Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder, Signaling Potential Shift in Cryptocurrency Policy
President Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road online marketplace, on Tuesday, fulfilling a campaign promise and potentially signaling a shift in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. Ulbricht was serving a life sentence for facilitating over $200 million in illicit transactions using Bi...
Trump Pardons Silk Road Founder, Signaling Potential Shift in Cryptocurrency Policy
President Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht, founder of the Silk Road online marketplace, on Tuesday, fulfilling a campaign promise and potentially signaling a shift in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation. Ulbricht was serving a life sentence for facilitating over $200 million in illicit transactions using Bi...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismantles Federal DEI Programs
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a White House official announced an executive order to eliminate federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing a Martin Luther King Jr. quote about judging individuals by character, not skin color, while critics argue this misrepresents King's support...
Trump Administration Dismantles Federal DEI Programs
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a White House official announced an executive order to eliminate federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, citing a Martin Luther King Jr. quote about judging individuals by character, not skin color, while critics argue this misrepresents King's support...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Disband White House National Space Council
The Trump administration plans to abolish the White House National Space Council, a move supported by SpaceX lobbyists, potentially hindering international collaboration and strategic space planning, reflecting Trump's focus on reducing federal bureaucracy.
Trump Administration to Disband White House National Space Council
The Trump administration plans to abolish the White House National Space Council, a move supported by SpaceX lobbyists, potentially hindering international collaboration and strategic space planning, reflecting Trump's focus on reducing federal bureaucracy.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Refugee Freeze Jeopardizes Thousands of Vetted Afghans
President Trump's executive order freezing refugee resettlement programs could impact nearly 1,700 vetted Afghans, potentially jeopardizing their safety and damaging U.S. alliances; the program's 90-day suspension could affect up to 40,000 Afghans.
Trump's Refugee Freeze Jeopardizes Thousands of Vetted Afghans
President Trump's executive order freezing refugee resettlement programs could impact nearly 1,700 vetted Afghans, potentially jeopardizing their safety and damaging U.S. alliances; the program's 90-day suspension could affect up to 40,000 Afghans.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Meme Coin Launch Shakes Cryptocurrency Industry
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched their own meme coins, creating controversy within the cryptocurrency industry, which hoped for pro-crypto regulation under the Trump administration but now fears that this undermines efforts to legitimize digital assets.
Trump Meme Coin Launch Shakes Cryptocurrency Industry
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump launched their own meme coins, creating controversy within the cryptocurrency industry, which hoped for pro-crypto regulation under the Trump administration but now fears that this undermines efforts to legitimize digital assets.
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64% Bias Score
Tech CEOs' Presence at Trump's Inauguration Signals Unfettered AI Development
At Donald Trump's inauguration, the presence of leading tech CEOs like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook signaled a clear shift toward accelerated AI development with minimal regulation, prioritizing technological advancement over cautious oversight.
Tech CEOs' Presence at Trump's Inauguration Signals Unfettered AI Development
At Donald Trump's inauguration, the presence of leading tech CEOs like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook signaled a clear shift toward accelerated AI development with minimal regulation, prioritizing technological advancement over cautious oversight.
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64% Bias Score
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
Trump's False Claims on Panama Canal Spark Regional Tensions
On January 20th, US President Trump falsely claimed China controls the Panama Canal, stating the US would "recover" it, prompting Panama's president to reiterate Panamanian ownership. Trump's statements, including false claims about deaths during construction, have sparked Panamanian nationalism and...
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Oil Companies Clash With Trump Over Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal
President Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change, announced on his first day in office, has caused friction with major U.S. oil companies who support domestic energy production but believe the withdrawal will hinder their global investments in clean energy...
U.S. Oil Companies Clash With Trump Over Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal
President Trump's withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change, announced on his first day in office, has caused friction with major U.S. oil companies who support domestic energy production but believe the withdrawal will hinder their global investments in clean energy...
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52% Bias Score
Musk's $119 Million Bet on Trump's Presidency
Elon Musk, a billionaire businessman, heavily funded Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign with over $119 million, and also contributed over $280 million to other Republican candidates, suggesting a strategic move to influence policy in his favor.
Musk's $119 Million Bet on Trump's Presidency
Elon Musk, a billionaire businessman, heavily funded Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign with over $119 million, and also contributed over $280 million to other Republican candidates, suggesting a strategic move to influence policy in his favor.
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44% Bias Score
Northern Gateway Pipeline Reconsidered Amid Climate Change and US Tariff Threats
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, reversed his opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline, citing climate change, the American threat, and the need to avoid environmentally damaging US development. This follows Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's push for pipelin...
Northern Gateway Pipeline Reconsidered Amid Climate Change and US Tariff Threats
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, reversed his opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline, citing climate change, the American threat, and the need to avoid environmentally damaging US development. This follows Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's push for pipelin...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Supports Musk's Potential TikTok Acquisition, Halting Divestment Mandate
Donald Trump voiced support for Elon Musk's potential acquisition of TikTok, temporarily halting a U.S. law mandating the app's divestment from its Chinese owner, Bytedance, for 75 days, despite concerns over data security and potential Chinese government influence.
Trump Supports Musk's Potential TikTok Acquisition, Halting Divestment Mandate
Donald Trump voiced support for Elon Musk's potential acquisition of TikTok, temporarily halting a U.S. law mandating the app's divestment from its Chinese owner, Bytedance, for 75 days, despite concerns over data security and potential Chinese government influence.
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36% Bias Score
US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Reignites Global Climate Concerns
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C; US withdrawal under Trump revives concerns about global climate action and the effectiveness of international climate summits like COPs, despite a one-year delay in implementation.
US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement Reignites Global Climate Concerns
The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C; US withdrawal under Trump revives concerns about global climate action and the effectiveness of international climate summits like COPs, despite a one-year delay in implementation.
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36% Bias Score