House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
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San Francisco Mayor-Elect Vows to Clean Up City Streets
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, following a campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and drug overdoses, promised to "clean up the streets" and plans to declare a state of emergency regarding the fentanyl crisis, increase police staffing, and bring city employees back to in-person...
San Francisco Mayor-Elect Vows to Clean Up City Streets
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, following a campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and drug overdoses, promised to "clean up the streets" and plans to declare a state of emergency regarding the fentanyl crisis, increase police staffing, and bring city employees back to in-person...
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40% Bias Score
Roberts Warns Against Undermining Judicial Independence
Chief Justice John Roberts warned against undermining judicial independence in his annual report, citing increased threats against judges and elected officials' disregard for court rulings; he stressed the importance of respecting court decisions to maintain the rule of law.
Roberts Warns Against Undermining Judicial Independence
Chief Justice John Roberts warned against undermining judicial independence in his annual report, citing increased threats against judges and elected officials' disregard for court rulings; he stressed the importance of respecting court decisions to maintain the rule of law.
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40% Bias Score
Massive Power Outage Plunges Nearly 1.3 Million in Puerto Rico into Darkness
A massive power outage affecting nearly 1.3 million customers in Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve was caused by an underground power line failure, according to Luma Energy, which anticipates restoring power within two days; the incident highlights the fragility of the island's power grid and fuels publ...
Massive Power Outage Plunges Nearly 1.3 Million in Puerto Rico into Darkness
A massive power outage affecting nearly 1.3 million customers in Puerto Rico on New Year's Eve was caused by an underground power line failure, according to Luma Energy, which anticipates restoring power within two days; the incident highlights the fragility of the island's power grid and fuels publ...
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28% Bias Score
China Accused of Major Hack on U.S. Treasury
The Biden administration blamed China for a major cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and employee workstations on December 8th, raising concerns about global financial stability and prompting calls for stronger countermeasures against Chinese cyber espionag...
China Accused of Major Hack on U.S. Treasury
The Biden administration blamed China for a major cyberattack on the U.S. Treasury Department, accessing unclassified documents and employee workstations on December 8th, raising concerns about global financial stability and prompting calls for stronger countermeasures against Chinese cyber espionag...
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60% Bias Score
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court approved arrest warrants for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his declaration of martial law earlier this month that was swiftly overturned by parliament. The move marks the first time a sitting president has faced arrest in the country, amid intense polit...
South Korean Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court approved arrest warrants for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, following his declaration of martial law earlier this month that was swiftly overturned by parliament. The move marks the first time a sitting president has faced arrest in the country, amid intense polit...
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40% Bias Score
House Republicans Seek to Make Removing Speaker More Difficult
House Republicans propose a rule change requiring eight co-sponsors from the majority party to initiate a motion to vacate the speakership, a response to the recent ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy by a single lawmaker.
House Republicans Seek to Make Removing Speaker More Difficult
House Republicans propose a rule change requiring eight co-sponsors from the majority party to initiate a motion to vacate the speakership, a response to the recent ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy by a single lawmaker.
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Global Surge in Antisemitism Following Hamas Attack
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel triggered a global surge in antisemitic incidents, exceeding 10,000 in the U.S. alone between October 2023 and October 2024, with increases also seen in Europe, including instances of violence, vandalism, and discrimination against Jewish communities and i...
Global Surge in Antisemitism Following Hamas Attack
The October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel triggered a global surge in antisemitic incidents, exceeding 10,000 in the U.S. alone between October 2023 and October 2024, with increases also seen in Europe, including instances of violence, vandalism, and discrimination against Jewish communities and i...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Return: Republicans Vow Swift Action on Key Issues
Following a landslide victory with 77 million votes, President-elect Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress plan to immediately address inflation, border security, and economic issues through an aggressive legislative agenda prioritizing border security, energy independence, and tax cuts.
Trump's Return: Republicans Vow Swift Action on Key Issues
Following a landslide victory with 77 million votes, President-elect Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress plan to immediately address inflation, border security, and economic issues through an aggressive legislative agenda prioritizing border security, energy independence, and tax cuts.
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Abrams Downplays Trump's Reelection as Not a "Seismic Shift"
Stacey Abrams argued on MSNBC that President Trump's reelection, despite winning both the popular and electoral votes, wasn't a "seismic shift" because he received less than 50% of the national vote (49.9% according to the Associated Press) and the nation remains evenly divided; she also discussed t...
Abrams Downplays Trump's Reelection as Not a "Seismic Shift"
Stacey Abrams argued on MSNBC that President Trump's reelection, despite winning both the popular and electoral votes, wasn't a "seismic shift" because he received less than 50% of the national vote (49.9% according to the Associated Press) and the nation remains evenly divided; she also discussed t...
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Deportation and Murder: Guatemalan Immigrant Charged in Subway Arson Death
On December 22, 2023, Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old New Jersey woman possibly experiencing homelessness, was set on fire and killed by Sebastian Zapeta, a previously deported Guatemalan immigrant, aboard a Brooklyn subway train; Zapeta has been charged with murder and arson.
Deportation and Murder: Guatemalan Immigrant Charged in Subway Arson Death
On December 22, 2023, Debrina Kawam, a 61-year-old New Jersey woman possibly experiencing homelessness, was set on fire and killed by Sebastian Zapeta, a previously deported Guatemalan immigrant, aboard a Brooklyn subway train; Zapeta has been charged with murder and arson.
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Haidt Predicts Widespread Smartphone Bans in US Schools by Next Fall
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt predicts that most U.S. schools will ban smartphones by next September due to their negative impact on student well-being, following a growing movement among parents and educators and several school districts already implementing bans.
Haidt Predicts Widespread Smartphone Bans in US Schools by Next Fall
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt predicts that most U.S. schools will ban smartphones by next September due to their negative impact on student well-being, following a growing movement among parents and educators and several school districts already implementing bans.
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56% Bias Score