Government Shutdown Looms After Trump-Backed Spending Bill Fails
A proposed US government spending bill, backed by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk, failed to pass the House due to opposition from 38 Republicans and nearly all Democrats, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown before Christmas, potentially impacting millions of federal workers and c...
Government Shutdown Looms After Trump-Backed Spending Bill Fails
A proposed US government spending bill, backed by President-elect Trump and Elon Musk, failed to pass the House due to opposition from 38 Republicans and nearly all Democrats, increasing the likelihood of a government shutdown before Christmas, potentially impacting millions of federal workers and c...
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56% Bias Score
French Government Collapses Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government collapsed after three months due to a no-confidence vote, amid a broader European political crisis and a 112.20% national debt (Q2 2024), reflecting deep societal divisions and historical parallels to the Fourth Republic's instability.
French Government Collapses Amidst Deepening Political Crisis
France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government collapsed after three months due to a no-confidence vote, amid a broader European political crisis and a 112.20% national debt (Q2 2024), reflecting deep societal divisions and historical parallels to the Fourth Republic's instability.
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52% Bias Score
Trump and Musk Block Spending Bill, Triggering Washington Crisis
President-elect Trump and Elon Musk blocked a bipartisan short-term spending bill containing nearly $100 billion in disaster aid, plunging Washington into crisis and jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's position, just days before the holiday season.
Trump and Musk Block Spending Bill, Triggering Washington Crisis
President-elect Trump and Elon Musk blocked a bipartisan short-term spending bill containing nearly $100 billion in disaster aid, plunging Washington into crisis and jeopardizing House Speaker Mike Johnson's position, just days before the holiday season.
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60% Bias Score
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Leadership
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over spending and US trade threats; her departure raises questions about Trudeau's leadership amid declining popularity and potential upcoming elections.
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Leadership
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over spending and US trade threats; her departure raises questions about Trudeau's leadership amid declining popularity and potential upcoming elections.
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48% Bias Score
Bayrou Convenes Political Leaders Amidst Instability; Macron Visits Cyclone-Stricken Mayotte
French Prime Minister François Bayrou met with several political parties (excluding LFI and RN) on December 19th at Matignon to address political instability, while President Macron visited Mayotte to assess cyclone Chido's damage; Bayrou's approval rating is significantly lower than his predecessor...
Bayrou Convenes Political Leaders Amidst Instability; Macron Visits Cyclone-Stricken Mayotte
French Prime Minister François Bayrou met with several political parties (excluding LFI and RN) on December 19th at Matignon to address political instability, while President Macron visited Mayotte to assess cyclone Chido's damage; Bayrou's approval rating is significantly lower than his predecessor...
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56% Bias Score
Zourabichvili Urges EU Intervention in Georgia's Election Crisis
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili urged the EU to pressure Georgia's government into holding new elections due to alleged election irregularities and the violent suppression of protests on December 18th, warning of potential Russian influence and regional instability if the EU does not interve...
Zourabichvili Urges EU Intervention in Georgia's Election Crisis
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili urged the EU to pressure Georgia's government into holding new elections due to alleged election irregularities and the violent suppression of protests on December 18th, warning of potential Russian influence and regional instability if the EU does not interve...
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44% Bias Score
Maduro Announces Constitutional Reform Amidst Venezuelan Political Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a constitutional reform to "consolidate popular sovereignty" less than a month before his January 10th inauguration, amidst a political crisis and opposition accusations of electoral fraud in the July 28th presidential elections, prompting concerns about...
Maduro Announces Constitutional Reform Amidst Venezuelan Political Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a constitutional reform to "consolidate popular sovereignty" less than a month before his January 10th inauguration, amidst a political crisis and opposition accusations of electoral fraud in the July 28th presidential elections, prompting concerns about...
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48% Bias Score
French Political Stalemate Deepens Over Budget and Pension Reform
French National Rally (RN) maintains its opposition to the pension reform, while the left criticizes the government's handling of the budget and President Macron's reported racist remarks, creating significant political tension.
French Political Stalemate Deepens Over Budget and Pension Reform
French National Rally (RN) maintains its opposition to the pension reform, while the left criticizes the government's handling of the budget and President Macron's reported racist remarks, creating significant political tension.
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52% Bias Score
Romania's Ruling Party Withdraws From Coalition, Triggering Political Crisis
Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party withdrew from coalition talks after a court annulled the presidential election, leaving the country in political turmoil and raising concerns about the rise of far-right nationalism ahead of a rerun election.
Romania's Ruling Party Withdraws From Coalition, Triggering Political Crisis
Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party withdrew from coalition talks after a court annulled the presidential election, leaving the country in political turmoil and raising concerns about the rise of far-right nationalism ahead of a rerun election.
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44% Bias Score
Georgia's President Accuses Ruling Party of Rigging Elections, Defies Inauguration
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili alleges the October 26 parliamentary elections were rigged with Russian interference, citing \$200 million in illicit funds and ballot stuffing, refusing to step down despite the upcoming inauguration of a new president chosen by the ruling Georgian Dream part...
Georgia's President Accuses Ruling Party of Rigging Elections, Defies Inauguration
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili alleges the October 26 parliamentary elections were rigged with Russian interference, citing \$200 million in illicit funds and ballot stuffing, refusing to step down despite the upcoming inauguration of a new president chosen by the ruling Georgian Dream part...
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52% Bias Score
Georgia's Political Crisis: EU's Slow Response Criticized
Following disputed Georgian elections on October 26th, President Salome Zourabichvili criticized the EU's slow response to the ensuing political crisis, calling for stronger action as nightly pro-EU protests continue in Tbilisi and the government suspends EU accession talks until 2028.
Georgia's Political Crisis: EU's Slow Response Criticized
Following disputed Georgian elections on October 26th, President Salome Zourabichvili criticized the EU's slow response to the ensuing political crisis, calling for stronger action as nightly pro-EU protests continue in Tbilisi and the government suspends EU accession talks until 2028.
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48% Bias Score
Subdued Liberal Christmas Party Highlights Deep Party Divisions Following Freeland Resignation
The Liberal Party's Christmas party in Ottawa on Tuesday revealed a subdued mood among attendees following Chrystia Freeland's high-profile resignation, with Prime Minister Trudeau's attempt at festive cheer failing to mask the party's deep divisions and uncertainty.
Subdued Liberal Christmas Party Highlights Deep Party Divisions Following Freeland Resignation
The Liberal Party's Christmas party in Ottawa on Tuesday revealed a subdued mood among attendees following Chrystia Freeland's high-profile resignation, with Prime Minister Trudeau's attempt at festive cheer failing to mask the party's deep divisions and uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score