House Speaker Johnson's Narrow Victory Highlights Deep Republican Divisions
Mike Johnson narrowly won the speakership vote in the House after tense negotiations and a last-minute intervention by President-elect Trump, but his tenuous support from hard-line conservatives poses significant challenges to his leadership.
House Speaker Johnson's Narrow Victory Highlights Deep Republican Divisions
Mike Johnson narrowly won the speakership vote in the House after tense negotiations and a last-minute intervention by President-elect Trump, but his tenuous support from hard-line conservatives poses significant challenges to his leadership.
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48% Bias Score
Meloni's Secret Meeting with Trump Amid Iranian Journalist's Imprisonment
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secretly met with former US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 20th, possibly to discuss the case of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who is imprisoned in Iran.
Meloni's Secret Meeting with Trump Amid Iranian Journalist's Imprisonment
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secretly met with former US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on January 20th, possibly to discuss the case of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who is imprisoned in Iran.
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44% Bias Score
Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker After Initial GOP Opposition
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday, despite initial opposition from three fellow Republicans who later switched their votes after private assurances from Johnson regarding his commitment to former President Trump's agenda. This contrasts sharply with the 15-ballo...
Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker After Initial GOP Opposition
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday, despite initial opposition from three fellow Republicans who later switched their votes after private assurances from Johnson regarding his commitment to former President Trump's agenda. This contrasts sharply with the 15-ballo...
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44% Bias Score
Five Eyes Alliance Weathers Trump's Storm, but Faces Uncertain Future
During Donald Trump's first term, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, composed of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, faced concerns about his behavior towards intelligence agencies, but ultimately maintained cooperation due to shared understanding of the alliance's importance; however,...
Five Eyes Alliance Weathers Trump's Storm, but Faces Uncertain Future
During Donald Trump's first term, the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, composed of the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, faced concerns about his behavior towards intelligence agencies, but ultimately maintained cooperation due to shared understanding of the alliance's importance; however,...
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44% Bias Score
Bitcoin ETF Success Signals Mainstream Crypto Acceptance
In 2024, the launch of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, accumulating over $50 billion in assets under management in 11 months, coincided with a sharp decline in negative Bitcoin predictions and a shift in political acceptance, exemplified by Donald Trump's embrace of crypto and the discussion of a...
Bitcoin ETF Success Signals Mainstream Crypto Acceptance
In 2024, the launch of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, accumulating over $50 billion in assets under management in 11 months, coincided with a sharp decline in negative Bitcoin predictions and a shift in political acceptance, exemplified by Donald Trump's embrace of crypto and the discussion of a...
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48% Bias Score
Meta's Clegg Resigns, Kaplan Takes Over Amidst Political Uncertainty
Nick Clegg, Meta's president of global affairs, resigned after six years, with his deputy, Joel Kaplan, taking over; this comes weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration, and amidst a complex political and regulatory environment for tech firms.
Meta's Clegg Resigns, Kaplan Takes Over Amidst Political Uncertainty
Nick Clegg, Meta's president of global affairs, resigned after six years, with his deputy, Joel Kaplan, taking over; this comes weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration, and amidst a complex political and regulatory environment for tech firms.
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48% Bias Score
Fear of Deportation Creates College Aid Dilemma for Children of Undocumented Immigrants
Fear of parental deportation under the incoming Trump administration is forcing children of undocumented immigrants to choose between applying for college financial aid and protecting their families, despite assurances that FAFSA data is only used for aid determination.
Fear of Deportation Creates College Aid Dilemma for Children of Undocumented Immigrants
Fear of parental deportation under the incoming Trump administration is forcing children of undocumented immigrants to choose between applying for college financial aid and protecting their families, despite assurances that FAFSA data is only used for aid determination.
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48% Bias Score
Thune Vows to Preserve Senate Filibuster Rule
On his first day as Senate Majority Leader, Senator John Thune committed to preserving the legislative filibuster, requiring 60 votes for most bills, prioritizing bipartisanship and contrasting with past efforts by President Trump and Democrats to alter the rule.
Thune Vows to Preserve Senate Filibuster Rule
On his first day as Senate Majority Leader, Senator John Thune committed to preserving the legislative filibuster, requiring 60 votes for most bills, prioritizing bipartisanship and contrasting with past efforts by President Trump and Democrats to alter the rule.
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48% Bias Score
New Orleans Terror Attack: 14 Dead in Bourbon Street Incident
In New Orleans, a 42-year-old war veteran drove a truck into a New Year's Eve crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring 35 before being fatally shot by police; the FBI classified it as an ISIS-related terror attack, though Jabbar acted alone; the Sugar Bowl game, initially postponed, proceede...
New Orleans Terror Attack: 14 Dead in Bourbon Street Incident
In New Orleans, a 42-year-old war veteran drove a truck into a New Year's Eve crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 and injuring 35 before being fatally shot by police; the FBI classified it as an ISIS-related terror attack, though Jabbar acted alone; the Sugar Bowl game, initially postponed, proceede...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Halt TikTok Ban, Facing Legal and Political Hurdles
President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban until after his inauguration, but his request may not be granted because he isn't the current president. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10th, and the ban could affect more than 170 million users in the US.
Trump Seeks to Halt TikTok Ban, Facing Legal and Political Hurdles
President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban until after his inauguration, but his request may not be granted because he isn't the current president. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 10th, and the ban could affect more than 170 million users in the US.
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40% Bias Score
Abraham Accords: Trump's Historic Middle East Peace Achievement
The Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration in 2020, normalized relations between Israel and four Arab nations (UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco), resulting in increased trade, joint military exercises, and enhanced regional security.
Abraham Accords: Trump's Historic Middle East Peace Achievement
The Abraham Accords, brokered by the Trump administration in 2020, normalized relations between Israel and four Arab nations (UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco), resulting in increased trade, joint military exercises, and enhanced regional security.
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60% Bias Score
House Speaker Election: Johnson Faces Tight Vote, January 6th Deadline Looms
The 119th Congress convenes on January 3rd, with a narrow Republican majority and a contentious House speaker election where Mike Johnson needs 218 votes to win; failure to elect a speaker by January 6th could delay the presidential election certification.
House Speaker Election: Johnson Faces Tight Vote, January 6th Deadline Looms
The 119th Congress convenes on January 3rd, with a narrow Republican majority and a contentious House speaker election where Mike Johnson needs 218 votes to win; failure to elect a speaker by January 6th could delay the presidential election certification.
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40% Bias Score