Trump Seeks Kim Jong Un Talks Amidst Obstacles
Donald Trump's desire to restart talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un faces significant hurdles due to Kim's strengthened nuclear capabilities, alliance with Russia, and past experiences with Trump; a former North Korean diplomat described Trump's return as a rare opportunity but warned agains...
Trump Seeks Kim Jong Un Talks Amidst Obstacles
Donald Trump's desire to restart talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un faces significant hurdles due to Kim's strengthened nuclear capabilities, alliance with Russia, and past experiences with Trump; a former North Korean diplomat described Trump's return as a rare opportunity but warned agains...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Names Brian Driscoll Acting FBI Director
On January 20th, President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director, succeeding Paul Abbate whose one-day tenure followed the departure of Christopher Wray; this is temporary until Kashyap "Kash" Patel's Senate confirmation.
Trump Names Brian Driscoll Acting FBI Director
On January 20th, President Trump appointed Brian Driscoll as acting FBI director, succeeding Paul Abbate whose one-day tenure followed the departure of Christopher Wray; this is temporary until Kashyap "Kash" Patel's Senate confirmation.
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56% Bias Score
FBI Deputy Director Abbate Retires Amidst Incoming Administration Uncertainty
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate abruptly retired Monday, creating further uncertainty for the agency as President Trump's administration begins, with Brian Driscoll serving as acting head until a permanent replacement is confirmed.
FBI Deputy Director Abbate Retires Amidst Incoming Administration Uncertainty
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate abruptly retired Monday, creating further uncertainty for the agency as President Trump's administration begins, with Brian Driscoll serving as acting head until a permanent replacement is confirmed.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier
Former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Indigenous activist convicted in 1977 for the 1975 deaths of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota; Peltier will serve his sentence at home, ending a decades-long legal battle.
Biden Commutes Sentence of Indigenous Activist Leonard Peltier
Former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, an 80-year-old Indigenous activist convicted in 1977 for the 1975 deaths of two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota; Peltier will serve his sentence at home, ending a decades-long legal battle.
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24% Bias Score
Poll Shows Low Confidence in DOJ, FBI Impartiality Under Trump
An AP-NORC poll reveals that only 20% of U.S. adults are highly confident in the Justice Department and FBI's impartiality under Trump's second term; this lack of trust extends to some Republicans and reflects concerns about the president's choice of loyalists and the negative public perception of s...
Poll Shows Low Confidence in DOJ, FBI Impartiality Under Trump
An AP-NORC poll reveals that only 20% of U.S. adults are highly confident in the Justice Department and FBI's impartiality under Trump's second term; this lack of trust extends to some Republicans and reflects concerns about the president's choice of loyalists and the negative public perception of s...
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52% Bias Score
California Wildfires, FBI Resignation, and Biden's Election Regrets
Strong winds fuel California wildfires, the FBI director resigns, and President Biden expresses election regrets, creating significant challenges for the US.
California Wildfires, FBI Resignation, and Biden's Election Regrets
Strong winds fuel California wildfires, the FBI director resigns, and President Biden expresses election regrets, creating significant challenges for the US.
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76% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentence of Convicted Cop Killer Leonard Peltier
Former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a convicted murderer of two FBI agents in 1975, sparking outrage among law enforcement but support from some Democrats, despite objections from the FBI director and the victims' families.
Biden Commutes Sentence of Convicted Cop Killer Leonard Peltier
Former President Joe Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a convicted murderer of two FBI agents in 1975, sparking outrage among law enforcement but support from some Democrats, despite objections from the FBI director and the victims' families.
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56% Bias Score
FBI Acting Director Retires as Trump Takes Office
Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate retired on Monday, January 20, at noon ET, just as Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, creating uncertainty about future leadership of the bureau.
FBI Acting Director Retires as Trump Takes Office
Acting FBI Director Paul Abbate retired on Monday, January 20, at noon ET, just as Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president, creating uncertainty about future leadership of the bureau.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Commutes Sentence of Native American Activist Leonard Peltier
President Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975, allowing him home confinement despite fierce opposition from law enforcement officials who maintain his guilt.
Biden Commutes Sentence of Native American Activist Leonard Peltier
President Biden commuted the life sentence of Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist convicted of killing two FBI agents in 1975, allowing him home confinement despite fierce opposition from law enforcement officials who maintain his guilt.
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20% Bias Score
FBI Closes DEI Office Amid Trump's Corruption Claims
President-elect Trump alleges the FBI's closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office days before his inauguration is due to corruption, citing concerns from Republicans about prioritizing diversity over merit, while the FBI states the closure was planned weeks in advance.
FBI Closes DEI Office Amid Trump's Corruption Claims
President-elect Trump alleges the FBI's closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office days before his inauguration is due to corruption, citing concerns from Republicans about prioritizing diversity over merit, while the FBI states the closure was planned weeks in advance.
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68% Bias Score
FBI Director Wray Resigns Amidst Politically Charged Investigations
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned nearly three years before his term ended, citing the need to avoid further politicization of the Bureau, following investigations into both President Trump and President Biden.
FBI Director Wray Resigns Amidst Politically Charged Investigations
FBI Director Christopher Wray resigned nearly three years before his term ended, citing the need to avoid further politicization of the Bureau, following investigations into both President Trump and President Biden.
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40% Bias Score
Terrorism Suspected in New Orleans New Year's Eve Attack
A rented SUV driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, of Texas, crashed into a New Year's Eve crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing at least 15 people, including Tiger Bech, a former Princeton football player, and Reggie Hunter, a father of two; the FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism.
Terrorism Suspected in New Orleans New Year's Eve Attack
A rented SUV driven by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, of Texas, crashed into a New Year's Eve crowd in New Orleans' French Quarter, killing at least 15 people, including Tiger Bech, a former Princeton football player, and Reggie Hunter, a father of two; the FBI is investigating it as an act of terrorism.
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24% Bias Score