Trump Nominates Perdue as Ambassador to China, Threatens Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to appoint former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China and threatened 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% on Chinese goods, raising concerns about trade and economic consequences.
Trump Nominates Perdue as Ambassador to China, Threatens Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to appoint former Senator David Perdue as ambassador to China and threatened 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10% on Chinese goods, raising concerns about trade and economic consequences.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Perdue as China Ambassador, Sacks as AI and Cryptocurrency Advisor
Donald Trump announced the nomination of David Perdue as US ambassador to China and David Sacks as White House advisor for AI and cryptocurrencies, reflecting his priorities on US-China relations, cryptocurrency promotion, and countering Big Tech censorship.
Trump Nominates Perdue as China Ambassador, Sacks as AI and Cryptocurrency Advisor
Donald Trump announced the nomination of David Perdue as US ambassador to China and David Sacks as White House advisor for AI and cryptocurrencies, reflecting his priorities on US-China relations, cryptocurrency promotion, and countering Big Tech censorship.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Poised to Challenge Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
With Donald Trump's return to the White House imminent, student loan forgiveness programs face potential rollback attempts; regulatory programs are more vulnerable than those established by Congress, though even statutory programs may face indirect challenges via regulatory changes, funding cuts, or...
Trump Administration Poised to Challenge Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
With Donald Trump's return to the White House imminent, student loan forgiveness programs face potential rollback attempts; regulatory programs are more vulnerable than those established by Congress, though even statutory programs may face indirect challenges via regulatory changes, funding cuts, or...
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48% Bias Score
AOC Challenges for House Oversight Ranking Member Position
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her candidacy for the House Oversight Committee's ranking member position, competing against Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Gerry Connolly; she plans to focus on holding the incoming Trump administration accountable while addressing economic inequality.
AOC Challenges for House Oversight Ranking Member Position
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her candidacy for the House Oversight Committee's ranking member position, competing against Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Gerry Connolly; she plans to focus on holding the incoming Trump administration accountable while addressing economic inequality.
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth's Pentagon Bid in Limbo Amid Misconduct Allegations
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense is in jeopardy due to allegations of past sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse; key senators are expressing reservations despite Hegseth's claims of President-elect Trump's support, leading to uncertainty about his confirmation.
Hegseth's Pentagon Bid in Limbo Amid Misconduct Allegations
Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense is in jeopardy due to allegations of past sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse; key senators are expressing reservations despite Hegseth's claims of President-elect Trump's support, leading to uncertainty about his confirmation.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Appoints New Envoy for Hostage Affairs in Gaza
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Adam Boehler, a key negotiator in the Abraham Accords and former CEO of Rubicon Founders, as the new special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, tasked with securing the release of approximately 100 American hostages held in Gaza following the October 2023 ...
Trump Appoints New Envoy for Hostage Affairs in Gaza
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Adam Boehler, a key negotiator in the Abraham Accords and former CEO of Rubicon Founders, as the new special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, tasked with securing the release of approximately 100 American hostages held in Gaza following the October 2023 ...
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48% Bias Score
Ocasio-Cortez Challenges Connolly for Top Oversight Democrat Spot
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging Rep. Gerry Connolly for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee, creating a contest between seniority and generational change within the Democratic Party; the winner will significantly impact the party's oversight of the incoming Trump ...
Ocasio-Cortez Challenges Connolly for Top Oversight Democrat Spot
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is challenging Rep. Gerry Connolly for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee, creating a contest between seniority and generational change within the Democratic Party; the winner will significantly impact the party's oversight of the incoming Trump ...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Billionaire-Filled Administration Sparks Concerns
Donald Trump's 2024 administration will be the wealthiest in US history, with at least 11 appointees holding billionaire status or close ties to billionaires, raising concerns about policy decisions favoring the wealthy and potential cuts to social programs.
Trump's Billionaire-Filled Administration Sparks Concerns
Donald Trump's 2024 administration will be the wealthiest in US history, with at least 11 appointees holding billionaire status or close ties to billionaires, raising concerns about policy decisions favoring the wealthy and potential cuts to social programs.
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64% Bias Score
"Trump Announces Hardline Immigration Enforcement Team"
"President-elect Donald Trump announced his nominees for key immigration enforcement agencies: Rodney Scott for CBP commissioner and Caleb Vitello as acting ICE director, signaling a continuation of his tough stance on immigration."
"Trump Announces Hardline Immigration Enforcement Team"
"President-elect Donald Trump announced his nominees for key immigration enforcement agencies: Rodney Scott for CBP commissioner and Caleb Vitello as acting ICE director, signaling a continuation of his tough stance on immigration."
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40% Bias Score
SSA Union Secures Telework Until 2029, Defying Trump Administration's Plan
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its union, AFGE, agreed to extend telework for 42,000 employees until 2029, defying the incoming Trump administration's plan to force federal workers back to the office full-time.
SSA Union Secures Telework Until 2029, Defying Trump Administration's Plan
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its union, AFGE, agreed to extend telework for 42,000 employees until 2029, defying the incoming Trump administration's plan to force federal workers back to the office full-time.
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36% Bias Score
Yermak's Washington Visit Seeks Peace in Ukraine Amid NATO Membership Uncertainty
Andriy Yermak visited Washington to build ties with President-elect Trump's team, aiming for a lasting peace in Ukraine; however, NATO membership, a key Ukrainian goal, faces opposition from within NATO and Trump's team.
Yermak's Washington Visit Seeks Peace in Ukraine Amid NATO Membership Uncertainty
Andriy Yermak visited Washington to build ties with President-elect Trump's team, aiming for a lasting peace in Ukraine; however, NATO membership, a key Ukrainian goal, faces opposition from within NATO and Trump's team.
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth Pentagon Nomination Faces Challenges Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Trump's Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces Senate confirmation challenges amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and excessive alcohol use; alternative candidates are being considered.
Hegseth Pentagon Nomination Faces Challenges Amid Misconduct Allegations
President-elect Trump's Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces Senate confirmation challenges amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and excessive alcohol use; alternative candidates are being considered.
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44% Bias Score