February 2025
March 2025
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Buyout Plan
A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan offering buyouts to 40,000 federal employees until Monday, following legal action by labor unions concerned about the plan's lack of long-term funding guarantees and potential violation of existing labor laws.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Buyout Plan
A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan offering buyouts to 40,000 federal employees until Monday, following legal action by labor unions concerned about the plan's lack of long-term funding guarantees and potential violation of existing labor laws.
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36% Bias Score
Massive USAID Staff Cuts Spark Lawsuit, Raise Humanitarian Concerns
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will reduce its workforce from over 5,000 to approximately 290 employees, impacting global aid efforts, and prompting lawsuits alleging illegal actions and humanitarian crisis due to lack of congressional authorization; Secretary of State Marco R...
Massive USAID Staff Cuts Spark Lawsuit, Raise Humanitarian Concerns
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will reduce its workforce from over 5,000 to approximately 290 employees, impacting global aid efforts, and prompting lawsuits alleging illegal actions and humanitarian crisis due to lack of congressional authorization; Secretary of State Marco R...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismantles USAID Programs Praised by First Lady and Ivanka Trump
Melania and Ivanka Trump previously praised USAID programs in Africa, but the current Trump administration seeks to dismantle them, viewing the agency as "a tremendous fraud," creating a stark policy contrast.
Trump Administration Dismantles USAID Programs Praised by First Lady and Ivanka Trump
Melania and Ivanka Trump previously praised USAID programs in Africa, but the current Trump administration seeks to dismantle them, viewing the agency as "a tremendous fraud," creating a stark policy contrast.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Hardline Conservative Vought as Budget Director
The Republican-led Senate confirmed Russell Vought as budget director, despite Democratic opposition citing his hardline conservative views and concerns about potential executive overreach in controlling federal funding; the vote was 53-47.
Senate Confirms Hardline Conservative Vought as Budget Director
The Republican-led Senate confirmed Russell Vought as budget director, despite Democratic opposition citing his hardline conservative views and concerns about potential executive overreach in controlling federal funding; the vote was 53-47.
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56% Bias Score
KBW Initiates Outperform Rating for Strategy (Formerly MicroStrategy) on Bitcoin Strategy
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated an outperform rating for Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) with a $560 price target, citing its 74.3% 2024 Bitcoin yield, exceeding the 2021 record of 47.3%, and potential S&P 500 inclusion following the adoption of the new FASB accounting standard.
KBW Initiates Outperform Rating for Strategy (Formerly MicroStrategy) on Bitcoin Strategy
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods initiated an outperform rating for Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) with a $560 price target, citing its 74.3% 2024 Bitcoin yield, exceeding the 2021 record of 47.3%, and potential S&P 500 inclusion following the adoption of the new FASB accounting standard.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Welby Resigns Amidst Church Sex Abuse Scandal; Public Consultation for New Archbishop
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned in January 2024 after an independent review found the Church of England covered up sexual abuse by barrister John Smyth QC; a public consultation is underway to select his successor.
Welby Resigns Amidst Church Sex Abuse Scandal; Public Consultation for New Archbishop
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned in January 2024 after an independent review found the Church of England covered up sexual abuse by barrister John Smyth QC; a public consultation is underway to select his successor.
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40% Bias Score
China and Thailand Vow to Crack Down on Southeast Asia Scam Networks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra agreed to strengthen cooperation to combat the online scam networks plaguing Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, following several high-profile cases of Chinese citizens being trafficked into scam compo...
China and Thailand Vow to Crack Down on Southeast Asia Scam Networks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra agreed to strengthen cooperation to combat the online scam networks plaguing Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, following several high-profile cases of Chinese citizens being trafficked into scam compo...
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40% Bias Score
Pardoned Jan 6th Rioter Seeks Teaching Certificate Reinstatement
Robert Morss, a pardoned January 6th rioter and former Army veteran, seeks reinstatement of his teaching certificate after serving part of a five-year sentence for assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot; his case raises questions about the pardons, his actions, and the role of political ...
Pardoned Jan 6th Rioter Seeks Teaching Certificate Reinstatement
Robert Morss, a pardoned January 6th rioter and former Army veteran, seeks reinstatement of his teaching certificate after serving part of a five-year sentence for assaulting police officers during the Capitol riot; his case raises questions about the pardons, his actions, and the role of political ...
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48% Bias Score
Federal Funding Freeze Cripples US Health Clinics and Nonprofits
A temporary federal funding freeze, triggered by a presidential memo, has disrupted numerous health clinics and nonprofits nationwide, impacting rural and low-income communities; several clinics closed, and many others face severe financial strain, potentially impacting millions of Americans.
Federal Funding Freeze Cripples US Health Clinics and Nonprofits
A temporary federal funding freeze, triggered by a presidential memo, has disrupted numerous health clinics and nonprofits nationwide, impacting rural and low-income communities; several clinics closed, and many others face severe financial strain, potentially impacting millions of Americans.
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28% Bias Score
UK Universities Expand into India's Higher Education Market
Facing financial challenges, UK universities are establishing campuses in India, starting with Southampton's Gurgaon campus, to tap into a market of over 40 million students, driven by regulatory changes and cost advantages, despite concerns about financial risks.
UK Universities Expand into India's Higher Education Market
Facing financial challenges, UK universities are establishing campuses in India, starting with Southampton's Gurgaon campus, to tap into a market of over 40 million students, driven by regulatory changes and cost advantages, despite concerns about financial risks.
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44% Bias Score
Vance Calls for Rehiring of DOGE Staffer After Racist Tweets Surface
Vice President JD Vance called for the rehiring of Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned after the Wall Street Journal revealed racist and eugenic tweets from his X account; 78% of over 385,000 voters in an Elon Musk poll supported Elez's reinstatement.
Vance Calls for Rehiring of DOGE Staffer After Racist Tweets Surface
Vice President JD Vance called for the rehiring of Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE staffer who resigned after the Wall Street Journal revealed racist and eugenic tweets from his X account; 78% of over 385,000 voters in an Elon Musk poll supported Elez's reinstatement.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Attempted Removal of FEC Commissioner Weintraub Deemed Unlawful
President Trump's attempt to remove Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub was deemed unlawful by election experts, prompting Weintraub to challenge the action and continue her service; this follows other instances of Trump attempting to reshape federal leadership.
Trump's Attempted Removal of FEC Commissioner Weintraub Deemed Unlawful
President Trump's attempt to remove Federal Election Commissioner Ellen Weintraub was deemed unlawful by election experts, prompting Weintraub to challenge the action and continue her service; this follows other instances of Trump attempting to reshape federal leadership.
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40% Bias Score