January 2025
February 2025
Trump Considers Raising SALT Cap, Adding \$225 Billion to National Debt
President-elect Trump may raise the SALT deduction cap to \$20,000 for married couples filing jointly, increasing the federal debt by \$225 billion from 2025-2034, primarily benefiting households making \$200,000 or more, according to a Tax Policy Center analysis.
Trump Considers Raising SALT Cap, Adding \$225 Billion to National Debt
President-elect Trump may raise the SALT deduction cap to \$20,000 for married couples filing jointly, increasing the federal debt by \$225 billion from 2025-2034, primarily benefiting households making \$200,000 or more, according to a Tax Policy Center analysis.
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44% Bias Score
2024 Unconstitutionality Index: 19 Agency Rules for Every Congressional Law
In 2024, federal agencies issued 3,248 rules and regulations, compared to 175 laws passed by Congress, creating a 19:1 "Unconstitutionality Index" that highlights the significant role of administrative agencies in lawmaking and raises questions about the balance of power between branches of governme...
2024 Unconstitutionality Index: 19 Agency Rules for Every Congressional Law
In 2024, federal agencies issued 3,248 rules and regulations, compared to 175 laws passed by Congress, creating a 19:1 "Unconstitutionality Index" that highlights the significant role of administrative agencies in lawmaking and raises questions about the balance of power between branches of governme...
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56% Bias Score
UK Government Rejects Intervention as Pound Falls to 2023 Low
The UK government rejected calls for intervention as the pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar since November 2023 due to concerns about the budget's impact on growth, unemployment, and interest rates, causing increased borrowing costs.
UK Government Rejects Intervention as Pound Falls to 2023 Low
The UK government rejected calls for intervention as the pound fell to its lowest level against the dollar since November 2023 due to concerns about the budget's impact on growth, unemployment, and interest rates, causing increased borrowing costs.
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56% Bias Score
Lebanon Elects Army Chief as President, Marking Shift in Regional Power
Lebanon elected army chief Joseph Aoun as its new president on Thursday, ending a two-year vacancy and signaling a decline in Hezbollah's influence, with support from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon Elects Army Chief as President, Marking Shift in Regional Power
Lebanon elected army chief Joseph Aoun as its new president on Thursday, ending a two-year vacancy and signaling a decline in Hezbollah's influence, with support from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
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56% Bias Score
9/11 Mastermind's Plea Deal Divides Victims' Families
Nearly two decades after 9/11, the Guantanamo Bay trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces a potential resolution with plea deals; however, victims' families are divided, with some supporting the deals while others demand a trial to uncover more information, particularly regarding Saudi Arabia's possib...
9/11 Mastermind's Plea Deal Divides Victims' Families
Nearly two decades after 9/11, the Guantanamo Bay trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed faces a potential resolution with plea deals; however, victims' families are divided, with some supporting the deals while others demand a trial to uncover more information, particularly regarding Saudi Arabia's possib...
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40% Bias Score
President Carter's Legacy: A Eulogy and Lasting Impact
President Carter's eulogy highlighted his commitment to civil rights, human rights, and environmental protection, along with his effective partnership with his Vice President, and the lasting impacts of his actions on subsequent administrations and global challenges.
President Carter's Legacy: A Eulogy and Lasting Impact
President Carter's eulogy highlighted his commitment to civil rights, human rights, and environmental protection, along with his effective partnership with his Vice President, and the lasting impacts of his actions on subsequent administrations and global challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Bitcoin Students Network Launches "Layer Zero" Program to Empower Youth
The Bitcoin Students Network launched its "Layer Zero" program on January 9, 2024, a 2.5-month, all-expenses-paid initiative for undergraduate students (18+) to collaboratively build Bitcoin's social layer and promote financial freedom, focusing on hands-on learning and community engagement.
Bitcoin Students Network Launches "Layer Zero" Program to Empower Youth
The Bitcoin Students Network launched its "Layer Zero" program on January 9, 2024, a 2.5-month, all-expenses-paid initiative for undergraduate students (18+) to collaboratively build Bitcoin's social layer and promote financial freedom, focusing on hands-on learning and community engagement.
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52% Bias Score
Booming Private Markets Drive Growth for Alternative Asset Managers
Investors are increasingly moving capital into private markets, boosting alternative asset managers like KKR and Apollo, which saw significant gains in 2024; a Bank of America survey indicates that nearly three-quarters of financial advisors plan to increase allocations to these assets, creating a p...
Booming Private Markets Drive Growth for Alternative Asset Managers
Investors are increasingly moving capital into private markets, boosting alternative asset managers like KKR and Apollo, which saw significant gains in 2024; a Bank of America survey indicates that nearly three-quarters of financial advisors plan to increase allocations to these assets, creating a p...
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48% Bias Score
Lammy Agrees with Trump on Increased NATO Spending
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy agrees with President-elect Trump that NATO members must increase military spending, citing Russia's actions and the end of the post-Cold War peace; however, this is complicated by the actions of Trump allies like Elon Musk.
Lammy Agrees with Trump on Increased NATO Spending
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy agrees with President-elect Trump that NATO members must increase military spending, citing Russia's actions and the end of the post-Cold War peace; however, this is complicated by the actions of Trump allies like Elon Musk.
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60% Bias Score
Future of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Uncertain Under Trump
Medicare's new drug price negotiation program, enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act, faces an uncertain future under the incoming Trump administration; while it lowered prices on 10 drugs in 2023, and aims to lower prices on 15 more in 2027, Republican efforts to repeal it are underway.
Future of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Uncertain Under Trump
Medicare's new drug price negotiation program, enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act, faces an uncertain future under the incoming Trump administration; while it lowered prices on 10 drugs in 2023, and aims to lower prices on 15 more in 2027, Republican efforts to repeal it are underway.
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52% Bias Score
Poland Seeks to Protect Netanyahu from Arrest at Auschwitz Anniversary
Poland's President Duda asked the government to ensure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's safe attendance at the Auschwitz liberation anniversary despite an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, creating a diplomatic challenge for Poland.
Poland Seeks to Protect Netanyahu from Arrest at Auschwitz Anniversary
Poland's President Duda asked the government to ensure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's safe attendance at the Auschwitz liberation anniversary despite an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, creating a diplomatic challenge for Poland.
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48% Bias Score
Franke Daughter's Memoir Details Abuse, Culminating in Mother's Arrest
Shari Franke, eldest daughter of convicted abuser Ruby Franke, published a memoir detailing the physical and psychological abuse she and her siblings suffered, revealing the manipulative tactics of Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and the subsequent intervention leading to their ar...
Franke Daughter's Memoir Details Abuse, Culminating in Mother's Arrest
Shari Franke, eldest daughter of convicted abuser Ruby Franke, published a memoir detailing the physical and psychological abuse she and her siblings suffered, revealing the manipulative tactics of Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and the subsequent intervention leading to their ar...
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44% Bias Score