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Trump Signs Landmark Bill: Tax Cuts, Increased Spending, and Stricter Immigration
President Trump signed a sweeping bill on July 4th, including tax cuts, increased defense spending by $150 billion, and $100 billion for ICE, despite Democratic opposition and concerns about its impact on social programs like Medicaid and SNAP, potentially affecting millions.
Trump Signs Landmark Bill: Tax Cuts, Increased Spending, and Stricter Immigration
President Trump signed a sweeping bill on July 4th, including tax cuts, increased defense spending by $150 billion, and $100 billion for ICE, despite Democratic opposition and concerns about its impact on social programs like Medicaid and SNAP, potentially affecting millions.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Accelerates Mütterrente, Plans Further Relief Measures
The German government will implement an expanded Mütterrente starting January 1st, 2027, a year earlier than planned, and is planning further relief measures for consumers and businesses, contingent upon available funds; the initial Rentenpaket is estimated to cost €11.2 billion by 2031.
Germany Accelerates Mütterrente, Plans Further Relief Measures
The German government will implement an expanded Mütterrente starting January 1st, 2027, a year earlier than planned, and is planning further relief measures for consumers and businesses, contingent upon available funds; the initial Rentenpaket is estimated to cost €11.2 billion by 2031.
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48% Bias Score
SPD approval plummets to 13%, facing internal divisions and public anxieties
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) is struggling with record-low approval ratings (13%) after the February Bundestag election, facing internal divisions on defense and welfare policies amid public anxiety about militarism and economic uncertainty.
SPD approval plummets to 13%, facing internal divisions and public anxieties
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) is struggling with record-low approval ratings (13%) after the February Bundestag election, facing internal divisions on defense and welfare policies amid public anxiety about militarism and economic uncertainty.
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56% Bias Score
UK Welfare Bill Passes Despite Concerns Over Lack of Evidence
The UK government will spend an additional £300 million on employment support programs for sick and disabled people while pushing forward with a welfare bill that could push 150,000 into poverty, despite concerns raised by Labour MPs over insufficient evidence and the absence of the Timms review out...
UK Welfare Bill Passes Despite Concerns Over Lack of Evidence
The UK government will spend an additional £300 million on employment support programs for sick and disabled people while pushing forward with a welfare bill that could push 150,000 into poverty, despite concerns raised by Labour MPs over insufficient evidence and the absence of the Timms review out...
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48% Bias Score
Colombian House Approves Pension Reform Amidst Legal Challenges
The Colombian House of Representatives approved a revised pension reform bill on June 24th, aiming to unify the system, provide payments to over three million previously ineligible people, and address concerns raised by the Constitutional Court; however, the opposition alleges new irregularities.
Colombian House Approves Pension Reform Amidst Legal Challenges
The Colombian House of Representatives approved a revised pension reform bill on June 24th, aiming to unify the system, provide payments to over three million previously ineligible people, and address concerns raised by the Constitutional Court; however, the opposition alleges new irregularities.
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UK Welfare-to-Work Plan Faces Implementation Crisis
The UK government's plan to help welfare recipients find work is facing major implementation issues, with DWP officials describing the system as "a mess" due to insufficient staffing and organizational problems; the program's success is now in doubt, highlighting broader challenges in aiding vulnera...
UK Welfare-to-Work Plan Faces Implementation Crisis
The UK government's plan to help welfare recipients find work is facing major implementation issues, with DWP officials describing the system as "a mess" due to insufficient staffing and organizational problems; the program's success is now in doubt, highlighting broader challenges in aiding vulnera...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Budget Bill Passes House, Faces Criticism over Cuts
The U.S. House passed President Trump's budget bill, which includes large tax cuts and increased military spending, but also cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, by a 218-214 vote on July 2nd, following a 51-50 Senate vote with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaker; the president plans to sign it on...
Trump's Budget Bill Passes House, Faces Criticism over Cuts
The U.S. House passed President Trump's budget bill, which includes large tax cuts and increased military spending, but also cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, by a 218-214 vote on July 2nd, following a 51-50 Senate vote with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaker; the president plans to sign it on...
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68% Bias Score
German Coalition Delays Promised Electricity Tax Cut for Consumers
The German government coalition failed to agree on a significant electricity tax cut for consumers, only approving reductions for industries, despite earlier promises of at least a five-cent reduction per kilowatt-hour; however, an expanded Mütterrente will be implemented earlier than expected, star...
German Coalition Delays Promised Electricity Tax Cut for Consumers
The German government coalition failed to agree on a significant electricity tax cut for consumers, only approving reductions for industries, despite earlier promises of at least a five-cent reduction per kilowatt-hour; however, an expanded Mütterrente will be implemented earlier than expected, star...
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52% Bias Score
German Pensions Rise 3.74 Percent, Effective July 1st, 2025
On July 1st, 2025, German pensions will rise by 3.74 percent, impacting 21 million recipients; DDR political prisoner pensions increase to €400 and are indexed to future pension increases; the minimum wage in elderly care rises, and support for family caregivers is increased.
German Pensions Rise 3.74 Percent, Effective July 1st, 2025
On July 1st, 2025, German pensions will rise by 3.74 percent, impacting 21 million recipients; DDR political prisoner pensions increase to €400 and are indexed to future pension increases; the minimum wage in elderly care rises, and support for family caregivers is increased.
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32% Bias Score
Revised UK Welfare Cuts Still to Push 150,000 into Poverty
The UK government's revised welfare cuts, while less severe than initially planned, will still push an estimated 150,000 people into poverty by the end of the decade, according to their own analysis, despite concessions on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit health top-ups foll...
Revised UK Welfare Cuts Still to Push 150,000 into Poverty
The UK government's revised welfare cuts, while less severe than initially planned, will still push an estimated 150,000 people into poverty by the end of the decade, according to their own analysis, despite concessions on Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit health top-ups foll...
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48% Bias Score
UK PM Faces Welfare Rebellion
Facing a rebellion from over 126 Labour MPs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is negotiating to soften welfare cuts in the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which aims to save £5 billion annually by 2030 but has sparked concerns about the impact on disabled and sick individuals.
UK PM Faces Welfare Rebellion
Facing a rebellion from over 126 Labour MPs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is negotiating to soften welfare cuts in the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which aims to save £5 billion annually by 2030 but has sparked concerns about the impact on disabled and sick individuals.
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44% Bias Score
Congress Weighs $211 Billion in Cuts to Social Programs
Congress is voting on a bill that includes $211 billion in cuts to social programs, including SNAP, impacting 42 million Americans and potentially exacerbating food insecurity; the bill's passage is uncertain due to internal Republican divisions.
Congress Weighs $211 Billion in Cuts to Social Programs
Congress is voting on a bill that includes $211 billion in cuts to social programs, including SNAP, impacting 42 million Americans and potentially exacerbating food insecurity; the bill's passage is uncertain due to internal Republican divisions.
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48% Bias Score
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