South Dakota Tribe Lifts Banishment, Endorses Noem for DHS
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South Dakota lifted its banishment of Governor Kristi Noem on Wednesday, endorsing her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security, days before her Senate confirmation hearing; the decision follows Noem's apologies for previous controversial remarks.
South Dakota Tribe Lifts Banishment, Endorses Noem for DHS
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South Dakota lifted its banishment of Governor Kristi Noem on Wednesday, endorsing her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security, days before her Senate confirmation hearing; the decision follows Noem's apologies for previous controversial remarks.
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40% Bias Score
Wyden Advises Democrats on Regaining Footing After 2024 Election Loss
Senator Ron Wyden, in a recent interview, advises Democrats to focus on kitchen-table issues such as healthcare costs and inflation to regain their footing as the minority party following the 2024 elections; his new book, "It Takes Chutzpah," promotes individual empowerment and action.
Wyden Advises Democrats on Regaining Footing After 2024 Election Loss
Senator Ron Wyden, in a recent interview, advises Democrats to focus on kitchen-table issues such as healthcare costs and inflation to regain their footing as the minority party following the 2024 elections; his new book, "It Takes Chutzpah," promotes individual empowerment and action.
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40% Bias Score
Ernst's Support Boosts Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst, initially a key Republican skeptic, announced her support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense after his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, significantly boosting his chances of confirmation in the Republican-led Senate.
Ernst's Support Boosts Hegseth's Defense Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst, initially a key Republican skeptic, announced her support for Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense after his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, significantly boosting his chances of confirmation in the Republican-led Senate.
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48% Bias Score
Rubio's Senate Confirmation Hearing Expected to Be Swift
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will face a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where he is expected to be easily confirmed despite past conflicts with Trump; Rubio plans to prioritize US interests and adopt a strong stance against China.
Rubio's Senate Confirmation Hearing Expected to Be Swift
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will face a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where he is expected to be easily confirmed despite past conflicts with Trump; Rubio plans to prioritize US interests and adopt a strong stance against China.
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Nomination Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amid controversies surrounding his past statements on military policy and allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking.
Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Nomination Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday amid controversies surrounding his past statements on military policy and allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking.
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Protests Erupt at Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced interruptions from at least three protesters who criticized military spending and the treatment of veterans, while Senator Tom Cotton questioned Hegseth about his support ...
Protests Erupt at Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing
During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced interruptions from at least three protesters who criticized military spending and the treatment of veterans, while Senator Tom Cotton questioned Hegseth about his support ...
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60% Bias Score
Late-Night Hosts Criticize Hegseth Nomination and Upcoming Trump Inauguration
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert offered commentary on Pete Hegseth's contentious Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, and the political climate surrounding these events, highlighting concerns about qualifications, ethical standards, and p...
Late-Night Hosts Criticize Hegseth Nomination and Upcoming Trump Inauguration
Late-night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert offered commentary on Pete Hegseth's contentious Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration, and the political climate surrounding these events, highlighting concerns about qualifications, ethical standards, and p...
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48% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Confirmation Hearing: Linking Afghanistan Withdrawal to Hamas Attacks and Ukraine Invasion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary nominee, attributed the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and the Ukraine invasion to the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal during a contentious Senate hearing marked by protests and accusations of extremism related to his Jerusalem cross tattoo.
Hegseth's Contentious Confirmation Hearing: Linking Afghanistan Withdrawal to Hamas Attacks and Ukraine Invasion
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary nominee, attributed the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and the Ukraine invasion to the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal during a contentious Senate hearing marked by protests and accusations of extremism related to his Jerusalem cross tattoo.
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56% Bias Score
Rubio's "America First" Foreign Policy to Prioritize U.S. Interests
Florida Senator Marco Rubio, if confirmed, will become the first Latino Secretary of State, prioritizing American interests in a new foreign policy approach that he says will move away from the postwar global order. His confirmation hearing is expected to occur quickly and be largely supported by bo...
Rubio's "America First" Foreign Policy to Prioritize U.S. Interests
Florida Senator Marco Rubio, if confirmed, will become the first Latino Secretary of State, prioritizing American interests in a new foreign policy approach that he says will move away from the postwar global order. His confirmation hearing is expected to occur quickly and be largely supported by bo...
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Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense on Tuesday involved accusations of sexual impropriety, alcohol abuse, and mismanagement of veterans' nonprofits; Democrats expressed strong concerns, while Republicans suggested his unconventional background could be beneficial; the...
Hegseth's Contentious Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Pete Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense on Tuesday involved accusations of sexual impropriety, alcohol abuse, and mismanagement of veterans' nonprofits; Democrats expressed strong concerns, while Republicans suggested his unconventional background could be beneficial; the...
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's Controversial Pentagon Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense scrutiny over past controversies and proposals to reshape military culture, raising concerns about his fitness to lead the Pentagon, particularly given the potential consequences for ...
Hegseth's Controversial Pentagon Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced intense scrutiny over past controversies and proposals to reshape military culture, raising concerns about his fitness to lead the Pentagon, particularly given the potential consequences for ...
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48% Bias Score
Senate Democrats Accused of Delaying Trump's Energy Nominee Confirmations
Sen. Mike Lee accuses Senate Democrats of delaying confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's energy nominees, Chris Wright and Doug Burgum, citing a breach of protocol, while Democrats claim required documents are missing, highlighting partisan gridlock impacting the incoming administration.
Senate Democrats Accused of Delaying Trump's Energy Nominee Confirmations
Sen. Mike Lee accuses Senate Democrats of delaying confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's energy nominees, Chris Wright and Doug Burgum, citing a breach of protocol, while Democrats claim required documents are missing, highlighting partisan gridlock impacting the incoming administration.
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52% Bias Score