Trump's Agenda Faces Republican Divisions in Congress
President-elect Donald Trump's plan to pass his entire agenda as one bill faces significant opposition within the Republican party, with disagreements over strategy and policy details threatening to delay or derail the process, particularly given the narrow margins in Congress.
Trump's Agenda Faces Republican Divisions in Congress
President-elect Donald Trump's plan to pass his entire agenda as one bill faces significant opposition within the Republican party, with disagreements over strategy and policy details threatening to delay or derail the process, particularly given the narrow margins in Congress.
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40% Bias Score
Virginia Special Elections to Decide Statehouse Control
Three special elections in Virginia on Tuesday will determine which party controls the Statehouse in Governor Youngkin's final year; Democrats hold narrow majorities in both the Senate (20-18) and House of Delegates (50-49), with key races focusing on abortion rights and parents' rights.
Virginia Special Elections to Decide Statehouse Control
Three special elections in Virginia on Tuesday will determine which party controls the Statehouse in Governor Youngkin's final year; Democrats hold narrow majorities in both the Senate (20-18) and House of Delegates (50-49), with key races focusing on abortion rights and parents' rights.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Sweeping Legislative Plan Faces GOP Divisions
President-elect Trump plans a large bill including border security, extended tax cuts, and eliminating taxes on tips, to be passed using budget reconciliation, facing challenges from a narrow Republican majority and internal party disagreements.
Trump's Sweeping Legislative Plan Faces GOP Divisions
President-elect Trump plans a large bill including border security, extended tax cuts, and eliminating taxes on tips, to be passed using budget reconciliation, facing challenges from a narrow Republican majority and internal party disagreements.
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48% Bias Score
Republican Senator Supports Extending ACA Subsidies Despite Past Opposition
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, despite past party opposition, highlighting their impact on over 20 million Americans' healthcare access; however, the incoming Trump administration's plans remain unclear.
Republican Senator Supports Extending ACA Subsidies Despite Past Opposition
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski supports extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, despite past party opposition, highlighting their impact on over 20 million Americans' healthcare access; however, the incoming Trump administration's plans remain unclear.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Backs Single, Comprehensive Legislative Package
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced President-elect Trump's support for a single, comprehensive legislative package including border, energy, and tax policies, marking a strategic shift from Senate Republicans who favored separate bills due to the narrow House majority and time constraints.
Trump Backs Single, Comprehensive Legislative Package
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced President-elect Trump's support for a single, comprehensive legislative package including border, energy, and tax policies, marking a strategic shift from Senate Republicans who favored separate bills due to the narrow House majority and time constraints.
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44% Bias Score
Johnson Reelected House Speaker After Trump Intervention
Mike Johnson was narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after a dramatic vote, securing the 218 necessary votes only after President-elect Trump intervened in a last-minute plea to two Republican lawmakers who initially voted against him.
Johnson Reelected House Speaker After Trump Intervention
Mike Johnson was narrowly re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday after a dramatic vote, securing the 218 necessary votes only after President-elect Trump intervened in a last-minute plea to two Republican lawmakers who initially voted against him.
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40% Bias Score
Smooth 2025 Presidential Certification Highlights Contrast with 2020
On January 6th, 2025, Congress swiftly certified Donald Trump's presidential victory in a peaceful and efficient process, contrasting sharply with the violent events of the 2020 certification, and setting the stage for a Republican-led agenda.
Smooth 2025 Presidential Certification Highlights Contrast with 2020
On January 6th, 2025, Congress swiftly certified Donald Trump's presidential victory in a peaceful and efficient process, contrasting sharply with the violent events of the 2020 certification, and setting the stage for a Republican-led agenda.
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48% Bias Score
NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House
Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.
NC Republicans Lose Veto-Proof Majority in House
Following recounts and challenges, North Carolina election officials certified three Democratic legislative wins, giving Republicans 71 of 120 House seats—one short of a veto-proof majority—while maintaining a 30-20 Senate majority.
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36% Bias Score
Moreno's Border Security Bill Targets Immediate Action
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to immediately secure the southern border, including funding for wall completion, technology upgrades, and scaled-up deportations, aiming to overcome the Senate filibuster with bipartisan support.
Moreno's Border Security Bill Targets Immediate Action
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced legislation to immediately secure the southern border, including funding for wall completion, technology upgrades, and scaled-up deportations, aiming to overcome the Senate filibuster with bipartisan support.
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64% Bias Score
Husted Frontrunner to Replace Vance in US Senate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to appoint Lt. Governor Jon Husted to replace Senator-elect JD Vance, though Husted's acceptance isn't guaranteed due to his gubernatorial aspirations; the decision could significantly impact upcoming Ohio elections.
Husted Frontrunner to Replace Vance in US Senate
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is expected to appoint Lt. Governor Jon Husted to replace Senator-elect JD Vance, though Husted's acceptance isn't guaranteed due to his gubernatorial aspirations; the decision could significantly impact upcoming Ohio elections.
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36% Bias Score
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker Amid Deep Party Divisions
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious internal Republican struggle, highlighting deep party divisions and the significant influence of President-elect Trump. The 218-vote victory signals a fragile truce in a larger political battle over the party's identity.
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker Amid Deep Party Divisions
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious internal Republican struggle, highlighting deep party divisions and the significant influence of President-elect Trump. The 218-vote victory signals a fragile truce in a larger political battle over the party's identity.
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40% Bias Score
House Speaker Johnson Re-Elected by Razor-Thin Margin Amidst Party Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson won re-election by a slim 218-215 margin after initial defections within his own party, facing significant internal divisions and policy demands while outlining an agenda focused on border security and reversing Biden administration policies.
House Speaker Johnson Re-Elected by Razor-Thin Margin Amidst Party Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson won re-election by a slim 218-215 margin after initial defections within his own party, facing significant internal divisions and policy demands while outlining an agenda focused on border security and reversing Biden administration policies.
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36% Bias Score