Trump Allies' Pressure on EU Social Media Laws Threatens Democracy
Experts warn that pressure from Trump's team to weaken European social media laws threatens democracy and long-term security; Elon Musk's aggressive actions on X, including support for Germany's far-right AfD, are raising serious concerns about democratic stability and potential electoral interferen...
Trump Allies' Pressure on EU Social Media Laws Threatens Democracy
Experts warn that pressure from Trump's team to weaken European social media laws threatens democracy and long-term security; Elon Musk's aggressive actions on X, including support for Germany's far-right AfD, are raising serious concerns about democratic stability and potential electoral interferen...
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64% Bias Score
NYC Shuts Down Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant tent city over the weekend, relocating roughly 2,000 migrants to other shelters amid a decline in new arrivals and ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, though the move disrupts routines for many.
NYC Shuts Down Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline
New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant tent city over the weekend, relocating roughly 2,000 migrants to other shelters amid a decline in new arrivals and ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, though the move disrupts routines for many.
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40% Bias Score
House Intelligence Committee Chair Replaced Days Before Trump's Inauguration
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Republican Rep. Mike Turner as chair of the House Intelligence Committee, days before Donald Trump's second inauguration, citing a need for a 'fresh start' and denying President-elect Trump's involvement; the move raises concerns about diminished congressional over...
House Intelligence Committee Chair Replaced Days Before Trump's Inauguration
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Republican Rep. Mike Turner as chair of the House Intelligence Committee, days before Donald Trump's second inauguration, citing a need for a 'fresh start' and denying President-elect Trump's involvement; the move raises concerns about diminished congressional over...
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48% Bias Score
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 on Positive Inflation Data and Policy Expectations
Bitcoin prices rallied above \$100,000 on January 15th, recovering from a drop below \$90,000 due to positive inflation reports suggesting a less hawkish Federal Reserve and anticipation of a pro-crypto policy under the incoming administration.
Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 on Positive Inflation Data and Policy Expectations
Bitcoin prices rallied above \$100,000 on January 15th, recovering from a drop below \$90,000 due to positive inflation reports suggesting a less hawkish Federal Reserve and anticipation of a pro-crypto policy under the incoming administration.
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40% Bias Score
Diverse Lineup of Artists Set to Perform at Trump's 2025 Inauguration
President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration will feature performances by various artists, including Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock, and the Village People, at events such as the swearing-in ceremony and the Make America Great Again Victory Rally.
Diverse Lineup of Artists Set to Perform at Trump's 2025 Inauguration
President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration will feature performances by various artists, including Carrie Underwood, Lee Greenwood, Kid Rock, and the Village People, at events such as the swearing-in ceremony and the Make America Great Again Victory Rally.
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52% Bias Score
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Replaced
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, citing a need for a "fresh start," despite Turner's strong record. Turner will serve on other committees. The decision follows Turner's public criticism of President-elect Trump.
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Replaced
House Speaker Mike Johnson removed Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, citing a need for a "fresh start," despite Turner's strong record. Turner will serve on other committees. The decision follows Turner's public criticism of President-elect Trump.
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48% Bias Score
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
Slowest Global Growth in Six Years Forecast Amid US Tariff Fears
The World Bank forecasts 2.7% global economic growth in 2025, the slowest in six years, primarily due to US trade tariffs that could reduce growth further if retaliated against, hindering improvements in living standards.
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44% Bias Score
California Withdraws Emissions Rule Requests Amid Trump Administration Uncertainty
Facing anticipated pushback from the incoming Trump administration, California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered locomotives and semi-trucks, including a ban on new diesel semi-trucks by 2036 and older locomotives by 2030, leaving the state's c...
California Withdraws Emissions Rule Requests Amid Trump Administration Uncertainty
Facing anticipated pushback from the incoming Trump administration, California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered locomotives and semi-trucks, including a ban on new diesel semi-trucks by 2036 and older locomotives by 2030, leaving the state's c...
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52% Bias Score
Tennessee Governor Calls Special Session for School Vouchers, Hurricane Relief, and Immigration
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called a special legislative session starting January 27th to prioritize a universal school voucher program, alongside a $450 million hurricane relief package and unspecified public safety measures regarding immigration, overriding the standard legislative process and fac...
Tennessee Governor Calls Special Session for School Vouchers, Hurricane Relief, and Immigration
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called a special legislative session starting January 27th to prioritize a universal school voucher program, alongside a $450 million hurricane relief package and unspecified public safety measures regarding immigration, overriding the standard legislative process and fac...
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44% Bias Score
Ramaswamy Considered for Ohio Senate Seat
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is considering appointing Vivek Ramaswamy to fill the US Senate seat vacated by JD Vance, despite Ramaswamy's prior rejection of the position and his role in President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency; the decision is influenced by internal Ohio Republican Party ...
Ramaswamy Considered for Ohio Senate Seat
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is considering appointing Vivek Ramaswamy to fill the US Senate seat vacated by JD Vance, despite Ramaswamy's prior rejection of the position and his role in President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency; the decision is influenced by internal Ohio Republican Party ...
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60% Bias Score
House Republicans Delay Plaque Honoring January 6th Capitol Riot Heroes
Despite a 2022 law mandating its installation by March 2023, House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to install a plaque honoring the heroes and victims of the January 6th Capitol riot, drawing criticism from Democrats who accuse him of disrespecting law enforcement and downplaying the attack's severity.
House Republicans Delay Plaque Honoring January 6th Capitol Riot Heroes
Despite a 2022 law mandating its installation by March 2023, House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to install a plaque honoring the heroes and victims of the January 6th Capitol riot, drawing criticism from Democrats who accuse him of disrespecting law enforcement and downplaying the attack's severity.
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48% Bias Score
QAnon Shaman" Celebrates at Turning Point USA Conference
Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman" from the January 6th Capitol riot, was seen celebrating with attendees at a Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix, Arizona, days before Christmas, highlighting the normalization of figures associated with the riot within certain segments of the American right.
QAnon Shaman" Celebrates at Turning Point USA Conference
Jacob Chansley, the "QAnon Shaman" from the January 6th Capitol riot, was seen celebrating with attendees at a Turning Point USA conference in Phoenix, Arizona, days before Christmas, highlighting the normalization of figures associated with the riot within certain segments of the American right.
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48% Bias Score