February 2025
March 2025
Senate Republicans Bypass House, Plan $150 Billion Border Security Bill
Senate Republicans announced plans to independently pass a $150 billion border security bill next week, bypassing House delays and opting for a two-bill approach prioritizing border funding before tackling tax legislation, despite House Republicans' preference for a single comprehensive bill and com...
Senate Republicans Bypass House, Plan $150 Billion Border Security Bill
Senate Republicans announced plans to independently pass a $150 billion border security bill next week, bypassing House delays and opting for a two-bill approach prioritizing border funding before tackling tax legislation, despite House Republicans' preference for a single comprehensive bill and com...
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44% Bias Score
Bondi Issues Sweeping DOJ Directives
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued directives in her first hours, including DOJ review of President Trump prosecutions, harsher punishments, actions against sanctuary cities, and ending diversity initiatives; a "weaponization working group" will review Biden administration policies.
Bondi Issues Sweeping DOJ Directives
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued directives in her first hours, including DOJ review of President Trump prosecutions, harsher punishments, actions against sanctuary cities, and ending diversity initiatives; a "weaponization working group" will review Biden administration policies.
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56% Bias Score
H5N1 D1.1 Strain Detected in Nevada Dairy Herds
Six Nevada dairy herds tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus strain D1.1 on January 31, 2025, detected via USDA milk testing; this is the second known instance of avian flu in cattle herds, raising concerns about virus spread and necessitating a shift in containment strategies.
H5N1 D1.1 Strain Detected in Nevada Dairy Herds
Six Nevada dairy herds tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus strain D1.1 on January 31, 2025, detected via USDA milk testing; this is the second known instance of avian flu in cattle herds, raising concerns about virus spread and necessitating a shift in containment strategies.
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24% Bias Score
€215 Million Cocaine Seizure in Marseille Highlights International Drug Trafficking Network
On February 27, 2020, French authorities seized over 3.3 metric tons of cocaine (€215 million) in Marseille, following a DEA tip and a coordinated operation involving the substitution of the cocaine with dummy packages tracked by GPS.
€215 Million Cocaine Seizure in Marseille Highlights International Drug Trafficking Network
On February 27, 2020, French authorities seized over 3.3 metric tons of cocaine (€215 million) in Marseille, following a DEA tip and a coordinated operation involving the substitution of the cocaine with dummy packages tracked by GPS.
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44% Bias Score
Sweden Mourns After Deadliest Mass Shooting
On February 14, 2024, a 35-year-old former student, Rickard Andersson, carried out a mass shooting at the Risbergska adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, killing eleven people, including himself, and injuring at least six others; the motive remains under investigation.
Sweden Mourns After Deadliest Mass Shooting
On February 14, 2024, a 35-year-old former student, Rickard Andersson, carried out a mass shooting at the Risbergska adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, killing eleven people, including himself, and injuring at least six others; the motive remains under investigation.
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36% Bias Score
104 Indian Citizens Deported from US Amidst Surge in Illegal Immigration
On Tuesday, at least 104 Indian citizens, primarily from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab, were deported from the US on a C-17 military aircraft, landing in Amritsar; this follows a sharp increase in Indian citizens entering the US illegally, driven by unemployment and a desire for better opportunit...
104 Indian Citizens Deported from US Amidst Surge in Illegal Immigration
On Tuesday, at least 104 Indian citizens, primarily from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab, were deported from the US on a C-17 military aircraft, landing in Amritsar; this follows a sharp increase in Indian citizens entering the US illegally, driven by unemployment and a desire for better opportunit...
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40% Bias Score
Guatemala Agrees to Increased U.S. Deportations
Guatemala agreed to accept a 40% increase in U.S. deportees, including non-Guatemalans, at U.S. expense, following a similar deal with El Salvador, raising legal questions about the deportation of non-Guatemalan citizens.
Guatemala Agrees to Increased U.S. Deportations
Guatemala agreed to accept a 40% increase in U.S. deportees, including non-Guatemalans, at U.S. expense, following a similar deal with El Salvador, raising legal questions about the deportation of non-Guatemalan citizens.
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48% Bias Score
AI in Education: A Divide Between Bans and Literacy Training
The use of AI tools like ChatGPT in schools is causing a divide among educators; some are embracing AI literacy training while others are imposing complete bans, reflecting differing views on how to integrate this technology ethically into classrooms.
AI in Education: A Divide Between Bans and Literacy Training
The use of AI tools like ChatGPT in schools is causing a divide among educators; some are embracing AI literacy training while others are imposing complete bans, reflecting differing views on how to integrate this technology ethically into classrooms.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Securing Temporary Border Security Deal
On February 1st, 2025, Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, threatening to continue unless they increased border security measures to combat undocumented immigration and fentanyl trafficking; a 30-day pause was agreed upon.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Securing Temporary Border Security Deal
On February 1st, 2025, Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, threatening to continue unless they increased border security measures to combat undocumented immigration and fentanyl trafficking; a 30-day pause was agreed upon.
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48% Bias Score
NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Low Staffing and Controversial Nomination
Facing already critically low staffing, the National Weather Service (NWS) may lose another 5-10% of its workforce due to federal buyouts, while a representative from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency gained access to NOAA's IT systems to investigate DEI initiatives; this comes as Neil...
NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Low Staffing and Controversial Nomination
Facing already critically low staffing, the National Weather Service (NWS) may lose another 5-10% of its workforce due to federal buyouts, while a representative from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency gained access to NOAA's IT systems to investigate DEI initiatives; this comes as Neil...
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60% Bias Score
Argentina Withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentine President Javier Milei announced Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on February 5th, citing disagreements over pandemic management and political influence, mirroring a similar decision by the United States under President Trump, and potentially impacting Argent...
Argentina Withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentine President Javier Milei announced Argentina's withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) on February 5th, citing disagreements over pandemic management and political influence, mirroring a similar decision by the United States under President Trump, and potentially impacting Argent...
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68% Bias Score
Republican Divisions Threaten Trump's Agenda
Differing approaches by House and Senate Republicans on President Trump's agenda—including defense spending, border security, and tax cuts—threaten to create legislative gridlock, with the Senate planning a two-step process while the House remains divided on spending cuts, potentially delaying or de...
Republican Divisions Threaten Trump's Agenda
Differing approaches by House and Senate Republicans on President Trump's agenda—including defense spending, border security, and tax cuts—threaten to create legislative gridlock, with the Senate planning a two-step process while the House remains divided on spending cuts, potentially delaying or de...
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44% Bias Score