Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Sexual Assault Settlement
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, and was confirmed by the Senate despite bipartisan opposition and multiple other allegations of misconduct.
Hegseth Confirmed as Pentagon Chief Despite Sexual Assault Settlement
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, and was confirmed by the Senate despite bipartisan opposition and multiple other allegations of misconduct.
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56% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director Despite Democratic Concerns
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday by a 72-26 vote after Democrats delayed the process due to concerns over his impartiality, while Republicans touted it as a victory for national security.
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director Despite Democratic Concerns
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director on Thursday by a 72-26 vote after Democrats delayed the process due to concerns over his impartiality, while Republicans touted it as a victory for national security.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence and Texas congressman, was confirmed as CIA director by the Senate with a 74-25 bipartisan vote on Thursday, following a Democratic delay, making him the second Trump cabinet appointee confirmed this week.
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence and Texas congressman, was confirmed as CIA director by the Senate with a 74-25 bipartisan vote on Thursday, following a Democratic delay, making him the second Trump cabinet appointee confirmed this week.
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44% Bias Score
Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director Despite Past Scrutiny
John Ratcliffe, former DNI, was confirmed as CIA director on Thursday by a 74-25 Senate vote, after facing scrutiny over qualifications and loyalty to President Trump; his stated plans include addressing "wokeness" and technological shortcomings within the agency, and adopting a hawkish stance on Ch...
Ratcliffe Confirmed as CIA Director Despite Past Scrutiny
John Ratcliffe, former DNI, was confirmed as CIA director on Thursday by a 74-25 Senate vote, after facing scrutiny over qualifications and loyalty to President Trump; his stated plans include addressing "wokeness" and technological shortcomings within the agency, and adopting a hawkish stance on Ch...
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44% Bias Score
Rubio Confirmed as Secretary of State, Advocates for Compromise in Ukraine Conflict
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on January 20th, hours after President Trump's second inauguration. Rubio, a vocal critic of China and supporter of Israel, has called Russia the aggressor in Ukraine but advocates for ending the war through compromise, ...
Rubio Confirmed as Secretary of State, Advocates for Compromise in Ukraine Conflict
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on January 20th, hours after President Trump's second inauguration. Rubio, a vocal critic of China and supporter of Israel, has called Russia the aggressor in Ukraine but advocates for ending the war through compromise, ...
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36% Bias Score
Graham Backs Controversial Trump Nominee for FBI Director
Senator Lindsey Graham announced his support for Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director, despite controversy surrounding Patel's qualifications and past actions, citing his experience and endorsement from former Rep. Trey Gowdy.
Graham Backs Controversial Trump Nominee for FBI Director
Senator Lindsey Graham announced his support for Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director, despite controversy surrounding Patel's qualifications and past actions, citing his experience and endorsement from former Rep. Trey Gowdy.
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Advances Despite Senatorial Opposition
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense cleared a key Senate hurdle with 51 Republican votes, despite opposition from Senators Murkowski and Collins who raised concerns about his past behavior and qualifications; a final confirmation vote is anticipated soon.
Hegseth's Defense Nomination Advances Despite Senatorial Opposition
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense cleared a key Senate hurdle with 51 Republican votes, despite opposition from Senators Murkowski and Collins who raised concerns about his past behavior and qualifications; a final confirmation vote is anticipated soon.
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48% Bias Score
Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.
Collins and Murkowski Oppose Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans, announced their opposition to Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to concerns about his experience, character, and past behavior, jeopardizing his confirmation given the narrow Republican majority in the Senate.
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48% Bias Score
Vance Poised for Tie-Breaking Vote on Trump's Cabinet Picks
Vice President JD Vance may cast tie-breaking votes on President Trump's nominees for CIA director and Secretary of Defense, highlighting the narrow Republican Senate majority and potential for political gridlock; the confirmation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio proceeded without incident.
Vance Poised for Tie-Breaking Vote on Trump's Cabinet Picks
Vice President JD Vance may cast tie-breaking votes on President Trump's nominees for CIA director and Secretary of Defense, highlighting the narrow Republican Senate majority and potential for political gridlock; the confirmation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio proceeded without incident.
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44% Bias Score
Senate Advances Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Despite Opposition
The Senate narrowly voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of misconduct and opposition from two Republican senators, who cited concerns about his past behavior and judgment; a final vote is expected soon.
Senate Advances Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Despite Opposition
The Senate narrowly voted 51-49 to advance Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense, despite allegations of misconduct and opposition from two Republican senators, who cited concerns about his past behavior and judgment; a final vote is expected soon.
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52% Bias Score
Senate to Begin Confirming Trump Nominees on Inauguration Day
The Senate plans to vote on President Trump's nominees, including Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and John Ratcliffe for CIA Director, on his first day, prioritizing national security appointments, but potentially facing delays for controversial choices like Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary.
Senate to Begin Confirming Trump Nominees on Inauguration Day
The Senate plans to vote on President Trump's nominees, including Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and John Ratcliffe for CIA Director, on his first day, prioritizing national security appointments, but potentially facing delays for controversial choices like Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Cabinet Nominees Advance Through Senate Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are advancing through Senate confirmation hearings, with some facing significant opposition, while others, like Pete Hegseth, are overcoming initial hurdles due to the support of allies and the Republican majority.
Trump Cabinet Nominees Advance Through Senate Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are advancing through Senate confirmation hearings, with some facing significant opposition, while others, like Pete Hegseth, are overcoming initial hurdles due to the support of allies and the Republican majority.
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52% Bias Score