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German Counties Face Funding Crisis Amidst Social Welfare Costs
Rising social welfare and personnel costs in several Hessian counties are pushing them to the brink of insolvency, prompting calls for federal and state government intervention and reform of social welfare programs.
German Counties Face Funding Crisis Amidst Social Welfare Costs
Rising social welfare and personnel costs in several Hessian counties are pushing them to the brink of insolvency, prompting calls for federal and state government intervention and reform of social welfare programs.
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16% Bias Score
German Kulturpass Program to End Due to Unconstitutional Funding
Germany's Kulturpass, a €200 (later €100) cultural voucher program for 18-year-olds, will end due to a Federal Court of Auditors' ruling deeming its federal funding unconstitutional; the program cost over €100 million, with IT costs exceeding €30 million, and usage fell short of expectations.
German Kulturpass Program to End Due to Unconstitutional Funding
Germany's Kulturpass, a €200 (later €100) cultural voucher program for 18-year-olds, will end due to a Federal Court of Auditors' ruling deeming its federal funding unconstitutional; the program cost over €100 million, with IT costs exceeding €30 million, and usage fell short of expectations.
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36% Bias Score
House Oversight Committee to Question Democratic Governors on Sanctuary State Policies
Democratic governors Newsom, Walz, and Hochul will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday regarding their sanctuary state policies, facing criticism for prioritizing illegal immigrants over public safety and American citizens, amidst recent Los Angeles riots and the deployment of t...
House Oversight Committee to Question Democratic Governors on Sanctuary State Policies
Democratic governors Newsom, Walz, and Hochul will testify before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday regarding their sanctuary state policies, facing criticism for prioritizing illegal immigrants over public safety and American citizens, amidst recent Los Angeles riots and the deployment of t...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Deploys National Guard to Los Angeles Amidst ICE Protests
President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over Governor Newsom's objection following clashes between ICE agents and protesters, resulting in property damage, arrests, and a curfew in downtown Los Angeles; the last such federal intervention occurred in 1965.
Trump Deploys National Guard to Los Angeles Amidst ICE Protests
President Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles over Governor Newsom's objection following clashes between ICE agents and protesters, resulting in property damage, arrests, and a curfew in downtown Los Angeles; the last such federal intervention occurred in 1965.
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60% Bias Score
€100 Billion German Infrastructure Fund: Rhein Urges Swift Disbursement and Fiscal Federalism Reform
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein praised the German federal government's €100 billion infrastructure fund for states, stressing rapid disbursement and efficient implementation via execution laws. The funds will modernize infrastructure and strengthen essential services. Rhein also advocated fo...
€100 Billion German Infrastructure Fund: Rhein Urges Swift Disbursement and Fiscal Federalism Reform
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein praised the German federal government's €100 billion infrastructure fund for states, stressing rapid disbursement and efficient implementation via execution laws. The funds will modernize infrastructure and strengthen essential services. Rhein also advocated fo...
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36% Bias Score
High Stamp Duty Costs Fuel Calls for Australian Land Tax
Soaring Australian house prices are driving up stamp duty costs, reaching \$75,000 in Sydney and \$57,000 in Melbourne, prompting economists to call for a shift to a land tax to boost housing mobility and economic efficiency.
High Stamp Duty Costs Fuel Calls for Australian Land Tax
Soaring Australian house prices are driving up stamp duty costs, reaching \$75,000 in Sydney and \$57,000 in Melbourne, prompting economists to call for a shift to a land tax to boost housing mobility and economic efficiency.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Cancels Another $175 Million in Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The Trump administration canceled an additional $175 million in funding for California's high-speed rail project, citing failure to comply with federal regulations, adding to previous cancellations totaling $4 billion and causing further delays and cost increases to the already over-budget and behin...
Trump Cancels Another $175 Million in Funding for California High-Speed Rail
The Trump administration canceled an additional $175 million in funding for California's high-speed rail project, citing failure to comply with federal regulations, adding to previous cancellations totaling $4 billion and causing further delays and cost increases to the already over-budget and behin...
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56% Bias Score
Vance Blames Newsom and Bass for LA Immigration Protests
Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles on June 15th, blaming Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass for violent immigration protests following federal immigration raids; he held a press conference with hand-picked national reporters, excluding local journalists, and made a controversial remark about Se...
Vance Blames Newsom and Bass for LA Immigration Protests
Vice President JD Vance visited Los Angeles on June 15th, blaming Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass for violent immigration protests following federal immigration raids; he held a press conference with hand-picked national reporters, excluding local journalists, and made a controversial remark about Se...
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56% Bias Score
Bondi Blames Newsom for LA Riots, Promises Federal Charges
Attorney General Pam Bondi accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of inadequately addressing the Los Angeles riots, promising federal charges against rioters and looters, while Newsom blamed President Trump for escalating the violence by deploying federal troops; over 190 arrests have been made.
Bondi Blames Newsom for LA Riots, Promises Federal Charges
Attorney General Pam Bondi accused California Governor Gavin Newsom of inadequately addressing the Los Angeles riots, promising federal charges against rioters and looters, while Newsom blamed President Trump for escalating the violence by deploying federal troops; over 190 arrests have been made.
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60% Bias Score
Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for unlawfully deploying hundreds of National Guard members to Los Angeles on Sunday, without Governor Newsom's consent, following protests against the administration's immigration policies; Bonta argues the deployment was unnec...
Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the Trump administration for unlawfully deploying hundreds of National Guard members to Los Angeles on Sunday, without Governor Newsom's consent, following protests against the administration's immigration policies; Bonta argues the deployment was unnec...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Allocates €100 Billion for Infrastructure Projects
Germany's federal states have agreed to allocate €100 billion in debt-financed infrastructure projects and an additional €15 billion in borrowing capacity, using the Königsteiner Schlüssel formula based on tax revenue and population, with North Rhine-Westphalia receiving the largest share.
Germany Allocates €100 Billion for Infrastructure Projects
Germany's federal states have agreed to allocate €100 billion in debt-financed infrastructure projects and an additional €15 billion in borrowing capacity, using the Königsteiner Schlüssel formula based on tax revenue and population, with North Rhine-Westphalia receiving the largest share.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Reappoints Whitmer to Bipartisan Council of Governors
President Trump reappointed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the bipartisan Council of Governors, a ten-member group addressing homeland security, disaster response, and National Guard operations; she will continue as co-chair of a National Guard recruitment and retention work group.
Trump Reappoints Whitmer to Bipartisan Council of Governors
President Trump reappointed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the bipartisan Council of Governors, a ten-member group addressing homeland security, disaster response, and National Guard operations; she will continue as co-chair of a National Guard recruitment and retention work group.
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36% Bias Score
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