Trump dismisses concerns over Musk's influence
Incoming US President Donald Trump rejected claims that Elon Musk holds excessive influence, despite Musk's significant campaign donation, role in budget negotiations that nearly caused a government shutdown, and involvement in cabinet appointments. Musk has also openly supported right-wing populist...
Trump dismisses concerns over Musk's influence
Incoming US President Donald Trump rejected claims that Elon Musk holds excessive influence, despite Musk's significant campaign donation, role in budget negotiations that nearly caused a government shutdown, and involvement in cabinet appointments. Musk has also openly supported right-wing populist...
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52% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German Political Outcry
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on X, two months before the election, sparking criticism from German politicians who fear the influence of his 208 million followers and his past support of Donald Trump and potential donation to Nigel Farage.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German Political Outcry
Elon Musk, the world's richest person, endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on X, two months before the election, sparking criticism from German politicians who fear the influence of his 208 million followers and his past support of Donald Trump and potential donation to Nigel Farage.
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60% Bias Score
Musk's Lobbying Effort Kills US Funding Bill, Raising Shutdown Odds
Tech billionaire Elon Musk used his social media platform X to successfully lobby against a bipartisan US government funding bill, leading to its failure and increasing the chances of a government shutdown; his actions highlight the growing influence of wealthy tech moguls on US politics.
Musk's Lobbying Effort Kills US Funding Bill, Raising Shutdown Odds
Tech billionaire Elon Musk used his social media platform X to successfully lobby against a bipartisan US government funding bill, leading to its failure and increasing the chances of a government shutdown; his actions highlight the growing influence of wealthy tech moguls on US politics.
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56% Bias Score
UK Businessman's China Trip Raises Concerns of Chinese Influence
In 2018, British businessman Sir John Peace, accompanied by Yang Tengbo—allegedly linked to the Chinese government's United Front Work Department—met with senior Chinese official Shen Yiqin during a trade mission. This raises concerns about potential Chinese influence in British business.
UK Businessman's China Trip Raises Concerns of Chinese Influence
In 2018, British businessman Sir John Peace, accompanied by Yang Tengbo—allegedly linked to the Chinese government's United Front Work Department—met with senior Chinese official Shen Yiqin during a trade mission. This raises concerns about potential Chinese influence in British business.
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60% Bias Score
ABC News Pays $15 Million to Settle Trump Defamation Lawsuit
ABC News settled Donald Trump's $15 million defamation lawsuit after inaccurately reporting that he was found liable for rape, a decision made to avoid further pre-trial discovery and potential reputational harm, with the payout to go to a Trump presidential foundation.
ABC News Pays $15 Million to Settle Trump Defamation Lawsuit
ABC News settled Donald Trump's $15 million defamation lawsuit after inaccurately reporting that he was found liable for rape, a decision made to avoid further pre-trial discovery and potential reputational harm, with the payout to go to a Trump presidential foundation.
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44% Bias Score
Tech Giants Donate Millions to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI each donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, signaling a strategic effort to cultivate positive relations with the incoming administration, contrasting with the 2021 Biden inauguration where tech donations were reportedly refused; Jeff Bezos, previously a target...
Tech Giants Donate Millions to Trump's Inaugural Fund
Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI each donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, signaling a strategic effort to cultivate positive relations with the incoming administration, contrasting with the 2021 Biden inauguration where tech donations were reportedly refused; Jeff Bezos, previously a target...
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56% Bias Score
Gonzales Compares Musk's Influence to a Prime Minister's in Government Funding Bill Negotiations
Rep. Tony Gonzales compared Elon Musk to a prime minister due to his significant influence on the government funding bill's revisions, praising Musk's vocal opposition that, along with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's opposition, led to a smaller version of the bill passing.
Gonzales Compares Musk's Influence to a Prime Minister's in Government Funding Bill Negotiations
Rep. Tony Gonzales compared Elon Musk to a prime minister due to his significant influence on the government funding bill's revisions, praising Musk's vocal opposition that, along with President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's opposition, led to a smaller version of the bill passing.
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52% Bias Score
UK Peers' Azerbaijan Trips Raise Human Rights Concerns
Two former UK political party leaders visited Azerbaijan, a trip funded by a businessman, raising human rights concerns due to Azerbaijan's authoritarian government, despite all trips being properly registered.
UK Peers' Azerbaijan Trips Raise Human Rights Concerns
Two former UK political party leaders visited Azerbaijan, a trip funded by a businessman, raising human rights concerns due to Azerbaijan's authoritarian government, despite all trips being properly registered.
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56% Bias Score
Disney Settles Trump Defamation Lawsuit for \$15 Million
Walt Disney Company settled a \$15 million defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against ABC News, a decision attributed to CEO Bob Iger and causing outrage among ABC staff; this follows a pattern of corporate leaders prioritizing appeasement of President-elect Trump over confrontation.
Disney Settles Trump Defamation Lawsuit for \$15 Million
Walt Disney Company settled a \$15 million defamation lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against ABC News, a decision attributed to CEO Bob Iger and causing outrage among ABC staff; this follows a pattern of corporate leaders prioritizing appeasement of President-elect Trump over confrontation.
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48% Bias Score
Chinese Businessman's Deep Infiltration of British Establishment Revealed
Yang Tengbo, a Chinese businessman, infiltrated British power structures for two decades, cultivating relationships with royals, politicians, and business leaders, including Prince Andrew and former Prime Ministers, raising concerns about potential espionage.
Chinese Businessman's Deep Infiltration of British Establishment Revealed
Yang Tengbo, a Chinese businessman, infiltrated British power structures for two decades, cultivating relationships with royals, politicians, and business leaders, including Prince Andrew and former Prime Ministers, raising concerns about potential espionage.
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64% Bias Score
FDA Petition Seeks Polio Vaccine Approval Reversal
A lawyer tied to President-elect Trump's pick to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has petitioned the FDA to revoke the polio vaccine's approval, raising concerns despite the vaccine's significant role in public health; the FDA is reviewing the petition.
FDA Petition Seeks Polio Vaccine Approval Reversal
A lawyer tied to President-elect Trump's pick to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has petitioned the FDA to revoke the polio vaccine's approval, raising concerns despite the vaccine's significant role in public health; the FDA is reviewing the petition.
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44% Bias Score
UK Bans Chinese Businessman Over Prince Andrew Ties
A Chinese businessman, H6, with close ties to Prince Andrew, has been banned from the UK for suspected Chinese government influence, a decision upheld by the courts due to national security concerns.
UK Bans Chinese Businessman Over Prince Andrew Ties
A Chinese businessman, H6, with close ties to Prince Andrew, has been banned from the UK for suspected Chinese government influence, a decision upheld by the courts due to national security concerns.
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48% Bias Score