February 2025
March 2025
Trump Tariffs Could Hike Average New Car Price by $5,790
President Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on vehicles and parts from Mexico and Canada could increase the average new car price by $5,790 to over $54,500, impacting American consumers significantly, based on an analysis showing over 22% of U.S. auto sales and 40% of parts originate from these countries...
Trump Tariffs Could Hike Average New Car Price by $5,790
President Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on vehicles and parts from Mexico and Canada could increase the average new car price by $5,790 to over $54,500, impacting American consumers significantly, based on an analysis showing over 22% of U.S. auto sales and 40% of parts originate from these countries...
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44% Bias Score
Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Under Consideration
The Trump administration is considering privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, potentially raising mortgage rates and increasing investor risk, despite concerns about economic feasibility and negative consequences for homebuyers and the broader economy.
Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Under Consideration
The Trump administration is considering privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, potentially raising mortgage rates and increasing investor risk, despite concerns about economic feasibility and negative consequences for homebuyers and the broader economy.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Suspends Anti-Bribery Law, Impacting Tesla Suppliers
President Trump suspended the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for 180 days, citing national security concerns related to critical minerals and deep-water ports; this directly impacts Tesla, whose suppliers have previously paid over \$1.5 billion in FCPA-related settlements.
Trump Suspends Anti-Bribery Law, Impacting Tesla Suppliers
President Trump suspended the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for 180 days, citing national security concerns related to critical minerals and deep-water ports; this directly impacts Tesla, whose suppliers have previously paid over \$1.5 billion in FCPA-related settlements.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Announces Immediate Peace Talks for Ukraine, Outlines US Plan
Following a phone call with Vladimir Putin, President Trump announced the immediate start of peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine; the US outlined a plan emphasizing realistic goals and European-led security guarantees, while prioritizing efforts to deter China's aggression in the Pacific; a...
Trump Announces Immediate Peace Talks for Ukraine, Outlines US Plan
Following a phone call with Vladimir Putin, President Trump announced the immediate start of peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine; the US outlined a plan emphasizing realistic goals and European-led security guarantees, while prioritizing efforts to deter China's aggression in the Pacific; a...
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48% Bias Score
Corporate Spinoffs Surge in 2025, Creating Investment Opportunities
Lennar's spinoff of Millrose Properties into a REIT in 2025 signals a growing corporate trend, with at least 10 more spinoffs expected this year due to easing interest rates and investors seeking growth, creating investment opportunities despite potential short-term volatility.
Corporate Spinoffs Surge in 2025, Creating Investment Opportunities
Lennar's spinoff of Millrose Properties into a REIT in 2025 signals a growing corporate trend, with at least 10 more spinoffs expected this year due to easing interest rates and investors seeking growth, creating investment opportunities despite potential short-term volatility.
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56% Bias Score
Former Inspectors General Sue Trump for Unlawful Termination
Eight inspectors general fired by President Trump in 2017 are suing for unlawful termination, alleging violations of federal law protecting their independence and citing a "massive chilling effect" on the IG community; the suit seeks their immediate reinstatement.
Former Inspectors General Sue Trump for Unlawful Termination
Eight inspectors general fired by President Trump in 2017 are suing for unlawful termination, alleging violations of federal law protecting their independence and citing a "massive chilling effect" on the IG community; the suit seeks their immediate reinstatement.
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52% Bias Score
Surprise Inflation Surge Dashes Rate Cut Hopes
The January 2025 CPI report revealed unexpectedly high inflation, with headline CPI at 3% and core CPI at 3.3%, causing bond yields to spike and stocks to fall, impacting predictions for Federal Reserve rate cuts and contradicting Goldman Sachs' forecast. Housing and medical costs were particularly ...
Surprise Inflation Surge Dashes Rate Cut Hopes
The January 2025 CPI report revealed unexpectedly high inflation, with headline CPI at 3% and core CPI at 3.3%, causing bond yields to spike and stocks to fall, impacting predictions for Federal Reserve rate cuts and contradicting Goldman Sachs' forecast. Housing and medical costs were particularly ...
Progress
64% Bias Score
Inflation Impacts Digital Ad Spending for Meta and Alphabet
Reduced consumer spending due to inflation is causing a decrease in digital advertising budgets for Meta and Alphabet, impacting their revenue streams; however, both companies have strategies to offset this.
Inflation Impacts Digital Ad Spending for Meta and Alphabet
Reduced consumer spending due to inflation is causing a decrease in digital advertising budgets for Meta and Alphabet, impacting their revenue streams; however, both companies have strategies to offset this.
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40% Bias Score
Three Hostages Released from Belarus in U.S. Diplomatic Success
U.S. officials announced the release of three hostages from Belarus on Wednesday, including an American citizen and two Belarusians; one Belarusian worked for Radio Liberty, which was recently targeted for closure by Elon Musk. The release followed a "special operation" by U.S. officials crossing in...
Three Hostages Released from Belarus in U.S. Diplomatic Success
U.S. officials announced the release of three hostages from Belarus on Wednesday, including an American citizen and two Belarusians; one Belarusian worked for Radio Liberty, which was recently targeted for closure by Elon Musk. The release followed a "special operation" by U.S. officials crossing in...
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60% Bias Score
Sydney Fish Market Faces Insolvency Amid Billion-Dollar Redevelopment
The Sydney Fish Market, facing insolvency with an anticipated $8 million loss in 2023-24, awaits the opening of its new billion-dollar facility while grappling with design flaws, a failed digital platform, and tenant disputes, raising concerns about taxpayer funds and the market's future.
Sydney Fish Market Faces Insolvency Amid Billion-Dollar Redevelopment
The Sydney Fish Market, facing insolvency with an anticipated $8 million loss in 2023-24, awaits the opening of its new billion-dollar facility while grappling with design flaws, a failed digital platform, and tenant disputes, raising concerns about taxpayer funds and the market's future.
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48% Bias Score
Senate and House Clash Over Border Security and Tax Cut Legislation
The Senate and House are at odds over how to pass legislation on border security and tax cuts, with the Senate proposing a two-bill approach prioritizing border funding and the House advocating for one comprehensive bill to avoid jeopardizing tax cuts; this disagreement could lead to a government sh...
Senate and House Clash Over Border Security and Tax Cut Legislation
The Senate and House are at odds over how to pass legislation on border security and tax cuts, with the Senate proposing a two-bill approach prioritizing border funding and the House advocating for one comprehensive bill to avoid jeopardizing tax cuts; this disagreement could lead to a government sh...
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36% Bias Score
Bondi Backs Trump's Anti-Corruption Drive, Vows to Challenge Blocking Judges
Attorney General Pam Bondi supports President Trump's fight against government corruption, criticizing judges who blocked executive orders freezing billions in spending, particularly $59 million in FEMA funds sent to NYC luxury hotels for illegal migrants, vowing appeals to the Supreme Court.
Bondi Backs Trump's Anti-Corruption Drive, Vows to Challenge Blocking Judges
Attorney General Pam Bondi supports President Trump's fight against government corruption, criticizing judges who blocked executive orders freezing billions in spending, particularly $59 million in FEMA funds sent to NYC luxury hotels for illegal migrants, vowing appeals to the Supreme Court.
Progress
68% Bias Score