February 2025
March 2025
Australia Seeks US Tariff Exemption, Emphasizing Mineral Supply and Trade Ties
Following high-level meetings in Washington, Australia awaits President Trump's decision on whether to grant an exemption from his planned 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, starting March 12. Australia highlighted its reliable supply of critical minerals and strong trade relationship...
Australia Seeks US Tariff Exemption, Emphasizing Mineral Supply and Trade Ties
Following high-level meetings in Washington, Australia awaits President Trump's decision on whether to grant an exemption from his planned 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, starting March 12. Australia highlighted its reliable supply of critical minerals and strong trade relationship...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Announces U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal
On Tuesday, President Trump announced a minerals deal with Ukraine, granting the U.S. access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued support amid its war with Russia, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy set to finalize the agreement in Washington D.C. on Friday.
Trump Announces U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal
On Tuesday, President Trump announced a minerals deal with Ukraine, granting the U.S. access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for continued support amid its war with Russia, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy set to finalize the agreement in Washington D.C. on Friday.
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60% Bias Score
L.A. Mayor Dismisses Fire Chief Amid Wildfire Crisis, Sparking Accountability Debate
The devastating L.A. area wildfires, burning 37,000 acres and displacing thousands, led to Mayor Karen Bass dismissing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, sparking controversy over accountability and preparedness failures amid budget cuts and the mayor's absence during the crisis.
L.A. Mayor Dismisses Fire Chief Amid Wildfire Crisis, Sparking Accountability Debate
The devastating L.A. area wildfires, burning 37,000 acres and displacing thousands, led to Mayor Karen Bass dismissing Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, sparking controversy over accountability and preparedness failures amid budget cuts and the mayor's absence during the crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Texas Measles Outbreak: 124 Cases, Increased Vaccination Efforts
Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak with 124 confirmed cases since January, mostly affecting unvaccinated children in West Texas, prompting increased vaccination efforts and contact tracing.
Texas Measles Outbreak: 124 Cases, Increased Vaccination Efforts
Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak with 124 confirmed cases since January, mostly affecting unvaccinated children in West Texas, prompting increased vaccination efforts and contact tracing.
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32% Bias Score
USDA Restricts Food Stamps for Illegal Immigrants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Tuesday that it is taking steps to ensure that illegal immigrants are not eligible for food stamp benefits, enforcing President Trump's February 19 executive order aimed at preventing taxpayer resources from incentivizing illegal immigration.
USDA Restricts Food Stamps for Illegal Immigrants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Tuesday that it is taking steps to ensure that illegal immigrants are not eligible for food stamp benefits, enforcing President Trump's February 19 executive order aimed at preventing taxpayer resources from incentivizing illegal immigration.
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68% Bias Score
State-Level Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage Rights Emerge
Lawmakers in nine states introduced measures to weaken same-sex marriage rights, with five urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges; the Michigan resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Josh Schriver, cites religious persecution as a consequence of the 2015 ruling, while others ai...
State-Level Challenges to Same-Sex Marriage Rights Emerge
Lawmakers in nine states introduced measures to weaken same-sex marriage rights, with five urging the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges; the Michigan resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Josh Schriver, cites religious persecution as a consequence of the 2015 ruling, while others ai...
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36% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Policy at Houses of Worship
A Maryland federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy allowing immigration enforcement in churches and other houses of worship, granting a preliminary injunction sought by a coalition of religious groups who argued the policy violated their First Amendment rights. The ruling, however, does ...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Policy at Houses of Worship
A Maryland federal judge blocked a Trump administration policy allowing immigration enforcement in churches and other houses of worship, granting a preliminary injunction sought by a coalition of religious groups who argued the policy violated their First Amendment rights. The ruling, however, does ...
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52% Bias Score
U.S.-Ukraine Critical Minerals Deal Nears Completion
Ukraine and the U.S. are finalizing a deal on critical minerals and other resources, with President Zelenskyy expected to visit Washington, D.C., on Friday to sign it with President Trump. Although the deal is nearly complete, discrepancies exist regarding the amount of U.S. aid provided to Ukraine.
U.S.-Ukraine Critical Minerals Deal Nears Completion
Ukraine and the U.S. are finalizing a deal on critical minerals and other resources, with President Zelenskyy expected to visit Washington, D.C., on Friday to sign it with President Trump. Although the deal is nearly complete, discrepancies exist regarding the amount of U.S. aid provided to Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Trump's Refugee Admissions Program Pause
A Seattle federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order pausing the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program on Tuesday, citing the order's likely overreach of presidential authority and violation of congressional will, impacting refugees who faced family separation and processing delays.
Judge Blocks Trump's Refugee Admissions Program Pause
A Seattle federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order pausing the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program on Tuesday, citing the order's likely overreach of presidential authority and violation of congressional will, impacting refugees who faced family separation and processing delays.
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44% Bias Score
Jayapal's Remarks on Undocumented Immigrants Spark Political Backlash
Rep. Pramila Jayapal's recent remarks praising undocumented immigrants' contributions to the US economy sparked a political firestorm, with critics like Rep. Nancy Mace accusing her of glorifying illegal labor and drawing comparisons to slavery, while Jayapal's supporters point to the vital roles th...
Jayapal's Remarks on Undocumented Immigrants Spark Political Backlash
Rep. Pramila Jayapal's recent remarks praising undocumented immigrants' contributions to the US economy sparked a political firestorm, with critics like Rep. Nancy Mace accusing her of glorifying illegal labor and drawing comparisons to slavery, while Jayapal's supporters point to the vital roles th...
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52% Bias Score
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Funding Freeze
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, blocking the Trump administration from freezing potentially trillions of dollars in grants and loans to nonprofits and small businesses, citing the potential for economic catastrophe and the violation of First Amendment rights.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Funding Freeze
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Tuesday, blocking the Trump administration from freezing potentially trillions of dollars in grants and loans to nonprofits and small businesses, citing the potential for economic catastrophe and the violation of First Amendment rights.
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44% Bias Score
Kennedy Halts $460M COVID-19 Vaccine Contract
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. paused a $460 million contract with Vaxart Inc. for a new oral COVID-19 vaccine, halting clinical trials involving 10,000 participants for a 90-day review, impacting the Biden administration's Project NextGen initiative.
Kennedy Halts $460M COVID-19 Vaccine Contract
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. paused a $460 million contract with Vaxart Inc. for a new oral COVID-19 vaccine, halting clinical trials involving 10,000 participants for a 90-day review, impacting the Biden administration's Project NextGen initiative.
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40% Bias Score