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Senate Passes Trump's $9 Billion Rescission Request
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $8 billion in foreign aid and $1 billion in public broadcasting funding by a 51-48 vote, sending it back to the House before a Friday deadline; failure to pass will result in continued spending as initially intended.
Senate Passes Trump's $9 Billion Rescission Request
The Senate passed President Trump's request to rescind $8 billion in foreign aid and $1 billion in public broadcasting funding by a 51-48 vote, sending it back to the House before a Friday deadline; failure to pass will result in continued spending as initially intended.
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44% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Cause Preventable Maternal and Infant Deaths in Afghanistan
The abrupt cuts to US foreign aid in Afghanistan caused the closure of over 200 health clinics, resulting in preventable maternal and infant deaths, as exemplified by a recent case where a mother and baby died due to inaccessible healthcare during a snowstorm.
US Aid Cuts Cause Preventable Maternal and Infant Deaths in Afghanistan
The abrupt cuts to US foreign aid in Afghanistan caused the closure of over 200 health clinics, resulting in preventable maternal and infant deaths, as exemplified by a recent case where a mother and baby died due to inaccessible healthcare during a snowstorm.
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52% Bias Score
Wales to Benefit from UK's Increased Defense Spending
The UK plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with Wales expecting to receive a share of the increased funding; this is partially funded by cuts to foreign aid, sparking debate.
Wales to Benefit from UK's Increased Defense Spending
The UK plans to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, with Wales expecting to receive a share of the increased funding; this is partially funded by cuts to foreign aid, sparking debate.
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44% Bias Score
UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cuts to foreign aid, a move criticized by some Labour MPs but potentially popular with voters. The decision follows scrutiny of past foreign aid spending on questionable projects and comes ...
UK to Increase Defense Spending, Cut Foreign Aid
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a plan to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, funded by cuts to foreign aid, a move criticized by some Labour MPs but potentially popular with voters. The decision follows scrutiny of past foreign aid spending on questionable projects and comes ...
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68% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts Democracy Aid, Jeopardizes Election Security
The Trump administration has halted funding for democracy and human rights programs, placed election security personnel on leave, and caused chaos within USAID, potentially jeopardizing fragile democracies and undermining US election security.
Trump Administration Halts Democracy Aid, Jeopardizes Election Security
The Trump administration has halted funding for democracy and human rights programs, placed election security personnel on leave, and caused chaos within USAID, potentially jeopardizing fragile democracies and undermining US election security.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Slash USAID Workforce to 294
The Trump administration plans to slash the USAID workforce from over 10,000 to 294 employees, sparking outrage as crucial programs are frozen and thousands are furloughed; Elon Musk is leading the restructuring effort; integration into the State Department is planned.
Trump Administration to Slash USAID Workforce to 294
The Trump administration plans to slash the USAID workforce from over 10,000 to 294 employees, sparking outrage as crucial programs are frozen and thousands are furloughed; Elon Musk is leading the restructuring effort; integration into the State Department is planned.
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60% Bias Score
House Passes $9.4B Bill Cutting Foreign Aid, PBS, NPR Funding
The House passed President Trump's $9.4 billion plan to cut foreign aid, PBS, and NPR funding, 214-212, despite some Republican opposition; the bill now proceeds to the Senate.
House Passes $9.4B Bill Cutting Foreign Aid, PBS, NPR Funding
The House passed President Trump's $9.4 billion plan to cut foreign aid, PBS, and NPR funding, 214-212, despite some Republican opposition; the bill now proceeds to the Senate.
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52% Bias Score
USAID Control Transferred Amidst Trump's Agency Restructuring
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco transferred control of the agency to a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) official, citing "crisis-level issues" and billions of dollars mismanaged; this is part of President Trump's 90-day review of U.S. foreign aid.
USAID Control Transferred Amidst Trump's Agency Restructuring
Acting USAID Deputy Administrator Pete Marocco transferred control of the agency to a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) official, citing "crisis-level issues" and billions of dollars mismanaged; this is part of President Trump's 90-day review of U.S. foreign aid.
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56% Bias Score
UK Boosts Defense Spending, Cuts Foreign Aid Amid US Pressure
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a 0.2% of GDP increase in defense spending, resulting in a £6 billion cut to foreign aid to appease US pressure for greater European defense contributions, despite criticism from aid organizations.
UK Boosts Defense Spending, Cuts Foreign Aid Amid US Pressure
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a 0.2% of GDP increase in defense spending, resulting in a £6 billion cut to foreign aid to appease US pressure for greater European defense contributions, despite criticism from aid organizations.
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52% Bias Score
UK Defense Spending Increase Amidst Chagos Deal Controversy
The UK government announced a £13.4 billion increase in defense spending, funded by cutting foreign aid, to reach 2.5% of GDP by 2027, but experts estimate the actual increase is closer to £6 billion. The potential use of these funds for the controversial Chagos Islands deal, which involves leasing ...
UK Defense Spending Increase Amidst Chagos Deal Controversy
The UK government announced a £13.4 billion increase in defense spending, funded by cutting foreign aid, to reach 2.5% of GDP by 2027, but experts estimate the actual increase is closer to £6 billion. The potential use of these funds for the controversial Chagos Islands deal, which involves leasing ...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Order Leads to Thousands of Federal Layoffs
President Trump signed an executive order to limit federal hiring and restructure government agencies, targeting USAID, CFPB, and others, resulting in thousands of layoffs and sparking legal challenges; actions include firing inspectors general and those involved in investigations of Trump.
Trump's Executive Order Leads to Thousands of Federal Layoffs
President Trump signed an executive order to limit federal hiring and restructure government agencies, targeting USAID, CFPB, and others, resulting in thousands of layoffs and sparking legal challenges; actions include firing inspectors general and those involved in investigations of Trump.
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64% Bias Score
USAID facing massive staff cuts, sparking legal battle
The US government plans to drastically reduce USAID's workforce from over 10,000 to under 300 employees, halting aid distribution, prompting legal action by unions, and sparking criticism from both President Trump and Elon Musk.
USAID facing massive staff cuts, sparking legal battle
The US government plans to drastically reduce USAID's workforce from over 10,000 to under 300 employees, halting aid distribution, prompting legal action by unions, and sparking criticism from both President Trump and Elon Musk.
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60% Bias Score
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