Trump Names Brian Driscoll Acting FBI Director
On January 20th, President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director, succeeding Paul Abbate whose one-day tenure followed the departure of Christopher Wray; this is temporary until Kashyap "Kash" Patel's Senate confirmation.
Trump Names Brian Driscoll Acting FBI Director
On January 20th, President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director, succeeding Paul Abbate whose one-day tenure followed the departure of Christopher Wray; this is temporary until Kashyap "Kash" Patel's Senate confirmation.
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56% Bias Score
Composer Brigitta Muntendorf to Lead Hannover's Herrenhausen Festival
Brigitta Muntendorf, a German-Austrian composer, will become the new director of the Herrenhausen Festival in Hannover starting September 2023, succeeding Ingo Metzmacher after a selection process involving a committee and a criteria catalog; the 2022 festival attracted approximately 20,000 attendee...
Composer Brigitta Muntendorf to Lead Hannover's Herrenhausen Festival
Brigitta Muntendorf, a German-Austrian composer, will become the new director of the Herrenhausen Festival in Hannover starting September 2023, succeeding Ingo Metzmacher after a selection process involving a committee and a criteria catalog; the 2022 festival attracted approximately 20,000 attendee...
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44% Bias Score
Court Reviews Kachlon's Appointment to Civil Service Commission
A court hearing challenges the appointment of Roi Kachlon as acting head of the Civil Service Commission, focusing on his qualifications and the Prime Minister's justification, with the Attorney General's opinion highlighting insufficient senior management experience while the defense emphasizes sig...
Court Reviews Kachlon's Appointment to Civil Service Commission
A court hearing challenges the appointment of Roi Kachlon as acting head of the Civil Service Commission, focusing on his qualifications and the Prime Minister's justification, with the Attorney General's opinion highlighting insufficient senior management experience while the defense emphasizes sig...
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48% Bias Score
Hugh Marks Appointed New ABC Managing Director
Hugh Marks, former Nine Entertainment CEO, will become the ABC's managing director in March 2025, replacing David Anderson who resigned in August 2024. The appointment was made by ABC Chair Kim Williams following an extensive search, and comes amidst controversy surrounding Marks' previous role.
Hugh Marks Appointed New ABC Managing Director
Hugh Marks, former Nine Entertainment CEO, will become the ABC's managing director in March 2025, replacing David Anderson who resigned in August 2024. The appointment was made by ABC Chair Kim Williams following an extensive search, and comes amidst controversy surrounding Marks' previous role.
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48% Bias Score
"Putin Appoints Khinstein Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Amidst War-Related Challenges"
"President Vladimir Putin appointed Alexander Khinstein, a State Duma deputy with experience in the National Guard, as acting governor of the war-torn Kursk Oblast, prioritizing aid to displaced citizens and infrastructure repair. "
"Putin Appoints Khinstein Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast Amidst War-Related Challenges"
"President Vladimir Putin appointed Alexander Khinstein, a State Duma deputy with experience in the National Guard, as acting governor of the war-torn Kursk Oblast, prioritizing aid to displaced citizens and infrastructure repair. "
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36% Bias Score
INE Appoints New Executive Secretary Amidst Pending Investigations
The Mexican National Electoral Institute (INE) appointed Claudia Arlett Espino as its new Executive Secretary on December 1st, 2023, despite pending investigations into alleged misappropriation of funds during her time at the Chihuahua Electoral Institute, highlighting a need for greater transparenc...
INE Appoints New Executive Secretary Amidst Pending Investigations
The Mexican National Electoral Institute (INE) appointed Claudia Arlett Espino as its new Executive Secretary on December 1st, 2023, despite pending investigations into alleged misappropriation of funds during her time at the Chihuahua Electoral Institute, highlighting a need for greater transparenc...
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36% Bias Score
Armenian Anti-Corruption Body Head Position Remains Vacant
Rafael Yeritsyan, an National Security Service employee, failed to become head of Armenia's anti-corruption body due to unexplained discrepancies in his wealth declarations, leaving the position vacant since November 2023.
Armenian Anti-Corruption Body Head Position Remains Vacant
Rafael Yeritsyan, an National Security Service employee, failed to become head of Armenia's anti-corruption body due to unexplained discrepancies in his wealth declarations, leaving the position vacant since November 2023.
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48% Bias Score
DeSantis Appoints Moody to Fill Rubio's Senate Seat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's Senate seat, following Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State; Moody, a staunch conservative, plans to advance President Trump's agenda and has a history of challenging the federal government.
DeSantis Appoints Moody to Fill Rubio's Senate Seat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Senator Marco Rubio's Senate seat, following Rubio's nomination as Secretary of State; Moody, a staunch conservative, plans to advance President Trump's agenda and has a history of challenging the federal government.
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52% Bias Score
One Applicant for Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee Head Raises Concerns
Only one candidate, Rafael Yeritsyan from the National Security Service, applied for the vacant Anti-Corruption Committee chairman position, raising concerns about institutional independence, following the dismissal of the previous chairman and other officials after an SMS order from the Prime Minis...
One Applicant for Armenia's Anti-Corruption Committee Head Raises Concerns
Only one candidate, Rafael Yeritsyan from the National Security Service, applied for the vacant Anti-Corruption Committee chairman position, raising concerns about institutional independence, following the dismissal of the previous chairman and other officials after an SMS order from the Prime Minis...
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40% Bias Score
Hugh Marks Appointed as ABC Managing Director
Hugh Marks, former Nine Entertainment CEO, will become the ABC's managing director on March 10, 2024, succeeding David Anderson after a unanimous board decision following an extensive search for a replacement.
Hugh Marks Appointed as ABC Managing Director
Hugh Marks, former Nine Entertainment CEO, will become the ABC's managing director on March 10, 2024, succeeding David Anderson after a unanimous board decision following an extensive search for a replacement.
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28% Bias Score
Trump's DEA Nominee Withdraws Amidst Criticism
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday, citing the gravity of the responsibility, after facing criticism from conservatives over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and immigration enforcement.
Trump's DEA Nominee Withdraws Amidst Criticism
Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration, Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister, withdrew his candidacy on Tuesday, citing the gravity of the responsibility, after facing criticism from conservatives over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and immigration enforcement.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's FBI Director Choices Spark Controversy
President-elect Trump's potential choices for FBI director, Kash Patel and Mike Rogers, both spark significant controversy due to their backgrounds and affiliations.
Trump's FBI Director Choices Spark Controversy
President-elect Trump's potential choices for FBI director, Kash Patel and Mike Rogers, both spark significant controversy due to their backgrounds and affiliations.
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48% Bias Score