GOP Close to Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Amidst Internal Divisions
House Republicans are nearing an agreement to avert a government shutdown by Friday, focusing on a short-term spending extension with separate bills for disaster and agriculture funding; this shift follows the failure of an initial bipartisan bill and reveals significant internal GOP divisions.
GOP Close to Deal to Avert Government Shutdown Amidst Internal Divisions
House Republicans are nearing an agreement to avert a government shutdown by Friday, focusing on a short-term spending extension with separate bills for disaster and agriculture funding; this shift follows the failure of an initial bipartisan bill and reveals significant internal GOP divisions.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German Election Controversy
Elon Musk's tweet endorsing Germany's AfD party on December 20th, 2024, sparked controversy ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, with the German government expressing concern about X's development and potential interference, while the AfD welcomed the support.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German Election Controversy
Elon Musk's tweet endorsing Germany's AfD party on December 20th, 2024, sparked controversy ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, with the German government expressing concern about X's development and potential interference, while the AfD welcomed the support.
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52% Bias Score
Romania's Election Annulment Exposes Deep Political Crisis
Following the annulment of Romania's presidential elections due to alleged Russian interference benefiting a right-wing extremist candidate, a pro-European coalition is forming, excluding reformist parties, while a potential coup was thwarted.
Romania's Election Annulment Exposes Deep Political Crisis
Following the annulment of Romania's presidential elections due to alleged Russian interference benefiting a right-wing extremist candidate, a pro-European coalition is forming, excluding reformist parties, while a potential coup was thwarted.
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48% Bias Score
Swinney's Leadership: Resurgence or Recession for the SNP?
After Humza Yousaf's resignation, John Swinney became Scotland's First Minister, leading the SNP through a period of financial challenges and electoral setbacks; his leadership involves policy changes to address child poverty and navigate the path to independence.
Swinney's Leadership: Resurgence or Recession for the SNP?
After Humza Yousaf's resignation, John Swinney became Scotland's First Minister, leading the SNP through a period of financial challenges and electoral setbacks; his leadership involves policy changes to address child poverty and navigate the path to independence.
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40% Bias Score
Habeck Cancels TV Debate; Scholz-Merz Duel Remains
Due to Robert Habeck's cancellation, the planned televised debate between him and Alice Weidel before the German federal election will not take place; only the Scholz-Merz debate remains. Alternative formats will provide airtime to Habeck and Weidel.
Habeck Cancels TV Debate; Scholz-Merz Duel Remains
Due to Robert Habeck's cancellation, the planned televised debate between him and Alice Weidel before the German federal election will not take place; only the Scholz-Merz debate remains. Alternative formats will provide airtime to Habeck and Weidel.
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44% Bias Score
Left Party Launches Election Campaign Focusing on Affordability and Peace
The Left Party in Germany launched their federal election campaign on Thursday, focusing on affordability issues and peace, with slogans such as "Is your rent too high? The landlord is happy." An Ipsos poll indicates 39% of their 2021 voters would now support Wagenknecht's group.
Left Party Launches Election Campaign Focusing on Affordability and Peace
The Left Party in Germany launched their federal election campaign on Thursday, focusing on affordability issues and peace, with slogans such as "Is your rent too high? The landlord is happy." An Ipsos poll indicates 39% of their 2021 voters would now support Wagenknecht's group.
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40% Bias Score
Buttigieg's New Hampshire Radio Appearance Fuels 2028 Presidential Speculation
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's recent New Hampshire radio interview sparked speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run, fueled by his previous strong showing in the state's primary and his ambiguous statements regarding future political ambitions.
Buttigieg's New Hampshire Radio Appearance Fuels 2028 Presidential Speculation
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's recent New Hampshire radio interview sparked speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run, fueled by his previous strong showing in the state's primary and his ambiguous statements regarding future political ambitions.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Shakes German Politics
Elon Musk tweeted his support for Germany's far-right AfD party on December 20th, 2024, eliciting responses from German officials who expressed concern but upheld freedom of speech while the AfD celebrated the endorsement; upcoming German elections show the AfD with 19% voter support.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Shakes German Politics
Elon Musk tweeted his support for Germany's far-right AfD party on December 20th, 2024, eliciting responses from German officials who expressed concern but upheld freedom of speech while the AfD celebrated the endorsement; upcoming German elections show the AfD with 19% voter support.
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40% Bias Score
MP Pitt Resigns Over Coalition's Net-Zero Plan
Australian MP Keith Pitt resigned on Friday, citing disagreement with the Coalition's net-zero emissions plan and criticizing Nationals leader David Littleproud for not opposing the Liberals' stance, highlighting economic impacts on regional communities; he served eleven years.
MP Pitt Resigns Over Coalition's Net-Zero Plan
Australian MP Keith Pitt resigned on Friday, citing disagreement with the Coalition's net-zero emissions plan and criticizing Nationals leader David Littleproud for not opposing the Liberals' stance, highlighting economic impacts on regional communities; he served eleven years.
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60% Bias Score
Cammack Opposes Spending Bill; Withdrawal Prompts Revised Plan
Florida Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack opposed a massive stopgap spending bill due to its "bad ideas" and rushed voting process; its withdrawal reflects opposition from Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Donald Trump, shifting focus to a revised continuing resolution including disaster relief and...
Cammack Opposes Spending Bill; Withdrawal Prompts Revised Plan
Florida Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack opposed a massive stopgap spending bill due to its "bad ideas" and rushed voting process; its withdrawal reflects opposition from Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Donald Trump, shifting focus to a revised continuing resolution including disaster relief and...
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52% Bias Score
Starmer Appoints 30 New Peers to Rebalance House of Lords
Keir Starmer appointed 30 new Labour peers, including his former chief of staff Sue Gray, to counter the Conservative majority in the House of Lords, following a pause in planned upper house reforms; the appointments included 17 women and aim to address the chamber's political and gender imbalance.
Starmer Appoints 30 New Peers to Rebalance House of Lords
Keir Starmer appointed 30 new Labour peers, including his former chief of staff Sue Gray, to counter the Conservative majority in the House of Lords, following a pause in planned upper house reforms; the appointments included 17 women and aim to address the chamber's political and gender imbalance.
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56% Bias Score
New Democracy Holds Strong Lead Despite Negative Government Assessment
A Metron Analysis poll shows New Democracy leading PASOK by 9.8% in voting intention (24.2% vs 14.4%), while 59% negatively assess the government and 57% the Prime Minister.
New Democracy Holds Strong Lead Despite Negative Government Assessment
A Metron Analysis poll shows New Democracy leading PASOK by 9.8% in voting intention (24.2% vs 14.4%), while 59% negatively assess the government and 57% the Prime Minister.
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32% Bias Score