Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban, but Supreme Court Appeal Likely
A federal appeals court upheld a ban on TikTok, set to take effect in January 2024, citing national security concerns based on evidence of data collection and potential Chinese government influence, affecting over 170 million U.S. users; however, the Supreme Court could overturn the ban.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban, but Supreme Court Appeal Likely
A federal appeals court upheld a ban on TikTok, set to take effect in January 2024, citing national security concerns based on evidence of data collection and potential Chinese government influence, affecting over 170 million U.S. users; however, the Supreme Court could overturn the ban.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Canada's Multi-Pronged Strategy to Counter Potential US Tariffs
Canadian premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau developed a multi-faceted strategy to counter potential US tariffs, using their political diversity to lobby both Republicans and Democrats, with Ottawa focusing on President-elect Trump.
Canada's Multi-Pronged Strategy to Counter Potential US Tariffs
Canadian premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau developed a multi-faceted strategy to counter potential US tariffs, using their political diversity to lobby both Republicans and Democrats, with Ottawa focusing on President-elect Trump.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Crypto-Supporter Atkins to Lead US SEC
Donald Trump nominated Paul S. Atkins, a lawyer and crypto supporter, to head the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) starting in 2025, signaling a potential shift towards less stringent cryptocurrency regulation.
Trump Nominates Crypto-Supporter Atkins to Lead US SEC
Donald Trump nominated Paul S. Atkins, a lawyer and crypto supporter, to head the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) starting in 2025, signaling a potential shift towards less stringent cryptocurrency regulation.
Progress
56% Bias Score
EPA Doubles Penalties, Makes First Climate Crime Arrest in 2024 Report
The EPA's 2024 report details a significant increase in enforcement actions, resulting in $1.7 billion in penalties, over 225 million pounds of pollution reduction, and the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime, despite anticipated regulatory rollbacks under the incoming Trump adminis...
EPA Doubles Penalties, Makes First Climate Crime Arrest in 2024 Report
The EPA's 2024 report details a significant increase in enforcement actions, resulting in $1.7 billion in penalties, over 225 million pounds of pollution reduction, and the first-ever arrest for a climate change-related crime, despite anticipated regulatory rollbacks under the incoming Trump adminis...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 After Trump's Election
Bitcoin surpassed \$100,000 following Donald Trump's election victory and his promise to make the U.S. a crypto leader, fueled by the nomination of a pro-crypto SEC chair, despite its history of volatility and association with illegal activities.
Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 After Trump's Election
Bitcoin surpassed \$100,000 following Donald Trump's election victory and his promise to make the U.S. a crypto leader, fueled by the nomination of a pro-crypto SEC chair, despite its history of volatility and association with illegal activities.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Efficiency Board Faces Steep Challenges to Spending Cuts
President-elect Trump's advisory board, aiming to cut $2 trillion in federal spending, faces significant hurdles due to mandatory spending commitments and the potential for legal challenges to unilateral spending decisions, mirroring the failed Reagan-era Grace Commission.
Trump's Efficiency Board Faces Steep Challenges to Spending Cuts
President-elect Trump's advisory board, aiming to cut $2 trillion in federal spending, faces significant hurdles due to mandatory spending commitments and the potential for legal challenges to unilateral spending decisions, mirroring the failed Reagan-era Grace Commission.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Secret Service Director Accused of Using 9/11 Event for Self-Promotion Amid Trump Assassination Inquiry
During a congressional hearing on the attempted assassinations of President-elect Donald Trump, Rep. Pat Fallon accused Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe of using a 9/11 memorial event for self-promotion, leading to a heated exchange where Rowe denied the accusations and cited his 9/11 resp...
Secret Service Director Accused of Using 9/11 Event for Self-Promotion Amid Trump Assassination Inquiry
During a congressional hearing on the attempted assassinations of President-elect Donald Trump, Rep. Pat Fallon accused Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe of using a 9/11 memorial event for self-promotion, leading to a heated exchange where Rowe denied the accusations and cited his 9/11 resp...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 Following Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies
Bitcoin's value exceeded \$100,000 USD on December 5th, 2024, driven by the US presidential election results and Donald Trump's pro-crypto appointments to key government positions, including Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary and Paul S. Atkins as head of the US Securities and Exchange Commissio...
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 Following Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies
Bitcoin's value exceeded \$100,000 USD on December 5th, 2024, driven by the US presidential election results and Donald Trump's pro-crypto appointments to key government positions, including Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary and Paul S. Atkins as head of the US Securities and Exchange Commissio...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Musk Supports Eliminating $7,500 EV Tax Credit
Elon Musk supports eliminating the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit, contrasting with the auto industry's advocacy for its retention due to concerns about increased competition from Chinese manufacturers and potential negative impacts on EV adoption; California proposed a state-level credi...
Musk Supports Eliminating $7,500 EV Tax Credit
Elon Musk supports eliminating the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit, contrasting with the auto industry's advocacy for its retention due to concerns about increased competition from Chinese manufacturers and potential negative impacts on EV adoption; California proposed a state-level credi...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Trump to Attend Notre Dame Reopening, Macron Seeks Stronger US Ties
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the Notre Dame reopening ceremony in Paris on Saturday, while President Biden's wife Jill will represent him; French President Emmanuel Macron aims to repair relations with Trump, utilizing the symbolic power of Notre Dame's restoration to enhance Franco-Amer...
Trump to Attend Notre Dame Reopening, Macron Seeks Stronger US Ties
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the Notre Dame reopening ceremony in Paris on Saturday, while President Biden's wife Jill will represent him; French President Emmanuel Macron aims to repair relations with Trump, utilizing the symbolic power of Notre Dame's restoration to enhance Franco-Amer...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons to Shield Allies from Trump
President Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons to officials and allies fearing unjust targeting by President-elect Trump's administration, a novel use of presidential power to protect against potentially politically motivated investigations, even without charges.
Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons to Shield Allies from Trump
President Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons to officials and allies fearing unjust targeting by President-elect Trump's administration, a novel use of presidential power to protect against potentially politically motivated investigations, even without charges.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Biden Considers Unprecedented Preemptive Pardons for Trump's Targets
President Biden is considering unprecedented preemptive pardons for several individuals, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Liz Cheney, who are potential targets of Donald Trump's promised "revenge" following the November election, raising concerns about the integrity of the justice system and the rule...
Biden Considers Unprecedented Preemptive Pardons for Trump's Targets
President Biden is considering unprecedented preemptive pardons for several individuals, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Liz Cheney, who are potential targets of Donald Trump's promised "revenge" following the November election, raising concerns about the integrity of the justice system and the rule...
Progress
52% Bias Score