February 2025
March 2025
DOGE Seizes Control of USAID, Halting $40 Billion in Foreign Aid
Over the weekend, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, seized control of USAID, placing over 50 senior staff on leave, taking over computer systems, and removing agency signs, halting approximately $40 billion in foreign aid distribution.
DOGE Seizes Control of USAID, Halting $40 Billion in Foreign Aid
Over the weekend, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, seized control of USAID, placing over 50 senior staff on leave, taking over computer systems, and removing agency signs, halting approximately $40 billion in foreign aid distribution.
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64% Bias Score
Israel Demolishes Buildings in Jenin, Prompting PA Condemnation
Following a Gaza ceasefire, Israel launched Operation "Iron Wall" on January 21st, 2025, demolishing at least 23 buildings in Jenin refugee camp by February 2nd, prompting condemnation from the Palestinian Authority and a request for UN intervention.
Israel Demolishes Buildings in Jenin, Prompting PA Condemnation
Following a Gaza ceasefire, Israel launched Operation "Iron Wall" on January 21st, 2025, demolishing at least 23 buildings in Jenin refugee camp by February 2nd, prompting condemnation from the Palestinian Authority and a request for UN intervention.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's DOGE Gains Access to US Federal Payment System
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the US federal payment system on February 3rd, 2025, controlling trillions in funds and sensitive data; two USAID officials were placed on leave for opposing this. This system processes approximately $6 trillion annually, and th...
Musk's DOGE Gains Access to US Federal Payment System
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the US federal payment system on February 3rd, 2025, controlling trillions in funds and sensitive data; two USAID officials were placed on leave for opposing this. This system processes approximately $6 trillion annually, and th...
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56% Bias Score
US-Canada Trade War: Trump's Tariffs Spark Economic Retaliation
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing insufficient efforts to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking; Canada retaliated with its own tariffs, initiating a continental trade war that threatens to severely impact both economies.
US-Canada Trade War: Trump's Tariffs Spark Economic Retaliation
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, citing insufficient efforts to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking; Canada retaliated with its own tariffs, initiating a continental trade war that threatens to severely impact both economies.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Justice Department Demands Information from Thousands of FBI Officials Involved in January 6th Investigation
The Justice Department is demanding that thousands of FBI officials answer a questionnaire about their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, leading to fears of mass firings and sparking potential lawsuits; this follows the firing of over a dozen officials who worked on Trump-re...
Justice Department Demands Information from Thousands of FBI Officials Involved in January 6th Investigation
The Justice Department is demanding that thousands of FBI officials answer a questionnaire about their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, leading to fears of mass firings and sparking potential lawsuits; this follows the firing of over a dozen officials who worked on Trump-re...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Demands Panama Limit China's Panama Canal Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded Panama curb China's influence over the Panama Canal, threatening unspecified U.S. action; Panama rejected the threat, citing a 1979 treaty, while public protests erupted in Panama City against the U.S. stance.
U.S. Demands Panama Limit China's Panama Canal Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded Panama curb China's influence over the Panama Canal, threatening unspecified U.S. action; Panama rejected the threat, citing a 1979 treaty, while public protests erupted in Panama City against the U.S. stance.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Spark Legal Battle
President Trump imposed tariffs on major trading partners using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, prompting legal challenges in U.S. courts and potential WTO disputes; the legality of his actions hinges on whether Congress explicitly delegated tariff-setting power and how courts inter...
Trump's Tariffs Spark Legal Battle
President Trump imposed tariffs on major trading partners using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, prompting legal challenges in U.S. courts and potential WTO disputes; the legality of his actions hinges on whether Congress explicitly delegated tariff-setting power and how courts inter...
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36% Bias Score
Rubiales Trial Begins for 2023 World Cup Kiss Incident
Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Federation, faces trial for sexual assault and coercion following an unsolicited kiss of Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup final; the trial, starting February 5th, 2024, also involves three other RFEF officials.
Rubiales Trial Begins for 2023 World Cup Kiss Incident
Luis Rubiales, former president of the Spanish Football Federation, faces trial for sexual assault and coercion following an unsolicited kiss of Jenni Hermoso during the 2023 Women's World Cup final; the trial, starting February 5th, 2024, also involves three other RFEF officials.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Allies, Risking Trade War
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and 10% on Chinese imports, fulfilling campaign promises but risking retaliatory measures and potentially harming the US economy and international relations.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Allies, Risking Trade War
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and 10% on Chinese imports, fulfilling campaign promises but risking retaliatory measures and potentially harming the US economy and international relations.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Chiefs' Unprecedented Super Bowl Run: Mahomes and Reid Create New NFL History
The Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid, are set to play in their fifth Super Bowl in six years, a historic achievement in NFL history, making them the first team to reach this milestone. This feat surpasses even the legendary Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's six...
Chiefs' Unprecedented Super Bowl Run: Mahomes and Reid Create New NFL History
The Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and coach Andy Reid, are set to play in their fifth Super Bowl in six years, a historic achievement in NFL history, making them the first team to reach this milestone. This feat surpasses even the legendary Tom Brady and Bill Belichick's six...
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60% Bias Score
Israel Delays Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Prioritizing Trump Meeting
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in effect since January 19th and set to expire March 1st, faces uncertainty as Israel delays negotiations, prioritizing a meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump instead, raising concerns about the deal's future and the safety of rem...
Israel Delays Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Prioritizing Trump Meeting
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in effect since January 19th and set to expire March 1st, faces uncertainty as Israel delays negotiations, prioritizing a meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump instead, raising concerns about the deal's future and the safety of rem...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Spark Retaliation, Raising Trade War Fears
President Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods due to alleged fentanyl trafficking, prompting retaliatory tariffs from Canada (25% on $155 billion in US goods) and Mexico, potentially increasing prices for American consumers.
Trump's Tariffs Spark Retaliation, Raising Trade War Fears
President Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods due to alleged fentanyl trafficking, prompting retaliatory tariffs from Canada (25% on $155 billion in US goods) and Mexico, potentially increasing prices for American consumers.
Progress
56% Bias Score