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US Senator Daines Seeks to Ease US-China Trade Tensions
US Senator Steve Daines arrived in Beijing on March 21, 2025, to discuss trade issues, fentanyl trafficking, and job security with Chinese officials, marking the first high-level political engagement since Donald Trump's return to the White House.
US Senator Daines Seeks to Ease US-China Trade Tensions
US Senator Steve Daines arrived in Beijing on March 21, 2025, to discuss trade issues, fentanyl trafficking, and job security with Chinese officials, marking the first high-level political engagement since Donald Trump's return to the White House.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Intensifies Border Security with $1.3 Billion Investment
Increased border security measures following a $1.3 billion Canadian pledge involve 24/7 RCMP patrols, drone and helicopter surveillance, and enhanced cooperation with the U.S., addressing concerns about drug smuggling and illegal migration along the 800km Ontario-U.S. border.
Canada Intensifies Border Security with $1.3 Billion Investment
Increased border security measures following a $1.3 billion Canadian pledge involve 24/7 RCMP patrols, drone and helicopter surveillance, and enhanced cooperation with the U.S., addressing concerns about drug smuggling and illegal migration along the 800km Ontario-U.S. border.
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44% Bias Score
BTMPS in U.S. Fentanyl Contradicts Claims of Canadian Smuggling
A toxic industrial chemical, BTMPS, is found in U.S. fentanyl samples but not in Canada, challenging claims of large-scale Canadian fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. and highlighting the evolving nature of synthetic drug production.
BTMPS in U.S. Fentanyl Contradicts Claims of Canadian Smuggling
A toxic industrial chemical, BTMPS, is found in U.S. fentanyl samples but not in Canada, challenging claims of large-scale Canadian fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. and highlighting the evolving nature of synthetic drug production.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Claims Tariffs Slowed Fentanyl, Announces Graphic U.S. Anti-Drug Campaign
President Trump claims success in slowing fentanyl flow into the U.S. with tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, but also announced a graphic domestic public health campaign to combat fentanyl use, suggesting a shift towards domestic solutions.
Trump Claims Tariffs Slowed Fentanyl, Announces Graphic U.S. Anti-Drug Campaign
President Trump claims success in slowing fentanyl flow into the U.S. with tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, but also announced a graphic domestic public health campaign to combat fentanyl use, suggesting a shift towards domestic solutions.
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56% Bias Score
Record Fentanyl Bust in California Leads to Three Arrests
On January 22, 2024, California authorities seized over 50 pounds of fentanyl (14 million lethal doses) in Downey, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking, highlighting the state's largest fentanyl bust and the escalating opioid crisis.
Record Fentanyl Bust in California Leads to Three Arrests
On January 22, 2024, California authorities seized over 50 pounds of fentanyl (14 million lethal doses) in Downey, leading to the arrest of three individuals accused of trafficking, highlighting the state's largest fentanyl bust and the escalating opioid crisis.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly
Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.
U.S. Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Decline Significantly
Fatal fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. have dropped 24% from peak levels nationwide, with all 50 states showing improvement, resulting in an estimated 25,000 fewer annual deaths; however, severe addiction and chronic illness persist.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Extends Opioid Crisis Emergency Declaration Amidst Declining Death Rates and Budget Concerns
The Trump administration extended an emergency declaration concerning the opioid crisis until mid-June, citing declining drug overdose deaths, despite factually inaccurate claims by the president and concerns about potential budget cuts and staff reductions impacting treatment efforts.
Trump Extends Opioid Crisis Emergency Declaration Amidst Declining Death Rates and Budget Concerns
The Trump administration extended an emergency declaration concerning the opioid crisis until mid-June, citing declining drug overdose deaths, despite factually inaccurate claims by the president and concerns about potential budget cuts and staff reductions impacting treatment efforts.
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36% Bias Score
Mexico Rejects Potential US Military Intervention Against Drug Cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a potential US military intervention against drug cartels, responding to comments from the US Ambassador nominee who didn't rule out unilateral action to protect US citizens; this follows the US designating several Mexican cartels as terrorist organizatio...
Mexico Rejects Potential US Military Intervention Against Drug Cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a potential US military intervention against drug cartels, responding to comments from the US Ambassador nominee who didn't rule out unilateral action to protect US citizens; this follows the US designating several Mexican cartels as terrorist organizatio...
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44% Bias Score
Senate Passes HALT Fentanyl Act to Close Legal Loopholes
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the HALT Fentanyl Act (84-16), permanently classifying fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act to shut down loopholes used by drug traffickers, despite Democratic concerns about increased incarceration and research limitations.
Senate Passes HALT Fentanyl Act to Close Legal Loopholes
The Senate overwhelmingly passed the HALT Fentanyl Act (84-16), permanently classifying fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act to shut down loopholes used by drug traffickers, despite Democratic concerns about increased incarceration and research limitations.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada Amidst Inaccurate Claims
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, impacting Canada, and plans a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods by April 2, citing drug crime and protecting American manufacturers, despite making inaccurate claims about trade deficits and fentanyl.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada Amidst Inaccurate Claims
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, impacting Canada, and plans a 25% tariff on most Canadian goods by April 2, citing drug crime and protecting American manufacturers, despite making inaccurate claims about trade deficits and fentanyl.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Recession Fears
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, scheduled for April 2, despite a recent one-month reprieve. Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs while Mexico has paused its response. The administration frames this as a "drug war" to curb fentanyl imports, though d...
Trump's Tariff Uncertainty Fuels Recession Fears
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, scheduled for April 2, despite a recent one-month reprieve. Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs while Mexico has paused its response. The administration frames this as a "drug war" to curb fentanyl imports, though d...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Fluctuating Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, initially scheduled for April 2nd, but later postponed due to ongoing negotiations to curb fentanyl trafficking; these fluctuating tariffs have caused significant economic uncertainty and prompted retaliatory measure...
Trump's Fluctuating Tariffs Create Economic Uncertainty
President Trump announced potential tariff increases on Canadian and Mexican goods, initially scheduled for April 2nd, but later postponed due to ongoing negotiations to curb fentanyl trafficking; these fluctuating tariffs have caused significant economic uncertainty and prompted retaliatory measure...
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56% Bias Score
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