Narrow House Majority Threatens Trump's Agenda and Presidential Certification
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks await Senate confirmation, while House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tight race for reelection, threatened by a historically narrow Republican majority that could delay the January 6th certification of Trump's presidential win.
Narrow House Majority Threatens Trump's Agenda and Presidential Certification
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks await Senate confirmation, while House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a tight race for reelection, threatened by a historically narrow Republican majority that could delay the January 6th certification of Trump's presidential win.
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60% Bias Score
Johnson's House Speakership Reelection Bid Faces Uncertainty
On January 2024, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson will face a challenging reelection bid for House Speaker, needing near-unanimous GOP support to prevail against dissenters within his party despite President-elect Trump's endorsement; the outcome will affect legislative agendas.
Johnson's House Speakership Reelection Bid Faces Uncertainty
On January 2024, Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson will face a challenging reelection bid for House Speaker, needing near-unanimous GOP support to prevail against dissenters within his party despite President-elect Trump's endorsement; the outcome will affect legislative agendas.
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44% Bias Score
House Speaker Vote Could Delay Trump's Win Certification
House Republicans are facing a critical vote on Friday to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, with failure potentially delaying the January 6th certification of Donald Trump's presidential win; the lack of a Speaker leaves Congress unable to conduct official business, creating uncertainty around the tran...
House Speaker Vote Could Delay Trump's Win Certification
House Republicans are facing a critical vote on Friday to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, with failure potentially delaying the January 6th certification of Donald Trump's presidential win; the lack of a Speaker leaves Congress unable to conduct official business, creating uncertainty around the tran...
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56% Bias Score
Canada Proposes Penalties for "Ballot Stacking" After By-Election Delays
In two recent Canadian by-elections, long ballots caused by individuals signing for multiple candidates created significant delays in vote counting; Elections Canada's chief electoral officer proposes penalties to prevent this.
Canada Proposes Penalties for "Ballot Stacking" After By-Election Delays
In two recent Canadian by-elections, long ballots caused by individuals signing for multiple candidates created significant delays in vote counting; Elections Canada's chief electoral officer proposes penalties to prevent this.
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44% Bias Score
Trump to Attend Carter's Funeral
President-elect Donald Trump announced he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services in Georgia and Washington, D.C., from January 4-9, despite past criticisms of Carter; Trump's statement followed Carter's death on Sunday at age 100.
Trump to Attend Carter's Funeral
President-elect Donald Trump announced he will attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral services in Georgia and Washington, D.C., from January 4-9, despite past criticisms of Carter; Trump's statement followed Carter's death on Sunday at age 100.
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32% Bias Score
Italian Government Challenges De Luca's Third Term Bid
The Italian government is challenging a Campania regional law that enables Vincenzo De Luca to seek a third term as governor, arguing it violates a 2004 national law limiting regional presidents to two consecutive terms and risks creating an inconsistent application of national law across the countr...
Italian Government Challenges De Luca's Third Term Bid
The Italian government is challenging a Campania regional law that enables Vincenzo De Luca to seek a third term as governor, arguing it violates a 2004 national law limiting regional presidents to two consecutive terms and risks creating an inconsistent application of national law across the countr...
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48% Bias Score
Burundi's Electoral Commission Rejects Opposition Leader Rwasa's Candidacy
Burundi's electoral commission disqualified all candidate lists from the "Un Burundi pour tous" coalition, including that of opposition leader Agathon Rwasa, for the June 2025 legislative elections due to a violation of electoral law regarding the inclusion of current MPs from a non-coalition party.
Burundi's Electoral Commission Rejects Opposition Leader Rwasa's Candidacy
Burundi's electoral commission disqualified all candidate lists from the "Un Burundi pour tous" coalition, including that of opposition leader Agathon Rwasa, for the June 2025 legislative elections due to a violation of electoral law regarding the inclusion of current MPs from a non-coalition party.
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44% Bias Score
Narrowest House Majority in Nearly 100 Years Threatens Republican Agenda
Republicans secured a narrow 220-215 House majority, the slimmest in nearly 100 years, with further reductions expected from GOP departures and non-participation, jeopardizing their agenda and Speaker Mike Johnson's position.
Narrowest House Majority in Nearly 100 Years Threatens Republican Agenda
Republicans secured a narrow 220-215 House majority, the slimmest in nearly 100 years, with further reductions expected from GOP departures and non-participation, jeopardizing their agenda and Speaker Mike Johnson's position.
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48% Bias Score
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
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52% Bias Score
Arrest Warrant to be Executed for Impeached South Korean President
South Korean authorities are set to arrest impeached President Yun Suk-yeol on Thursday following a court warrant for charges of plotting a brief martial law declaration and abuse of power; this is historically unprecedented and escalates political tensions.
Arrest Warrant to be Executed for Impeached South Korean President
South Korean authorities are set to arrest impeached President Yun Suk-yeol on Thursday following a court warrant for charges of plotting a brief martial law declaration and abuse of power; this is historically unprecedented and escalates political tensions.
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32% Bias Score
Growing Calls for Trudeau's Resignation Within Liberal Party
Multiple Liberal caucuses, including Quebec and Ontario, are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation due to declining poll numbers, by-election losses, and internal party concerns, although no formal mechanism exists to force his removal.
Growing Calls for Trudeau's Resignation Within Liberal Party
Multiple Liberal caucuses, including Quebec and Ontario, are calling for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation due to declining poll numbers, by-election losses, and internal party concerns, although no formal mechanism exists to force his removal.
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52% Bias Score
San Francisco Mayor-Elect Vows to Clean Up City Streets
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, following a campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and drug overdoses, promised to "clean up the streets" and plans to declare a state of emergency regarding the fentanyl crisis, increase police staffing, and bring city employees back to in-person...
San Francisco Mayor-Elect Vows to Clean Up City Streets
San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, following a campaign focused on addressing homelessness, crime, and drug overdoses, promised to "clean up the streets" and plans to declare a state of emergency regarding the fentanyl crisis, increase police staffing, and bring city employees back to in-person...
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40% Bias Score