Germany Approves Four Additional Submarines, Boosting Wismar Shipyard
The German Bundestag approved the construction of four additional U-212CD class submarines for the German Navy, a 4.7 billion Euro project expected to create up to 1,500 jobs and modernize the Wismar shipyard, receiving broad support but facing opposition from the Left party.
Germany Approves Four Additional Submarines, Boosting Wismar Shipyard
The German Bundestag approved the construction of four additional U-212CD class submarines for the German Navy, a 4.7 billion Euro project expected to create up to 1,500 jobs and modernize the Wismar shipyard, receiving broad support but facing opposition from the Left party.
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52% 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
NDAA Restricts Tricare Coverage for Transgender Minors
The House passed the \$895 billion National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision barring Tricare from covering transition-related care for minors, impacting an estimated 4,000 children and potentially forcing families to choose between military service and their child's healthcare.
NDAA Restricts Tricare Coverage for Transgender Minors
The House passed the \$895 billion National Defense Authorization Act, including a provision barring Tricare from covering transition-related care for minors, impacting an estimated 4,000 children and potentially forcing families to choose between military service and their child's healthcare.
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56% Bias Score
NATO Chief Urges Allies to Increase Military Spending, Adopt 'War Mentality'
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged allies to significantly increase military spending and adopt a "war mentality" due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and China's growing military power; he estimates 10,000 weekly deaths in Ukraine and warns of unpreparedness for future threats.
NATO Chief Urges Allies to Increase Military Spending, Adopt 'War Mentality'
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte urged allies to significantly increase military spending and adopt a "war mentality" due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and China's growing military power; he estimates 10,000 weekly deaths in Ukraine and warns of unpreparedness for future threats.
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48% Bias Score
House Passes Record $1 Trillion Military Spending Bill Amidst Global Tensions
The House passed a nearly $1 trillion military spending bill, the largest in its 63-year history, increasing funds for weaponry, soldier salaries, and base improvements, while also including controversial restrictions on transgender healthcare and DEI initiatives amid rising global tensions.
House Passes Record $1 Trillion Military Spending Bill Amidst Global Tensions
The House passed a nearly $1 trillion military spending bill, the largest in its 63-year history, increasing funds for weaponry, soldier salaries, and base improvements, while also including controversial restrictions on transgender healthcare and DEI initiatives amid rising global tensions.
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56% Bias Score
"EU Seeks €500 Billion for Defense Amidst US Uncertainty and Internal Divisions"
"Facing potential cuts in US support for Ukraine, the EU is exploring €500 billion in joint borrowing for defense, but internal disagreements on debt issuance and national budget concerns hinder progress."
"EU Seeks €500 Billion for Defense Amidst US Uncertainty and Internal Divisions"
"Facing potential cuts in US support for Ukraine, the EU is exploring €500 billion in joint borrowing for defense, but internal disagreements on debt issuance and national budget concerns hinder progress."
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48% Bias Score
UK's Drone Defense Weakness Exposed: Urgent Call for 'Iron Dome' System
Former British defense minister Tobias Ellwood warned of the UK's inadequate defenses against drone attacks, citing recent incidents near military bases and emphasizing the need for an "Iron Dome" style system, while General Sir Richard Shirreff warned of a potential Russian invasion.
UK's Drone Defense Weakness Exposed: Urgent Call for 'Iron Dome' System
Former British defense minister Tobias Ellwood warned of the UK's inadequate defenses against drone attacks, citing recent incidents near military bases and emphasizing the need for an "Iron Dome" style system, while General Sir Richard Shirreff warned of a potential Russian invasion.
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64% Bias Score
Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions
Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.
Greece Doubles Defense Budget Amidst Turkey Tensions
Greece's 2025 defense budget has increased to \"6.1 billion euros, nearly double the 2019 amount, driven by tensions with Turkey and a need for improved drone defense, with 159 of 299 parliament members voting for the increase.
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40% Bias Score
Rutte Warns of Russian Ambitions to Eliminate Ukraine, Urges Increased European Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Russia aims to eliminate Ukraine and may subsequently target other European countries, urging a drastic increase in European defense spending due to Russia's use of drone swarms in Ukraine and other hostile actions.
Rutte Warns of Russian Ambitions to Eliminate Ukraine, Urges Increased European Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that Russia aims to eliminate Ukraine and may subsequently target other European countries, urging a drastic increase in European defense spending due to Russia's use of drone swarms in Ukraine and other hostile actions.
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48% Bias Score
House Passes $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy over Transgender Care Ban
The House passed an $895 billion defense bill including a 1% spending increase, pay raises for some enlisted personnel, and a ban on transgender medical treatments for military children, despite bipartisan support.
House Passes $895 Billion Defense Bill Amidst Controversy over Transgender Care Ban
The House passed an $895 billion defense bill including a 1% spending increase, pay raises for some enlisted personnel, and a ban on transgender medical treatments for military children, despite bipartisan support.
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56% Bias Score
NDAA Passes with Increased Military Pay, Controversial Transgender Care Ban
The $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) raises defense spending by 1%, provides double-digit pay raises to many junior enlisted service members, but controversially bans federal funding for gender dysphoria treatment for children of service members, creating significant bipartis...
NDAA Passes with Increased Military Pay, Controversial Transgender Care Ban
The $895.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) raises defense spending by 1%, provides double-digit pay raises to many junior enlisted service members, but controversially bans federal funding for gender dysphoria treatment for children of service members, creating significant bipartis...
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64% Bias Score
French Defense Budget Delay Threatens Military Modernization and Support for Ukraine
A no-confidence vote in France's government on December 4th threatens a planned €3 billion annual increase to the defense budget, potentially delaying military modernization and support for Ukraine by as much as €20 billion by 2030.
French Defense Budget Delay Threatens Military Modernization and Support for Ukraine
A no-confidence vote in France's government on December 4th threatens a planned €3 billion annual increase to the defense budget, potentially delaying military modernization and support for Ukraine by as much as €20 billion by 2030.
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48% Bias Score