Trump's Unconventional Tariff Policy: A Break from Historical Practice
President Trump imposed broad tariffs on China and threatened others, a departure from post-WWII trade policy prioritizing reciprocal agreements. Historically, tariffs served revenue, restriction, and reciprocity; Trump seeks all three, potentially disrupting global trade.
Trump's Unconventional Tariff Policy: A Break from Historical Practice
President Trump imposed broad tariffs on China and threatened others, a departure from post-WWII trade policy prioritizing reciprocal agreements. Historically, tariffs served revenue, restriction, and reciprocity; Trump seeks all three, potentially disrupting global trade.
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12% Bias Score
2 Million Federal Employees Face Resignation Deadline Amidst Legal Challenges
Facing a February 6th deadline, over 2 million federal employees had to choose between a "deferred resignation" with paid leave but no work until September, or risk termination, prompting lawsuits alleging legal violations and raising concerns about potential service disruptions.
2 Million Federal Employees Face Resignation Deadline Amidst Legal Challenges
Facing a February 6th deadline, over 2 million federal employees had to choose between a "deferred resignation" with paid leave but no work until September, or risk termination, prompting lawsuits alleging legal violations and raising concerns about potential service disruptions.
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56% Bias Score
104 Undocumented Indians Deported on US Military Plane
On February 5, 2025, the Trump administration deported 104 undocumented Indian migrants on a US military C-17 aircraft to Amritsar, India, marking the furthest deportation flight to date, sparking misinformation online and raising concerns about the treatment of deportees.
104 Undocumented Indians Deported on US Military Plane
On February 5, 2025, the Trump administration deported 104 undocumented Indian migrants on a US military C-17 aircraft to Amritsar, India, marking the furthest deportation flight to date, sparking misinformation online and raising concerns about the treatment of deportees.
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40% Bias Score
DOJ Sues Illinois, Chicago for Obstructing Federal Immigration Enforcement
The Department of Justice sued Illinois and Chicago on Thursday for allegedly hindering federal immigration enforcement through state and local laws, escalating the conflict between the Trump administration and sanctuary jurisdictions over the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants.
DOJ Sues Illinois, Chicago for Obstructing Federal Immigration Enforcement
The Department of Justice sued Illinois and Chicago on Thursday for allegedly hindering federal immigration enforcement through state and local laws, escalating the conflict between the Trump administration and sanctuary jurisdictions over the deportation of criminal illegal immigrants.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Pauses Federal Worker Resignation Deadline
Facing a Thursday deadline, tens of thousands of federal workers considered a Trump administration resignation offer involving eight months' pay; a judge paused the deadline, and the White House expects a surge in resignations, despite legal challenges and concerns about national security implicatio...
Trump Administration Pauses Federal Worker Resignation Deadline
Facing a Thursday deadline, tens of thousands of federal workers considered a Trump administration resignation offer involving eight months' pay; a judge paused the deadline, and the White House expects a surge in resignations, despite legal challenges and concerns about national security implicatio...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Sues Illinois and Chicago Over Sanctuary City Laws
The Trump administration sued Illinois and Chicago on February 6th, challenging local laws restricting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, arguing these laws are unconstitutional and create sanctuaries for criminals; the governor of Illinois stated he looks forward to settling t...
Trump Administration Sues Illinois and Chicago Over Sanctuary City Laws
The Trump administration sued Illinois and Chicago on February 6th, challenging local laws restricting police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, arguing these laws are unconstitutional and create sanctuaries for criminals; the governor of Illinois stated he looks forward to settling t...
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56% Bias Score
India Protests U.S. Deportation of 104 Immigrants Amidst Allegations of Mistreatment
104 Indian immigrants were deported from the U.S. on a military plane on Wednesday, sparking protests in India's Parliament due to allegations of mistreatment during the flight, including being shackled, while the U.S. government defended its actions as vital to national security and the crackdown o...
India Protests U.S. Deportation of 104 Immigrants Amidst Allegations of Mistreatment
104 Indian immigrants were deported from the U.S. on a military plane on Wednesday, sparking protests in India's Parliament due to allegations of mistreatment during the flight, including being shackled, while the U.S. government defended its actions as vital to national security and the crackdown o...
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60% Bias Score
Justice Thomas Swears In Five Trump Cabinet Officials, Raising Concerns
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, along with his wife Ginni, has sworn in five new Trump administration Cabinet officials, including Doug Collins (Veterans Affairs), Pam Bondi (Attorney General), Scott Turner (Housing and Urban Development), Sean Duffy (Transportation), and Kristi Noem (Homelan...
Justice Thomas Swears In Five Trump Cabinet Officials, Raising Concerns
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, along with his wife Ginni, has sworn in five new Trump administration Cabinet officials, including Doug Collins (Veterans Affairs), Pam Bondi (Attorney General), Scott Turner (Housing and Urban Development), Sean Duffy (Transportation), and Kristi Noem (Homelan...
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56% Bias Score
Senate to Vote on Controversial OMB Nominee Russ Vought
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on Russ Vought's confirmation as OMB director, amid Democratic opposition fueled by a recent temporary freeze on federal assistance and a federal judge's intervention; Vought's confirmation is expected despite Democrats' concerns.
Senate to Vote on Controversial OMB Nominee Russ Vought
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on Russ Vought's confirmation as OMB director, amid Democratic opposition fueled by a recent temporary freeze on federal assistance and a federal judge's intervention; Vought's confirmation is expected despite Democrats' concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Overhaul US Air Traffic Control System
In response to a fatal midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport that killed 67, President Trump announced plans to replace the nation's air traffic control system with a new, fully computerized system, working with Congress and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency task force.
Trump Administration to Overhaul US Air Traffic Control System
In response to a fatal midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport that killed 67, President Trump announced plans to replace the nation's air traffic control system with a new, fully computerized system, working with Congress and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency task force.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Sues Chicago and Illinois Over Sanctuary City Laws
The Trump administration sued Chicago and Illinois on Thursday for their sanctuary city policies, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement by preventing information sharing and deportations, despite court precedents upholding sanctuary laws.
Trump Administration Sues Chicago and Illinois Over Sanctuary City Laws
The Trump administration sued Chicago and Illinois on Thursday for their sanctuary city policies, claiming they hinder federal immigration enforcement by preventing information sharing and deportations, despite court precedents upholding sanctuary laws.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Orders Performance Data From Federal Agencies, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to submit lists of employees with less-than-successful performance reviews by March 7, aiming to create new performance metrics and streamline terminations, prompting concerns about data misuse and national security risks.
Trump Administration Orders Performance Data From Federal Agencies, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to submit lists of employees with less-than-successful performance reviews by March 7, aiming to create new performance metrics and streamline terminations, prompting concerns about data misuse and national security risks.
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36% Bias Score