Taliban Minister Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing
A suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State Khorasan Province killed Taliban cabinet member Khalil Haqqani and five others Wednesday at Kabul's Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation; Thursday's funeral in Paktia province has tight security.
Taliban Minister Killed in Kabul Suicide Bombing
A suicide bombing claimed by the Islamic State Khorasan Province killed Taliban cabinet member Khalil Haqqani and five others Wednesday at Kabul's Ministry for Refugees and Repatriation; Thursday's funeral in Paktia province has tight security.
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36% Bias Score
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
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64% Bias Score
Wholesale Inflation Rises, Exceeding Expectations Despite Fed Rate Cut
US wholesale prices increased 0.4% in November, exceeding forecasts, with food costs rising 3.1% due to higher fruit, vegetable, and egg prices; this follows a 2.7% increase in consumer prices, yet the Federal Reserve is still expected to cut interest rates next week.
Wholesale Inflation Rises, Exceeding Expectations Despite Fed Rate Cut
US wholesale prices increased 0.4% in November, exceeding forecasts, with food costs rising 3.1% due to higher fruit, vegetable, and egg prices; this follows a 2.7% increase in consumer prices, yet the Federal Reserve is still expected to cut interest rates next week.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Battles
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key national security positions—Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)—face Senate confirmation challenges due to past controversies and alleged misconduct; Gaetz withdrew his nomination, while Gabbard and ...
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Battles
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key national security positions—Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)—face Senate confirmation challenges due to past controversies and alleged misconduct; Gaetz withdrew his nomination, while Gabbard and ...
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52% Bias Score
Poll Shows Low Public Approval for Trump's Cabinet Picks
A new poll reveals low public approval for several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary, with significant portions of the public unfamiliar with the nominees; confirmation in the Senate is seen as...
Poll Shows Low Public Approval for Trump's Cabinet Picks
A new poll reveals low public approval for several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary, with significant portions of the public unfamiliar with the nominees; confirmation in the Senate is seen as...
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36% Bias Score
New Overdraft Fee Rule Caps Charges at $5, Targets $5 Billion in Annual Savings
The Biden administration finalized a rule limiting overdraft fees banks can charge, aiming to save consumers roughly $5 billion annually; the rule, set to take effect in October 2025, applies to banks with over $10 billion in assets and is projected to save households $225 per year.
New Overdraft Fee Rule Caps Charges at $5, Targets $5 Billion in Annual Savings
The Biden administration finalized a rule limiting overdraft fees banks can charge, aiming to save consumers roughly $5 billion annually; the rule, set to take effect in October 2025, applies to banks with over $10 billion in assets and is projected to save households $225 per year.
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40% Bias Score
CFPB Caps Overdraft Fees at $5, Saving Consumers Billions
The CFPB finalized a rule capping overdraft fees at $5, potentially saving consumers up to $5 billion annually, starting October 1, 2025, though legal challenges are possible.
CFPB Caps Overdraft Fees at $5, Saving Consumers Billions
The CFPB finalized a rule capping overdraft fees at $5, potentially saving consumers up to $5 billion annually, starting October 1, 2025, though legal challenges are possible.
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44% Bias Score
OPCW Convenes Emergency Meeting on Syria's Chemical Weapons Amidst Rebel Takeover
Following a rebel takeover of Damascus, the OPCW convened an emergency meeting to address concerns about Syria's chemical weapons stockpile, emphasizing the need for accountability and the safeguarding of remaining toxic materials amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
OPCW Convenes Emergency Meeting on Syria's Chemical Weapons Amidst Rebel Takeover
Following a rebel takeover of Damascus, the OPCW convened an emergency meeting to address concerns about Syria's chemical weapons stockpile, emphasizing the need for accountability and the safeguarding of remaining toxic materials amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes.
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40% Bias Score
FAA Administrator Whitaker Resigns, Leaving Trump to Appoint Successor
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, leaving a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. His tenure involved increased Boeing oversight after a safety incident and efforts to address air traffic control issues.
FAA Administrator Whitaker Resigns, Leaving Trump to Appoint Successor
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, leaving a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. His tenure involved increased Boeing oversight after a safety incident and efforts to address air traffic control issues.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Rings NYSE Bell, Celebrates Second Time Person of the Year Award
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, November 16th, 2024, celebrating his second Time magazine Person of the Year award. He used the occasion to promote his incoming administration and policies, including expedited permits for billion-dollar ...
Trump Rings NYSE Bell, Celebrates Second Time Person of the Year Award
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, November 16th, 2024, celebrating his second Time magazine Person of the Year award. He used the occasion to promote his incoming administration and policies, including expedited permits for billion-dollar ...
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52% Bias Score
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
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60% Bias Score
FBI Missed Key Intelligence Before Capitol Riot, Watchdog Report Finds
A Justice Department report criticizes the FBI for failing to adequately gather intelligence before the January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot, despite having 26 informants in Washington that day; four of whom entered the Capitol, but none were authorized to do so by the bureau. The report refutes claims t...
FBI Missed Key Intelligence Before Capitol Riot, Watchdog Report Finds
A Justice Department report criticizes the FBI for failing to adequately gather intelligence before the January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot, despite having 26 informants in Washington that day; four of whom entered the Capitol, but none were authorized to do so by the bureau. The report refutes claims t...
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36% Bias Score