January 2025
February 2025
Senate Advances Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Despite Opposition
The Senate narrowly voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of misconduct and opposition from two Republican senators, who cited concerns about his past behavior and judgment; a final vote is expected soon.
Senate Advances Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Despite Opposition
The Senate narrowly voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of misconduct and opposition from two Republican senators, who cited concerns about his past behavior and judgment; a final vote is expected soon.
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52% Bias Score
House Republicans Launch Investigation into January 6th Committee Members
House Republicans announced a new select subcommittee to investigate the January 6th Committee, focusing on members who received preemptive pardons from President Biden, following President Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and Speaker Johnson's criticism of Biden's actions.
House Republicans Launch Investigation into January 6th Committee Members
House Republicans announced a new select subcommittee to investigate the January 6th Committee, focusing on members who received preemptive pardons from President Biden, following President Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and Speaker Johnson's criticism of Biden's actions.
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40% Bias Score
Vance Poised for Tie-Breaking Vote on Trump's Cabinet Picks
Vice President JD Vance may cast tie-breaking votes on President Trump's nominees for CIA director and Secretary of Defense, highlighting the narrow Republican Senate majority and potential for political gridlock; the confirmation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio proceeded without incident.
Vance Poised for Tie-Breaking Vote on Trump's Cabinet Picks
Vice President JD Vance may cast tie-breaking votes on President Trump's nominees for CIA director and Secretary of Defense, highlighting the narrow Republican Senate majority and potential for political gridlock; the confirmation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio proceeded without incident.
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44% Bias Score
Italy Repatriates Libyan Warlord, Defying ICC Warrant
Italy repatriated Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem to Tripoli despite an ICC warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity, citing security concerns; this decision sparked outrage among Italian lawmakers and raises concerns about Italy's commitment to international justice.
Italy Repatriates Libyan Warlord, Defying ICC Warrant
Italy repatriated Libyan warlord Ossama Anjiem to Tripoli despite an ICC warrant for war crimes and crimes against humanity, citing security concerns; this decision sparked outrage among Italian lawmakers and raises concerns about Italy's commitment to international justice.
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44% Bias Score
New York Homelessness More Than Doubles, Asylum Seekers Cited as Primary Cause
A New York State Comptroller report reveals a more than doubling of homelessness in New York between January 2022 and January 2024, primarily due to the arrival of 88 percent of asylum seekers in New York City, while the rest of the nation saw only a 21 percent increase.
New York Homelessness More Than Doubles, Asylum Seekers Cited as Primary Cause
A New York State Comptroller report reveals a more than doubling of homelessness in New York between January 2022 and January 2024, primarily due to the arrival of 88 percent of asylum seekers in New York City, while the rest of the nation saw only a 21 percent increase.
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64% Bias Score
Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director Despite Past Scrutiny
John Ratcliffe, former DNI, was confirmed as CIA director on Thursday by a 74-25 Senate vote, after facing scrutiny over qualifications and loyalty to President Trump; his stated plans include addressing "wokeness" and technological shortcomings within the agency, and adopting a hawkish stance on Ch...
Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director Despite Past Scrutiny
John Ratcliffe, former DNI, was confirmed as CIA director on Thursday by a 74-25 Senate vote, after facing scrutiny over qualifications and loyalty to President Trump; his stated plans include addressing "wokeness" and technological shortcomings within the agency, and adopting a hawkish stance on Ch...
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44% Bias Score
New Mexico Supreme Court Allows Discrimination Lawsuit Against Public Schools
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that public schools are subject to anti-discrimination lawsuits under the NMHRA, stemming from a 2018 incident in Albuquerque where a teacher cut a Native American student's hair and made offensive remarks, prompting legislation and setting a precedent for similar ...
New Mexico Supreme Court Allows Discrimination Lawsuit Against Public Schools
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that public schools are subject to anti-discrimination lawsuits under the NMHRA, stemming from a 2018 incident in Albuquerque where a teacher cut a Native American student's hair and made offensive remarks, prompting legislation and setting a precedent for similar ...
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20% Bias Score
Trump Unveils "America First" Economic Plan at World Economic Forum
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum, announcing an "America First" agenda prioritizing energy dominance, deregulation, tax cuts for domestic investment, and tariffs on foreign goods; he also advocated for lower interest rates and a peace settlement in Ukraine.
Trump Unveils "America First" Economic Plan at World Economic Forum
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum, announcing an "America First" agenda prioritizing energy dominance, deregulation, tax cuts for domestic investment, and tariffs on foreign goods; he also advocated for lower interest rates and a peace settlement in Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
Major Banks Accused of Interest Rate Profiteering Amid Record Profits
US Senators Warren and Reed accuse seven major banks of profiting from rising interest rates by increasing borrowing costs while keeping savings rates low, despite prior promises to lawmakers; this has resulted in record bank profits and financial hardship for savers.
Major Banks Accused of Interest Rate Profiteering Amid Record Profits
US Senators Warren and Reed accuse seven major banks of profiting from rising interest rates by increasing borrowing costs while keeping savings rates low, despite prior promises to lawmakers; this has resulted in record bank profits and financial hardship for savers.
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56% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Effort to End Birthright Citizenship
On Thursday, a federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional" in response to a lawsuit filed by four states: Washington, Arizona, Illinois and Oregon. The judge's order will remain in ef...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Effort to End Birthright Citizenship
On Thursday, a federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional" in response to a lawsuit filed by four states: Washington, Arizona, Illinois and Oregon. The judge's order will remain in ef...
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48% Bias Score
Sánchez Proposes Stricter EU Social Media Regulation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed a three-point plan at the Davos World Economic Forum to increase EU regulation of social media, including ending user anonymity, forcing algorithm transparency, and holding CEOs personally liable for non-compliance, aiming to combat misinformation and pr...
Sánchez Proposes Stricter EU Social Media Regulation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez proposed a three-point plan at the Davos World Economic Forum to increase EU regulation of social media, including ending user anonymity, forcing algorithm transparency, and holding CEOs personally liable for non-compliance, aiming to combat misinformation and pr...
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40% Bias Score
Man Guilty of Wife's Murder After Infidelity Accusation
A 66-year-old man, Walter Buchanan, was convicted of murdering his wife, Darrel Buchanan, 37, in their South Lanarkshire flat on February 18, 2023, after she accused him of infidelity; the cause of death involved a significant neck compression and other injuries.
Man Guilty of Wife's Murder After Infidelity Accusation
A 66-year-old man, Walter Buchanan, was convicted of murdering his wife, Darrel Buchanan, 37, in their South Lanarkshire flat on February 18, 2023, after she accused him of infidelity; the cause of death involved a significant neck compression and other injuries.
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48% Bias Score