Voters Prioritize Effectiveness Over Trustworthiness in Trump Re-election
Post-election polling suggests that voters prioritized an effective government over trustworthiness, resulting in Donald Trump's re-election despite concerns over his truthfulness and past failures; 40% of voters believe Trump's second administration will be more effective than Biden's, while 41% ar...
Voters Prioritize Effectiveness Over Trustworthiness in Trump Re-election
Post-election polling suggests that voters prioritized an effective government over trustworthiness, resulting in Donald Trump's re-election despite concerns over his truthfulness and past failures; 40% of voters believe Trump's second administration will be more effective than Biden's, while 41% ar...
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56% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations of Russian interference in Romania's presidential election, where a $381,000 campaign promoted a far-right candidate, leading to the annulment of the first round of voting.
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations of Russian interference in Romania's presidential election, where a $381,000 campaign promoted a far-right candidate, leading to the annulment of the first round of voting.
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40% Bias Score
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Defies Maduro, Plans Return
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, awarded the Sakharov Prize, plans to return to Venezuela on January 10th, defying President Nicolás Maduro, whose disputed election victory is questioned by the UN and EU; González claims support from European governments.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Defies Maduro, Plans Return
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, awarded the Sakharov Prize, plans to return to Venezuela on January 10th, defying President Nicolás Maduro, whose disputed election victory is questioned by the UN and EU; González claims support from European governments.
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60% Bias Score
German Election: Divided on Economics, United on Ukraine
Germany's upcoming elections see four major parties—CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP—with similar positions on supporting Ukraine militarily but diverging sharply on economic policy, with SPD and Greens favoring state intervention while CDU/CSU and FDP pushing for tax cuts and fiscal responsibility.
German Election: Divided on Economics, United on Ukraine
Germany's upcoming elections see four major parties—CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP—with similar positions on supporting Ukraine militarily but diverging sharply on economic policy, with SPD and Greens favoring state intervention while CDU/CSU and FDP pushing for tax cuts and fiscal responsibility.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia's Political Crisis: Protests, Instability, and Uncertain Future
Widespread protests in Georgia challenge the ruling Georgian Dream party's legitimacy after disputed elections and the parliamentary selection of a new president; President Salome Zourabichvili's defiance adds to the instability, with potential scenarios ranging from a Serbian-like model to a Belaru...
Georgia's Political Crisis: Protests, Instability, and Uncertain Future
Widespread protests in Georgia challenge the ruling Georgian Dream party's legitimacy after disputed elections and the parliamentary selection of a new president; President Salome Zourabichvili's defiance adds to the instability, with potential scenarios ranging from a Serbian-like model to a Belaru...
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52% Bias Score
Connolly Wins Top House Oversight Spot, Defeating Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Gerry Connolly defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee by a vote of 131-84, securing a key role to counter the incoming Trump administration, despite his recent cancer diagnosis and a recent trend among Democrats to favor younger lea...
Connolly Wins Top House Oversight Spot, Defeating Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Gerry Connolly defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee by a vote of 131-84, securing a key role to counter the incoming Trump administration, despite his recent cancer diagnosis and a recent trend among Democrats to favor younger lea...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Announces \$100 Billion Investment, Contrasts Leadership Style with Biden
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago announcing a \$100 billion investment from Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, creating 100,000 jobs, and directly addressed various policy issues, offering a contrast to the Biden administration's communication style.
Trump Announces \$100 Billion Investment, Contrasts Leadership Style with Biden
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago announcing a \$100 billion investment from Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, creating 100,000 jobs, and directly addressed various policy issues, offering a contrast to the Biden administration's communication style.
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68% Bias Score
Canada Sanctions Venezuelan Officials Over Disputed Election
Canada sanctioned five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, for alleged electoral fraud in the July 28 presidential election, prompting condemnation from the Maduro government and raising concerns about democratic legitimacy.
Canada Sanctions Venezuelan Officials Over Disputed Election
Canada sanctioned five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, for alleged electoral fraud in the July 28 presidential election, prompting condemnation from the Maduro government and raising concerns about democratic legitimacy.
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44% Bias Score
CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
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40% Bias Score
German Electoral Reform Reduces Bundestag to 630 Seats
Germany's electoral reform will reduce the Bundestag to 630 seats by eliminating excess mandates, saving approximately €125 million annually and altering the balance of power, with the second vote gaining significance. The changes take effect in the February 2025 elections.
German Electoral Reform Reduces Bundestag to 630 Seats
Germany's electoral reform will reduce the Bundestag to 630 seats by eliminating excess mandates, saving approximately €125 million annually and altering the balance of power, with the second vote gaining significance. The changes take effect in the February 2025 elections.
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40% Bias Score
Rotterdam Trial, European Ombudsman Vote, Trump Conviction Upheld
Two suspects stand trial in Rotterdam for projecting far-right messages onto the Erasmus Bridge; the European Parliament votes for a new Ombudsman; a New York judge upholds Donald Trump's hush-money conviction.
Rotterdam Trial, European Ombudsman Vote, Trump Conviction Upheld
Two suspects stand trial in Rotterdam for projecting far-right messages onto the Erasmus Bridge; the European Parliament votes for a new Ombudsman; a New York judge upholds Donald Trump's hush-money conviction.
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16% Bias Score
Canada Sanctions Venezuelan Officials Over Disputed Election
Canada imposed sanctions on five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, for alleged electoral fraud in the July 28 presidential election, prompting the Maduro government to denounce the measures as extortionate.
Canada Sanctions Venezuelan Officials Over Disputed Election
Canada imposed sanctions on five Venezuelan officials, including the head of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice, for alleged electoral fraud in the July 28 presidential election, prompting the Maduro government to denounce the measures as extortionate.
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60% Bias Score