Federal Social Program Freeze Blocked by Judge
The Trump administration issued a temporary freeze on numerous federal social programs to review their alignment with the White House's agenda; however, a judge swiftly blocked the order following legal action by non-profit organizations.
Federal Social Program Freeze Blocked by Judge
The Trump administration issued a temporary freeze on numerous federal social programs to review their alignment with the White House's agenda; however, a judge swiftly blocked the order following legal action by non-profit organizations.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Fires Two EEOC Commissioners, Undermining Agency Independence
President Trump fired two Democratic commissioners, Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels, from the EEOC on Monday night, leaving the agency with one Republican commissioner and three vacancies. The dismissed commissioners plan legal challenges, citing the firings as undermining the agency's indepen...
Trump Fires Two EEOC Commissioners, Undermining Agency Independence
President Trump fired two Democratic commissioners, Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels, from the EEOC on Monday night, leaving the agency with one Republican commissioner and three vacancies. The dismissed commissioners plan legal challenges, citing the firings as undermining the agency's indepen...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Revokes TPS for 600,000 Venezuelans
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revoked Temporary Protected Status for roughly 600,000 Venezuelans, reversing a Biden administration decision and putting them at risk of deportation within two months, amid the Trump administration's broader crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump Administration Revokes TPS for 600,000 Venezuelans
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revoked Temporary Protected Status for roughly 600,000 Venezuelans, reversing a Biden administration decision and putting them at risk of deportation within two months, amid the Trump administration's broader crackdown on illegal immigration.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Freeze on Federal Grants Temporarily Blocked
The Trump administration attempted to freeze federal grants and loan programs, creating uncertainty for businesses, but a judge temporarily blocked the freeze for existing awards; the long-term impact on tens of billions in funding and millions of jobs remains unclear.
Trump Administration's Freeze on Federal Grants Temporarily Blocked
The Trump administration attempted to freeze federal grants and loan programs, creating uncertainty for businesses, but a judge temporarily blocked the freeze for existing awards; the long-term impact on tens of billions in funding and millions of jobs remains unclear.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Faces Legal Setback on Aid Freeze Amidst Anti-Immigration Push
The Trump administration issued, then retracted, an order freezing billions in federal aid, facing immediate legal challenges; simultaneously, it's enacting anti-immigration legislation and targeting critical race theory in schools.
Trump Administration Faces Legal Setback on Aid Freeze Amidst Anti-Immigration Push
The Trump administration issued, then retracted, an order freezing billions in federal aid, facing immediate legal challenges; simultaneously, it's enacting anti-immigration legislation and targeting critical race theory in schools.
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56% Bias Score
Rubio Invited to Key EU Meeting Amidst Ukraine-U.S. Communication Gap
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha received invitations to an EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on February 12, potentially marking the first official contact between Ukraine and the Trump administration regarding ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
Rubio Invited to Key EU Meeting Amidst Ukraine-U.S. Communication Gap
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha received invitations to an EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels on February 12, potentially marking the first official contact between Ukraine and the Trump administration regarding ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
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36% Bias Score
Curaçao Court to Rule in Murder Case of Military Police Officer
A Curaçao court will rule today on the murder of Dutch military police officer Toon Brood, who was shot during a home invasion; four suspects face sentences ranging from 5 to 28 years.
Curaçao Court to Rule in Murder Case of Military Police Officer
A Curaçao court will rule today on the murder of Dutch military police officer Toon Brood, who was shot during a home invasion; four suspects face sentences ranging from 5 to 28 years.
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16% Bias Score
White House Rescinds Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans
The White House rescinded a memo that temporarily froze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans after it sparked widespread confusion and criticism, highlighting communication failures within the administration and triggering a rapid political backlash.
White House Rescinds Freeze on Federal Grants and Loans
The White House rescinded a memo that temporarily froze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans after it sparked widespread confusion and criticism, highlighting communication failures within the administration and triggering a rapid political backlash.
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40% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Elevated Inflation
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates between 4.25 percent and 4.5 percent on Wednesday, pausing after three consecutive cuts in 2024 due to elevated inflation and a robust labor market; the decision leaves the future path of interest rates uncertain pending further data.
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Elevated Inflation
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates between 4.25 percent and 4.5 percent on Wednesday, pausing after three consecutive cuts in 2024 due to elevated inflation and a robust labor market; the decision leaves the future path of interest rates uncertain pending further data.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Orders Review of Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a review of fuel economy standards on Tuesday, aiming to loosen regulations and align them with the Trump administration's pro-oil agenda, potentially increasing fuel consumption, air pollution, and reversing recent progress on climate change.
Trump Administration Orders Review of Fuel Economy Standards
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a review of fuel economy standards on Tuesday, aiming to loosen regulations and align them with the Trump administration's pro-oil agenda, potentially increasing fuel consumption, air pollution, and reversing recent progress on climate change.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Administration Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants After Backlash
President Trump's budget office rescinded a memo freezing federal grants two days after it sparked confusion and legal challenges; the White House cited ongoing reviews of spending related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change, while critics cited harm and chaos caused by the freeze.
Trump Administration Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants After Backlash
President Trump's budget office rescinded a memo freezing federal grants two days after it sparked confusion and legal challenges; the White House cited ongoing reviews of spending related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate change, while critics cited harm and chaos caused by the freeze.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration's Mass Resignation Offer to Federal Workers Sparks Outrage
The Trump administration emailed nearly 3 million federal employees, offering deferred resignations until September and implying potential job losses, prompting criticism and concerns about service disruptions; this action appears linked to Elon Musk's involvement in a government efficiency initiati...
Trump Administration's Mass Resignation Offer to Federal Workers Sparks Outrage
The Trump administration emailed nearly 3 million federal employees, offering deferred resignations until September and implying potential job losses, prompting criticism and concerns about service disruptions; this action appears linked to Elon Musk's involvement in a government efficiency initiati...
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56% Bias Score