Biden Administration Appeals Plea Deal for 9/11 Mastermind
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, arguing it would prevent the government from seeking the death penalty, despite the deal's initial approval by the Department of Defense; this follows objections from victims' families and Republicans.
Biden Administration Appeals Plea Deal for 9/11 Mastermind
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, arguing it would prevent the government from seeking the death penalty, despite the deal's initial approval by the Department of Defense; this follows objections from victims' families and Republicans.
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48% Bias Score
Alaska Sues Biden Administration over ANWR Drilling Restrictions
Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Monday, challenging restrictions on oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain, claiming these violate a congressional mandate and will severely reduce expected lease revenue from an estimated $1.1 billion.
Alaska Sues Biden Administration over ANWR Drilling Restrictions
Alaska filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration on Monday, challenging restrictions on oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain, claiming these violate a congressional mandate and will severely reduce expected lease revenue from an estimated $1.1 billion.
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44% Bias Score
Biden Administration Scraps Old-Growth Forest Protection Plan
The Biden administration dropped its plan to protect old-growth forests after facing opposition from Republicans and the timber industry, ending a yearslong effort to conserve these increasingly threatened ecosystems.
Biden Administration Scraps Old-Growth Forest Protection Plan
The Biden administration dropped its plan to protect old-growth forests after facing opposition from Republicans and the timber industry, ending a yearslong effort to conserve these increasingly threatened ecosystems.
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56% Bias Score
Eleven Guantanamo Detainees Transferred to Oman
Eleven Yemeni detainees were transferred from Guantanamo Bay to Oman on Monday, December 11, 2023, reducing the prison population to 15; this action continues President Biden's effort to close the facility, with at least one detainee held for over 20 years without charge and subjected to torture.
Eleven Guantanamo Detainees Transferred to Oman
Eleven Yemeni detainees were transferred from Guantanamo Bay to Oman on Monday, December 11, 2023, reducing the prison population to 15; this action continues President Biden's effort to close the facility, with at least one detainee held for over 20 years without charge and subjected to torture.
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40% Bias Score
US Steel, Nippon Sue US Government Over Blocked Merger
US Steel and Nippon Steel are suing the US government after President Biden blocked their $14.3 billion merger, claiming the decision was politically motivated and violated due process; the companies also filed suit against Cleveland-Cliffs and the United Steelworkers union for anticompetitive actio...
US Steel, Nippon Sue US Government Over Blocked Merger
US Steel and Nippon Steel are suing the US government after President Biden blocked their $14.3 billion merger, claiming the decision was politically motivated and violated due process; the companies also filed suit against Cleveland-Cliffs and the United Steelworkers union for anticompetitive actio...
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60% Bias Score
US Steel, Nippon Steel Sue Biden Administration Over Blocked Merger
Nippon Steel and US Steel are suing the Biden administration for blocking their \$15 billion merger, alleging political interference by the president, the United Steelworkers union, and a rival steelmaker; the lawsuit claims this cost US Steel jobs and investment.
US Steel, Nippon Steel Sue Biden Administration Over Blocked Merger
Nippon Steel and US Steel are suing the Biden administration for blocking their \$15 billion merger, alleging political interference by the president, the United Steelworkers union, and a rival steelmaker; the lawsuit claims this cost US Steel jobs and investment.
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60% Bias Score
Biden Administration Appeals 9/11 Plea Deal
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants accused in the 9/11 attacks, arguing that the agreement would prevent a public trial and the death penalty, despite initial approval by the Defense Department; the case highlights divisions among 9/11 vict...
Biden Administration Appeals 9/11 Plea Deal
The Biden administration appealed a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants accused in the 9/11 attacks, arguing that the agreement would prevent a public trial and the death penalty, despite initial approval by the Defense Department; the case highlights divisions among 9/11 vict...
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48% Bias Score
Alaska Sues Biden Administration Over Arctic Drilling Restrictions
Alaska is suing the Biden administration for restricting oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, claiming the restrictions violate Congressional directives and will result in a significant loss of projected revenue, estimated to be a fraction of the $1.1 billion anticipated.
Alaska Sues Biden Administration Over Arctic Drilling Restrictions
Alaska is suing the Biden administration for restricting oil and gas development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, claiming the restrictions violate Congressional directives and will result in a significant loss of projected revenue, estimated to be a fraction of the $1.1 billion anticipated.
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48% Bias Score
US to Refund $55 Million After Court Blocks Immigration Program
The Biden administration will issue $55 million in refunds to 94,000 unauthorized immigrants after a federal court blocked its "Keeping Families Together" program, which aimed to provide a pathway to legal residency for spouses of U.S. citizens and their children.
US to Refund $55 Million After Court Blocks Immigration Program
The Biden administration will issue $55 million in refunds to 94,000 unauthorized immigrants after a federal court blocked its "Keeping Families Together" program, which aimed to provide a pathway to legal residency for spouses of U.S. citizens and their children.
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40% Bias Score
Guantanamo Detainee Transfer Cuts Prison Population by Half
The Biden administration transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, reducing the prison population by half to 15 inmates; these men, captured after 9/11 and cleared for release years ago, had been held without charge due to political and diplomatic obstacles.
Guantanamo Detainee Transfer Cuts Prison Population by Half
The Biden administration transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, reducing the prison population by half to 15 inmates; these men, captured after 9/11 and cleared for release years ago, had been held without charge due to political and diplomatic obstacles.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Blocks Japanese Steelmaker's US Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's \$14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, prompting criticism from Japan and the companies involved, who plan legal action.
Biden Blocks Japanese Steelmaker's US Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel's \$14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, prompting criticism from Japan and the companies involved, who plan legal action.
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40% Bias Score
DOE's New Water Heater Regulations Spark Outcry, Legal Challenges
The Department of Energy finalized regulations increasing gas water heater prices by an average of $450, impacting low-income households and potentially costing Rinnai America hundreds of jobs, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about the Biden administration's climate agenda.
DOE's New Water Heater Regulations Spark Outcry, Legal Challenges
The Department of Energy finalized regulations increasing gas water heater prices by an average of $450, impacting low-income households and potentially costing Rinnai America hundreds of jobs, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about the Biden administration's climate agenda.
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60% Bias Score