Trump Media Expands into Fintech, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
Trump Media & Technology Group, owner of Truth Social, announced plans to expand into financial services, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, sparking an 8% stock price increase and raising conflict-of-interest concerns due to President Trump's regulatory power over these sectors.
Trump Media Expands into Fintech, Raising Conflict of Interest Concerns
Trump Media & Technology Group, owner of Truth Social, announced plans to expand into financial services, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, sparking an 8% stock price increase and raising conflict-of-interest concerns due to President Trump's regulatory power over these sectors.
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52% Bias Score
PSOE Demands Dismissal of PP Advisor Linked to Controversial Union
The PSOE in the Spanish Senate demands the dismissal of Víctor Soriano, a PP advisor and lawyer for Manos Limpias, due to a conflict of interest, citing Senate Statute articles 60 and following, while the PP attempts to distance itself from the controversy.
PSOE Demands Dismissal of PP Advisor Linked to Controversial Union
The PSOE in the Spanish Senate demands the dismissal of Víctor Soriano, a PP advisor and lawyer for Manos Limpias, due to a conflict of interest, citing Senate Statute articles 60 and following, while the PP attempts to distance itself from the controversy.
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44% Bias Score
Immunity Lifted for Thuringian Ministers Amid Corruption Inquiry
Following an anonymous complaint, the immunity of Thuringian BSW ministers Katja Wolf and Steffen Schütz was lifted, allowing for investigations into a Mallorca trip Wolf took to Schütz's private property before the 2024 state election, where Schütz's marketing firm bid for a project in Wolf's city.
Immunity Lifted for Thuringian Ministers Amid Corruption Inquiry
Following an anonymous complaint, the immunity of Thuringian BSW ministers Katja Wolf and Steffen Schütz was lifted, allowing for investigations into a Mallorca trip Wolf took to Schütz's private property before the 2024 state election, where Schütz's marketing firm bid for a project in Wolf's city.
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36% Bias Score
Kennedy to Retain Financial Stake in Pharma Litigation Despite HHS Nomination
President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will retain financial interests in pharmaceutical litigation, including a 10% contingency fee in cases against Merck regarding Gardasil, even while overseeing drug policy, raising ethical concerns.
Kennedy to Retain Financial Stake in Pharma Litigation Despite HHS Nomination
President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will retain financial interests in pharmaceutical litigation, including a 10% contingency fee in cases against Merck regarding Gardasil, even while overseeing drug policy, raising ethical concerns.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Launches Cryptocurrency Amid Conflict-of-Interest Accusations
Days after his inauguration, President Trump launched a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, alongside his wife's $MELANIA coin, prompting accusations of a "shameful" conflict of interest from former ethics officials due to his planned deregulation of the digital currency market.
Trump Launches Cryptocurrency Amid Conflict-of-Interest Accusations
Days after his inauguration, President Trump launched a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, alongside his wife's $MELANIA coin, prompting accusations of a "shameful" conflict of interest from former ethics officials due to his planned deregulation of the digital currency market.
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60% Bias Score
Debate on Transparency in Opinion Journalism Following NRC's Publication of Unsigned Article
The NRC newspaper's publication of an unsigned article from The Economist sparked reader debate about transparency in opinion journalism, raising questions about identifying potential biases and conflicts of interest, particularly concerning the use of external sources and the implications for journ...
Debate on Transparency in Opinion Journalism Following NRC's Publication of Unsigned Article
The NRC newspaper's publication of an unsigned article from The Economist sparked reader debate about transparency in opinion journalism, raising questions about identifying potential biases and conflicts of interest, particularly concerning the use of external sources and the implications for journ...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Media Expands into Fintech, Raising Conflict-of-Interest Concerns
Trump Media & Technology Group announced plans to expand into financial services, including potential Bitcoin investment, causing an 8% share price increase and raising conflict-of-interest concerns due to President Trump's regulatory role.
Trump Media Expands into Fintech, Raising Conflict-of-Interest Concerns
Trump Media & Technology Group announced plans to expand into financial services, including potential Bitcoin investment, causing an 8% share price increase and raising conflict-of-interest concerns due to President Trump's regulatory role.
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56% Bias Score
Lawmakers Investigate Trump's Meme Cryptocurrencies Amid Foreign Influence and Conflict of Interest Concerns
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate President Trump and Melania Trump's meme cryptocurrencies, "$TRUMP" and "$MELANIA", valued at over $7.4 billion, due to concerns about foreign influence and conflicts of interest, citing the foreign emoluments clause.
Lawmakers Investigate Trump's Meme Cryptocurrencies Amid Foreign Influence and Conflict of Interest Concerns
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to investigate President Trump and Melania Trump's meme cryptocurrencies, "$TRUMP" and "$MELANIA", valued at over $7.4 billion, due to concerns about foreign influence and conflicts of interest, citing the foreign emoluments clause.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Merchandise Sales Surge After Re-election
Between election day and his inauguration, Donald Trump's online store added 168 new products, costing \$13,804 to buy one of each, raising ethical concerns about profiting from the presidency; the store made over \$3 million in 2023.
Trump's Merchandise Sales Surge After Re-election
Between election day and his inauguration, Donald Trump's online store added 168 new products, costing \$13,804 to buy one of each, raising ethical concerns about profiting from the presidency; the store made over \$3 million in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's $TRUMP Cryptocurrency Launch Raises Securities Law and Ethical Concerns
President-elect Trump launched the $TRUMP cryptocurrency four days before his inauguration, causing its value to triple within 48 hours, raising concerns about securities law violations and the intersection of political power and private enterprise.
Trump's $TRUMP Cryptocurrency Launch Raises Securities Law and Ethical Concerns
President-elect Trump launched the $TRUMP cryptocurrency four days before his inauguration, causing its value to triple within 48 hours, raising concerns about securities law violations and the intersection of political power and private enterprise.
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52% Bias Score
Berlusconi Seeks Judicial Reform Amidst Concerns of Self-Serving Motives
Berlusconi's nearly 60-minute speech showcased his desire to reform Italy's judicial system, aiming to eliminate what he terms the 'political use of justice,' a move perceived by many as self-serving and threatening to the rule of law.
Berlusconi Seeks Judicial Reform Amidst Concerns of Self-Serving Motives
Berlusconi's nearly 60-minute speech showcased his desire to reform Italy's judicial system, aiming to eliminate what he terms the 'political use of justice,' a move perceived by many as self-serving and threatening to the rule of law.
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60% Bias Score