House Republicans Pass Controversial Spending Bill Amidst Democratic Opposition
The House of Representatives is voting on a bill to fund the government until September, cutting \$13bn from non-defense spending and increasing military spending by \$6bn, causing a party-line split and facing an uncertain future in the Senate.
House Republicans Pass Controversial Spending Bill Amidst Democratic Opposition
The House of Representatives is voting on a bill to fund the government until September, cutting \$13bn from non-defense spending and increasing military spending by \$6bn, causing a party-line split and facing an uncertain future in the Senate.
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48% Bias Score
Mississippi House Passes Bill Phasing Out Income Tax, Raising Sales and Gas Taxes
The Mississippi House passed a bipartisan bill (HB 1) phasing out the state income tax over 10 years while raising sales taxes by 1.5% and implementing a 5% gasoline tax to fund infrastructure; this plan also gradually lowers the grocery tax from 7% to 2.5% over 10 years and is projected to cut $1.1...
Mississippi House Passes Bill Phasing Out Income Tax, Raising Sales and Gas Taxes
The Mississippi House passed a bipartisan bill (HB 1) phasing out the state income tax over 10 years while raising sales taxes by 1.5% and implementing a 5% gasoline tax to fund infrastructure; this plan also gradually lowers the grocery tax from 7% to 2.5% over 10 years and is projected to cut $1.1...
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36% Bias Score
Musk and Ramaswamy Propose Ending Daylight Saving Time in the US
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy proposed ending the biannual clock changes in the US, citing public support and efficiency, though the approach remains unclear; the suggestion has generated debate among those who favor permanent standard time, permanent daylight saving time, or maintaining the current...
Musk and Ramaswamy Propose Ending Daylight Saving Time in the US
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy proposed ending the biannual clock changes in the US, citing public support and efficiency, though the approach remains unclear; the suggestion has generated debate among those who favor permanent standard time, permanent daylight saving time, or maintaining the current...
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36% Bias Score
Alabama Governor Proposes Ban on Glock Switches After Violent Year
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey proposes a ban on Glock switches, devices turning semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic ones, following a year with multiple mass shootings; the proposal has bipartisan support but faces legislative hurdles.
Alabama Governor Proposes Ban on Glock Switches After Violent Year
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey proposes a ban on Glock switches, devices turning semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic ones, following a year with multiple mass shootings; the proposal has bipartisan support but faces legislative hurdles.
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36% Bias Score
States Ban Cellphones in Schools Amid Mental Health and Classroom Distraction Concerns
At least eight states have banned or restricted student cellphone use in schools due to concerns about negative impacts on mental health and classroom learning, reflecting a growing bipartisan movement; however, opposition exists from parents worried about emergency communication.
States Ban Cellphones in Schools Amid Mental Health and Classroom Distraction Concerns
At least eight states have banned or restricted student cellphone use in schools due to concerns about negative impacts on mental health and classroom learning, reflecting a growing bipartisan movement; however, opposition exists from parents worried about emergency communication.
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40% Bias Score