Brazil's Swift Action Against Bolsonaro Contrasts Sharply With U.S. Response to Trump
Brazil swiftly banned Jair Bolsonaro from holding office until 2030 for abusing his power and undermining the electoral system, unlike the U.S.'s slower response to Donald Trump's similar actions, highlighting different institutional approaches to populist challenges.
Brazil's Swift Action Against Bolsonaro Contrasts Sharply With U.S. Response to Trump
Brazil swiftly banned Jair Bolsonaro from holding office until 2030 for abusing his power and undermining the electoral system, unlike the U.S.'s slower response to Donald Trump's similar actions, highlighting different institutional approaches to populist challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Garland Defends DOJ Independence Amid Trump's Allegations of Bias
In a farewell speech, outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland rebuked claims that the Justice Department is politically motivated, emphasizing its commitment to independence from the White House and Congress; this comes amid concerns about President-elect Trump's attorney general nominee, Pam Bond...
Garland Defends DOJ Independence Amid Trump's Allegations of Bias
In a farewell speech, outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland rebuked claims that the Justice Department is politically motivated, emphasizing its commitment to independence from the White House and Congress; this comes amid concerns about President-elect Trump's attorney general nominee, Pam Bond...
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36% Bias Score
Madrid's Weakened Checks and Balances: PP's Power Grab
A report by Fundación Hay Derecho reveals that the Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso (PP), has eroded institutional checks and balances through legislative changes, including modifications to the composition and selection processes of the Audit Chamber, Transparency Council, and T...
Madrid's Weakened Checks and Balances: PP's Power Grab
A report by Fundación Hay Derecho reveals that the Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso (PP), has eroded institutional checks and balances through legislative changes, including modifications to the composition and selection processes of the Audit Chamber, Transparency Council, and T...
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52% Bias Score
Israeli Supreme Court Delays Chief Justice Selection Amidst Allegations
Israel's Supreme Court delayed the selection of a permanent Chief Justice for 10 days following Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to investigate allegations of conflict of interest against acting Chief Justice Isaac Amit; the court criticized Levin for delaying the process for over a year, harm...
Israeli Supreme Court Delays Chief Justice Selection Amidst Allegations
Israel's Supreme Court delayed the selection of a permanent Chief Justice for 10 days following Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to investigate allegations of conflict of interest against acting Chief Justice Isaac Amit; the court criticized Levin for delaying the process for over a year, harm...
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52% Bias Score
Madrid Rejects PSOE's Bill Limiting Popular Lawsuits, Citing Impact on Violence and Terrorism Cases
The Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, strongly opposes the PSOE's proposed law limiting popular actions in judicial processes, fearing it will hinder their ability to prosecute cases of gender-based violence and terrorism, currently involving 28 active cases and over 70 past ones...
Madrid Rejects PSOE's Bill Limiting Popular Lawsuits, Citing Impact on Violence and Terrorism Cases
The Madrid regional government, led by Isabel Díaz Ayuso, strongly opposes the PSOE's proposed law limiting popular actions in judicial processes, fearing it will hinder their ability to prosecute cases of gender-based violence and terrorism, currently involving 28 active cases and over 70 past ones...
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56% Bias Score
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested on Insurrection Charges
South Korean investigators arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's first sitting president to be arrested, on Wednesday, following a failed martial law order on December 3rd that led to his impeachment. The arrest involved a standoff with his security detail and the scaling of barricades at ...
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested on Insurrection Charges
South Korean investigators arrested President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's first sitting president to be arrested, on Wednesday, following a failed martial law order on December 3rd that led to his impeachment. The arrest involved a standoff with his security detail and the scaling of barricades at ...
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36% Bias Score
Poland Seeks to Strip Former PM Morawiecki of Immunity Over Alleged Election Abuse
Poland's Prosecutor General requested that former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's parliamentary immunity be lifted due to allegations of illegally attempting to organize a mail-in election during the 2020 pandemic, costing over €13 million and bypassing legal electoral procedures.
Poland Seeks to Strip Former PM Morawiecki of Immunity Over Alleged Election Abuse
Poland's Prosecutor General requested that former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's parliamentary immunity be lifted due to allegations of illegally attempting to organize a mail-in election during the 2020 pandemic, costing over €13 million and bypassing legal electoral procedures.
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36% Bias Score
Garland Defends DOJ Amidst Political Attacks, Highlights January 6th Investigations
In a farewell address, Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice against political attacks, emphasizing its work on over 1,500 January 6th Capitol attack cases and its commitment to upholding the rule of law, irrespective of political pressure, amidst a transition to a new ...
Garland Defends DOJ Amidst Political Attacks, Highlights January 6th Investigations
In a farewell address, Attorney General Merrick Garland defended the Department of Justice against political attacks, emphasizing its work on over 1,500 January 6th Capitol attack cases and its commitment to upholding the rule of law, irrespective of political pressure, amidst a transition to a new ...
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48% Bias Score
Berlusconi Seeks Judicial Reform Amidst Concerns of Self-Serving Motives
Berlusconi's nearly 60-minute speech showcased his desire to reform Italy's judicial system, aiming to eliminate what he terms the 'political use of justice,' a move perceived by many as self-serving and threatening to the rule of law.
Berlusconi Seeks Judicial Reform Amidst Concerns of Self-Serving Motives
Berlusconi's nearly 60-minute speech showcased his desire to reform Italy's judicial system, aiming to eliminate what he terms the 'political use of justice,' a move perceived by many as self-serving and threatening to the rule of law.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Concerns Rise Over Expanding Presidential Power
President-elect Donald Trump's second term begins with a Republican-controlled Congress and a conservative Supreme Court, raising concerns about the expansion of presidential power and potential challenges to the balance of power within the US government. His past actions and appointments suggest an...
Trump's Second Term: Concerns Rise Over Expanding Presidential Power
President-elect Donald Trump's second term begins with a Republican-controlled Congress and a conservative Supreme Court, raising concerns about the expansion of presidential power and potential challenges to the balance of power within the US government. His past actions and appointments suggest an...
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48% Bias Score
Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Protest in Turkey
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," prompting a large protest by CHP members who claim it's a politically motivated attack.
Istanbul Mayor's Arrest Sparks Political Protest in Turkey
Istanbul's Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of "membership in a criminal organization," "tampering with a tender," and "unjust enrichment," prompting a large protest by CHP members who claim it's a politically motivated attack.
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Planned Pardons for Capitol Rioters Cannot Erase Extensive Evidence, Convictions
U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, departing amid President-elect Trump's vow to pardon Capitol rioters, asserts that the substantial evidence and convictions achieved through the largest Justice Department investigation in history cannot be erased. Over 1,300 rioters have been convicted, reflecting over...
Trump's Planned Pardons for Capitol Rioters Cannot Erase Extensive Evidence, Convictions
U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, departing amid President-elect Trump's vow to pardon Capitol rioters, asserts that the substantial evidence and convictions achieved through the largest Justice Department investigation in history cannot be erased. Over 1,300 rioters have been convicted, reflecting over...
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40% Bias Score