilling President Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the agency and shift responsibility to states and local communities, while claiming statutory programs will continue.
US Department of Education to Lay Off Half Its Staff
The US Department of Education announced it will lay off almost half its staff by March 21, fulfilling President Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the agency and shift responsibility to states and local communities, while claiming statutory programs will continue.
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68% Bias Score
Taoiseach to Discuss Gaza, Ukraine, and Trade with Trump
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet US President Trump on Wednesday to discuss the situations in Gaza and Ukraine, the US-Ireland economic relationship, and potential trade disputes, amidst concerns over Ireland's economy and the impact of potential tariffs on Northern Ireland.
Taoiseach to Discuss Gaza, Ukraine, and Trade with Trump
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet US President Trump on Wednesday to discuss the situations in Gaza and Ukraine, the US-Ireland economic relationship, and potential trade disputes, amidst concerns over Ireland's economy and the impact of potential tariffs on Northern Ireland.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Targets Pro-Palestine Students
The Trump administration is using DHS intelligence to identify and potentially arrest international students who protested the Israel-Hamas war, following the arrest and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist whose green card was revoked, prompting widespread protests and le...
Trump Administration Targets Pro-Palestine Students
The Trump administration is using DHS intelligence to identify and potentially arrest international students who protested the Israel-Hamas war, following the arrest and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist whose green card was revoked, prompting widespread protests and le...
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68% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Shut Down Canadian Auto Industry with New Tariffs
On Tuesday, President Trump threatened to impose substantial tariffs on Canadian cars, potentially crippling the Canadian auto industry, following Ontario's brief electricity export surcharge to the U.S., escalating existing trade tensions.
Trump Threatens to Shut Down Canadian Auto Industry with New Tariffs
On Tuesday, President Trump threatened to impose substantial tariffs on Canadian cars, potentially crippling the Canadian auto industry, following Ontario's brief electricity export surcharge to the U.S., escalating existing trade tensions.
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60% Bias Score
Greenland Election: High Turnout Amidst Trump's Interference
Greenland held parliamentary elections amid high voter turnout and significant influence from Donald Trump's repeated attempts to acquire the territory, with results expected to shape the island's path toward independence.
Greenland Election: High Turnout Amidst Trump's Interference
Greenland held parliamentary elections amid high voter turnout and significant influence from Donald Trump's repeated attempts to acquire the territory, with results expected to shape the island's path toward independence.
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48% Bias Score