Former DOJ Officials Urge Bondi's Confirmation as Attorney General
Over 110 former Department of Justice officials from both Democratic and Republican administrations sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday urging the confirmation of Pam Bondi as Attorney General, citing her extensive experience and commitment to the rule of law.
Former DOJ Officials Urge Bondi's Confirmation as Attorney General
Over 110 former Department of Justice officials from both Democratic and Republican administrations sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday urging the confirmation of Pam Bondi as Attorney General, citing her extensive experience and commitment to the rule of law.
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48% Bias Score
Meta Glasses Used in New Orleans Attack Planning
On New Year's Day, Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck through New Orleans' Bourbon Street; the FBI says he used Meta smart glasses to scout the area weeks beforehand, recording video while wearing them on his bicycle.
Meta Glasses Used in New Orleans Attack Planning
On New Year's Day, Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a truck through New Orleans' Bourbon Street; the FBI says he used Meta smart glasses to scout the area weeks beforehand, recording video while wearing them on his bicycle.
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32% Bias Score
French Quarter Security Failures Highlighted After Deadly New Year's Attack
A 2019 report revealed that dysfunctional inter-agency relations in New Orleans' French Quarter significantly hampered security efforts, a factor highlighted after a New Year's Day truck attack that killed 14 and injured dozens, despite prior warnings about inadequate bollard systems.
French Quarter Security Failures Highlighted After Deadly New Year's Attack
A 2019 report revealed that dysfunctional inter-agency relations in New Orleans' French Quarter significantly hampered security efforts, a factor highlighted after a New Year's Day truck attack that killed 14 and injured dozens, despite prior warnings about inadequate bollard systems.
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44% Bias Score
Minneapolis to Vote on Federal Consent Decree for Police Reform
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Monday on a consent decree requiring major police reforms following a federal investigation into systemic racism and misconduct, negotiated since June 2023 and similar to a 2023 state agreement.
Minneapolis to Vote on Federal Consent Decree for Police Reform
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Monday on a consent decree requiring major police reforms following a federal investigation into systemic racism and misconduct, negotiated since June 2023 and similar to a 2023 state agreement.
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44% Bias Score
Saba Capital Faces Backlash in Bid to Control Seven UK Investment Trusts
Saba Capital, a New York hedge fund, is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, prompting strong opposition from the trusts' chairs who criticize Saba's self-serving motives and lack of transparency.
Saba Capital Faces Backlash in Bid to Control Seven UK Investment Trusts
Saba Capital, a New York hedge fund, is attempting to seize control of seven London-listed investment trusts, prompting strong opposition from the trusts' chairs who criticize Saba's self-serving motives and lack of transparency.
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56% Bias Score
Proud Boys Leader Seeks Pardon After 22-Year Sentence for January 6th Role
Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6th Capitol attack; his lawyer is seeking a presidential pardon, arguing he is a "proud American" with an "aspiring future", despite evidence of Tarrio's strategic planning a...
Proud Boys Leader Seeks Pardon After 22-Year Sentence for January 6th Role
Enrique Tarrio, former Proud Boys leader, was sentenced to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy related to the January 6th Capitol attack; his lawyer is seeking a presidential pardon, arguing he is a "proud American" with an "aspiring future", despite evidence of Tarrio's strategic planning a...
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56% Bias Score
Sarkozy on Trial: Gaddafi Funds Allegation
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial in Paris, accused of receiving €50 million from Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 presidential campaign; twelve others are also accused, and Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Sarkozy on Trial: Gaddafi Funds Allegation
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is on trial in Paris, accused of receiving €50 million from Muammar Gaddafi to fund his 2007 presidential campaign; twelve others are also accused, and Sarkozy faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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48% Bias Score
Sarkozy on Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's trial began Monday on charges of receiving millions in illegal campaign financing from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential bid, involving alleged Libyan spies and arms dealers, and risking further undermining public confidence in the French pol...
Sarkozy on Trial for Libyan Campaign Financing
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's trial began Monday on charges of receiving millions in illegal campaign financing from Libya's Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential bid, involving alleged Libyan spies and arms dealers, and risking further undermining public confidence in the French pol...
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Soldier Flees Brazil Amidst Growing International War Crimes Investigations
An Israeli soldier fled Brazil after a war crimes investigation, following similar incidents in Chile and Cyprus; this comes after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, prompting Israel to coordinate legal aid for its soldiers abroad.
Israeli Soldier Flees Brazil Amidst Growing International War Crimes Investigations
An Israeli soldier fled Brazil after a war crimes investigation, following similar incidents in Chile and Cyprus; this comes after the ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, prompting Israel to coordinate legal aid for its soldiers abroad.
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40% Bias Score
UK to Increase Penalties for Child Sexual Grooming
The UK government will introduce stricter penalties for child sexual grooming, mandating abuse reporting and improving data collection on child sexual abuse and exploitation, following criticism over its handling of the issue.
UK to Increase Penalties for Child Sexual Grooming
The UK government will introduce stricter penalties for child sexual grooming, mandating abuse reporting and improving data collection on child sexual abuse and exploitation, following criticism over its handling of the issue.
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48% Bias Score
Albanian Escapees Expose UK Immigration Exploitation
Eight Albanian men escaped Yarl's Wood immigration removal center in April 2023; subsequent investigations revealed their illegal status, involvement in drug trafficking, and disillusionment with life in the UK, highlighting the exploitation of immigrants through social media and organized crime.
Albanian Escapees Expose UK Immigration Exploitation
Eight Albanian men escaped Yarl's Wood immigration removal center in April 2023; subsequent investigations revealed their illegal status, involvement in drug trafficking, and disillusionment with life in the UK, highlighting the exploitation of immigrants through social media and organized crime.
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52% Bias Score
Pentagon Settles Lawsuit, to Correct Records of 35,000 LGBTQ+ Veterans
The Pentagon reached a historic settlement with over 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans dishonorably discharged due to sexual orientation, agreeing to streamline the process for correcting their records and upgrading their discharges to receive veteran benefits; the settlement follows a class-action lawsuit fil...
Pentagon Settles Lawsuit, to Correct Records of 35,000 LGBTQ+ Veterans
The Pentagon reached a historic settlement with over 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans dishonorably discharged due to sexual orientation, agreeing to streamline the process for correcting their records and upgrading their discharges to receive veteran benefits; the settlement follows a class-action lawsuit fil...
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60% Bias Score