Trump Pardons Service Members Accused of War Crimes; Hegseth's Role Raises Concerns
President Trump pardoned three service members—Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance, Army Maj. Mathew Golsteyn, and Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Eddie Gallagher—accused of war crimes in November 2019, following advocacy from then-incoming Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, raising concerns about milita...
Trump Pardons Service Members Accused of War Crimes; Hegseth's Role Raises Concerns
President Trump pardoned three service members—Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance, Army Maj. Mathew Golsteyn, and Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Eddie Gallagher—accused of war crimes in November 2019, following advocacy from then-incoming Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, raising concerns about milita...
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's Poland Visit Highlights Strong U.S.-Poland Military Ties
Newly appointed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chose Poland for his first international trip, highlighting Poland's exemplary defense spending (4.2% of GDP, rising to 4.7% in 2024) and the strong U.S.-Poland military partnership (approx. 8,000 U.S. troops stationed in Poland).
Hegseth's Poland Visit Highlights Strong U.S.-Poland Military Ties
Newly appointed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chose Poland for his first international trip, highlighting Poland's exemplary defense spending (4.2% of GDP, rising to 4.7% in 2024) and the strong U.S.-Poland military partnership (approx. 8,000 U.S. troops stationed in Poland).
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36% Bias Score
Fort Liberty Renamed Fort Bragg
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the renaming of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, back to Fort Bragg, honoring WWII veteran Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, reversing the 2023 decision to remove the name of Confederate General Braxton Bragg; the change requires congressional approval.
Fort Liberty Renamed Fort Bragg
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the renaming of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, back to Fort Bragg, honoring WWII veteran Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, reversing the 2023 decision to remove the name of Confederate General Braxton Bragg; the change requires congressional approval.
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth Addresses Perceived American Weakness
Newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the Department of Defense, stating the perception of American weakness following events in Afghanistan, Israel, and Ukraine needs to be addressed by focusing on accountability, restoring military strength, and rebuilding deterrence.
Hegseth Addresses Perceived American Weakness
Newly appointed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the Department of Defense, stating the perception of American weakness following events in Afghanistan, Israel, and Ukraine needs to be addressed by focusing on accountability, restoring military strength, and rebuilding deterrence.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Orders Immediate Construction of U.S. Iron Dome
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he signed an executive order to begin the immediate construction of a state-of-the-art Iron Dome-like missile defense system for the U.S., entirely made in America, after commending his recently-confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for spearhead...
Trump Orders Immediate Construction of U.S. Iron Dome
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he signed an executive order to begin the immediate construction of a state-of-the-art Iron Dome-like missile defense system for the U.S., entirely made in America, after commending his recently-confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for spearhead...
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52% Bias Score
Trump to Ban Transgender Military Service, Eliminate DEI Programs
President Trump will sign executive orders Monday barring transgender individuals from enlisting in the military, eliminating DEI programs in the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, and rescinding policies that allowed transition-related medical care for transgender service members.
Trump to Ban Transgender Military Service, Eliminate DEI Programs
President Trump will sign executive orders Monday barring transgender individuals from enlisting in the military, eliminating DEI programs in the Department of Defense and Homeland Security, and rescinding policies that allowed transition-related medical care for transgender service members.
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72% Bias Score
Hegseth Considers Removing Top Military Officials Over DEI Stances
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering removing Gen. C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations, from their positions due to their past support of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, according to two U.S. officials familiar...
Hegseth Considers Removing Top Military Officials Over DEI Stances
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering removing Gen. C.Q. Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations, from their positions due to their past support of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, according to two U.S. officials familiar...
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76% Bias Score
Military Families Protest Hegseth's Anti-DEI Policies in Germany
On Tuesday, approximately two dozen military families protested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to U.S. European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, voicing opposition to his recent ban on certain books and policies targeting transgender service members in the Defense Department, refl...
Military Families Protest Hegseth's Anti-DEI Policies in Germany
On Tuesday, approximately two dozen military families protested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's visit to U.S. European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, voicing opposition to his recent ban on certain books and policies targeting transgender service members in the Defense Department, refl...
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40% Bias Score
Fort Liberty Renamed Fort Bragg
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the renaming of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, back to Fort Bragg, honoring WWII veteran Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, reversing the 2023 decision to remove the name of Confederate General Braxton Bragg; the decision requires congressional approval.
Fort Liberty Renamed Fort Bragg
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered the renaming of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, back to Fort Bragg, honoring WWII veteran Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, reversing the 2023 decision to remove the name of Confederate General Braxton Bragg; the decision requires congressional approval.
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36% Bias Score
Army Considers Reversing Fort Liberty Renaming
The US Army is considering renaming Fort Liberty, North Carolina, back to Fort Bragg, exploring legal options to honor a different soldier named Bragg, despite a previous congressional mandate and millions of dollars spent on the initial renaming.
Army Considers Reversing Fort Liberty Renaming
The US Army is considering renaming Fort Liberty, North Carolina, back to Fort Bragg, exploring legal options to honor a different soldier named Bragg, despite a previous congressional mandate and millions of dollars spent on the initial renaming.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Orders Review of Transgender Troops Policy, Reinstates Unvaccinated Soldiers
President Trump issued an executive order directing a review of the Pentagon's policy on transgender troops, potentially leading to a ban, while simultaneously reinstating over 8,000 troops dismissed for refusing COVID-19 vaccination and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in th...
Trump Orders Review of Transgender Troops Policy, Reinstates Unvaccinated Soldiers
President Trump issued an executive order directing a review of the Pentagon's policy on transgender troops, potentially leading to a ban, while simultaneously reinstating over 8,000 troops dismissed for refusing COVID-19 vaccination and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in th...
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72% Bias Score
Hegseth and Brown Meet Despite Past Tensions
Despite previously advocating for his dismissal, incoming Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Monday, stating his intent to work with him; this follows Hegseth's past criticisms of Brown's promotion of diversity initiatives within the m...
Hegseth and Brown Meet Despite Past Tensions
Despite previously advocating for his dismissal, incoming Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Monday, stating his intent to work with him; this follows Hegseth's past criticisms of Brown's promotion of diversity initiatives within the m...
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52% Bias Score