Trump's Favorability Rating Turns Positive for First Time Since 2015
Donald Trump's RealClearPolitics average favorability rating reached 49.4 percent, exceeding his unfavorable rating for the first time since 2015, following his narrow presidential victory, numerous legal dismissals, and key political appointments.
Trump's Favorability Rating Turns Positive for First Time Since 2015
Donald Trump's RealClearPolitics average favorability rating reached 49.4 percent, exceeding his unfavorable rating for the first time since 2015, following his narrow presidential victory, numerous legal dismissals, and key political appointments.
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64% Bias Score
NC Elections Board Dismisses GOP Ballot Protests
The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed Republican protests challenging over 60,000 ballots in the recent elections, siding with Democratic candidates in key races, leading to expected court challenges. The disputed votes included those cast by voters with incomplete registration infor...
NC Elections Board Dismisses GOP Ballot Protests
The North Carolina State Board of Elections dismissed Republican protests challenging over 60,000 ballots in the recent elections, siding with Democratic candidates in key races, leading to expected court challenges. The disputed votes included those cast by voters with incomplete registration infor...
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40% Bias Score
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
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64% Bias Score
GOP Plan to Eliminate Time-Based Student Loan Forgiveness
Republican lawmakers plan to eliminate time-based student loan forgiveness for new borrowers starting July 1, 2024, replacing existing income-driven repayment plans with a new plan that lacks forgiveness after 20 or 25 years, potentially leaving some borrowers in lifelong debt; this is part of a bro...
GOP Plan to Eliminate Time-Based Student Loan Forgiveness
Republican lawmakers plan to eliminate time-based student loan forgiveness for new borrowers starting July 1, 2024, replacing existing income-driven repayment plans with a new plan that lacks forgiveness after 20 or 25 years, potentially leaving some borrowers in lifelong debt; this is part of a bro...
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52% Bias Score
Jewish Representation in the 119th Congress: A Shift in Numbers and Political Dynamics
The 119th Congress will have 34 Jewish members (potentially 35), with a significant increase in Jewish Republicans in the House, signaling a growing Jewish presence within the GOP.
Jewish Representation in the 119th Congress: A Shift in Numbers and Political Dynamics
The 119th Congress will have 34 Jewish members (potentially 35), with a significant increase in Jewish Republicans in the House, signaling a growing Jewish presence within the GOP.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Pushes for Lara Trump's Senate Appointment
President-elect Trump is urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to the US Senate seat recently vacated by Marco Rubio, who accepted the position of Secretary of State. Several Republican lawmakers have publicly endorsed Lara Trump for this role, and Governor...
Trump Pushes for Lara Trump's Senate Appointment
President-elect Trump is urging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to appoint his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, to the US Senate seat recently vacated by Marco Rubio, who accepted the position of Secretary of State. Several Republican lawmakers have publicly endorsed Lara Trump for this role, and Governor...
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64% Bias Score
SALT Deduction Dispute Threatens GOP Tax Law Extension
House Republicans from high-tax states are demanding an increase to the federal SALT deduction to support extending the 2017 tax law, creating tension within the GOP due to their narrow majority and differing views on the financial and political ramifications.
SALT Deduction Dispute Threatens GOP Tax Law Extension
House Republicans from high-tax states are demanding an increase to the federal SALT deduction to support extending the 2017 tax law, creating tension within the GOP due to their narrow majority and differing views on the financial and political ramifications.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Allies Pressure GOP Senators on Cabinet Confirmations
President-elect Trump's allies are using aggressive tactics, including threats of primary challenges, to pressure Republican senators into confirming his controversial cabinet nominees, notably Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, despite allegations of misconduct against him.
Trump Allies Pressure GOP Senators on Cabinet Confirmations
President-elect Trump's allies are using aggressive tactics, including threats of primary challenges, to pressure Republican senators into confirming his controversial cabinet nominees, notably Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, despite allegations of misconduct against him.
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56% Bias Score
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
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60% Bias Score
Florida Lawmakers Seek to Repeal Post-Parkland Gun Control Measures
Florida lawmakers have filed bills to repeal gun control measures, including the red flag law and the minimum age for rifle purchases, passed after the 2018 Parkland shooting; the bills face opposition in the state Senate.
Florida Lawmakers Seek to Repeal Post-Parkland Gun Control Measures
Florida lawmakers have filed bills to repeal gun control measures, including the red flag law and the minimum age for rifle purchases, passed after the 2018 Parkland shooting; the bills face opposition in the state Senate.
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40% Bias Score
Republican Senate to Prioritize Transformational Border Security Bill in 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham announced that a Republican-led Senate will prioritize a comprehensive border security bill in 2025, focusing on increased detention, more ICE agents, wall completion, and advanced border technology, aligning with President-elect Trump's campaign promises, potentially leading ...
Republican Senate to Prioritize Transformational Border Security Bill in 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham announced that a Republican-led Senate will prioritize a comprehensive border security bill in 2025, focusing on increased detention, more ICE agents, wall completion, and advanced border technology, aligning with President-elect Trump's campaign promises, potentially leading ...
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48% Bias Score
Republican Tax Cut Renewal Jeopardized by Budget Bill Split
Republican infighting threatens the renewal of Trump-era tax cuts, potentially causing tax increases for Americans and impacting domestic manufacturing; a split budget bill increases the risk of failure due to a narrow congressional majority and internal divisions, with significant long-term economi...
Republican Tax Cut Renewal Jeopardized by Budget Bill Split
Republican infighting threatens the renewal of Trump-era tax cuts, potentially causing tax increases for Americans and impacting domestic manufacturing; a split budget bill increases the risk of failure due to a narrow congressional majority and internal divisions, with significant long-term economi...
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52% Bias Score