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Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary on Monday in a 68-29 vote, marking a historic appointment as the first openly gay individual in the role; Bessent's priorities include balancing tax cuts, deficit reduction, tariff policy, and increasing domestic oil production.
Senate Confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
The U.S. Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary on Monday in a 68-29 vote, marking a historic appointment as the first openly gay individual in the role; Bessent's priorities include balancing tax cuts, deficit reduction, tariff policy, and increasing domestic oil production.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Poised to Pass Laken Riley Act, Mandating Detention for Undocumented Migrants
The US Senate is nearing passage of the Laken Riley Act, a bill requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, reflecting a bipartisan compromise driven by political pressures and a high-profile murder case; the final vote was 61-35.
Senate Poised to Pass Laken Riley Act, Mandating Detention for Undocumented Migrants
The US Senate is nearing passage of the Laken Riley Act, a bill requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, reflecting a bipartisan compromise driven by political pressures and a high-profile murder case; the final vote was 61-35.
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44% Bias Score
Laken Riley Act Expands Deportation Grounds for Undocumented Immigrants
Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, enabling deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes, even without conviction, expanding deportation grounds and reflecting a shift in Democratic strategy following Republican electoral victories; the bill passed the House 264-159 and the Sen...
Laken Riley Act Expands Deportation Grounds for Undocumented Immigrants
Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, enabling deportation of undocumented immigrants charged with minor crimes, even without conviction, expanding deportation grounds and reflecting a shift in Democratic strategy following Republican electoral victories; the bill passed the House 264-159 and the Sen...
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60% Bias Score
Senate Rejects Effort to Block US Arms Sales to Israel
The US Senate voted down an effort to block weapons sales to Israel, despite growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the use of US-made munitions.
Senate Rejects Effort to Block US Arms Sales to Israel
The US Senate voted down an effort to block weapons sales to Israel, despite growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the use of US-made munitions.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Passes Stricter Immigration Bill
The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act (64-35), requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with certain crimes, including those resulting in death or bodily harm, and allowing states to sue the federal government for insufficient enforcement; it now heads to the House for final approval b...
Senate Passes Stricter Immigration Bill
The Senate passed the Laken Riley Act (64-35), requiring detention of undocumented immigrants charged with certain crimes, including those resulting in death or bodily harm, and allowing states to sue the federal government for insufficient enforcement; it now heads to the House for final approval b...
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44% Bias Score
Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement
The Laken Riley Act, named after a college student murdered by an undocumented immigrant, grants states broader powers to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement, potentially impacting visa issuance and the detention of immigrants accused of crimes, despite potential legal challenges...
Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement
The Laken Riley Act, named after a college student murdered by an undocumented immigrant, grants states broader powers to sue the federal government over immigration enforcement, potentially impacting visa issuance and the detention of immigrants accused of crimes, despite potential legal challenges...
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44% Bias Score
Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement
The Laken Riley Act, passed by the House and advancing in the Senate with bipartisan support, grants state officials broader authority to enforce immigration laws, potentially detaining migrants and sanctioning countries refusing repatriation, fueled by concerns over insufficient federal enforcement...
Laken Riley Act Expands State Power in Immigration Enforcement
The Laken Riley Act, passed by the House and advancing in the Senate with bipartisan support, grants state officials broader authority to enforce immigration laws, potentially detaining migrants and sanctioning countries refusing repatriation, fueled by concerns over insufficient federal enforcement...
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52% Bias Score
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