German Government Growth Defies Lean State Promises
German political parties promise leaner government, but data shows an 11,500-post increase (6.3%) under the current coalition, with the number of parliamentary state secretaries at a record 37, exposing a disconnect between campaign rhetoric and administrative reality.
German Government Growth Defies Lean State Promises
German political parties promise leaner government, but data shows an 11,500-post increase (6.3%) under the current coalition, with the number of parliamentary state secretaries at a record 37, exposing a disconnect between campaign rhetoric and administrative reality.
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60% Bias Score
Six German Parties Pledge Fair Bundestag Election Campaign
Before the German Bundestag election, six parties agreed to a fair campaign, pledging to avoid personal attacks, counter extremism, and refrain from spreading misinformation; the AfD and BSW did not participate.
Six German Parties Pledge Fair Bundestag Election Campaign
Before the German Bundestag election, six parties agreed to a fair campaign, pledging to avoid personal attacks, counter extremism, and refrain from spreading misinformation; the AfD and BSW did not participate.
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40% Bias Score
Lara Trump Withdraws From Consideration for Rubio's Senate Seat
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, withdrew her name from consideration for Florida Senator Marco Rubio's vacated Senate seat on Saturday, citing careful consideration and encouragement from others; Governor Ron DeSantis will now appoint Rubio's replacement.
Lara Trump Withdraws From Consideration for Rubio's Senate Seat
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, withdrew her name from consideration for Florida Senator Marco Rubio's vacated Senate seat on Saturday, citing careful consideration and encouragement from others; Governor Ron DeSantis will now appoint Rubio's replacement.
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48% Bias Score
Manchin's Post-Senate Focus: Bipartisanship and Energy Bill
Senator Joe Manchin, departing the Senate next month, intends to remain politically active, prioritizing his bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act and seeking President-elect Trump's support, while continuing his tradition of hosting bipartisan gatherings on his houseboat.
Manchin's Post-Senate Focus: Bipartisanship and Energy Bill
Senator Joe Manchin, departing the Senate next month, intends to remain politically active, prioritizing his bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act and seeking President-elect Trump's support, while continuing his tradition of hosting bipartisan gatherings on his houseboat.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz's Reported Influence on TV Debate Sparks Controversy, Leading to Format Change
Following a report that Scholz wanted only to debate Merz on TV, ARD and ZDF initially planned a duel between the two, excluding Habeck. After Habeck's campaign team protested, citing unequal treatment and lack of objective justification, ARD and ZDF cancelled the planned debate and will now feature...
Scholz's Reported Influence on TV Debate Sparks Controversy, Leading to Format Change
Following a report that Scholz wanted only to debate Merz on TV, ARD and ZDF initially planned a duel between the two, excluding Habeck. After Habeck's campaign team protested, citing unequal treatment and lack of objective justification, ARD and ZDF cancelled the planned debate and will now feature...
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52% Bias Score
Romanian PNL Allegedly Funded Online Campaign Boosting Independent Presidential Candidate
An investigation alleges Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) secretly funded an online campaign boosting independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, using a strategy similar to Russia's pre-invasion Ukraine messaging, potentially diverting votes from other candidates and raising concerns ...
Romanian PNL Allegedly Funded Online Campaign Boosting Independent Presidential Candidate
An investigation alleges Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) secretly funded an online campaign boosting independent presidential candidate Călin Georgescu, using a strategy similar to Russia's pre-invasion Ukraine messaging, potentially diverting votes from other candidates and raising concerns ...
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52% Bias Score
Turkish Election Report Reveals Systemic Bias Against Women Candidates
A report by Hacettepe University, supported by UN Women Turkey, shows that despite 24-25% female candidacies in two recent Turkish elections, only 17-19% of women were elected as MPs, compared to 80-82% of men. Many provinces consistently failed to elect any female MPs in both elections.
Turkish Election Report Reveals Systemic Bias Against Women Candidates
A report by Hacettepe University, supported by UN Women Turkey, shows that despite 24-25% female candidacies in two recent Turkish elections, only 17-19% of women were elected as MPs, compared to 80-82% of men. Many provinces consistently failed to elect any female MPs in both elections.
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52% Bias Score
GOP Congressman Confident in Passing Trump's Agenda Despite Narrow Majority
Newly elected Republican Congressman Derek Schmidt predicts a productive Congress focused on President-elect Trump's agenda, emphasizing DOGE reforms and overcoming internal dissent to deliver on voters' mandate for change despite a narrow Republican majority in the House.
GOP Congressman Confident in Passing Trump's Agenda Despite Narrow Majority
Newly elected Republican Congressman Derek Schmidt predicts a productive Congress focused on President-elect Trump's agenda, emphasizing DOGE reforms and overcoming internal dissent to deliver on voters' mandate for change despite a narrow Republican majority in the House.
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64% Bias Score
German Smaller Parties Face Up Hill Battle for Bundestag Seats
The Bavarian Free Voters, led by Hubert Aiwanger, and the FDP, led by Martin Hagen and Katja Hessel, are vying for Bundestag seats, facing an uphill battle against low poll numbers; Die Linke, despite current representation, also faces challenges due to internal divisions and low support.
German Smaller Parties Face Up Hill Battle for Bundestag Seats
The Bavarian Free Voters, led by Hubert Aiwanger, and the FDP, led by Martin Hagen and Katja Hessel, are vying for Bundestag seats, facing an uphill battle against low poll numbers; Die Linke, despite current representation, also faces challenges due to internal divisions and low support.
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36% Bias Score
Thornton Township Government Shutdown Amidst Power Struggle
In Thornton Township, Illinois, a government shutdown caused by an insurance dispute between Supervisor Tiffany Henyard and board members has left residents without access to essential services, highlighting a power struggle and accusations of political targeting.
Thornton Township Government Shutdown Amidst Power Struggle
In Thornton Township, Illinois, a government shutdown caused by an insurance dispute between Supervisor Tiffany Henyard and board members has left residents without access to essential services, highlighting a power struggle and accusations of political targeting.
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60% Bias Score
Farage's Reform Party Wins Surprise Victory in 2029 UK Election
In the May 2029 British General Election, Nigel Farage's Reform Party achieved a surprise victory, making him Prime Minister; the party capitalized on widespread public dissatisfaction with the Conservative and Labour parties, particularly on issues of immigration, taxes, and the economy, achieving ...
Farage's Reform Party Wins Surprise Victory in 2029 UK Election
In the May 2029 British General Election, Nigel Farage's Reform Party achieved a surprise victory, making him Prime Minister; the party capitalized on widespread public dissatisfaction with the Conservative and Labour parties, particularly on issues of immigration, taxes, and the economy, achieving ...
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80% Bias Score
USA verhindern Regierungsabschaltung nach Budgetvereinbarung in letzter Minute
Ein Herunterfahren der US-Regierung wurde knapp verhindert, nachdem der Senat einen kurzfristigen Haushaltsplan verabschiedet hatte, nachdem der designierte Präsident Trump und sein Berater Elon Musk eine anfängliche parteiübergreifende Einigung abgelehnt hatten, die eine Forderung nach Aussetzung d...
USA verhindern Regierungsabschaltung nach Budgetvereinbarung in letzter Minute
Ein Herunterfahren der US-Regierung wurde knapp verhindert, nachdem der Senat einen kurzfristigen Haushaltsplan verabschiedet hatte, nachdem der designierte Präsident Trump und sein Berater Elon Musk eine anfängliche parteiübergreifende Einigung abgelehnt hatten, die eine Forderung nach Aussetzung d...
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48% Bias Score