USAID Employees Placed on Leave Amidst Agency Closure Order
Following President Trump's directive, Elon Musk ordered the administrative leave of all USAID employees, effective February 7th, 2025, impacting 10,000 employees and potentially halting the agency's $40 billion global aid budget for a 90-day review.
USAID Employees Placed on Leave Amidst Agency Closure Order
Following President Trump's directive, Elon Musk ordered the administrative leave of all USAID employees, effective February 7th, 2025, impacting 10,000 employees and potentially halting the agency's $40 billion global aid budget for a 90-day review.
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56% Bias Score
Musk's DOGE Role Sparks Lawsuits Over Privacy, Conflicts of Interest
Elon Musk's role as a special government employee for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative, has drawn lawsuits citing concerns over privacy violations and potential conflicts of interest due to his business dealings, particularly in China; White House spokeswoman...
Musk's DOGE Role Sparks Lawsuits Over Privacy, Conflicts of Interest
Elon Musk's role as a special government employee for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative, has drawn lawsuits citing concerns over privacy violations and potential conflicts of interest due to his business dealings, particularly in China; White House spokeswoman...
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40% Bias Score
Musk Sues OpenAI, Challenging For-Profit Conversion
Elon Musk sued OpenAI, alleging breach of its nonprofit aims after investing $45 million, and is seeking a court order to block its for-profit conversion; a judge expressed concerns, and the case may proceed to trial.
Musk Sues OpenAI, Challenging For-Profit Conversion
Elon Musk sued OpenAI, alleging breach of its nonprofit aims after investing $45 million, and is seeking a court order to block its for-profit conversion; a judge expressed concerns, and the case may proceed to trial.
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44% Bias Score
Democratic Lawmakers Condemn Musk's DOGE Use, Sparking Political Backlash
Democratic lawmakers Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Maxine Waters, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Rep. LaMonica McIver, along with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, rallied against Elon Musk's use of DOGE for government payments, employing harsh language and threats, prompting acc...
Democratic Lawmakers Condemn Musk's DOGE Use, Sparking Political Backlash
Democratic lawmakers Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Rep. Maxine Waters, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, and Rep. LaMonica McIver, along with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, rallied against Elon Musk's use of DOGE for government payments, employing harsh language and threats, prompting acc...
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56% Bias Score
U.S. to Reform Airspace After Deadly Helicopter-Airplane Collision
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to reform U.S. airspace after a deadly helicopter-airplane collision near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport killed 67 people last week, prompting concerns about military helicopter use in crowded airspace and discussions with E...
U.S. to Reform Airspace After Deadly Helicopter-Airplane Collision
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to reform U.S. airspace after a deadly helicopter-airplane collision near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport killed 67 people last week, prompting concerns about military helicopter use in crowded airspace and discussions with E...
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52% Bias Score
Musk's White House Role Raises Conflict-of-Interest Concerns, Yet Tesla Investors Remain Optimistic
Following President Trump's win, Elon Musk's unofficial role in the White House has raised conflict-of-interest concerns; however, Tesla investors remain optimistic due to potential regulatory benefits for the company, contrasting earlier anxieties.
Musk's White House Role Raises Conflict-of-Interest Concerns, Yet Tesla Investors Remain Optimistic
Following President Trump's win, Elon Musk's unofficial role in the White House has raised conflict-of-interest concerns; however, Tesla investors remain optimistic due to potential regulatory benefits for the company, contrasting earlier anxieties.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Places Most USAID Staff on Leave, Sparking Legal Action
The Trump administration ordered most US Agency for International Development direct-hire staff worldwide to return home within 30 days, impacting thousands of employees and causing tens of millions of dollars in relocation costs, following a previous layoff and shutdown of programs, prompting legal...
Trump Administration Places Most USAID Staff on Leave, Sparking Legal Action
The Trump administration ordered most US Agency for International Development direct-hire staff worldwide to return home within 30 days, impacting thousands of employees and causing tens of millions of dollars in relocation costs, following a previous layoff and shutdown of programs, prompting legal...
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48% Bias Score
Musk to Testify in OpenAI Lawsuit
A US federal judge has ordered parts of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to go to trial, requiring Musk to testify, following his attempt to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity; the decision highlights the dispute over OpenAI's initial nonprofit mission and its current focus on securi...
Musk to Testify in OpenAI Lawsuit
A US federal judge has ordered parts of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI to go to trial, requiring Musk to testify, following his attempt to block OpenAI's conversion to a for-profit entity; the decision highlights the dispute over OpenAI's initial nonprofit mission and its current focus on securi...
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48% Bias Score
Lawmakers Protest Musk's Treasury Department Access
Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk's access to the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service due to concerns about security risks and potential misuse of taxpayer funds, following statements by Musk and the Trump administration regarding the payments system.
Lawmakers Protest Musk's Treasury Department Access
Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk's access to the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service due to concerns about security risks and potential misuse of taxpayer funds, following statements by Musk and the Trump administration regarding the payments system.
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52% Bias Score
USAID Accused of Wasteful Spending in Controversial Projects
Senator Joni Ernst accused USAID of wasteful spending, citing examples like a $20 million "Sesame Street" program in Iraq, a failed Afghan farming initiative, and funding for Moroccan pottery classes, leading to calls for reform and an investigation by the Department of Government Efficiency.
USAID Accused of Wasteful Spending in Controversial Projects
Senator Joni Ernst accused USAID of wasteful spending, citing examples like a $20 million "Sesame Street" program in Iraq, a failed Afghan farming initiative, and funding for Moroccan pottery classes, leading to calls for reform and an investigation by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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76% Bias Score
Trump Administration Places Nearly All USAID Staff on Leave
The Trump administration ordered nearly all USAID's 10,000 employees on leave, with overseas staff recalled within 30 days, as part of a government-shrinking drive, potentially abolishing the agency and transferring its functions to the State Department.
Trump Administration Places Nearly All USAID Staff on Leave
The Trump administration ordered nearly all USAID's 10,000 employees on leave, with overseas staff recalled within 30 days, as part of a government-shrinking drive, potentially abolishing the agency and transferring its functions to the State Department.
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56% Bias Score
Democrats Protest Musk's Treasury Access, Introduce "Stop the Steal" Act
Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system, introducing the "Stop the Steal" Act to counter what they see as an abuse of power and unlawful meddling; the bill faces an uphill battle in Congress.
Democrats Protest Musk's Treasury Access, Introduce "Stop the Steal" Act
Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system, introducing the "Stop the Steal" Act to counter what they see as an abuse of power and unlawful meddling; the bill faces an uphill battle in Congress.
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56% Bias Score