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Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Thousands on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed most staff on leave globally, citing concerns about waste and a liberal agenda, despite a federal judge's initial concerns about employee safety, especially for those stationed overseas.
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Thousands on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed most staff on leave globally, citing concerns about waste and a liberal agenda, despite a federal judge's initial concerns about employee safety, especially for those stationed overseas.
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60% Bias Score
House Republicans Propose Stricter Work Requirements for SNAP Benefits
Rep. Dusty Johnson will introduce the "America Works Act of 2025", requiring childless, able-bodied SNAP recipients aged 18-65 to work 20 hours weekly, aiming to reduce poverty through work and training, with exceptions for those with young children and those in high-unemployment areas.
House Republicans Propose Stricter Work Requirements for SNAP Benefits
Rep. Dusty Johnson will introduce the "America Works Act of 2025", requiring childless, able-bodied SNAP recipients aged 18-65 to work 20 hours weekly, aiming to reduce poverty through work and training, with exceptions for those with young children and those in high-unemployment areas.
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68% Bias Score
US Special Education Faces Funding Crisis, Jeopardizing FAPE
Rising costs of special education in the US, driven by increased student numbers and insufficient federal funding (currently at 15% instead of the promised 40%), are jeopardizing the provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and exacerbating existing inequities among school districts.
US Special Education Faces Funding Crisis, Jeopardizing FAPE
Rising costs of special education in the US, driven by increased student numbers and insufficient federal funding (currently at 15% instead of the promised 40%), are jeopardizing the provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and exacerbating existing inequities among school districts.
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52% Bias Score
Trump-Musk Government Cuts Spark Republican Backlash
President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is enacting massive federal government cuts resulting in thousands of firings and sparking outrage at multiple Republican town halls across the country, including those featuring Reps. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.), Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis...
Trump-Musk Government Cuts Spark Republican Backlash
President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is enacting massive federal government cuts resulting in thousands of firings and sparking outrage at multiple Republican town halls across the country, including those featuring Reps. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.), Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis...
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60% Bias Score
Pentagon Cuts 5,400 Workers, Implements Hiring Freeze
The Department of Defense is cutting 5,400 probationary civilian workers and implementing a hiring freeze starting next week, following similar actions across federal agencies; this is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce and refocus spending on th...
Pentagon Cuts 5,400 Workers, Implements Hiring Freeze
The Department of Defense is cutting 5,400 probationary civilian workers and implementing a hiring freeze starting next week, following similar actions across federal agencies; this is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce the federal workforce and refocus spending on th...
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56% Bias Score
LA Mayor Bass Fires Fire Chief Crowley
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Fire Chief Kristin Crowley on January 27, 2024, citing concerns about the department's response to the Palisades Fire and Crowley's refusal to create an after action report, appointing former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim chief; Bass denies claims of bu...
LA Mayor Bass Fires Fire Chief Crowley
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fired Fire Chief Kristin Crowley on January 27, 2024, citing concerns about the department's response to the Palisades Fire and Crowley's refusal to create an after action report, appointing former Chief Deputy Ronnie Villanueva as interim chief; Bass denies claims of bu...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Staff on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed the remaining staff on leave, citing wasteful spending and a liberal agenda; this follows a court ruling allowing the plan despite employee safety concerns.
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Staff on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed the remaining staff on leave, citing wasteful spending and a liberal agenda; this follows a court ruling allowing the plan despite employee safety concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch TV Producer Warns of Media Sector Crisis Amidst Budget Cuts
Dutch TV producer Joop van den Ende criticized the Dutch government's handling of the media sector, specifically citing €160 million in public broadcaster budget cuts and the RTL/DPG merger, highlighting concerns among external production companies who fear becoming collateral damage.
Dutch TV Producer Warns of Media Sector Crisis Amidst Budget Cuts
Dutch TV producer Joop van den Ende criticized the Dutch government's handling of the media sector, specifically citing €160 million in public broadcaster budget cuts and the RTL/DPG merger, highlighting concerns among external production companies who fear becoming collateral damage.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Budget Cuts Spark Nationwide Republican Backlash
President Trump's sweeping federal budget cuts, implemented by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, have triggered widespread backlash from constituents across various states, leading to confrontations at town hall meetings and raising concerns about executive overreach among Republican ...
Trump's Budget Cuts Spark Nationwide Republican Backlash
President Trump's sweeping federal budget cuts, implemented by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, have triggered widespread backlash from constituents across various states, leading to confrontations at town hall meetings and raising concerns about executive overreach among Republican ...
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40% Bias Score
Pentagon Cuts 5,400 Workers, Implements Hiring Freeze
The Department of Defense is cutting 5,400 probationary civilian workers, implementing a hiring freeze, and planning for an 8% annual budget reduction over the next five years, reflecting a broader Trump administration initiative to reduce the federal workforce and refocus spending.
Pentagon Cuts 5,400 Workers, Implements Hiring Freeze
The Department of Defense is cutting 5,400 probationary civilian workers, implementing a hiring freeze, and planning for an 8% annual budget reduction over the next five years, reflecting a broader Trump administration initiative to reduce the federal workforce and refocus spending.
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60% Bias Score
LA Mayor Bass Fires Fire Chief Crowley
Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Friday, citing the sending home of 1000 firefighters during recent fires and her refusal to produce an after-action report; 41-year veteran Ronnie Villanueva is interim chief.
LA Mayor Bass Fires Fire Chief Crowley
Mayor Karen Bass fired Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Friday, citing the sending home of 1000 firefighters during recent fires and her refusal to produce an after-action report; 41-year veteran Ronnie Villanueva is interim chief.
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44% Bias Score
Senate Democrats Oppose Elon Musk's Federal Spending Cuts
Senate Democrats criticize Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its methods of cutting wasteful federal spending, citing concerns over disruption and the loss of essential personnel, while suggesting alternative areas for cuts such as prescription drug costs.
Senate Democrats Oppose Elon Musk's Federal Spending Cuts
Senate Democrats criticize Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for its methods of cutting wasteful federal spending, citing concerns over disruption and the loss of essential personnel, while suggesting alternative areas for cuts such as prescription drug costs.
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52% Bias Score
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