Biden Surpasses Trump in Federal Judge Appointments
President Biden appointed 235 federal judges, surpassing President Trump's first-term total, including the historic appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson; however, Trump appointed more Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges, and several judges have reversed planned retirements in ant...
Biden Surpasses Trump in Federal Judge Appointments
President Biden appointed 235 federal judges, surpassing President Trump's first-term total, including the historic appointment of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson; however, Trump appointed more Supreme Court justices and appeals court judges, and several judges have reversed planned retirements in ant...
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48% Bias Score
ICE Deportations Surge to Near Trump-Era Levels Amidst Resource Constraints and Record Non-Detained Docket
In Fiscal Year 2024, ICE deported 271,484 illegal immigrants to 192 countries, a significant increase from previous years, despite resource constraints due to the migrant crisis; this included 237 known or suspected terrorists, however only 47,000 were arrested in the interior, and 7.7 million illeg...
ICE Deportations Surge to Near Trump-Era Levels Amidst Resource Constraints and Record Non-Detained Docket
In Fiscal Year 2024, ICE deported 271,484 illegal immigrants to 192 countries, a significant increase from previous years, despite resource constraints due to the migrant crisis; this included 237 known or suspected terrorists, however only 47,000 were arrested in the interior, and 7.7 million illeg...
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64% Bias Score
Biden Report Warns of Soaring Energy Costs if LNG Export Moratorium Lifted
A Biden administration report warns that lifting the LNG export moratorium could raise U.S. energy prices by 30% and increase emissions by 1.5 gigatons by 2050, prompting industry pushback and criticism from environmental groups, while President-elect Trump intends to reverse the ban.
Biden Report Warns of Soaring Energy Costs if LNG Export Moratorium Lifted
A Biden administration report warns that lifting the LNG export moratorium could raise U.S. energy prices by 30% and increase emissions by 1.5 gigatons by 2050, prompting industry pushback and criticism from environmental groups, while President-elect Trump intends to reverse the ban.
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40% Bias Score
Reinstated PAYE and ICR Student Loan Plans Face Processing Delays
The Department of Education reopened the PAYE and ICR student loan repayment plans on December 16, 2024, due to legal challenges to the SAVE plan; however, processing applications may take over 8 weeks, and loan forgiveness under these plans is currently unavailable.
Reinstated PAYE and ICR Student Loan Plans Face Processing Delays
The Department of Education reopened the PAYE and ICR student loan repayment plans on December 16, 2024, due to legal challenges to the SAVE plan; however, processing applications may take over 8 weeks, and loan forgiveness under these plans is currently unavailable.
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32% Bias Score
Gillibrand Urges Biden to Certify ERA to Protect Reproductive Rights
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to protect reproductive rights, despite legal challenges surrounding ratification deadlines and rescissions; the White House says the move is still under consideration.
Gillibrand Urges Biden to Certify ERA to Protect Reproductive Rights
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to protect reproductive rights, despite legal challenges surrounding ratification deadlines and rescissions; the White House says the move is still under consideration.
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Last-Ditch Effort for Student Loan Forgiveness Faces OMB Review
The Biden administration submitted a revised student loan forgiveness plan to the OMB, aiming to provide relief to millions before the end of his term, despite facing legal challenges and strong opposition from the incoming Trump administration.
Biden's Last-Ditch Effort for Student Loan Forgiveness Faces OMB Review
The Biden administration submitted a revised student loan forgiveness plan to the OMB, aiming to provide relief to millions before the end of his term, despite facing legal challenges and strong opposition from the incoming Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
New Rules Target Methane Leaks From Gas Meters
The Biden administration is finalizing rules requiring gas utilities to detect and repair methane leaks, targeting consumer meters as a primary source, impacting climate change and potentially consumer costs; final rules are expected next month.
New Rules Target Methane Leaks From Gas Meters
The Biden administration is finalizing rules requiring gas utilities to detect and repair methane leaks, targeting consumer meters as a primary source, impacting climate change and potentially consumer costs; final rules are expected next month.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Administration Unveils Two New Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Facing legal setbacks, the Biden administration is unveiling two new student loan forgiveness programs: one for 23 million borrowers affected by interest accrual and another for 8 million facing financial hardship, both awaiting final approval before formal implementation.
Biden Administration Unveils Two New Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Facing legal setbacks, the Biden administration is unveiling two new student loan forgiveness programs: one for 23 million borrowers affected by interest accrual and another for 8 million facing financial hardship, both awaiting final approval before formal implementation.
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60% Bias Score
Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Biden's Transgender Healthcare Policy
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Texas doctors challenging the Biden administration's policy protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination, ruling the doctors lacked standing to sue because they hadn't violated the policy and faced no enforcement threat; this...
Appeals Court Rejects Lawsuit Against Biden's Transgender Healthcare Policy
A federal appeals court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three Texas doctors challenging the Biden administration's policy protecting transgender people from healthcare discrimination, ruling the doctors lacked standing to sue because they hadn't violated the policy and faced no enforcement threat; this...
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68% Bias Score
Express CEO's \$1 Million in Perks During Bankruptcy Draws SEC Scrutiny
Express, the fashion retailer, filed for bankruptcy amid declining sales; its CEO, Tim Baxter, used almost \$1 million in company perks, including personal jet use, which the SEC investigated, resulting in a cease-and-desist order without penalties due to cooperation.
Express CEO's \$1 Million in Perks During Bankruptcy Draws SEC Scrutiny
Express, the fashion retailer, filed for bankruptcy amid declining sales; its CEO, Tim Baxter, used almost \$1 million in company perks, including personal jet use, which the SEC investigated, resulting in a cease-and-desist order without penalties due to cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
Gillibrand Urges Biden to Certify ERA to Protect Reproductive Rights
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment to bolster reproductive rights, despite potential legal challenges due to lapsed ratification deadlines and rescissions by some states; the White House is considering the proposal.
Gillibrand Urges Biden to Certify ERA to Protect Reproductive Rights
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging President Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment to bolster reproductive rights, despite potential legal challenges due to lapsed ratification deadlines and rescissions by some states; the White House is considering the proposal.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Announces \$100 Billion Investment, Contrasts Leadership Style with Biden
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago announcing a \$100 billion investment from Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, creating 100,000 jobs, and directly addressed various policy issues, offering a contrast to the Biden administration's communication style.
Trump Announces \$100 Billion Investment, Contrasts Leadership Style with Biden
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago announcing a \$100 billion investment from Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, creating 100,000 jobs, and directly addressed various policy issues, offering a contrast to the Biden administration's communication style.
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68% Bias Score