Russia Condemns US Sanctions Against Cuba
Russia strongly condemns the US decision to keep Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling it an illegal and cruel pressure tactic that violates UN principles and aims to economically suffocate the independent nation; Russia supports the immediate lifting of the US embargo on Cuba.
Russia Condemns US Sanctions Against Cuba
Russia strongly condemns the US decision to keep Cuba on its list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling it an illegal and cruel pressure tactic that violates UN principles and aims to economically suffocate the independent nation; Russia supports the immediate lifting of the US embargo on Cuba.
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52% Bias Score
Fetterman to Vote on Trump Nominees After Individual Meetings
Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., met with President-elect Trump's nominees Elise Stefanik, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard, stating his votes will stem from informed opinions after conversations with each nominee; he has publicly supported Stefanik.
Fetterman to Vote on Trump Nominees After Individual Meetings
Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., met with President-elect Trump's nominees Elise Stefanik, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard, stating his votes will stem from informed opinions after conversations with each nominee; he has publicly supported Stefanik.
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40% Bias Score
Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
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40% Bias Score
McConnell Urges Trump to Prioritize Military Strength in Foreign Policy
In a Foreign Affairs essay, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell warned President-elect Trump against isolationism, advocating for increased military strength and global engagement to counter Russia and other adversaries, citing past instances where Trump's actions undermined U.S. credibility.
McConnell Urges Trump to Prioritize Military Strength in Foreign Policy
In a Foreign Affairs essay, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell warned President-elect Trump against isolationism, advocating for increased military strength and global engagement to counter Russia and other adversaries, citing past instances where Trump's actions undermined U.S. credibility.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's First Press Conference: Investment Announcements, Controversial Plans, and Media Attacks
President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference at Mar-a-Lago, announcing a $100 billion SoftBank investment in the US and outlining plans for a border wall, lawsuits against media outlets, and controversial cabinet appointments, while addressing foreign policy issues and the mysterious...
Trump's First Press Conference: Investment Announcements, Controversial Plans, and Media Attacks
President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference at Mar-a-Lago, announcing a $100 billion SoftBank investment in the US and outlining plans for a border wall, lawsuits against media outlets, and controversial cabinet appointments, while addressing foreign policy issues and the mysterious...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Ally's Russia Contact Raises Ukraine Conflict Questions
Following a meeting between Donald Trump, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and Rep. Mike Waltz, Orbán spoke with Vladimir Putin, proposing a ceasefire and prisoner exchange in the Ukraine conflict; this contrasts with the Biden administration's continued military aid to Ukraine.
Trump Ally's Russia Contact Raises Ukraine Conflict Questions
Following a meeting between Donald Trump, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and Rep. Mike Waltz, Orbán spoke with Vladimir Putin, proposing a ceasefire and prisoner exchange in the Ukraine conflict; this contrasts with the Biden administration's continued military aid to Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Gabbard's Controversial DNI Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process due to concerns about her past meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her recent shift to the Republican Party; some senators are expressing concern...
Gabbard's Controversial DNI Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process due to concerns about her past meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her recent shift to the Republican Party; some senators are expressing concern...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Announces \$100 Billion Investment, Contrasts Leadership Style with Biden
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago announcing a \$100 billion investment from Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, creating 100,000 jobs, and directly addressed various policy issues, offering a contrast to the Biden administration's communication style.
Trump Announces \$100 Billion Investment, Contrasts Leadership Style with Biden
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago announcing a \$100 billion investment from Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son, creating 100,000 jobs, and directly addressed various policy issues, offering a contrast to the Biden administration's communication style.
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68% Bias Score
Trump Threatens Legal Action, Considers Adams Pardon
President-elect Trump, in a Mar-a-Lago press conference, threatened legal action over the sale of unused border wall materials, indicated he might pardon Mayor Eric Adams, and commented on drone sightings, vaccines, and foreign policy, while SoftBank pledged a $100 billion US investment.
Trump Threatens Legal Action, Considers Adams Pardon
President-elect Trump, in a Mar-a-Lago press conference, threatened legal action over the sale of unused border wall materials, indicated he might pardon Mayor Eric Adams, and commented on drone sightings, vaccines, and foreign policy, while SoftBank pledged a $100 billion US investment.
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56% Bias Score
Former Tory MP: UK's China policy a 'massive mistake'
Former Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticizes David Cameron and George Osborne's China policy (2010-2016) as a "massive mistake" that compromised national security, citing the Yang Tengbo spying case and delayed implementation of a foreign influence registration scheme as evidence.
Former Tory MP: UK's China policy a 'massive mistake'
Former Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith criticizes David Cameron and George Osborne's China policy (2010-2016) as a "massive mistake" that compromised national security, citing the Yang Tengbo spying case and delayed implementation of a foreign influence registration scheme as evidence.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Nunes to Head Intelligence Advisory Council
On December 14, Donald Trump appointed Devin Nunes, CEO of Truth Social and former House Intelligence Committee chair, to lead his Presidential Intelligence Advisory Council, and Richard Grenell as a special envoy focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, continuing their roles while serving Trump.
Trump Appoints Nunes to Head Intelligence Advisory Council
On December 14, Donald Trump appointed Devin Nunes, CEO of Truth Social and former House Intelligence Committee chair, to lead his Presidential Intelligence Advisory Council, and Richard Grenell as a special envoy focusing on Venezuela and North Korea, continuing their roles while serving Trump.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Accuses Scholz of German Political Isolation in Europe
Friedrich Merz, CDU/CSU Chancellor candidate, criticizes Olaf Scholz for Germany's weak role in European politics, citing Scholz's absence from key meetings (Macron's Poland visit, Notre-Dame reopening) and Germany's lack of legislative initiatives in Brussels, resulting in the frequent use of abste...
Merz Accuses Scholz of German Political Isolation in Europe
Friedrich Merz, CDU/CSU Chancellor candidate, criticizes Olaf Scholz for Germany's weak role in European politics, citing Scholz's absence from key meetings (Macron's Poland visit, Notre-Dame reopening) and Germany's lack of legislative initiatives in Brussels, resulting in the frequent use of abste...
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56% Bias Score