Chronister Withdraws from DEA Administrator Nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew from consideration for President-elect Trump's nomination as DEA Administrator three days after the announcement, citing his commitments in Florida; this is Trump's second withdrawn nomination.
Chronister Withdraws from DEA Administrator Nomination
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister withdrew from consideration for President-elect Trump's nomination as DEA Administrator three days after the announcement, citing his commitments in Florida; this is Trump's second withdrawn nomination.
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32% Bias Score
Shifting Family Dynamics in Trump's Second Term
Following Donald Trump's re-election, his family is undergoing a significant shift in political roles, with Donald Trump Jr. and Lara Trump taking center stage, while Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner step back; Elon Musk has also become close to the family.
Shifting Family Dynamics in Trump's Second Term
Following Donald Trump's re-election, his family is undergoing a significant shift in political roles, with Donald Trump Jr. and Lara Trump taking center stage, while Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner step back; Elon Musk has also become close to the family.
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48% Bias Score
Pro-Crypto SEC Candidates Emerge Under Trump Transition
With Gary Gensler's resignation, the Trump transition team is considering pro-crypto candidates for the SEC chair, potentially creating a more favorable environment for the crypto industry; leading candidates include Paul Atkins, Brian Brooks, and Robert Stebbins.
Pro-Crypto SEC Candidates Emerge Under Trump Transition
With Gary Gensler's resignation, the Trump transition team is considering pro-crypto candidates for the SEC chair, potentially creating a more favorable environment for the crypto industry; leading candidates include Paul Atkins, Brian Brooks, and Robert Stebbins.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Kushner and Boulos to Key Diplomatic Roles
Donald Trump appointed Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France and Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman who actively campaigned for him, as his chief Middle East advisor, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the role of personal connections in foreign policy.
Trump Appoints Kushner and Boulos to Key Diplomatic Roles
Donald Trump appointed Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France and Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman who actively campaigned for him, as his chief Middle East advisor, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the role of personal connections in foreign policy.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Florida Sheriff to Lead DEA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the Drug Enforcement Administration, focusing on border security and combating fentanyl trafficking in collaboration with his Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi.
Trump Nominates Florida Sheriff to Lead DEA
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Sheriff Chad Chronister to head the Drug Enforcement Administration, focusing on border security and combating fentanyl trafficking in collaboration with his Attorney General nominee, Pam Bondi.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Cabinet Faces Conflict-of-Interest Scrutiny
President-elect Trump is assembling a cabinet of wealthy individuals, many of whom will need to divest assets to avoid conflicts of interest; however, loopholes and a lack of enforcement raise concerns.
Trump Cabinet Faces Conflict-of-Interest Scrutiny
President-elect Trump is assembling a cabinet of wealthy individuals, many of whom will need to divest assets to avoid conflicts of interest; however, loopholes and a lack of enforcement raise concerns.
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Amidst Controversial Past and Confirmation Hearings
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is facing intense scrutiny over past comments opposing women in combat roles and allegations of excessive drinking during his tenure at Concerned Veterans for America, despite his attempts to deflect and downplay the controversies while ...
Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Amidst Controversial Past and Confirmation Hearings
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is facing intense scrutiny over past comments opposing women in combat roles and allegations of excessive drinking during his tenure at Concerned Veterans for America, despite his attempts to deflect and downplay the controversies while ...
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56% Bias Score
California Allocates $25 Million for Legal Defense Against Potential Federal Overreach
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special legislative session beginning Monday, November 28, to allocate $25 million for legal defense against anticipated federal overreach under the incoming Trump administration, focusing on climate, reproductive rights, and immigration policies.
California Allocates $25 Million for Legal Defense Against Potential Federal Overreach
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called a special legislative session beginning Monday, November 28, to allocate $25 million for legal defense against anticipated federal overreach under the incoming Trump administration, focusing on climate, reproductive rights, and immigration policies.
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52% Bias Score
Padilla Raises Concerns About Trump's FBI Nominee and Potential Conflicts with California
Sen. Alex Padilla expressed serious concerns about President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to a high-ranking FBI position, questioning Patel's impartiality and highlighting the potential for the dismissal of FBI Director Christopher Wray; Padilla also discussed the potential conflict betwee...
Padilla Raises Concerns About Trump's FBI Nominee and Potential Conflicts with California
Sen. Alex Padilla expressed serious concerns about President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to a high-ranking FBI position, questioning Patel's impartiality and highlighting the potential for the dismissal of FBI Director Christopher Wray; Padilla also discussed the potential conflict betwee...
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64% Bias Score
Small-Cap Stock Growth Slows Amidst Earnings Concerns
Despite a 20.1% year-to-date gain in the Russell 2000 index, small-cap stocks are showing signs of slowing growth due to weak earnings and downward revisions, prompting some investors to reduce their exposure, while other sectors like industrials and financials are viewed as more promising.
Small-Cap Stock Growth Slows Amidst Earnings Concerns
Despite a 20.1% year-to-date gain in the Russell 2000 index, small-cap stocks are showing signs of slowing growth due to weak earnings and downward revisions, prompting some investors to reduce their exposure, while other sectors like industrials and financials are viewed as more promising.
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40% Bias Score
Trump to Establish Energy Council, Prioritizing "Energy Dominance"
President-elect Donald Trump will create a National Energy Council led by Gov. Doug Burgum to boost US oil and gas production, prioritizing energy dominance over climate concerns; however, this strategy faces challenges from market dynamics and potential trade conflicts.
Trump to Establish Energy Council, Prioritizing "Energy Dominance"
President-elect Donald Trump will create a National Energy Council led by Gov. Doug Burgum to boost US oil and gas production, prioritizing energy dominance over climate concerns; however, this strategy faces challenges from market dynamics and potential trade conflicts.
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40% Bias Score
FBI Protects Trump Appointees Amidst Bomb Threats
The FBI is providing enhanced security to Donald Trump's incoming administration officials after multiple credible bomb threats and violent threats against appointees including John Ratcliffe, Pete Hegseth, Elise Stefanik, and others were reported, prompting immediate federal and local law enforceme...
FBI Protects Trump Appointees Amidst Bomb Threats
The FBI is providing enhanced security to Donald Trump's incoming administration officials after multiple credible bomb threats and violent threats against appointees including John Ratcliffe, Pete Hegseth, Elise Stefanik, and others were reported, prompting immediate federal and local law enforceme...
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40% Bias Score