Trump Backs Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced his support for Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA), despite her history of attacking journalists and promoting false election narratives; this raises concerns about VOA's journalistic integrity and independence.
Trump Backs Kari Lake for Voice of America Director
President-elect Donald Trump announced his support for Kari Lake to lead Voice of America (VOA), despite her history of attacking journalists and promoting false election narratives; this raises concerns about VOA's journalistic integrity and independence.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a prominent Trump loyalist and former Arizona gubernatorial candidate, to lead Voice of America (VOA), raising concerns about the agency's editorial independence; the Senate must confirm the appointment.
Trump Appoints Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a prominent Trump loyalist and former Arizona gubernatorial candidate, to lead Voice of America (VOA), raising concerns about the agency's editorial independence; the Senate must confirm the appointment.
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32% Bias Score
Global Uncertainty Drives Support for Closer UK-EU Ties
A new poll reveals that growing global uncertainty is increasing support in Britain and the EU for closer ties, even if it means compromising on previous 'red lines'; half of Britons prioritize EU over US relations, while most EU respondents also favor closer UK-EU cooperation for enhanced European ...
Global Uncertainty Drives Support for Closer UK-EU Ties
A new poll reveals that growing global uncertainty is increasing support in Britain and the EU for closer ties, even if it means compromising on previous 'red lines'; half of Britons prioritize EU over US relations, while most EU respondents also favor closer UK-EU cooperation for enhanced European ...
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36% Bias Score
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Expected Trump Dismissal"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, preempting his likely dismissal by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to replace him with Cash Patel. Wray cited a need to avoid further politicization of the FBI and preserve its values."
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Expected Trump Dismissal"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, preempting his likely dismissal by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to replace him with Cash Patel. Wray cited a need to avoid further politicization of the FBI and preserve its values."
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48% Bias Score
Elon Musk's Net Worth Tops \$400 Billion Amidst Political Influence Concerns
Elon Musk's net worth exceeded \$400 billion following a surge in Tesla's stock price linked to Donald Trump's election and a \$1.25 billion SpaceX stock purchase; this makes him the largest political donor in recent US history, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
Elon Musk's Net Worth Tops \$400 Billion Amidst Political Influence Concerns
Elon Musk's net worth exceeded \$400 billion following a surge in Tesla's stock price linked to Donald Trump's election and a \$1.25 billion SpaceX stock purchase; this makes him the largest political donor in recent US history, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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40% Bias Score
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist Kari Lake to Head Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a controversial figure known for her pro-Trump stance and past promotion of misinformation, as the director of Voice of America, a congressionally funded broadcaster tasked with providing independent news reporting globally.
Trump Appoints Controversial Loyalist Kari Lake to Head Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of Kari Lake, a controversial figure known for her pro-Trump stance and past promotion of misinformation, as the director of Voice of America, a congressionally funded broadcaster tasked with providing independent news reporting globally.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its prior ban of Trump from its platforms; this follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump and suggests Meta is seeking influence in the incoming administration.
Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Meta donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, reversing its prior ban of Trump from its platforms; this follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump and suggests Meta is seeking influence in the incoming administration.
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56% Bias Score
\"Hawk\" Memecoin Plummets After Accusations of Fraud
The memecoin \"Hawk\", launched on December 4th with Haliey Welch, initially valued at $490 million, rapidly lost value to $17 million amidst accusations of a \"rug pull\" scheme, highlighting the risks of memecoin investments.
\"Hawk\" Memecoin Plummets After Accusations of Fraud
The memecoin \"Hawk\", launched on December 4th with Haliey Welch, initially valued at $490 million, rapidly lost value to $17 million amidst accusations of a \"rug pull\" scheme, highlighting the risks of memecoin investments.
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52% Bias Score
Inflation Meets Expectations, Nasdaq Hits Record High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
U.S. inflation increased to 2.7% in November, meeting forecasts; the Nasdaq Composite surpassed 20,000 points, driven by tech giants like Alphabet and Tesla; OPEC lowered its global oil demand growth forecast for the fifth consecutive month; South Korea's stock market underperformance persists amids...
Inflation Meets Expectations, Nasdaq Hits Record High Amidst Global Economic Uncertainty
U.S. inflation increased to 2.7% in November, meeting forecasts; the Nasdaq Composite surpassed 20,000 points, driven by tech giants like Alphabet and Tesla; OPEC lowered its global oil demand growth forecast for the fifth consecutive month; South Korea's stock market underperformance persists amids...
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56% Bias Score
FBI Director Wray to Resign; Trump Nominates Controversial Successor
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, following President Biden's first term. Attorney General Merrick Garland lauded Wray's dedication to the FBI's independence. President Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel, a controversial figure, as Wray's successor.
FBI Director Wray to Resign; Trump Nominates Controversial Successor
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, following President Biden's first term. Attorney General Merrick Garland lauded Wray's dedication to the FBI's independence. President Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel, a controversial figure, as Wray's successor.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's VOA Pick Sparks Concerns Over Editorial Independence
President-elect Trump announced Kari Lake, a media critic and election denier, as his choice for the next director of Voice of America (VOA), sparking concerns among VOA journalists about potential interference in the outlet's editorial independence, despite existing legal safeguards intended to pre...
Trump's VOA Pick Sparks Concerns Over Editorial Independence
President-elect Trump announced Kari Lake, a media critic and election denier, as his choice for the next director of Voice of America (VOA), sparking concerns among VOA journalists about potential interference in the outlet's editorial independence, despite existing legal safeguards intended to pre...
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48% Bias Score