Trump Administration Places Nearly All USAID Staff on Leave
The Trump administration ordered nearly all USAID's 10,000 employees on leave, with overseas staff recalled within 30 days, as part of a government-shrinking drive, potentially abolishing the agency and transferring its functions to the State Department.
Trump Administration Places Nearly All USAID Staff on Leave
The Trump administration ordered nearly all USAID's 10,000 employees on leave, with overseas staff recalled within 30 days, as part of a government-shrinking drive, potentially abolishing the agency and transferring its functions to the State Department.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Halts Arms to Ukraine Amidst Internal Disagreements
The Trump administration temporarily halted arms shipments to Ukraine due to internal disagreements on the level of support, potentially weakening Ukraine's military position and diplomatic leverage.
Trump Administration Halts Arms to Ukraine Amidst Internal Disagreements
The Trump administration temporarily halted arms shipments to Ukraine due to internal disagreements on the level of support, potentially weakening Ukraine's military position and diplomatic leverage.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration to Review National Monument Boundaries
The Trump administration will review the boundaries of national monuments, potentially shrinking or eliminating them to increase domestic energy production, raising concerns from conservation groups and potentially leading to legal challenges.
Trump Administration to Review National Monument Boundaries
The Trump administration will review the boundaries of national monuments, potentially shrinking or eliminating them to increase domestic energy production, raising concerns from conservation groups and potentially leading to legal challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Bans Transgender Women from Women's Sports via Executive Order
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning transgender women from women's sports, citing Title IX and fairness concerns; the order will pressure sporting organizations and potentially affect federal funding for schools, while facing legal challenges and criticism over its impact ...
Trump Bans Transgender Women from Women's Sports via Executive Order
President Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning transgender women from women's sports, citing Title IX and fairness concerns; the order will pressure sporting organizations and potentially affect federal funding for schools, while facing legal challenges and criticism over its impact ...
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68% Bias Score
Federal Worker Resignation Deal Faces Legal Challenges, Funding Uncertainty
Facing a Thursday deadline, over 2 million federal workers must decide whether to accept a resignation deal offering pay and benefits through September, but unions warn it lacks congressional authorization and may leave workers unpaid after March 14, impacting essential services.
Federal Worker Resignation Deal Faces Legal Challenges, Funding Uncertainty
Facing a Thursday deadline, over 2 million federal workers must decide whether to accept a resignation deal offering pay and benefits through September, but unions warn it lacks congressional authorization and may leave workers unpaid after March 14, impacting essential services.
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56% Bias Score
Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Arrested Despite Lack of Criminal Record
Eighteen-year-old Carlos, a Venezuelan asylum seeker in the U.S. through the CBP One app, was arrested on January 26th, 2024, by ICE agents without a warrant, despite lacking a criminal record, raising concerns about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Arrested Despite Lack of Criminal Record
Eighteen-year-old Carlos, a Venezuelan asylum seeker in the U.S. through the CBP One app, was arrested on January 26th, 2024, by ICE agents without a warrant, despite lacking a criminal record, raising concerns about the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
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60% Bias Score
CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump's Government Restructuring
On Tuesday, the CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing roughly eight months of pay and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to shrink the federal government; however, restrictions may apply to certain occupations and areas of expertise.
CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump's Government Restructuring
On Tuesday, the CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing roughly eight months of pay and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to shrink the federal government; however, restrictions may apply to certain occupations and areas of expertise.
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56% Bias Score
Low Participation in Trump's Federal Worker Buyout
By Tuesday, approximately 20,000 federal workers (1% of the workforce) accepted President Trump's buyout offer, significantly lower than the projected 5–10%, leaving less than two days for the remaining employees to decide; those accepting the offer will receive continued pay and benefits until Sept...
Low Participation in Trump's Federal Worker Buyout
By Tuesday, approximately 20,000 federal workers (1% of the workforce) accepted President Trump's buyout offer, significantly lower than the projected 5–10%, leaving less than two days for the remaining employees to decide; those accepting the offer will receive continued pay and benefits until Sept...
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44% Bias Score
CIA Offers Buyout to Employees, Freezes Hiring to Align with Trump's Priorities
The CIA offered its employees eight months' salary to resign, aiming to align with President Trump's priorities, which include combating drug cartels and countering China; the agency also froze hiring for new employees.
CIA Offers Buyout to Employees, Freezes Hiring to Align with Trump's Priorities
The CIA offered its employees eight months' salary to resign, aiming to align with President Trump's priorities, which include combating drug cartels and countering China; the agency also froze hiring for new employees.
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40% Bias Score
Justice Department Reviews FBI Agents' Roles in January 6th Investigation
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove announced a review of FBI agents involved in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, stating that agents who acted ethically are safe but those with corrupt or partisan intent should be concerned; acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll is accused of insubordi...
Justice Department Reviews FBI Agents' Roles in January 6th Investigation
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove announced a review of FBI agents involved in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, stating that agents who acted ethically are safe but those with corrupt or partisan intent should be concerned; acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll is accused of insubordi...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Sends Migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The Trump administration has started transferring Venezuelan migrants from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, with at least one plane carrying about a dozen migrants arriving; the legality of this action is disputed, and experts question whether the plan to house 30,000 migrants there is feasible.
Trump Administration Sends Migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The Trump administration has started transferring Venezuelan migrants from the U.S. to Guantanamo Bay, with at least one plane carrying about a dozen migrants arriving; the legality of this action is disputed, and experts question whether the plan to house 30,000 migrants there is feasible.
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48% Bias Score
Senate Confirms Vought as OMB Director Amidst Impoundment Act Dispute
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB director by a 53-47 vote, despite Democratic opposition rooted in his views on the Impoundment Control Act and a controversial OMB memo, which has since been rescinded.
Senate Confirms Vought as OMB Director Amidst Impoundment Act Dispute
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought as OMB director by a 53-47 vote, despite Democratic opposition rooted in his views on the Impoundment Control Act and a controversial OMB memo, which has since been rescinded.
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48% Bias Score