Trump Blames Diversity Programs After Deadly Air Crash, Nominees Face Scrutiny
A plane and helicopter collision over the Potomac River killed 67 people, prompting President Trump to blame diversity programs for creating unqualified federal workers; meanwhile, his controversial cabinet nominees face questions about their qualifications.
Trump Blames Diversity Programs After Deadly Air Crash, Nominees Face Scrutiny
A plane and helicopter collision over the Potomac River killed 67 people, prompting President Trump to blame diversity programs for creating unqualified federal workers; meanwhile, his controversial cabinet nominees face questions about their qualifications.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Tough Senate Confirmation Hearings
Three of President Trump's most contentious cabinet picks—former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for DNI, Kash Patel for FBI Director, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary—are undergoing intense Senate confirmation hearings, facing significant opposition and uncertainty about their a...
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Tough Senate Confirmation Hearings
Three of President Trump's most contentious cabinet picks—former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for DNI, Kash Patel for FBI Director, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary—are undergoing intense Senate confirmation hearings, facing significant opposition and uncertainty about their a...
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48% Bias Score
North Macedonia Reshuffles Ambassadors, Replacing Career Diplomats
The North Macedonian government initiated a significant ambassadorial reshuffle, recalling nine ambassadors and appointing four new ones to Japan, Croatia, Ukraine, and France, replacing some career diplomats with political appointees. This follows a similar pattern in other government departments a...
North Macedonia Reshuffles Ambassadors, Replacing Career Diplomats
The North Macedonian government initiated a significant ambassadorial reshuffle, recalling nine ambassadors and appointing four new ones to Japan, Croatia, Ukraine, and France, replacing some career diplomats with political appointees. This follows a similar pattern in other government departments a...
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44% Bias Score
Widespread Opposition to Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination
More than 80 organizations oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Secretary due to his past anti-vaccine statements, launching a $250,000 ad campaign targeting key Republican senators ahead of next week's Senate confirmation hearing.
Widespread Opposition to Kennedy's Health Secretary Nomination
More than 80 organizations oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as US Health Secretary due to his past anti-vaccine statements, launching a $250,000 ad campaign targeting key Republican senators ahead of next week's Senate confirmation hearing.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC
The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.
Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC
The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.
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48% Bias Score
French Political Crisis: Barnier Ousted, Bayrou Appointed
Following the resignation of the Attali government, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted by a no-confidence vote after only three months, leading to François Bayrou's appointment as the new Prime Minister; the political crisis also saw the unexpected return of Manuel Valls to the governme...
French Political Crisis: Barnier Ousted, Bayrou Appointed
Following the resignation of the Attali government, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted by a no-confidence vote after only three months, leading to François Bayrou's appointment as the new Prime Minister; the political crisis also saw the unexpected return of Manuel Valls to the governme...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Nominee Kash Patel Faces Senate Scrutiny for FBI Director Post
President Trump nominated Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and Trump aide openly critical of the FBI, to lead the agency, prompting concerns about political influence on law enforcement and potential impacts on investigations.
Trump Nominee Kash Patel Faces Senate Scrutiny for FBI Director Post
President Trump nominated Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and Trump aide openly critical of the FBI, to lead the agency, prompting concerns about political influence on law enforcement and potential impacts on investigations.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Offers Buy-outs to Two Million Federal Employees
The Trump administration offered buyouts to approximately two million federal employees, potentially resulting in a significant reduction of the workforce, a plan spearheaded by Elon Musk and raising concerns about national security and legality.
Trump Administration Offers Buy-outs to Two Million Federal Employees
The Trump administration offered buyouts to approximately two million federal employees, potentially resulting in a significant reduction of the workforce, a plan spearheaded by Elon Musk and raising concerns about national security and legality.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Prioritizes Loyalty Over Competence in Hiring
The Trump administration is implementing rigorous loyalty tests for job applicants, reviewing social media activity and political stances; this raises concerns about prioritizing loyalty over competence and potentially compromising institutional knowledge in critical areas like foreign policy and na...
Trump Administration Prioritizes Loyalty Over Competence in Hiring
The Trump administration is implementing rigorous loyalty tests for job applicants, reviewing social media activity and political stances; this raises concerns about prioritizing loyalty over competence and potentially compromising institutional knowledge in critical areas like foreign policy and na...
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56% Bias Score
Mar-a-Lago Trespassing Arrest
On Tuesday evening, Bijan Arceo, 32, was arrested for trespassing at Mar-a-Lago after climbing a wall; this is the second such incident this year, raising concerns about security at the property.
Mar-a-Lago Trespassing Arrest
On Tuesday evening, Bijan Arceo, 32, was arrested for trespassing at Mar-a-Lago after climbing a wall; this is the second such incident this year, raising concerns about security at the property.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Fires 1,000 US Government Employees in "Spoil System" Purge
President Donald Trump fired approximately 1,000 US government employees, including those in diversity programs, on January 22nd, implementing a "spoil system" to replace them with political loyalists, raising concerns about governmental efficiency and potential corruption.
Trump Fires 1,000 US Government Employees in "Spoil System" Purge
President Donald Trump fired approximately 1,000 US government employees, including those in diversity programs, on January 22nd, implementing a "spoil system" to replace them with political loyalists, raising concerns about governmental efficiency and potential corruption.
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60% Bias Score
CFPB Director Chopra Remains in Post Despite Trump Administration's House Cleaning
Rohit Chopra, CFPB director appointed by the Biden administration, remains in office despite the change in presidential administration, continuing his consumer-focused policies, which include tackling junk fees and overdraft penalties, and removing medical debt from credit reports, even after packin...
CFPB Director Chopra Remains in Post Despite Trump Administration's House Cleaning
Rohit Chopra, CFPB director appointed by the Biden administration, remains in office despite the change in presidential administration, continuing his consumer-focused policies, which include tackling junk fees and overdraft penalties, and removing medical debt from credit reports, even after packin...
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44% Bias Score