Trump's Return, Gaza Ceasefire, and Healthcare Greed
NPR reports on President Trump's return to office, a ceasefire deal ending the Gaza war, and a new poll highlighting Trump's delicate political position; LAist examines post-wildfire recovery; and the 'Shkreli Awards' spotlight healthcare greed.
Trump's Return, Gaza Ceasefire, and Healthcare Greed
NPR reports on President Trump's return to office, a ceasefire deal ending the Gaza war, and a new poll highlighting Trump's delicate political position; LAist examines post-wildfire recovery; and the 'Shkreli Awards' spotlight healthcare greed.
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32% Bias Score
Rubio Predicts Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Before 2030
Donald Trump's secretary of state nominee, Marco Rubio, predicted a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2030, blaming America's globalism and advocating for prioritizing US national interests over global cooperation, prompting concerns about heightened geopolitical tensions.
Rubio Predicts Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Before 2030
Donald Trump's secretary of state nominee, Marco Rubio, predicted a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2030, blaming America's globalism and advocating for prioritizing US national interests over global cooperation, prompting concerns about heightened geopolitical tensions.
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52% Bias Score
Biden Administration Withdraws Ship Speed Rule, Jeopardizing Endangered Whales
The Biden administration withdrew a proposal to slow ships in East Coast waters to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, citing insufficient time to finalize the rule before the end of the administration; this decision leaves the critically endangered whale population, numbering less th...
Biden Administration Withdraws Ship Speed Rule, Jeopardizing Endangered Whales
The Biden administration withdrew a proposal to slow ships in East Coast waters to protect the endangered North Atlantic right whale, citing insufficient time to finalize the rule before the end of the administration; this decision leaves the critically endangered whale population, numbering less th...
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48% Bias Score
South Dakota Tribe Lifts Banishment, Endorses Noem for DHS
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South Dakota lifted its banishment of Governor Kristi Noem on Wednesday, endorsing her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security, days before her Senate confirmation hearing; the decision follows Noem's apologies for previous controversial remarks.
South Dakota Tribe Lifts Banishment, Endorses Noem for DHS
The Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in South Dakota lifted its banishment of Governor Kristi Noem on Wednesday, endorsing her nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security, days before her Senate confirmation hearing; the decision follows Noem's apologies for previous controversial remarks.
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40% Bias Score
Rubio Advocates for Less Interventionist US Foreign Policy
Marco Rubio, Trump's Secretary of State nominee, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, advocating for a less interventionist US foreign policy focused on national interests, suggesting concessions from both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict, and a firmer stance against China'...
Rubio Advocates for Less Interventionist US Foreign Policy
Marco Rubio, Trump's Secretary of State nominee, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, advocating for a less interventionist US foreign policy focused on national interests, suggesting concessions from both Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict, and a firmer stance against China'...
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56% Bias Score
Iran and Russia Finalize Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deal
Iran and Russia will sign a comprehensive strategic partnership deal on Friday, focusing on accelerating economic cooperation, as confirmed by Iranian state media and Russian officials; this builds on their decades-long relationship and shared geopolitical goals.
Iran and Russia Finalize Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deal
Iran and Russia will sign a comprehensive strategic partnership deal on Friday, focusing on accelerating economic cooperation, as confirmed by Iranian state media and Russian officials; this builds on their decades-long relationship and shared geopolitical goals.
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40% Bias Score
Rubio's Senate Hearing Highlights China Threat, Ukraine Strategy, and NATO Alliances
Five days before Donald Trump's inauguration, his designated Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, faced a Senate confirmation hearing, focusing on China as the most dangerous US adversary, advocating for bold diplomacy in Ukraine, and emphasizing the need for competent NATO allies.
Rubio's Senate Hearing Highlights China Threat, Ukraine Strategy, and NATO Alliances
Five days before Donald Trump's inauguration, his designated Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, faced a Senate confirmation hearing, focusing on China as the most dangerous US adversary, advocating for bold diplomacy in Ukraine, and emphasizing the need for competent NATO allies.
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56% Bias Score
Rubio's China Ban Signals Extremely Anti-China Trump 2.0 Administration
Incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is banned from China due to sanctions for his criticism of Chinese policies, signaling an extremely anti-China Trump 2.0 administration with potential for increased trade wars and Asia-Pacific tensions.
Rubio's China Ban Signals Extremely Anti-China Trump 2.0 Administration
Incoming US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is banned from China due to sanctions for his criticism of Chinese policies, signaling an extremely anti-China Trump 2.0 administration with potential for increased trade wars and Asia-Pacific tensions.
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48% Bias Score
US Recognition of Somaliland: Hope and Fears in the Horn of Africa
Influential US Republicans are pushing for recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared republic in Somalia, prompting hope in Somaliland but fierce opposition from Somalia and concerns about regional stability and the potential for separatist movements.
US Recognition of Somaliland: Hope and Fears in the Horn of Africa
Influential US Republicans are pushing for recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared republic in Somalia, prompting hope in Somaliland but fierce opposition from Somalia and concerns about regional stability and the potential for separatist movements.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Cabinet Nominees Advance Through Senate Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are advancing through Senate confirmation hearings, with some facing significant opposition, while others, like Pete Hegseth, are overcoming initial hurdles due to the support of allies and the Republican majority.
Trump Cabinet Nominees Advance Through Senate Hearings
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees are advancing through Senate confirmation hearings, with some facing significant opposition, while others, like Pete Hegseth, are overcoming initial hurdles due to the support of allies and the Republican majority.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Billionaire Administration Faces Ethics Scrutiny
President Trump's new administration includes numerous billionaires in key positions, raising conflict-of-interest concerns; confirmation hearings are delayed due to late financial disclosure paperwork.
Trump's Billionaire Administration Faces Ethics Scrutiny
President Trump's new administration includes numerous billionaires in key positions, raising conflict-of-interest concerns; confirmation hearings are delayed due to late financial disclosure paperwork.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Mexico
Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants from the US, potentially affecting millions of Mexicans, has prompted concerns in Mexico about its preparedness; the country's immigration policy, historically focused on containment due to US pressure, lacks a comprehensive reception plan, leadi...
Trump's Deportation Plan Raises Concerns in Mexico
Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of migrants from the US, potentially affecting millions of Mexicans, has prompted concerns in Mexico about its preparedness; the country's immigration policy, historically focused on containment due to US pressure, lacks a comprehensive reception plan, leadi...
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44% Bias Score