Trump Rejects Shutdown Deal, Threatening US Government Closure
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan bill to prevent a partial US government shutdown, demanding Congress eliminate the debt ceiling; this decision, influenced by Elon Musk's pressure campaign, threatens to disrupt government operations before Christmas, impacting over 2 million federal worke...
Trump Rejects Shutdown Deal, Threatening US Government Closure
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan bill to prevent a partial US government shutdown, demanding Congress eliminate the debt ceiling; this decision, influenced by Elon Musk's pressure campaign, threatens to disrupt government operations before Christmas, impacting over 2 million federal worke...
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56% Bias Score
Manchin Predicts No Shutdown, Debt Ceiling to Remain
Senator Joe Manchin predicts Congress will avoid a government shutdown before the deadline but will not eliminate the debt ceiling, despite President-elect Trump's demand, due to insufficient bipartisan support; the Senate will support whatever the House passes.
Manchin Predicts No Shutdown, Debt Ceiling to Remain
Senator Joe Manchin predicts Congress will avoid a government shutdown before the deadline but will not eliminate the debt ceiling, despite President-elect Trump's demand, due to insufficient bipartisan support; the Senate will support whatever the House passes.
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36% Bias Score
FDP Contradicts Stance on Abortion Access
The FDP's new election program supports easier access to medication abortion, yet FDP members in the Bundestag actively blocked a bill to decriminalize abortion, revealing a prioritization of political strategy over stated principles.
FDP Contradicts Stance on Abortion Access
The FDP's new election program supports easier access to medication abortion, yet FDP members in the Bundestag actively blocked a bill to decriminalize abortion, revealing a prioritization of political strategy over stated principles.
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56% Bias Score
CNN Debate Erupts Over Media Bias After Trump Lawsuit
On CNN, a heated debate erupted between Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Republican strategist Scott Jennings regarding media bias, following Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register over a poll showing Kamala Harris ahead of him in Iowa, which Trump won by a significant margin...
CNN Debate Erupts Over Media Bias After Trump Lawsuit
On CNN, a heated debate erupted between Democratic strategist Julie Roginsky and Republican strategist Scott Jennings regarding media bias, following Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Des Moines Register over a poll showing Kamala Harris ahead of him in Iowa, which Trump won by a significant margin...
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52% Bias Score
Bayrou Convenes Political Leaders Amidst Instability; Macron Visits Cyclone-Stricken Mayotte
French Prime Minister François Bayrou met with several political parties (excluding LFI and RN) on December 19th at Matignon to address political instability, while President Macron visited Mayotte to assess cyclone Chido's damage; Bayrou's approval rating is significantly lower than his predecessor...
Bayrou Convenes Political Leaders Amidst Instability; Macron Visits Cyclone-Stricken Mayotte
French Prime Minister François Bayrou met with several political parties (excluding LFI and RN) on December 19th at Matignon to address political instability, while President Macron visited Mayotte to assess cyclone Chido's damage; Bayrou's approval rating is significantly lower than his predecessor...
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56% Bias Score
DRC Launches Candidacy for UN Security Council Seat
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2026-2027), citing its peacekeeping experience and aiming to influence UN reforms, despite ongoing domestic human rights concerns and protests against the candidacy.
DRC Launches Candidacy for UN Security Council Seat
The Democratic Republic of Congo launched its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (2026-2027), citing its peacekeeping experience and aiming to influence UN reforms, despite ongoing domestic human rights concerns and protests against the candidacy.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Criticizes Billionaire Newspaper Owners for Blocking Harris Endorsements
President Biden criticized billionaire owners of the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times for preventing the newspapers from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, highlighting concerns about the changing media landscape and its impact on political coverage.
Biden Criticizes Billionaire Newspaper Owners for Blocking Harris Endorsements
President Biden criticized billionaire owners of the Washington Post and Los Angeles Times for preventing the newspapers from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, highlighting concerns about the changing media landscape and its impact on political coverage.
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56% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected in Saxony, Faces Challenges Forming Stable Government
Following a narrow re-election, Saxon Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) faces the challenge of forming a minority government after negotiations with the Wagenknecht-Bündnis failed, highlighting increasing political fragmentation in Eastern Germany.
Kretschmer Re-elected in Saxony, Faces Challenges Forming Stable Government
Following a narrow re-election, Saxon Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) faces the challenge of forming a minority government after negotiations with the Wagenknecht-Bündnis failed, highlighting increasing political fragmentation in Eastern Germany.
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56% Bias Score
FDP Election Platform Prioritizes Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, Delayed Climate Action
The FDP's German election platform prioritizes economic growth through tax cuts for high earners, stricter immigration, and delaying climate action and abortion access reforms, despite holding sufficient votes for the latter.
FDP Election Platform Prioritizes Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, Delayed Climate Action
The FDP's German election platform prioritizes economic growth through tax cuts for high earners, stricter immigration, and delaying climate action and abortion access reforms, despite holding sufficient votes for the latter.
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60% Bias Score
Victorian Cabinet Reshuffle: Symes Appointed First Female Treasurer
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, appointing Jaclyn Symes as the state's first female treasurer and Gabrielle Williams to oversee transport infrastructure, following the resignation of long-serving Treasurer Tim Pallas; the changes aim to streamline gov...
Victorian Cabinet Reshuffle: Symes Appointed First Female Treasurer
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, appointing Jaclyn Symes as the state's first female treasurer and Gabrielle Williams to oversee transport infrastructure, following the resignation of long-serving Treasurer Tim Pallas; the changes aim to streamline gov...
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48% Bias Score
Habeck's Refusal to Participate in German TV Duel Sparks Debate
Germany's ARD and ZDF defended their two-part Bundestag election TV duel plan after Habeck (Greens) declined his debate, prompting offers from Wagenknecht (BSW) and Lindner (FDP), sparking debate on broadcasting freedom and party representation.
Habeck's Refusal to Participate in German TV Duel Sparks Debate
Germany's ARD and ZDF defended their two-part Bundestag election TV duel plan after Habeck (Greens) declined his debate, prompting offers from Wagenknecht (BSW) and Lindner (FDP), sparking debate on broadcasting freedom and party representation.
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48% Bias Score
Labor Accuses LNP of Inflating Project Costs for Political Gain
Queensland's Labor party accuses the LNP government of inflating major project costs to enhance their image of budget efficiency; this follows the LNP's election win and their claims of cost savings through policy changes. Opposition Leader Steven Miles specifically cites the Paradise Dam rebuild as...
Labor Accuses LNP of Inflating Project Costs for Political Gain
Queensland's Labor party accuses the LNP government of inflating major project costs to enhance their image of budget efficiency; this follows the LNP's election win and their claims of cost savings through policy changes. Opposition Leader Steven Miles specifically cites the Paradise Dam rebuild as...
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40% Bias Score