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Close Election Results and Uncertain Future for House Speaker Mike Johnson
On January 3rd, the 119th Congress convenes, with a tight Republican majority in the House and an uncertain future for Speaker Mike Johnson, whose relationship with Donald Trump is strained. The Senate, controlled by Republicans, will also convene, beginning the process of confirming Trump's cabinet...
Close Election Results and Uncertain Future for House Speaker Mike Johnson
On January 3rd, the 119th Congress convenes, with a tight Republican majority in the House and an uncertain future for Speaker Mike Johnson, whose relationship with Donald Trump is strained. The Senate, controlled by Republicans, will also convene, beginning the process of confirming Trump's cabinet...
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60% Bias Score
McBride Elected as First Openly Transgender Member of Congress
Sarah McBride, a 34-year-old Delaware Democrat, made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, despite facing opposition, including a proposed bathroom ban in the U.S. Capitol.
McBride Elected as First Openly Transgender Member of Congress
Sarah McBride, a 34-year-old Delaware Democrat, made history by becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, despite facing opposition, including a proposed bathroom ban in the U.S. Capitol.
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24% Bias Score
Challenges in Covering the Transition to a New Congress
The period between the November election and the start of the new Congress is a hectic time for reporters, who must learn the names, biographies, and backgrounds of 62 new House members and several senators, facing challenges in distinguishing newcomers and mastering pronunciations; the author recou...
Challenges in Covering the Transition to a New Congress
The period between the November election and the start of the new Congress is a hectic time for reporters, who must learn the names, biographies, and backgrounds of 62 new House members and several senators, facing challenges in distinguishing newcomers and mastering pronunciations; the author recou...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Endorses Johnson for House Speaker Amidst Republican Divisions
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House on Monday, despite some House Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, opposing him, leaving his path to victory uncertain with a narrow margin of only one Republican vote to spare before the vote on Friday.
Trump Endorses Johnson for House Speaker Amidst Republican Divisions
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House on Monday, despite some House Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, opposing him, leaving his path to victory uncertain with a narrow margin of only one Republican vote to spare before the vote on Friday.
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40% Bias Score
Stec Announces Congressional Bid to Replace Stefanik
New York State Senator Dan Stec is running for Congress in New York's 21st district to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, who will become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; a special election will be held to determine the next representative.
Stec Announces Congressional Bid to Replace Stefanik
New York State Senator Dan Stec is running for Congress in New York's 21st district to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik, who will become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations; a special election will be held to determine the next representative.
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48% Bias Score
Texas Rep. Granger's Absence Highlights Health Challenges
Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, has been absent from the US House of Representatives since July 24, 2023, due to health challenges, missing over 54% of votes this year; her son confirmed she resides in a Texas retirement facility with memory care, though not in the dedicated unit. She is retiring at the ...
Texas Rep. Granger's Absence Highlights Health Challenges
Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, has been absent from the US House of Representatives since July 24, 2023, due to health challenges, missing over 54% of votes this year; her son confirmed she resides in a Texas retirement facility with memory care, though not in the dedicated unit. She is retiring at the ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Endorses House Speaker Johnson Ahead of Crucial Vote
President-elect Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection in a key vote this Friday, aiming to unify Republicans ahead of a potential showdown; however, at least 15 House Republicans remain undecided, and some hardline Republicans remain skeptical despite Trump's endorsement.
Trump Endorses House Speaker Johnson Ahead of Crucial Vote
President-elect Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection in a key vote this Friday, aiming to unify Republicans ahead of a potential showdown; however, at least 15 House Republicans remain undecided, and some hardline Republicans remain skeptical despite Trump's endorsement.
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48% Bias Score
McBride: First Openly Transgender Congresswoman Prioritizes Diplomacy
Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, won Delaware's only U.S. House seat despite facing anti-transgender legislation and campaigning, choosing diplomacy over direct conflict regarding a congressional bathroom ban.
McBride: First Openly Transgender Congresswoman Prioritizes Diplomacy
Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, won Delaware's only U.S. House seat despite facing anti-transgender legislation and campaigning, choosing diplomacy over direct conflict regarding a congressional bathroom ban.
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28% Bias Score
Texas Republican's Uncertainty Jeopardizes House Speaker's Re-election
Texas Republican Representative Chip Roy announced his uncertainty in supporting House Speaker Mike Johnson's re-election bid, citing concerns over past legislative failures and the recent contentious budget process; this has jeopardized Johnson's chances, as the GOP's slim majority allows only one ...
Texas Republican's Uncertainty Jeopardizes House Speaker's Re-election
Texas Republican Representative Chip Roy announced his uncertainty in supporting House Speaker Mike Johnson's re-election bid, citing concerns over past legislative failures and the recent contentious budget process; this has jeopardized Johnson's chances, as the GOP's slim majority allows only one ...
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40% Bias Score
Lawler Urges Unity Amidst Republican Infighting and Immigration Debate
US Representative Mike Lawler urged Republicans to avoid infighting over the House speakership and called for a functional immigration system that prioritizes economic needs, highlighting tensions between far-right factions and business leaders over H-1B visas.
Lawler Urges Unity Amidst Republican Infighting and Immigration Debate
US Representative Mike Lawler urged Republicans to avoid infighting over the House speakership and called for a functional immigration system that prioritizes economic needs, highlighting tensions between far-right factions and business leaders over H-1B visas.
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48% Bias Score
14th Amendment Used to Attempt to Block Trump's Inauguration
Opinion columnists for The Hill advocate for Congress to use the 14th Amendment to block President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing his alleged "insurrection" and three prior legal proceedings, despite a Supreme Court ruling against state-level enforcement.
14th Amendment Used to Attempt to Block Trump's Inauguration
Opinion columnists for The Hill advocate for Congress to use the 14th Amendment to block President-elect Trump's inauguration, citing his alleged "insurrection" and three prior legal proceedings, despite a Supreme Court ruling against state-level enforcement.
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56% Bias Score
Senate Report Details \$4.75 Million in Undisclosed Gifts to Supreme Court Justice
A nearly two-year Senate investigation into Supreme Court ethics revealed Justice Clarence Thomas received over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts since 1991, prompting calls for stronger ethics enforcement but facing likely Republican opposition.
Senate Report Details \$4.75 Million in Undisclosed Gifts to Supreme Court Justice
A nearly two-year Senate investigation into Supreme Court ethics revealed Justice Clarence Thomas received over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts since 1991, prompting calls for stronger ethics enforcement but facing likely Republican opposition.
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60% Bias Score
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