Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing a divided Senate on his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, with senators raising concerns about his anti-vaccine stance and his attorney's efforts to revoke vaccine approvals; Tulsi Gabbard is also meeting with senators regarding her nomin...
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Opposition
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing a divided Senate on his nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, with senators raising concerns about his anti-vaccine stance and his attorney's efforts to revoke vaccine approvals; Tulsi Gabbard is also meeting with senators regarding her nomin...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Orders GOP Senators to Block Deals on Cabinet Nominations
President-elect Donald Trump is instructing Republican senators to block any deals with Democrats on his Cabinet nominations, preferring confirmations in January. He plans to utilize recess appointments if necessary, though this is opposed by a majority of voters.
Trump Orders GOP Senators to Block Deals on Cabinet Nominations
President-elect Donald Trump is instructing Republican senators to block any deals with Democrats on his Cabinet nominations, preferring confirmations in January. He plans to utilize recess appointments if necessary, though this is opposed by a majority of voters.
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52% Bias Score
Fetterman to Vote on Trump Nominees After Individual Meetings
Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., met with President-elect Trump's nominees Elise Stefanik, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard, stating his votes will stem from informed opinions after conversations with each nominee; he has publicly supported Stefanik.
Fetterman to Vote on Trump Nominees After Individual Meetings
Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., met with President-elect Trump's nominees Elise Stefanik, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard, stating his votes will stem from informed opinions after conversations with each nominee; he has publicly supported Stefanik.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Republicans Block Democrats' NLRB Nominee
The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren for another term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema, giving the incoming Trump administration control over the agency's composition and likely its agenda.
Senate Republicans Block Democrats' NLRB Nominee
The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren for another term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema, giving the incoming Trump administration control over the agency's composition and likely its agenda.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Battles
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key national security positions—Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)—face Senate confirmation challenges due to past controversies and alleged misconduct; Gaetz withdrew his nomination, while Gabbard and ...
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Battles
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key national security positions—Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)—face Senate confirmation challenges due to past controversies and alleged misconduct; Gaetz withdrew his nomination, while Gabbard and ...
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52% Bias Score
"Trump Nominees Moderate Stances for Senate Confirmation While DOGE Appointees Push for Spending Cuts"
"President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are moderating their public statements to secure Senate confirmation, unlike his non-Senate appointees, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are freely advocating for $2 trillion in federal spending cuts, highlighting a key division within Trump's team."
"Trump Nominees Moderate Stances for Senate Confirmation While DOGE Appointees Push for Spending Cuts"
"President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are moderating their public statements to secure Senate confirmation, unlike his non-Senate appointees, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are freely advocating for $2 trillion in federal spending cuts, highlighting a key division within Trump's team."
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48% Bias Score
Gabbard's Controversial DNI Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process due to concerns about her past meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her recent shift to the Republican Party; some senators are expressing concern...
Gabbard's Controversial DNI Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a challenging Senate confirmation process due to concerns about her past meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and her recent shift to the Republican Party; some senators are expressing concern...
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44% Bias Score
Democratic Senators Oppose Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination
Democratic senators are urging President-elect Trump to withdraw Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and his past comments against women in combat, despite Hegseth denying wrongdoing and the lack of charges filed in the 2017 sexual a...
Democratic Senators Oppose Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination
Democratic senators are urging President-elect Trump to withdraw Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment, and his past comments against women in combat, despite Hegseth denying wrongdoing and the lack of charges filed in the 2017 sexual a...
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault and Drinking Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking; a 2017 sexual assault claim, investigated by police but resulting in no charges, will be released from a confidential settlement, and several GOP senators suppor...
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault and Drinking Allegations
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faces allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking; a 2017 sexual assault claim, investigated by police but resulting in no charges, will be released from a confidential settlement, and several GOP senators suppor...
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68% Bias Score
Trump Allies Pressure GOP Senators on Cabinet Confirmations
President-elect Trump's allies are using aggressive tactics, including threats of primary challenges, to pressure Republican senators into confirming his controversial cabinet nominees, notably Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, despite allegations of misconduct against him.
Trump Allies Pressure GOP Senators on Cabinet Confirmations
President-elect Trump's allies are using aggressive tactics, including threats of primary challenges, to pressure Republican senators into confirming his controversial cabinet nominees, notably Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, despite allegations of misconduct against him.
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56% Bias Score
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
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60% Bias Score
Senate Republicans Block NLRB Confirmation, Shifting Power Balance
The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren to a second term at the National Labor Relations Board by a vote of 49-50, due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema; this will allow the incoming Trump administration to nominate a replacement, altering the agency's agenda and impacting future labo...
Senate Republicans Block NLRB Confirmation, Shifting Power Balance
The Senate failed to confirm Lauren McFarren to a second term at the National Labor Relations Board by a vote of 49-50, due to opposition from Sens. Manchin and Sinema; this will allow the incoming Trump administration to nominate a replacement, altering the agency's agenda and impacting future labo...
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52% Bias Score