January 2025
February 2025
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Senatorial Opposition
Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed as Secretary of Defense on Friday despite opposition from three Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell, who raised concerns about Hegseth's qualifications and strategic vision during a time of heightened global tensions; Vice President JD Vance cast the ti...
Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Senatorial Opposition
Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed as Secretary of Defense on Friday despite opposition from three Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell, who raised concerns about Hegseth's qualifications and strategic vision during a time of heightened global tensions; Vice President JD Vance cast the ti...
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56% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Controversial Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, despite numerous allegations of misconduct and concerns about his qualifications; this highlights President Trump's power and the influence of culture wars within...
Senate Confirms Controversial Hegseth as Defense Secretary
The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, despite numerous allegations of misconduct and concerns about his qualifications; this highlights President Trump's power and the influence of culture wars within...
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72% Bias Score
China Harasses Philippine Vessels in South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships and a navy helicopter harassed Philippine scientific survey vessels near Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands on Friday, forcing the operation's cancellation; this incident highlights escalating tensions in the South China Sea and tests the US commitment to the region.
China Harasses Philippine Vessels in South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships and a navy helicopter harassed Philippine scientific survey vessels near Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands on Friday, forcing the operation's cancellation; this incident highlights escalating tensions in the South China Sea and tests the US commitment to the region.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Urges OPEC+ to Lower Oil Prices to End Ukraine War
President Trump is urging OPEC+ to lower oil prices to financially pressure Russia into ending its war in Ukraine, a strategy met with skepticism by experts despite a recent phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the latter's announcement of potential increased U.S. investment.
Trump Urges OPEC+ to Lower Oil Prices to End Ukraine War
President Trump is urging OPEC+ to lower oil prices to financially pressure Russia into ending its war in Ukraine, a strategy met with skepticism by experts despite a recent phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the latter's announcement of potential increased U.S. investment.
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amid Controversy
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as US defense secretary on Friday by a 50-50 tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, despite facing accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, raising concerns about his management capabilities given his p...
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amid Controversy
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as US defense secretary on Friday by a 50-50 tie-breaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, despite facing accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, raising concerns about his management capabilities given his p...
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration: Divided Reactions to Swift Policy Changes
President Donald Trump's second inauguration week was marked by hundreds of executive orders reversing Biden-era policies and fulfilling campaign promises, drawing sharply divided reactions from Americans across the political spectrum.
Trump's Second Inauguration: Divided Reactions to Swift Policy Changes
President Donald Trump's second inauguration week was marked by hundreds of executive orders reversing Biden-era policies and fulfilling campaign promises, drawing sharply divided reactions from Americans across the political spectrum.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean Wreath and Light Stick Protests Reflect Deep Political Divide
Amid South Korea's impeachment crisis, citizens use flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks as protest tools, with thousands of wreaths sent to government buildings since December, reflecting the nation's deep political polarization and the mobilization of younger generations.
South Korean Wreath and Light Stick Protests Reflect Deep Political Divide
Amid South Korea's impeachment crisis, citizens use flower wreaths and K-pop light sticks as protest tools, with thousands of wreaths sent to government buildings since December, reflecting the nation's deep political polarization and the mobilization of younger generations.
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40% Bias Score
Charges Dropped Against Doctor Accused in Transgender Care Data Case
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against Dr. Eithan Haim, a Texas doctor accused of illegally obtaining and sharing patient information concerning transgender care for minors at Texas Children's Hospital; the dismissal follows the Trump administration's rollback of transgender rights and occurred...
Charges Dropped Against Doctor Accused in Transgender Care Data Case
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against Dr. Eithan Haim, a Texas doctor accused of illegally obtaining and sharing patient information concerning transgender care for minors at Texas Children's Hospital; the dismissal follows the Trump administration's rollback of transgender rights and occurred...
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36% Bias Score
Senate Poised to Confirm Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary
The Senate is preparing to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the next Homeland Security Secretary, a role crucial for national security and immigration enforcement under President Trump's administration; Republicans are pushing for a quick confirmation.
Senate Poised to Confirm Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary
The Senate is preparing to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as the next Homeland Security Secretary, a role crucial for national security and immigration enforcement under President Trump's administration; Republicans are pushing for a quick confirmation.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Curtails Prosecutions Under FACE Act
President Trump's Justice Department issued an order Friday limiting prosecutions under the FACE Act, dismissing three cases against anti-abortion protesters who blocked clinics in 2021 and signaling a sharp shift from the Biden administration's approach. The move follows Trump's pardons of similar ...
Trump Administration Curtails Prosecutions Under FACE Act
President Trump's Justice Department issued an order Friday limiting prosecutions under the FACE Act, dismissing three cases against anti-abortion protesters who blocked clinics in 2021 and signaling a sharp shift from the Biden administration's approach. The move follows Trump's pardons of similar ...
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64% Bias Score
Landmines Threaten Syrian Civilians' Lives Upon Return
Iyad's father was killed by a landmine in November 2024 near Saraqib, Syria, highlighting the danger of unexploded ordnance and landmines affecting returning farmers; at least 144 people have died since early December due to these hazards.
Landmines Threaten Syrian Civilians' Lives Upon Return
Iyad's father was killed by a landmine in November 2024 near Saraqib, Syria, highlighting the danger of unexploded ordnance and landmines affecting returning farmers; at least 144 people have died since early December due to these hazards.
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32% Bias Score
Mass Protests Rock Slovakia over Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
Tens of thousands of Slovaks protested in 28 locations against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russia policies, amplified by his Moscow visit and threats of withdrawing from the EU and NATO, following his claim of an opposition coup attempt based on a secret SIS report; further protests are planned...
Mass Protests Rock Slovakia over Fico's Pro-Russia Stance
Tens of thousands of Slovaks protested in 28 locations against Prime Minister Robert Fico's pro-Russia policies, amplified by his Moscow visit and threats of withdrawing from the EU and NATO, following his claim of an opposition coup attempt based on a secret SIS report; further protests are planned...
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40% Bias Score