January 2025
February 2025
Trump's First Week: Policy Initiatives and Panama Canal Focus
President Trump's first week in office included a House GOP meeting to plan policy initiatives such as border security and a new tax plan; a Senate hearing will examine the Panama Canal's impact on U.S. trade; and increased immigration and deportation activity is occurring.
Trump's First Week: Policy Initiatives and Panama Canal Focus
President Trump's first week in office included a House GOP meeting to plan policy initiatives such as border security and a new tax plan; a Senate hearing will examine the Panama Canal's impact on U.S. trade; and increased immigration and deportation activity is occurring.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Launches Nationwide Immigration Crackdown
Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove and former Border Czar Tom Homan launched a nationwide immigration crackdown in Chicago on Sunday, citing the Biden administration's policies as a "national emergency"; the operation involves multiple federal agencies collaborating to arrest and deport i...
Trump Administration Launches Nationwide Immigration Crackdown
Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove and former Border Czar Tom Homan launched a nationwide immigration crackdown in Chicago on Sunday, citing the Biden administration's policies as a "national emergency"; the operation involves multiple federal agencies collaborating to arrest and deport i...
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68% Bias Score
Comer Launches Investigation into Alleged Debanking of Conservatives by US Banks
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced an investigation into claims that US banks are "debanking" conservatives, prompted by President Trump's comments at the World Economic Forum, exploring whether this is due to ESG policies, government pressure, or discriminatory practices.
Comer Launches Investigation into Alleged Debanking of Conservatives by US Banks
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced an investigation into claims that US banks are "debanking" conservatives, prompted by President Trump's comments at the World Economic Forum, exploring whether this is due to ESG policies, government pressure, or discriminatory practices.
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52% Bias Score
Sundarbans Drowning Crisis: Mothers Fight to Save Children
In India's Sundarbans, roughly three children drown daily, primarily due to unsupervised playtime near water sources; however, community-led initiatives like creches and CPR training are emerging as preventative measures.
Sundarbans Drowning Crisis: Mothers Fight to Save Children
In India's Sundarbans, roughly three children drown daily, primarily due to unsupervised playtime near water sources; however, community-led initiatives like creches and CPR training are emerging as preventative measures.
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28% Bias Score
Trump's Capitol Riot Pardons Spark Republican Division
President Trump pardoned almost 1,600 supporters arrested for the January 6th Capitol riot, prompting criticism from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham who called it a "mistake", while Vice President Vance defended the decision, citing concerns about due process. A recent poll shows only 20% of Ameri...
Trump's Capitol Riot Pardons Spark Republican Division
President Trump pardoned almost 1,600 supporters arrested for the January 6th Capitol riot, prompting criticism from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham who called it a "mistake", while Vice President Vance defended the decision, citing concerns about due process. A recent poll shows only 20% of Ameri...
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44% Bias Score
US Imposes Sanctions on Colombia over Migrant Deportation Dispute
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombia, including a 25% tariff increase (rising to 50% within a week) and a visa suspension for officials, after President Petro refused to accept the return of deported migrants on military planes; Colombia retaliated with its own tariff increase.
US Imposes Sanctions on Colombia over Migrant Deportation Dispute
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombia, including a 25% tariff increase (rising to 50% within a week) and a visa suspension for officials, after President Petro refused to accept the return of deported migrants on military planes; Colombia retaliated with its own tariff increase.
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48% Bias Score
Petro Reverses Course on Deportation Flights After Trump Imposes Tariffs
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia initially rejected U.S. deportation flights, leading President Trump to impose retaliatory tariffs; Petro then offered his presidential plane for repatriation after Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Colombian goods.
Petro Reverses Course on Deportation Flights After Trump Imposes Tariffs
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia initially rejected U.S. deportation flights, leading President Trump to impose retaliatory tariffs; Petro then offered his presidential plane for repatriation after Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Colombian goods.
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60% Bias Score
Pope Francis Condemns Antisemitism on Eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day
On January 26, 2024, Pope Francis condemned antisemitism in his Angelus prayer, urging global efforts to eradicate discrimination and religious persecution on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.
Pope Francis Condemns Antisemitism on Eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day
On January 26, 2024, Pope Francis condemned antisemitism in his Angelus prayer, urging global efforts to eradicate discrimination and religious persecution on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.
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28% Bias Score
Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General, Bypassing Legal Requirements
President Trump fired at least 17 inspectors general from various federal agencies on Friday night via brief emails citing "changing priorities," bypassing the legally required 30-day notice to Congress and raising concerns about political interference.
Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General, Bypassing Legal Requirements
President Trump fired at least 17 inspectors general from various federal agencies on Friday night via brief emails citing "changing priorities," bypassing the legally required 30-day notice to Congress and raising concerns about political interference.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Trump's Greenland Claim Highlights Global Competition for Rare Earth Minerals
President Trump's recent claim on Greenland, rejected by the territory, underscores the growing global competition for the island's vast and largely untapped mineral resources, including rare earth elements vital for various technologies.
Trump's Greenland Claim Highlights Global Competition for Rare Earth Minerals
President Trump's recent claim on Greenland, rejected by the territory, underscores the growing global competition for the island's vast and largely untapped mineral resources, including rare earth elements vital for various technologies.
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48% Bias Score
US Suspends Visas to Colombia After Deportation Flight Refusal
The US embassy in Colombia suspended visa processing due to Colombia's refusal to accept two deportation flights carrying undocumented immigrants, prompting retaliatory tariffs and sanctions from the US.
US Suspends Visas to Colombia After Deportation Flight Refusal
The US embassy in Colombia suspended visa processing due to Colombia's refusal to accept two deportation flights carrying undocumented immigrants, prompting retaliatory tariffs and sanctions from the US.
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56% Bias Score
At Least 35 Executed in Syria Following Assad's Ouster
Following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, fighters allied with Syria's new Islamist rulers executed at least 35 people, mostly former government officials, and arrested dozens more in Homs, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The killings targeted members of the Alawite ...
At Least 35 Executed in Syria Following Assad's Ouster
Following the December overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, fighters allied with Syria's new Islamist rulers executed at least 35 people, mostly former government officials, and arrested dozens more in Homs, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The killings targeted members of the Alawite ...
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60% Bias Score