House to Vote on Releasing Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
Rep. Sean Casten is forcing a House floor vote to release a yearslong Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, citing a 1987 precedent of releasing such reports on former members.
House to Vote on Releasing Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
Rep. Sean Casten is forcing a House floor vote to release a yearslong Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, citing a 1987 precedent of releasing such reports on former members.
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36% Bias Score
Bayern Restructures BayernLB Stake to Meet EU Banking Rules
Bayern has converted a €1.7 billion silent partnership in BayernLB into equity to meet EU banking regulations, avoiding the need for additional funding and contrasting with Hessen's €2 billion capital injection and new debt.
Bayern Restructures BayernLB Stake to Meet EU Banking Rules
Bayern has converted a €1.7 billion silent partnership in BayernLB into equity to meet EU banking regulations, avoiding the need for additional funding and contrasting with Hessen's €2 billion capital injection and new debt.
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40% Bias Score
Labour MP Resigns After "Stolen Phone" Conviction
Labour transport secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a 2014 conviction for falsely reporting a stolen phone was revealed; she pleaded guilty but claims it was a mistake, prompting a rapid replacement by Heidi Alexander and raising questions about vetting processes.
Labour MP Resigns After "Stolen Phone" Conviction
Labour transport secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a 2014 conviction for falsely reporting a stolen phone was revealed; she pleaded guilty but claims it was a mistake, prompting a rapid replacement by Heidi Alexander and raising questions about vetting processes.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Dismantles Seven Government Watchdogs Amid Democracy Concerns
Mexico's Senate voted Thursday to dismantle seven independent government watchdogs, including the Institute for Information Access and Transparency (INAI), a move critics say weakens democracy and increases the risk of corruption, despite government claims of reduced bureaucracy.
Mexico Dismantles Seven Government Watchdogs Amid Democracy Concerns
Mexico's Senate voted Thursday to dismantle seven independent government watchdogs, including the Institute for Information Access and Transparency (INAI), a move critics say weakens democracy and increases the risk of corruption, despite government claims of reduced bureaucracy.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Eliminates Seven Autonomous Bodies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate approved a constitutional amendment eliminating seven autonomous bodies, including the INAI, transferring their functions to existing or newly created government agencies, despite concerns about reduced transparency and accountability.
Mexico Eliminates Seven Autonomous Bodies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate approved a constitutional amendment eliminating seven autonomous bodies, including the INAI, transferring their functions to existing or newly created government agencies, despite concerns about reduced transparency and accountability.
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44% Bias Score
UK Overseas Territories Resist Transparency Push
The UK's overseas territories are facing pressure to implement public beneficial ownership registers to combat financial crime, but many have been slow to comply.
UK Overseas Territories Resist Transparency Push
The UK's overseas territories are facing pressure to implement public beneficial ownership registers to combat financial crime, but many have been slow to comply.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Orders Release of Documents in Georgia Election Interference Case
A Georgia judge ordered the Fulton County District Attorney's office to hand over documents to Judicial Watch after finding the DA failed to offer a proper defense against the open records request, which included communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the January 6 Committee.
Judge Orders Release of Documents in Georgia Election Interference Case
A Georgia judge ordered the Fulton County District Attorney's office to hand over documents to Judicial Watch after finding the DA failed to offer a proper defense against the open records request, which included communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the January 6 Committee.
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52% Bias Score
UK Transport Secretary Resigns Amid Decade-Old Fraud Conviction
British Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a decade-old fraud conviction related to falsely reporting a stolen work phone resurfaced, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not fully disclosing his knowledge of the conviction prior to her appointment.
UK Transport Secretary Resigns Amid Decade-Old Fraud Conviction
British Transport Secretary Louise Haigh resigned after a decade-old fraud conviction related to falsely reporting a stolen work phone resurfaced, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not fully disclosing his knowledge of the conviction prior to her appointment.
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
Mexico Eliminates Independent Agencies, Raising Transparency Concerns
Mexico's Senate eliminated seven independent agencies, including the body overseeing freedom of information requests, raising concerns about transparency and potential trade disputes, despite government claims it will improve efficiency and reduce corruption.
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Senate Approves Reform Eliminating Transparency Institute
The Mexican Senate approved a constitutional amendment eliminating seven autonomous bodies, including the transparency watchdog INAI, transferring their functions to government ministries, raising concerns about reduced accountability and transparency.
Mexico Senate Approves Reform Eliminating Transparency Institute
The Mexican Senate approved a constitutional amendment eliminating seven autonomous bodies, including the transparency watchdog INAI, transferring their functions to government ministries, raising concerns about reduced accountability and transparency.
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60% Bias Score
Liberia LTA Postpones Hearing Amidst Cybersecurity Bidding Irregularities
A hearing into irregularities in Liberia's LTA bidding process for a Cybersecurity project was postponed on November 26, 2024, due to the LTA's failure to appear, prompting concerns of corruption and lack of transparency; the LTA has yet to name the winning bidder.
Liberia LTA Postpones Hearing Amidst Cybersecurity Bidding Irregularities
A hearing into irregularities in Liberia's LTA bidding process for a Cybersecurity project was postponed on November 26, 2024, due to the LTA's failure to appear, prompting concerns of corruption and lack of transparency; the LTA has yet to name the winning bidder.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Eliminates Transparency Institute, Sparking Controversy
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial reform eliminating seven autonomous bodies, including the INAI, sparking concerns about transparency and accountability.
Mexico Eliminates Transparency Institute, Sparking Controversy
Mexico's Chamber of Deputies approved a controversial reform eliminating seven autonomous bodies, including the INAI, sparking concerns about transparency and accountability.
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44% Bias Score