PP Senate Motion on Social Spending Overshadowed by Government-Junts Agreement
The Spanish Senate, controlled by the PP, passed a motion demanding immediate government action on pension increases, transport subsidies, and aid for Dana flood victims—measures the PP helped defeat in the Congress last week; however, a government agreement with Junts per Catalunya to restore the m...
PP Senate Motion on Social Spending Overshadowed by Government-Junts Agreement
The Spanish Senate, controlled by the PP, passed a motion demanding immediate government action on pension increases, transport subsidies, and aid for Dana flood victims—measures the PP helped defeat in the Congress last week; however, a government agreement with Junts per Catalunya to restore the m...
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56% Bias Score
French Senate Approves 2025 Budget Despite Left-Wing Opposition
The French Senate approved the 2025 budget bill by a vote of 217-105 on January 23rd, marking a key step in a tumultuous legislative process marked by opposition from the left and pressure from the European Union to improve public finances.
French Senate Approves 2025 Budget Despite Left-Wing Opposition
The French Senate approved the 2025 budget bill by a vote of 217-105 on January 23rd, marking a key step in a tumultuous legislative process marked by opposition from the left and pressure from the European Union to improve public finances.
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40% Bias Score
Social Security Fairness Act Faces Uncertain Future Despite Bipartisan Support
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act, with bipartisan support, seeks to expand benefits for 2.8 million retirees by eliminating provisions reducing payments for those with non-covered pensions; however, its future is uncertain due to Senate inaction.
Social Security Fairness Act Faces Uncertain Future Despite Bipartisan Support
The House-passed Social Security Fairness Act, with bipartisan support, seeks to expand benefits for 2.8 million retirees by eliminating provisions reducing payments for those with non-covered pensions; however, its future is uncertain due to Senate inaction.
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40% Bias Score
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amidst Controversy
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, despite significant bipartisan opposition fueled by allegations of misconduct and questions about his qualifications; the 50-50 vote required the Vice President to break the tie.
Hegseth Confirmed as US Defense Secretary Amidst Controversy
The US Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, despite significant bipartisan opposition fueled by allegations of misconduct and questions about his qualifications; the 50-50 vote required the Vice President to break the tie.
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60% Bias Score
House Passes "Laken Riley Act" on Migrant Detention; Senate Fate Uncertain
The House passed the "Laken Riley Act", requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, 264-159, with 48 Democrats supporting it; its Senate fate is uncertain due to the narrow Republican majority and the need for bipartisan support to overcome procedural hurdles.
House Passes "Laken Riley Act" on Migrant Detention; Senate Fate Uncertain
The House passed the "Laken Riley Act", requiring detention of undocumented migrants charged with theft or burglary, 264-159, with 48 Democrats supporting it; its Senate fate is uncertain due to the narrow Republican majority and the need for bipartisan support to overcome procedural hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
Senate Rejects Effort to Block US Arms Sales to Israel
The US Senate voted down an effort to block weapons sales to Israel, despite growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the use of US-made munitions.
Senate Rejects Effort to Block US Arms Sales to Israel
The US Senate voted down an effort to block weapons sales to Israel, despite growing concerns over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the use of US-made munitions.
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40% Bias Score