March 2025
April 2025
Senate Democrats Approve Republican Spending Bill Amidst Party Divisions
Faced with a looming government shutdown, Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, voted to advance a Republican-led spending bill despite internal divisions and public opposition from some members, highlighting the limited options to prevent a shutdown and exposing deep rifts within the party.
Senate Democrats Approve Republican Spending Bill Amidst Party Divisions
Faced with a looming government shutdown, Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, voted to advance a Republican-led spending bill despite internal divisions and public opposition from some members, highlighting the limited options to prevent a shutdown and exposing deep rifts within the party.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Federal Judges Halt Mass Layoffs of Probationary Employees
Two federal judges issued temporary restraining orders on Thursday, requiring the reinstatement of thousands of probationary federal employees laid off by the Trump administration across 18 agencies, citing procedural violations in mass terminations; the rulings temporarily halt the layoffs, pending...
Federal Judges Halt Mass Layoffs of Probationary Employees
Two federal judges issued temporary restraining orders on Thursday, requiring the reinstatement of thousands of probationary federal employees laid off by the Trump administration across 18 agencies, citing procedural violations in mass terminations; the rulings temporarily halt the layoffs, pending...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Dual Nationality in France: Rising Pressure and Exclusion
French citizens with dual nationalities are facing increasing pressure to choose one identity, fueled by a climate of suspicion and debates on immigration and national identity, leading to a sense of exclusion and questioning of their belonging.
Dual Nationality in France: Rising Pressure and Exclusion
French citizens with dual nationalities are facing increasing pressure to choose one identity, fueled by a climate of suspicion and debates on immigration and national identity, leading to a sense of exclusion and questioning of their belonging.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Rheinmetall Overtakes Volkswagen, Signaling Germany's Shift to Defense
Rheinmetall's market cap overtook Volkswagen's on Thursday, reaching €55.7 billion versus €54.4 billion, reflecting Germany's economic pivot from cars to defense amid Russia's war in Ukraine and concerns over U.S. support.
Rheinmetall Overtakes Volkswagen, Signaling Germany's Shift to Defense
Rheinmetall's market cap overtook Volkswagen's on Thursday, reaching €55.7 billion versus €54.4 billion, reflecting Germany's economic pivot from cars to defense amid Russia's war in Ukraine and concerns over U.S. support.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ukraine's War-Exacerbated Depopulation Crisis
Ukraine's population has plummeted from 52 million in 1991 to an estimated 37.9 million in 2024 due to pre-existing low birth rates, high mortality, and emigration exacerbated by the ongoing war, with predictions of a further decline below 30 million. The return rate of refugees is expected to be mu...
Ukraine's War-Exacerbated Depopulation Crisis
Ukraine's population has plummeted from 52 million in 1991 to an estimated 37.9 million in 2024 due to pre-existing low birth rates, high mortality, and emigration exacerbated by the ongoing war, with predictions of a further decline below 30 million. The return rate of refugees is expected to be mu...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Powell's Key Role in US-Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's national security advisor, Jonathan Powell, a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, played a crucial role in drafting a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, raising questions about the UK's renewed diplomatic influence and the potential for over-reliance on a s...
Powell's Key Role in US-Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's national security advisor, Jonathan Powell, a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, played a crucial role in drafting a US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, raising questions about the UK's renewed diplomatic influence and the potential for over-reliance on a s...
Progress
48% Bias Score
American Airlines Plane Catches Fire on Denver Runway; All Evacuate Safely
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, flight from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth, experienced an engine failure, resulting in a fire upon landing at Denver International Airport. All 172 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated via emergency slides with no reported injuries.
American Airlines Plane Catches Fire on Denver Runway; All Evacuate Safely
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, flight from Colorado Springs to Dallas-Fort Worth, experienced an engine failure, resulting in a fire upon landing at Denver International Airport. All 172 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated via emergency slides with no reported injuries.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Pulte Prioritizes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Stability Over Privatization
Bill Pulte, confirmed FHFA director, stated that privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is not the Trump administration's top priority, emphasizing the need for careful study of the impact on mortgage rates; the two companies currently have a combined net worth of \$147 billion, and the average 30-y...
Pulte Prioritizes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Stability Over Privatization
Bill Pulte, confirmed FHFA director, stated that privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is not the Trump administration's top priority, emphasizing the need for careful study of the impact on mortgage rates; the two companies currently have a combined net worth of \$147 billion, and the average 30-y...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Schumer Averts Shutdown, Dividing Democrats
Facing a looming government shutdown deadline, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unexpectedly voted for a Republican-backed stopgap spending bill, causing deep divisions within the Democratic party, despite House Democrats' strong opposition and public pressure to resist cuts to key programs.
Schumer Averts Shutdown, Dividing Democrats
Facing a looming government shutdown deadline, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer unexpectedly voted for a Republican-backed stopgap spending bill, causing deep divisions within the Democratic party, despite House Democrats' strong opposition and public pressure to resist cuts to key programs.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Germany Amends Debt Brake Law to Boost Defense and Infrastructure Spending
Germany's outgoing parliament passed a bill to amend its debt brake law, potentially increasing spending on defense and infrastructure, a move supported by CDU/CSU and SPD but opposed by the Green party and FDP, who raised concerns about long-term fiscal burdens and democratic process.
Germany Amends Debt Brake Law to Boost Defense and Infrastructure Spending
Germany's outgoing parliament passed a bill to amend its debt brake law, potentially increasing spending on defense and infrastructure, a move supported by CDU/CSU and SPD but opposed by the Green party and FDP, who raised concerns about long-term fiscal burdens and democratic process.
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Public Sector Strike: €15 Billion Dispute Stalls Negotiations
In Germany, over 2.5 million public sector workers are striking, demanding an 8% pay raise or €350 more monthly, plus three extra vacation days, while employers cite a €15 billion cost and haven't made an offer yet, impacting services like transportation and childcare.
German Public Sector Strike: €15 Billion Dispute Stalls Negotiations
In Germany, over 2.5 million public sector workers are striking, demanding an 8% pay raise or €350 more monthly, plus three extra vacation days, while employers cite a €15 billion cost and haven't made an offer yet, impacting services like transportation and childcare.
Progress
32% Bias Score
German Public Sector Strike: Negotiations Continue Amid Service Disruptions
Negotiations between German public sector unions and employers are underway in Potsdam, impacting over 2.5 million workers and causing disruptions to services like air travel and childcare; unions demand an 8 percent pay raise or €350 more per month, plus three extra vacation days, while employers c...
German Public Sector Strike: Negotiations Continue Amid Service Disruptions
Negotiations between German public sector unions and employers are underway in Potsdam, impacting over 2.5 million workers and causing disruptions to services like air travel and childcare; unions demand an 8 percent pay raise or €350 more per month, plus three extra vacation days, while employers c...
Progress
16% Bias Score