Dimino's Pentagon Appointment Sparks Concern Among Iran Opponents
The appointment of Michael Dimino, a former CIA officer with a history of advocating de-escalation in the Middle East and criticizing US interventions, as the Pentagon's Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East has raised concerns among some Republicans and Iranian dissidents who fa...
Dimino's Pentagon Appointment Sparks Concern Among Iran Opponents
The appointment of Michael Dimino, a former CIA officer with a history of advocating de-escalation in the Middle East and criticizing US interventions, as the Pentagon's Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East has raised concerns among some Republicans and Iranian dissidents who fa...
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's $50,000 Settlement and Senate Confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, which he denies; despite this and other accusations, his Senate confirmation is moving forward after a 51-49 vote.
Hegseth's $50,000 Settlement and Senate Confirmation
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, paid $50,000 to settle a 2017 sexual assault claim in Monterey, California, which he denies; despite this and other accusations, his Senate confirmation is moving forward after a 51-49 vote.
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44% Bias Score
US Deportations of Mexicans: 4.4 Million in 15 Years
Between 2009 and 2024, the U.S. deported 4,439,331 Mexicans; the Obama administration deported the most (almost 3 million), highlighting persistent challenges of undocumented immigration.
US Deportations of Mexicans: 4.4 Million in 15 Years
Between 2009 and 2024, the U.S. deported 4,439,331 Mexicans; the Obama administration deported the most (almost 3 million), highlighting persistent challenges of undocumented immigration.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Conservative Media Critic to Lead U.S. Agency for Global Media
President Trump nominated Brent Bozell, a conservative media critic, to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media, raising concerns about potential changes to the agency's journalistic integrity and international news coverage.
Trump Nominates Conservative Media Critic to Lead U.S. Agency for Global Media
President Trump nominated Brent Bozell, a conservative media critic, to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media, raising concerns about potential changes to the agency's journalistic integrity and international news coverage.
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48% Bias Score
Ishiba Prioritizes U.S. Alliance Amidst Regional Instability
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced plans for a Washington trip to solidify the U.S.-Japan alliance amid concerns of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the Asia-Pacific, while simultaneously pursuing multilateral security frameworks and addressing domestic challenges.
Ishiba Prioritizes U.S. Alliance Amidst Regional Instability
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced plans for a Washington trip to solidify the U.S.-Japan alliance amid concerns of a potential U.S. withdrawal from the Asia-Pacific, while simultaneously pursuing multilateral security frameworks and addressing domestic challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Combat Antisemitism, Target UNRWA
The Trump administration, with new UN Ambassador Elise Stefanik, plans to combat antisemitism by enforcing Title VI, withholding funding from institutions supporting antisemitism, increasing oversight of foreign contributions, and potentially shutting down UNRWA due to its alleged role in the Octobe...
Trump Administration to Combat Antisemitism, Target UNRWA
The Trump administration, with new UN Ambassador Elise Stefanik, plans to combat antisemitism by enforcing Title VI, withholding funding from institutions supporting antisemitism, increasing oversight of foreign contributions, and potentially shutting down UNRWA due to its alleged role in the Octobe...
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64% Bias Score
Justice Department Agencies Authorized to Arrest Undocumented Immigrants
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive Thursday authorizing Justice Department agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Prisons—to investigate and arrest undocumented immigrants in the U.S., furthering the Trump administration's ...
Justice Department Agencies Authorized to Arrest Undocumented Immigrants
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued a directive Thursday authorizing Justice Department agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Prisons—to investigate and arrest undocumented immigrants in the U.S., furthering the Trump administration's ...
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52% Bias Score
ICE Raid in Newark Detentions Spark Outrage
An ICE raid in Newark, New Jersey, led to the detention of both undocumented immigrants and US citizens, prompting Mayor Ras Baraka to condemn the action as unlawful; ICE confirmed 538 arrests nationwide but offered no specifics on the Newark raid.
ICE Raid in Newark Detentions Spark Outrage
An ICE raid in Newark, New Jersey, led to the detention of both undocumented immigrants and US citizens, prompting Mayor Ras Baraka to condemn the action as unlawful; ICE confirmed 538 arrests nationwide but offered no specifics on the Newark raid.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Policies Trigger Global Market Volatility
President Trump's statements and executive orders this week spurred global market fluctuations, with US and European equities reaching record highs while the US dollar weakened; varied commodity responses and investor caution persisted due to trade war and inflation concerns.
Trump's Policies Trigger Global Market Volatility
President Trump's statements and executive orders this week spurred global market fluctuations, with US and European equities reaching record highs while the US dollar weakened; varied commodity responses and investor caution persisted due to trade war and inflation concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Legal Immigrant's Frustration Highlights Disparities in US Immigration System
Catherine, a legal immigrant who waited nine years for approval, criticizes the influx of illegal immigrants, highlighting the lengthy process and costs faced by legal immigrants compared to the free entry of those who cross the border illegally. This situation fuels frustrations among legal immigra...
Legal Immigrant's Frustration Highlights Disparities in US Immigration System
Catherine, a legal immigrant who waited nine years for approval, criticizes the influx of illegal immigrants, highlighting the lengthy process and costs faced by legal immigrants compared to the free entry of those who cross the border illegally. This situation fuels frustrations among legal immigra...
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56% Bias Score
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over Sanctuary City Policies Amidst Federal Crackdown Threats
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's sanctuary city policies are facing intense backlash from residents citing financial strain from supporting migrants (exemplified by the $500 million New Arrivals Mission) and safety concerns, particularly given federal plans to increase immigration enforcement in Chic...
Chicago Mayor Faces Backlash Over Sanctuary City Policies Amidst Federal Crackdown Threats
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's sanctuary city policies are facing intense backlash from residents citing financial strain from supporting migrants (exemplified by the $500 million New Arrivals Mission) and safety concerns, particularly given federal plans to increase immigration enforcement in Chic...
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68% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The U.S. Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director with a 74-25 vote, making him the second Trump cabinet member; Ratcliffe previously served as Director of National Intelligence and has emphasized a less risk-averse CIA focused on covert operations and technological advancements to counter ad...
Senate Confirms Ratcliffe as CIA Director
The U.S. Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director with a 74-25 vote, making him the second Trump cabinet member; Ratcliffe previously served as Director of National Intelligence and has emphasized a less risk-averse CIA focused on covert operations and technological advancements to counter ad...
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44% Bias Score