Iran's Gas Crisis Heightens Risk of Regime Change Amidst Trump's Return to 'Maximum Pressure'
Iran faces a potential crisis as a severe gas shortage coincides with the incoming Trump administration's anticipated return to a 'maximum pressure' policy against the regime, increasing the likelihood of internal unrest and potential regime change.
Iran's Gas Crisis Heightens Risk of Regime Change Amidst Trump's Return to 'Maximum Pressure'
Iran faces a potential crisis as a severe gas shortage coincides with the incoming Trump administration's anticipated return to a 'maximum pressure' policy against the regime, increasing the likelihood of internal unrest and potential regime change.
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60% Bias Score
California Voters Approve Stricter Penalties for Theft and Drug Possession
California voters ousted progressive District Attorney George Gascón and overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain thefts and drug possession, reversing aspects of Proposition 47 to address rising crime and homelessness, effective December 18th.
California Voters Approve Stricter Penalties for Theft and Drug Possession
California voters ousted progressive District Attorney George Gascón and overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain thefts and drug possession, reversing aspects of Proposition 47 to address rising crime and homelessness, effective December 18th.
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52% Bias Score
Congress Passes Social Security Fairness Act, Adding \$196 Billion to Deficit
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) to increase benefits for 3 million retired public sector workers, adding \$196 billion to the federal deficit over 10 years.
Congress Passes Social Security Fairness Act, Adding \$196 Billion to Deficit
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act, repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) to increase benefits for 3 million retired public sector workers, adding \$196 billion to the federal deficit over 10 years.
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40% Bias Score
Blue State Policy Failure and Energy Fee Imposition
A blue state's decade-long policy experiment has failed, leading to a new bill imposing substantial fees on energy companies; concurrently, approximately 1,000,000 Americans will receive IRS tax rebates.
Blue State Policy Failure and Energy Fee Imposition
A blue state's decade-long policy experiment has failed, leading to a new bill imposing substantial fees on energy companies; concurrently, approximately 1,000,000 Americans will receive IRS tax rebates.
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56% Bias Score
Illegal Immigrant Indicted for Murder After Subway Arson
Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national previously deported from the U.S., was indicted on murder charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire, killing her on a New York City subway on December 22nd; ICE lodged an immigration detainer, but the city will not honor it.
Illegal Immigrant Indicted for Murder After Subway Arson
Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national previously deported from the U.S., was indicted on murder charges for allegedly setting a woman on fire, killing her on a New York City subway on December 22nd; ICE lodged an immigration detainer, but the city will not honor it.
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64% Bias Score
Rep. Kuster Announces Retirement from Congress
Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., is retiring from Congress after twelve years, citing the January 6th Capitol attack, concerns about long-tenured politicians, and a belief that new leadership is needed. She will be succeeded by Maggie Goodlander.
Rep. Kuster Announces Retirement from Congress
Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., is retiring from Congress after twelve years, citing the January 6th Capitol attack, concerns about long-tenured politicians, and a belief that new leadership is needed. She will be succeeded by Maggie Goodlander.
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44% Bias Score
Jubilee Year Commences in Rome, Anticipating Millions of Pilgrims
Pope Francis launched the Jubilee year in Rome, anticipating 32 million pilgrims visiting the Vatican and other holy sites in Italy to seek forgiveness and participate in various religious events, including the canonization of two new saints, amidst global unrest.
Jubilee Year Commences in Rome, Anticipating Millions of Pilgrims
Pope Francis launched the Jubilee year in Rome, anticipating 32 million pilgrims visiting the Vatican and other holy sites in Italy to seek forgiveness and participate in various religious events, including the canonization of two new saints, amidst global unrest.
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28% Bias Score
Kennedy's Plan to Improve American Health Faces Debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's HHS nominee, plans to tackle America's health crisis by reducing ultra-processed foods in children's diets, removing artificial dyes, and limiting grains, sugar, and seed oils; however, his vaccine skepticism sparks debate.
Kennedy's Plan to Improve American Health Faces Debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's HHS nominee, plans to tackle America's health crisis by reducing ultra-processed foods in children's diets, removing artificial dyes, and limiting grains, sugar, and seed oils; however, his vaccine skepticism sparks debate.
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56% Bias Score
China Launches Largest Warship, Expanding Naval Reach
China launched the 40,000-ton Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan on Friday, expanding its naval capabilities for global operations with features like electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear.
China Launches Largest Warship, Expanding Naval Reach
China launched the 40,000-ton Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan on Friday, expanding its naval capabilities for global operations with features like electromagnetic catapults and arresting gear.
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44% Bias Score
Guatemala to Accept Increased U.S. Deportations Under Trump
Guatemala may accept more deportees from the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration, including citizens of other Central American nations, to strengthen ties and potentially leverage the skills of returning citizens, despite potential economic strain from reduced remittances.
Guatemala to Accept Increased U.S. Deportations Under Trump
Guatemala may accept more deportees from the U.S. under the incoming Trump administration, including citizens of other Central American nations, to strengthen ties and potentially leverage the skills of returning citizens, despite potential economic strain from reduced remittances.
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48% Bias Score
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Amidst Trump Opposition
Following President Trump's reelection, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly opposed Trump, pledging to protect Chicago's values and residents; however, critics cite his handling of public schools and the migrant influx as inconsistent with his claims, sparking public outcry and debate about his l...
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Amidst Trump Opposition
Following President Trump's reelection, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson publicly opposed Trump, pledging to protect Chicago's values and residents; however, critics cite his handling of public schools and the migrant influx as inconsistent with his claims, sparking public outcry and debate about his l...
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84% Bias Score
Rosen Pushes for Nevada as First 2028 Democratic Primary State
Senator Jacky Rosen is pushing for Nevada to become the first state to hold a Democratic presidential primary in 2028, emphasizing the state's diversity and economic strength as reasons to prioritize it, highlighting its importance as a battleground state and the ongoing change in Democratic party l...
Rosen Pushes for Nevada as First 2028 Democratic Primary State
Senator Jacky Rosen is pushing for Nevada to become the first state to hold a Democratic presidential primary in 2028, emphasizing the state's diversity and economic strength as reasons to prioritize it, highlighting its importance as a battleground state and the ongoing change in Democratic party l...
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36% Bias Score