IRS Watchdog Urges Congress to Preserve Taxpayer Services Funding
The IRS's internal watchdog warned Congress against cutting funding for taxpayer services and technology modernization, highlighting an imbalance in the Inflation Reduction Act's funding allocation where only 10% was allocated to these crucial areas compared to 58% for enforcement, despite 98% of fe...
IRS Watchdog Urges Congress to Preserve Taxpayer Services Funding
The IRS's internal watchdog warned Congress against cutting funding for taxpayer services and technology modernization, highlighting an imbalance in the Inflation Reduction Act's funding allocation where only 10% was allocated to these crucial areas compared to 58% for enforcement, despite 98% of fe...
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36% Bias Score
Congress to Certify Trump's 2024 Victory Amid Tight Security
Four years after the January 6th, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the US Congress will certify Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory on January 6th, 2025, in Washington D.C., despite a major snowstorm; Vice President Kamala Harris will preside, and Trump plans to pardon roughly 1250 individ...
Congress to Certify Trump's 2024 Victory Amid Tight Security
Four years after the January 6th, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the US Congress will certify Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election victory on January 6th, 2025, in Washington D.C., despite a major snowstorm; Vice President Kamala Harris will preside, and Trump plans to pardon roughly 1250 individ...
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40% Bias Score
Congress to Certify Trump's 2024 Win Under Reformed Electoral Count Act
Congress will convene on January 6, 2024, to certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory, a process significantly altered by the 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act following the January 6th, 2021, Capitol attack.
Congress to Certify Trump's 2024 Win Under Reformed Electoral Count Act
Congress will convene on January 6, 2024, to certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory, a process significantly altered by the 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act following the January 6th, 2021, Capitol attack.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson's House Speakership in Close Vote
President-elect Trump intervened in a close House Speaker vote on Friday, securing Mike Johnson's victory after he initially appeared to fall short by two votes; this underscores the challenges Trump will face in uniting Republicans to pass his legislative agenda.
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson's House Speakership in Close Vote
President-elect Trump intervened in a close House Speaker vote on Friday, securing Mike Johnson's victory after he initially appeared to fall short by two votes; this underscores the challenges Trump will face in uniting Republicans to pass his legislative agenda.
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48% Bias Score
Historic Firsts: Three LGBTQ+ Women Sworn into 119th Congress
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Emily Randall (D-Wash.), and Julie Johnson (D-Texas) were sworn into the 119th Congress, marking historic firsts for transgender, queer Latina, and Southern LGBTQ+ representation, respectively.
Historic Firsts: Three LGBTQ+ Women Sworn into 119th Congress
On Friday, November 17, 2023, Representatives Sarah McBride (D-Del.), Emily Randall (D-Wash.), and Julie Johnson (D-Texas) were sworn into the 119th Congress, marking historic firsts for transgender, queer Latina, and Southern LGBTQ+ representation, respectively.
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32% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot Vote
Republican Mike Johnson won the House speakership on the first ballot by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing a key endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, who personally intervened by phone during the vote, highlighting significant division...
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot Vote
Republican Mike Johnson won the House speakership on the first ballot by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing a key endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, who personally intervened by phone during the vote, highlighting significant division...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's 2024 Presidential Victory Formally Confirmed by Congress
On January 6th, 2024, the U.S. Congress certified Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, with 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris's 226, under heavy security amidst a snowstorm, setting the stage for Trump's January 20th inauguration.
Trump's 2024 Presidential Victory Formally Confirmed by Congress
On January 6th, 2024, the U.S. Congress certified Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, with 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris's 226, under heavy security amidst a snowstorm, setting the stage for Trump's January 20th inauguration.
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24% Bias Score
Harris to Certify Trump's Re-election Amidst Deep Political Divisions
Despite calling Donald Trump a "threat to democracy," Vice President Kamala Harris will certify his re-election, upholding the peaceful transfer of power as previous vice presidents have done, highlighting the resilience of democratic institutions.
Harris to Certify Trump's Re-election Amidst Deep Political Divisions
Despite calling Donald Trump a "threat to democracy," Vice President Kamala Harris will certify his re-election, upholding the peaceful transfer of power as previous vice presidents have done, highlighting the resilience of democratic institutions.
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44% Bias Score
Narrow Republican Wins Define 2024 US Elections
The 2024 US elections gave Republicans control of the House (219-215), Senate, and presidency, but with narrow margins. Key wins include Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) and Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) flipping Democratic seats, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) becoming the first openly transgender congresswoman, ...
Narrow Republican Wins Define 2024 US Elections
The 2024 US elections gave Republicans control of the House (219-215), Senate, and presidency, but with narrow margins. Key wins include Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) and Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) flipping Democratic seats, Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) becoming the first openly transgender congresswoman, ...
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44% Bias Score
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
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44% Bias Score
Johnson Reelected House Speaker After Trump Intervention
Mike Johnson was narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after a dramatic vote, securing the 218 necessary votes only after President-elect Trump intervened in a last-minute plea to two Republican lawmakers who initially voted against him.
Johnson Reelected House Speaker After Trump Intervention
Mike Johnson was narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after a dramatic vote, securing the 218 necessary votes only after President-elect Trump intervened in a last-minute plea to two Republican lawmakers who initially voted against him.
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40% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Narrow Vote, Underscoring GOP Divisions
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection as Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote on the first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP resistance and securing a last-minute endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting internal party divisions and potential legislative gridlock.
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Narrow Vote, Underscoring GOP Divisions
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection as Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote on the first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP resistance and securing a last-minute endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting internal party divisions and potential legislative gridlock.
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48% Bias Score