Lankford Introduces Six Bills to Enhance Government Efficiency
Senator James Lankford introduced six bills to improve the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on federal telework, agency guidance clarity, financial management, crisis preparedness, and contractor personnel requirements, aiming to reduce government waste and improve efficiency.
Lankford Introduces Six Bills to Enhance Government Efficiency
Senator James Lankford introduced six bills to improve the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on federal telework, agency guidance clarity, financial management, crisis preparedness, and contractor personnel requirements, aiming to reduce government waste and improve efficiency.
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52% Bias Score
California Postpones "Trump-Proofing" Hearing Due to Wildfires
The California Assembly Budget Committee indefinitely postponed its hearing on a special session to "Trump-proof" the state due to Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel's wildfire evacuation order, delaying legislation to bolster the state's legal defense against the incoming Trump administration.
California Postpones "Trump-Proofing" Hearing Due to Wildfires
The California Assembly Budget Committee indefinitely postponed its hearing on a special session to "Trump-proof" the state due to Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel's wildfire evacuation order, delaying legislation to bolster the state's legal defense against the incoming Trump administration.
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48% Bias Score
Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports
A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...
Parliamentary Prorogation Halts Bills to Ban Zoo Elephants, Great Apes, and Live Horse Exports
A Canadian government bill to ban zoos from acquiring or breeding elephants and great apes has been stopped by the prorogation of Parliament, along with a separate bill to ban live horse exports to Japan for slaughter, despite support from animal welfare groups and some musicians; however, the horse...
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44% Bias Score
House Republicans Grapple with Unified Budget Plan for Trump's Agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Budget Chair Jodey Arrington are working to unify the Republican conference behind a comprehensive budget plan that includes President-elect Trump's policy agenda before the April 3 deadline, facing significant challenges and potential delays due to internal divisions ...
House Republicans Grapple with Unified Budget Plan for Trump's Agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Budget Chair Jodey Arrington are working to unify the Republican conference behind a comprehensive budget plan that includes President-elect Trump's policy agenda before the April 3 deadline, facing significant challenges and potential delays due to internal divisions ...
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36% Bias Score
Mexico Constitutionally Protects Animals
Mexico's Congress unanimously approved a constitutional amendment protecting animals, mandating animal welfare education, prohibiting abuse, and directing the creation of comprehensive animal protection laws within six months, addressing Mexico's high rate of animal abuse.
Mexico Constitutionally Protects Animals
Mexico's Congress unanimously approved a constitutional amendment protecting animals, mandating animal welfare education, prohibiting abuse, and directing the creation of comprehensive animal protection laws within six months, addressing Mexico's high rate of animal abuse.
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52% Bias Score
Moreno's Border Security Bill Targets Immediate Action
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to immediately secure the southern border, including funding for wall completion, technology upgrades, and scaled-up deportations, aiming to overcome the Senate filibuster with bipartisan support.
Moreno's Border Security Bill Targets Immediate Action
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to immediately secure the southern border, including funding for wall completion, technology upgrades, and scaled-up deportations, aiming to overcome the Senate filibuster with bipartisan support.
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64% Bias Score
California Postpones "Trump-Proofing" Session Due to Wildfires
California postponed a special legislative session scheduled for Tuesday to "Trump-proof" the state due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles; however, lawmakers added funding for legal challenges against potential Trump administration actions before the postponement.
California Postpones "Trump-Proofing" Session Due to Wildfires
California postponed a special legislative session scheduled for Tuesday to "Trump-proof" the state due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles; however, lawmakers added funding for legal challenges against potential Trump administration actions before the postponement.
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60% Bias Score
UK Online Safety Act Deemed Unsatisfactory, Prompting Calls for Faster Legislation
UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle criticizes the Online Safety Act of 2023 as "unsatisfactory" and "uneven", highlighting the removal of provisions addressing "legal but harmful" content, leaving vulnerable groups exposed and prompting calls for faster legislative updates to address emerging online th...
UK Online Safety Act Deemed Unsatisfactory, Prompting Calls for Faster Legislation
UK Science Secretary Peter Kyle criticizes the Online Safety Act of 2023 as "unsatisfactory" and "uneven", highlighting the removal of provisions addressing "legal but harmful" content, leaving vulnerable groups exposed and prompting calls for faster legislative updates to address emerging online th...
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Trump Shows Flexibility on Republican Legislative Strategy
President-elect Trump met with Republican senators to discuss legislative strategies for his policy priorities, showing flexibility despite initially favoring "one big beautiful bill." Disagreements remain within the GOP regarding a single versus a two-bill approach, using budget reconciliation as a...
Trump Shows Flexibility on Republican Legislative Strategy
President-elect Trump met with Republican senators to discuss legislative strategies for his policy priorities, showing flexibility despite initially favoring "one big beautiful bill." Disagreements remain within the GOP regarding a single versus a two-bill approach, using budget reconciliation as a...
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Ohio Enacts Strong Anti-SLAPP Law, Protecting Free Speech
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 237 into law on January 8, 2024, creating the Ohio Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), a cutting-edge anti-SLAPP law protecting free speech and public participation rights, making Ohio the ninth state to adopt such a law, and improving its l...
Ohio Enacts Strong Anti-SLAPP Law, Protecting Free Speech
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 237 into law on January 8, 2024, creating the Ohio Uniform Public Expression Protection Act (UPEPA), a cutting-edge anti-SLAPP law protecting free speech and public participation rights, making Ohio the ninth state to adopt such a law, and improving its l...
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Trump's Shifting Stance on Reconciliation Creates Uncertainty for Republicans
President-elect Trump's shifting stance on whether to pass his legislative agenda as one bill or two via reconciliation creates uncertainty for Republicans, who aim to pass the bill by late April or Memorial Day at the latest, facing internal divisions and a narrow majority in the House.
Trump's Shifting Stance on Reconciliation Creates Uncertainty for Republicans
President-elect Trump's shifting stance on whether to pass his legislative agenda as one bill or two via reconciliation creates uncertainty for Republicans, who aim to pass the bill by late April or Memorial Day at the latest, facing internal divisions and a narrow majority in the House.
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56% Bias Score
Israel's Delayed Privacy Law Creates Unequal Data Protection
The Israeli Justice Minister's delay in publishing an amendment to the Privacy Protection Law creates a two-tiered privacy system from January 2025, affecting citizens differently based on data origin (EU or Israel) and highlighting legislative shortcomings.
Israel's Delayed Privacy Law Creates Unequal Data Protection
The Israeli Justice Minister's delay in publishing an amendment to the Privacy Protection Law creates a two-tiered privacy system from January 2025, affecting citizens differently based on data origin (EU or Israel) and highlighting legislative shortcomings.
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56% Bias Score