Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings, Previewing Policy Battles
President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees faced Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, focusing on his domestic and economic agenda; the hearings previewed upcoming battles over taxes, spending, tariffs, and the environment; nominees are expected to be confirmed.
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings, Previewing Policy Battles
President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees faced Senate confirmation hearings on Thursday, focusing on his domestic and economic agenda; the hearings previewed upcoming battles over taxes, spending, tariffs, and the environment; nominees are expected to be confirmed.
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36% Bias Score
Georgia Announces \$4.4 Billion Budget Increase, Projects Lower Future Revenue
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a \$4.4 billion spending increase for the current budget year, utilizing state reserves and increased tax revenue, while projecting lower revenue for the 2026 budget year due to planned income tax cuts and prioritizing disaster relief and infrastructure projects...
Georgia Announces \$4.4 Billion Budget Increase, Projects Lower Future Revenue
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a \$4.4 billion spending increase for the current budget year, utilizing state reserves and increased tax revenue, while projecting lower revenue for the 2026 budget year due to planned income tax cuts and prioritizing disaster relief and infrastructure projects...
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36% Bias Score
Carney Launches Liberal Leadership Bid, Focusing on Economic Issues
Mark Carney launched his Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton, focusing on economic issues and criticizing the current government's management while promising "bold" solutions, but his less-than-dynamic speech raised concerns about his political performance.
Carney Launches Liberal Leadership Bid, Focusing on Economic Issues
Mark Carney launched his Liberal leadership bid in Edmonton, focusing on economic issues and criticizing the current government's management while promising "bold" solutions, but his less-than-dynamic speech raised concerns about his political performance.
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48% Bias Score
Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gap Fuels Economic and Social Instability in Europe
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reports that CEOs in Europe's largest companies earn 110 times more than average workers (€4,147,440 vs €37,863 annually), warning this fuels economic instability and undermines democratic institutions; they advocate for stronger collective bargaining an...
Massive CEO-Worker Pay Gap Fuels Economic and Social Instability in Europe
The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) reports that CEOs in Europe's largest companies earn 110 times more than average workers (€4,147,440 vs €37,863 annually), warning this fuels economic instability and undermines democratic institutions; they advocate for stronger collective bargaining an...
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64% Bias Score
Faure's Pension Fund Proposal Criticized for Financial Irresponsibility
French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure's proposal to use the underfunded Pension Reserve Fund (FRR) to pause pension reform is criticized for its financial irresponsibility, highlighting the need for strengthening the fund and addressing France's unfunded public sector pension liabilities, pote...
Faure's Pension Fund Proposal Criticized for Financial Irresponsibility
French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure's proposal to use the underfunded Pension Reserve Fund (FRR) to pause pension reform is criticized for its financial irresponsibility, highlighting the need for strengthening the fund and addressing France's unfunded public sector pension liabilities, pote...
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52% Bias Score
UK Government Risks Repeating Liz Truss's Economic Mistakes
The UK government's recent economic decisions, mirroring Liz Truss's disastrous approach, risk repeating past mistakes by prioritizing market appeasement over public needs, jeopardizing long-term growth and social welfare.
UK Government Risks Repeating Liz Truss's Economic Mistakes
The UK government's recent economic decisions, mirroring Liz Truss's disastrous approach, risk repeating past mistakes by prioritizing market appeasement over public needs, jeopardizing long-term growth and social welfare.
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64% Bias Score
Biden's Economic Policies: Positive Indicators Amidst Criticism
Despite record low unemployment and moderating inflation, President Biden's economic policies, including halting the Keystone pipeline, proposed tax increases on capital, and increased regulation, are criticized for potentially hindering long-term economic growth, according to New York Times economi...
Biden's Economic Policies: Positive Indicators Amidst Criticism
Despite record low unemployment and moderating inflation, President Biden's economic policies, including halting the Keystone pipeline, proposed tax increases on capital, and increased regulation, are criticized for potentially hindering long-term economic growth, according to New York Times economi...
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60% Bias Score
Mississippi House Passes Bill Phasing Out Income Tax, Raising Sales and Gas Taxes
The Mississippi House passed a bipartisan bill (HB 1) phasing out the state income tax over 10 years while raising sales taxes by 1.5% and implementing a 5% gasoline tax to fund infrastructure; this plan also gradually lowers the grocery tax from 7% to 2.5% over 10 years and is projected to cut $1.1...
Mississippi House Passes Bill Phasing Out Income Tax, Raising Sales and Gas Taxes
The Mississippi House passed a bipartisan bill (HB 1) phasing out the state income tax over 10 years while raising sales taxes by 1.5% and implementing a 5% gasoline tax to fund infrastructure; this plan also gradually lowers the grocery tax from 7% to 2.5% over 10 years and is projected to cut $1.1...
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36% Bias Score
Spain's Coalition Government Faces Instability Amidst Budget and Workweek Reform Challenges
Amidst uncertainty, Spain's coalition government's survival hinges on passing a "social" budget, facing internal resistance and external pressures, while IU urges active engagement against potential conservative shifts.
Spain's Coalition Government Faces Instability Amidst Budget and Workweek Reform Challenges
Amidst uncertainty, Spain's coalition government's survival hinges on passing a "social" budget, facing internal resistance and external pressures, while IU urges active engagement against potential conservative shifts.
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40% Bias Score
Biden's Approval Rating Plummets Amidst Economic Turmoil and Political Controversies
Despite legislative wins, President Biden's approval rating fell from 57% to 39% due to economic challenges (inflation reaching 9.1% in 2022), the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, Hunter Biden's legal troubles, and concerns about the president's age and cognitive abilities, ultimately impacting his r...
Biden's Approval Rating Plummets Amidst Economic Turmoil and Political Controversies
Despite legislative wins, President Biden's approval rating fell from 57% to 39% due to economic challenges (inflation reaching 9.1% in 2022), the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, Hunter Biden's legal troubles, and concerns about the president's age and cognitive abilities, ultimately impacting his r...
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Treasury Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Tax Cuts and Global Trade
US Treasury nominee Scott Bessent, a former George Soros employee and Trump advisor, plans to prioritize supply chain security, sanctions, and maintaining the US dollar's global dominance, while facing Senate questioning on taxes, tariffs, trade and potential conflicts of interest; his confirmation ...
Trump's Treasury Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Tax Cuts and Global Trade
US Treasury nominee Scott Bessent, a former George Soros employee and Trump advisor, plans to prioritize supply chain security, sanctions, and maintaining the US dollar's global dominance, while facing Senate questioning on taxes, tariffs, trade and potential conflicts of interest; his confirmation ...
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40% Bias Score
Bessent's Treasury Nomination Faces Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, facing questions about his past political donations, tax policies, and potential conflicts of interest. His confirmation will impact the IRS budget and U.S. econom...
Bessent's Treasury Nomination Faces Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, facing questions about his past political donations, tax policies, and potential conflicts of interest. His confirmation will impact the IRS budget and U.S. econom...
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52% Bias Score