Trump Executive Order Restricts Gender Recognition on Federal Forms
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating that federal forms only recognize "male" and "female" as sexes, reversing previous allowances for "other" or "X" options, impacting passports and potentially conflicting with a 2020 Supreme Court decision.
Trump Executive Order Restricts Gender Recognition on Federal Forms
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating that federal forms only recognize "male" and "female" as sexes, reversing previous allowances for "other" or "X" options, impacting passports and potentially conflicting with a 2020 Supreme Court decision.
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68% Bias Score
Justice Department Prioritizes Trump's Immigration Policies, Threatens Prosecution of Obstructing Officials
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memo instructing federal law enforcement to prioritize President Trump's immigration policies, potentially charging state or local officials who impede efforts, citing the Supremacy Clause and federal laws; the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces are a...
Justice Department Prioritizes Trump's Immigration Policies, Threatens Prosecution of Obstructing Officials
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a memo instructing federal law enforcement to prioritize President Trump's immigration policies, potentially charging state or local officials who impede efforts, citing the Supremacy Clause and federal laws; the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces are a...
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's Nomination Under Scrutiny Amidst Spousal Abuse Allegations
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law submitted a sworn affidavit alleging spousal abuse and alcohol abuse, prompting a denial from Hegseth's attorney and raising concerns regarding his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
Hegseth's Nomination Under Scrutiny Amidst Spousal Abuse Allegations
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law submitted a sworn affidavit alleging spousal abuse and alcohol abuse, prompting a denial from Hegseth's attorney and raising concerns regarding his nomination as Secretary of Defense.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Pardons January 6th Rioters, Sparking Law Enforcement Concerns
President Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, including those convicted of assaulting police officers, prompting concern from U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger about the impact on officer morale and the message it sends regarding accountabili...
Trump Pardons January 6th Rioters, Sparking Law Enforcement Concerns
President Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, including those convicted of assaulting police officers, prompting concern from U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger about the impact on officer morale and the message it sends regarding accountabili...
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44% Bias Score
NYC Mayor Adams Defends Attending Trump Inauguration Amidst MLK Day Criticism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for attending President Trump's inauguration instead of several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, defending his choice by citing the need for collaboration with the president and presenting supportive text messages. The decision sparked condemnation fr...
NYC Mayor Adams Defends Attending Trump Inauguration Amidst MLK Day Criticism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for attending President Trump's inauguration instead of several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, defending his choice by citing the need for collaboration with the president and presenting supportive text messages. The decision sparked condemnation fr...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Combat Inflation
On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order aiming to lower the cost of living by directing federal agencies to reduce prices on housing, healthcare, and fuel, despite economists' doubts and low public confidence.
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48% Bias Score
UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure
The Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, through UK waters on Monday, prompting Defense Secretary John Healey to publicly warn Russia of the UK's awareness of its activities. The Yantar was detected near critical UK undersea infrastructure, prompting a deterrent response from a Royal Navy ...
UK Navy Tracks Russian Spy Ship Near Critical Infrastructure
The Royal Navy tracked a Russian spy ship, Yantar, through UK waters on Monday, prompting Defense Secretary John Healey to publicly warn Russia of the UK's awareness of its activities. The Yantar was detected near critical UK undersea infrastructure, prompting a deterrent response from a Royal Navy ...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Administration Revokes Restrictions on Immigration Arrests at Sensitive Locations
Hours after President Trump's inauguration, his administration ended a policy restricting immigration arrests near sensitive locations, allowing ICE and CBP to apprehend unauthorized immigrants at schools, churches, and hospitals, targeting those with criminal histories as part of a larger plan for ...
Trump Administration Revokes Restrictions on Immigration Arrests at Sensitive Locations
Hours after President Trump's inauguration, his administration ended a policy restricting immigration arrests near sensitive locations, allowing ICE and CBP to apprehend unauthorized immigrants at schools, churches, and hospitals, targeting those with criminal histories as part of a larger plan for ...
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68% Bias Score
Trump Administration Expands Expedited Deportations Nationwide
The Trump administration on Tuesday dramatically broadened the scope of expedited deportations nationwide, allowing the deportation of undocumented immigrants who cannot prove U.S. presence exceeding two years, bypassing immigration courts, reversing a Biden-era policy, and significantly altering U....
Trump Administration Expands Expedited Deportations Nationwide
The Trump administration on Tuesday dramatically broadened the scope of expedited deportations nationwide, allowing the deportation of undocumented immigrants who cannot prove U.S. presence exceeding two years, bypassing immigration courts, reversing a Biden-era policy, and significantly altering U....
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48% Bias Score
Madigan Racketeering Trial Nears End
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant Michael McClain are on trial for racketeering conspiracy, accused of bribery and using political power for personal gain; closing arguments begin Wednesday, with a verdict expected early next week.
Madigan Racketeering Trial Nears End
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant Michael McClain are on trial for racketeering conspiracy, accused of bribery and using political power for personal gain; closing arguments begin Wednesday, with a verdict expected early next week.
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52% Bias Score
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Dip CD Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts lowered CD interest rates from approximately 5% to the 4-4.5% range, impacting short-term CDs most significantly, as banks adjusted deposit account rates and savers shifted to long-term options or high-yield accounts.
Federal Reserve Rate Cuts Dip CD Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve's three 2024 rate cuts lowered CD interest rates from approximately 5% to the 4-4.5% range, impacting short-term CDs most significantly, as banks adjusted deposit account rates and savers shifted to long-term options or high-yield accounts.
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36% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans: A Strategic Move to Tackle High-Interest Credit Card Debt in 2025
In 2025, using home equity loans or HELOCs to pay off high-interest credit card debt offers significant financial advantages due to lower (around 8% versus 23%) and fixed interest rates, but carries the risk of home loss if payments are missed.
Home Equity Loans: A Strategic Move to Tackle High-Interest Credit Card Debt in 2025
In 2025, using home equity loans or HELOCs to pay off high-interest credit card debt offers significant financial advantages due to lower (around 8% versus 23%) and fixed interest rates, but carries the risk of home loss if payments are missed.
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52% Bias Score