Senate Confirms Kash Patel as First Person of Color to Lead FBI
Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee, was narrowly confirmed by the Senate as the ninth FBI director on Thursday and sworn in Friday, succeeding Christopher Wray; he is the first person of color to hold the position.
Senate Confirms Kash Patel as First Person of Color to Lead FBI
Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee, was narrowly confirmed by the Senate as the ninth FBI director on Thursday and sworn in Friday, succeeding Christopher Wray; he is the first person of color to hold the position.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Controversial FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director by a 51-47 vote despite Democratic allegations of mass firings and potential political retaliation within the FBI; Patel's past actions and statements raise concerns about his leadership.
Senate Confirms Controversial FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel
The Senate confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director by a 51-47 vote despite Democratic allegations of mass firings and potential political retaliation within the FBI; Patel's past actions and statements raise concerns about his leadership.
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44% Bias Score
Cotton to Meet with Trump's DOD Nominee Amidst MAGA Backlash
Senate Republican Chairman Tom Cotton will meet with President Trump's nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, to address concerns about Colby's past statements on Iran's nuclear capabilities, following public pressure from MAGA figures who criticized Cotton for his initia...
Cotton to Meet with Trump's DOD Nominee Amidst MAGA Backlash
Senate Republican Chairman Tom Cotton will meet with President Trump's nominee for Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge Colby, to address concerns about Colby's past statements on Iran's nuclear capabilities, following public pressure from MAGA figures who criticized Cotton for his initia...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Nominee Alters Stance on PRO Act to Secure Senate Confirmation
President Trump's Labor secretary nominee, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, testified before the Senate HELP committee on Wednesday, stating she no longer supports the part of the PRO Act that would overturn Right-to-Work laws, a crucial shift to secure Republican support for her confirmation.
Trump Nominee Alters Stance on PRO Act to Secure Senate Confirmation
President Trump's Labor secretary nominee, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, testified before the Senate HELP committee on Wednesday, stating she no longer supports the part of the PRO Act that would overturn Right-to-Work laws, a crucial shift to secure Republican support for her confirmation.
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy Confirmed to Lead US Health and Human Services
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the head of the Health and Human Services department by a 52-48 vote, despite concerns over his anti-vaccine stance and controversial health claims; the vote occurred on Thursday and included no Democratic support.
Kennedy Confirmed to Lead US Health and Human Services
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the head of the Health and Human Services department by a 52-48 vote, despite concerns over his anti-vaccine stance and controversial health claims; the vote occurred on Thursday and included no Democratic support.
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56% Bias Score
McMahon's Senate Hearing to Center on Trump's Plan to Dismantle Education Department
Linda McMahon, Trump's nominee for Education Secretary, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, where her commitment to dismantling the Department of Education will be questioned. President Trump wants to abolish the department, while Democrats oppose the plan, raising concerns about the im...
McMahon's Senate Hearing to Center on Trump's Plan to Dismantle Education Department
Linda McMahon, Trump's nominee for Education Secretary, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, where her commitment to dismantling the Department of Education will be questioned. President Trump wants to abolish the department, while Democrats oppose the plan, raising concerns about the im...
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48% Bias Score
Democrats Oppose Controversial FBI Nominee Kash Patel
Senate Democrats vehemently oppose Kash Patel's FBI Director nomination, citing alleged misconduct, including directing FBI terminations and lying during his confirmation hearing, claims which his representatives deny; a final Senate vote is expected Thursday.
Democrats Oppose Controversial FBI Nominee Kash Patel
Senate Democrats vehemently oppose Kash Patel's FBI Director nomination, citing alleged misconduct, including directing FBI terminations and lying during his confirmation hearing, claims which his representatives deny; a final Senate vote is expected Thursday.
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56% Bias Score
Senate Advances Controversial Trump Ally's Nomination for FBI Director
The Senate narrowly advanced Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director (48-45), despite Democratic concerns about his loyalty to President Trump and past criticisms of FBI investigations. A final confirmation vote is expected later this week.
Senate Advances Controversial Trump Ally's Nomination for FBI Director
The Senate narrowly advanced Kash Patel's nomination for FBI director (48-45), despite Democratic concerns about his loyalty to President Trump and past criticisms of FBI investigations. A final confirmation vote is expected later this week.
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48% Bias Score
Chavez-DeRemer's Labor Secretary Nomination Faces Key Vote
Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Labor is Wednesday; Sen. Rand Paul opposes her due to her past support for the PRO Act, which weakens state right-to-work laws; her confirmation depends on securing enough votes in the Senate committee and potentially 60 votes o...
Chavez-DeRemer's Labor Secretary Nomination Faces Key Vote
Former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Labor is Wednesday; Sen. Rand Paul opposes her due to her past support for the PRO Act, which weakens state right-to-work laws; her confirmation depends on securing enough votes in the Senate committee and potentially 60 votes o...
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48% Bias Score
Republican Senator Opposes Trump's Labor Nominee Over Pro-Union Stance
Former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Labor faces Republican opposition from Sen. Rand Paul due to her past support for the pro-union PRO Act, jeopardizing her confirmation unless she secures Democratic support.
Republican Senator Opposes Trump's Labor Nominee Over Pro-Union Stance
Former GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Labor faces Republican opposition from Sen. Rand Paul due to her past support for the pro-union PRO Act, jeopardizing her confirmation unless she secures Democratic support.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Poised to Confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
The Senate is expected to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services Thursday, despite significant Democratic opposition and his controversial anti-vaccine stance; his confirmation was secured after a key Republican Senator switched his vote after receiving assurance...
Senate Poised to Confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
The Senate is expected to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services Thursday, despite significant Democratic opposition and his controversial anti-vaccine stance; his confirmation was secured after a key Republican Senator switched his vote after receiving assurance...
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48% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary by a 52-48 vote on Thursday, despite concerns over his anti-vaccine views and clashes with Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, who voted against the nomination along with two other Trump cabinet appointees.
Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary by a 52-48 vote on Thursday, despite concerns over his anti-vaccine views and clashes with Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, who voted against the nomination along with two other Trump cabinet appointees.
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56% Bias Score