Tag #Political Influence

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Weiss Report Criticizes Biden's Hunter Biden Pardon

Special Counsel David Weiss's final report on Hunter Biden criticizes President Biden's pardon as "wrong" and a mischaracterization of the investigation, stating the president's actions unfairly maligned Justice Department officials and made further charges inappropriate; the report details eight co...

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48% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
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Global Survey Reveals Widespread Concern Over Economic Inequality and Calls for Systemic Change

A Pew Research Center survey of 36 countries shows that 54% of respondents view the wealth gap as a major problem, 60% believe the wealthy exert undue political influence, and 57% think their children will be worse off economically; majorities in 33 countries want economic system changes.

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politico.eu
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Musk Promotes Anti-Ukraine EU Politician

Elon Musk is promoting Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou, who opposes further aid to Ukraine, aligning with Musk's known views and raising concerns about influence within the EU parliament.

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nbcnews.com
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Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Signaling Political Shift

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday, a decision interpreted as a strategic move to align with a potential second Trump administration, following months of actions showing a rightward political shift within the company.

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t24.com.tr
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Secrecy shrouds ownership of Turkish media outlets "Nefes" and "Flash

The owners of the newly launched Turkish newspaper "Nefes" and the television channel "Flash" remain undisclosed despite various claims and denials, raising concerns about transparency and potential political influence in the Turkish media landscape.

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36% Bias Score

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faz.net
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Washington Post Faces Crisis Amidst Financial Losses and Censorship Accusations

The Washington Post, under Jeff Bezos' ownership, is experiencing a profound crisis involving significant financial losses, staff departures, and accusations of censorship after Bezos suppressed an endorsement for Kamala Harris and fired a cartoonist critical of Trump, leading to a loss of 50% of it...

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60% Bias Score

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nrc.nl
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Meta Relaxes Content Moderation in Response to Trump's Election

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on January 7th significant changes to the platform's content moderation policies, citing the election of Donald Trump as a "cultural turning point" and appointing Trump supporter Dana White to the board, in a move that illustrates the incoming president's influence...

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52% Bias Score

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zeit.de
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Olearius to Answer Cum-Ex Inquiry Questions in Writing

Christian Olearius, a Warburg Bank partner involved in the Cum-Ex tax scandal, will not testify in person before Hamburg's parliamentary inquiry committee due to health reasons; he will answer questions in writing, while the committee's investigation into potential political interference in the case...

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36% Bias Score

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nos.nl
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Dutch Organizations Call for Social Media Ban, Government Refuses

Five Dutch organizations want the government to ban Instagram, Facebook, and X due to concerns about the platforms' impact on the rule of law and freedom, citing Meta's decision to stop working with fact-checkers in the US as a key factor; however, the Dutch government will not ban them.

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nos.nl
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Meta Ends Fact-Checking Partnerships in the US, Prioritizing Free Speech

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the termination of its US fact-checking partnerships, citing political bias and prioritizing free speech, a decision praised by Donald Trump and seen by experts as a move to appease him, potentially leading to increased misinformation.

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52% Bias Score

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it.euronews.com
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EU to Investigate Musk's Twitter Spaces Event Amid German Election Concerns

The European Commission will investigate whether Elon Musk's upcoming Twitter Spaces conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel violates EU regulations, amid an ongoing probe into X's DSA compliance and concerns about potential election interference in Germany's upcoming February 23rd elections.

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48% Bias Score

elpais.com
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Tech Oligarchs Undermine Democracy: Musk's AfD Support Exposes Wealth's Political Power

Elon Musk's support for the AfD in Germany, revealed in a paid advertorial in Die Welt, highlights how tech oligarchs are manipulating democratic processes for personal gain, undermining traditional power structures and potentially destabilizing global systems.

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