Fed Cuts Rates but Signals Slower Pace Amid Inflation and Policy Uncertainty
On December 18th, the Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percent to 4.3 percent, but indicated a slower pace of future cuts due to persistent inflation (2.4 percent in November) and uncertainty about President-elect Trump's policies, with one official dissenting.
Fed Cuts Rates but Signals Slower Pace Amid Inflation and Policy Uncertainty
On December 18th, the Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percent to 4.3 percent, but indicated a slower pace of future cuts due to persistent inflation (2.4 percent in November) and uncertainty about President-elect Trump's policies, with one official dissenting.
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44% Bias Score
Partial Trump Investigation Report Released; Classified Documents Section Withheld
Following a court decision, the Department of Justice will release only part of a report detailing federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on the probe into his attempts to overturn the 2020 election; the section on the classified documents case will be withheld due to ong...
Partial Trump Investigation Report Released; Classified Documents Section Withheld
Following a court decision, the Department of Justice will release only part of a report detailing federal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, focusing on the probe into his attempts to overturn the 2020 election; the section on the classified documents case will be withheld due to ong...
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56% Bias Score
Mexico braces for Trump's policies: Economic and humanitarian risks loom
Facing potential mass deportations, increased tariffs, and the designation of cartels as terrorist organizations under a Trump presidency, Mexico is bolstering border resources, increasing tariffs on textiles (signaling Trump), and intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking and cartels, while i...
Mexico braces for Trump's policies: Economic and humanitarian risks loom
Facing potential mass deportations, increased tariffs, and the designation of cartels as terrorist organizations under a Trump presidency, Mexico is bolstering border resources, increasing tariffs on textiles (signaling Trump), and intensifying efforts to combat drug trafficking and cartels, while i...
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44% Bias Score
Zuckerberg's Rightward Shift: Fact-Checking Ends on Facebook and Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ended professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, marking a shift to the right following actions such as removing restrictions on Donald Trump's accounts, donating to Trump's inaugural fund, and appointing Republican insiders to key positions.
Zuckerberg's Rightward Shift: Fact-Checking Ends on Facebook and Instagram
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg ended professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, marking a shift to the right following actions such as removing restrictions on Donald Trump's accounts, donating to Trump's inaugural fund, and appointing Republican insiders to key positions.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Threats Against Canada: Economic Warfare and Political Chaos
Canadian officials denounce U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada become the 51st state, viewing it as an attempt to undermine their country's economy and create chaos; Trump's threat of economic force against Canada, a crucial trading partner providing the U.S. with 60...
Trump's Threats Against Canada: Economic Warfare and Political Chaos
Canadian officials denounce U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada become the 51st state, viewing it as an attempt to undermine their country's economy and create chaos; Trump's threat of economic force against Canada, a crucial trading partner providing the U.S. with 60...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Meets with Republicans to Strategize on Passing Key Policy Initiatives
President-elect Trump is meeting with Senate and House Republicans to strategize on passing key policy initiatives using reconciliation, facing internal divisions over a one-bill or two-bill approach, aiming for an April deadline.
Trump Meets with Republicans to Strategize on Passing Key Policy Initiatives
President-elect Trump is meeting with Senate and House Republicans to strategize on passing key policy initiatives using reconciliation, facing internal divisions over a one-bill or two-bill approach, aiming for an April deadline.
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44% Bias Score
Sheinbaum's First 100 Days: High Approval, Security Overhaul, and Trump Uncertainty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's first 100 days saw a 78% approval rating (El Financiero poll, December 2024), driven by security policy changes including a new National Security Strategy and judicial reforms. Challenges include high homicide rates (27,794 in 11 months of 2024), the need for Na...
Sheinbaum's First 100 Days: High Approval, Security Overhaul, and Trump Uncertainty
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's first 100 days saw a 78% approval rating (El Financiero poll, December 2024), driven by security policy changes including a new National Security Strategy and judicial reforms. Challenges include high homicide rates (27,794 in 11 months of 2024), the need for Na...
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32% Bias Score
Sánchez Warns of Fascism, Gaza Airstrikes Kill 17, LA Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Trump Jr. Visits Greenland
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned against the rise of fascism in Europe during a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of Franco's death; Israeli airstrikes killed at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza; a wildfire forced over 30,000 evacuations in Los Angeles; and Donald Trump Jr. visited G...
Sánchez Warns of Fascism, Gaza Airstrikes Kill 17, LA Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Trump Jr. Visits Greenland
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned against the rise of fascism in Europe during a speech commemorating the 50th anniversary of Franco's death; Israeli airstrikes killed at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza; a wildfire forced over 30,000 evacuations in Los Angeles; and Donald Trump Jr. visited G...
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36% Bias Score
Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration Over Energy-Efficient Housing Standards
Utah and Texas, along with 11 other states and the National Association of Home Builders, sued the Biden administration over new energy-efficient housing standards, claiming they exceed federal authority and harm affordable housing, marking Texas AG Paxton's 103rd lawsuit against the administration.
Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration Over Energy-Efficient Housing Standards
Utah and Texas, along with 11 other states and the National Association of Home Builders, sued the Biden administration over new energy-efficient housing standards, claiming they exceed federal authority and harm affordable housing, marking Texas AG Paxton's 103rd lawsuit against the administration.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Blames Biden, Newsom for Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Accusations of Mismanagement
President-elect Donald Trump blamed President Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, claiming Newsom rejected a nonexistent "water restoration declaration." Newsom's office denied this, while Trump also accused Biden of withholding FEMA funds and criticized wate...
Trump Blames Biden, Newsom for Los Angeles Wildfires Amidst Accusations of Mismanagement
President-elect Donald Trump blamed President Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, claiming Newsom rejected a nonexistent "water restoration declaration." Newsom's office denied this, while Trump also accused Biden of withholding FEMA funds and criticized wate...
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56% Bias Score
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials expressed concern in December over inflation and the uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's policies, leading them to slow interest rate cuts, lowering the benchmark to 4.25%-4.5% and reducing their outlook for future cuts from four to two in 2025; the minutes high...
Fed Slows Rate Cuts Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Federal Reserve officials expressed concern in December over inflation and the uncertainty surrounding President-elect Trump's policies, leading them to slow interest rate cuts, lowering the benchmark to 4.25%-4.5% and reducing their outlook for future cuts from four to two in 2025; the minutes high...
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48% Bias Score
Greenland Residents Divided on Trump's Purchase Offer
President-elect Donald Trump's renewed interest in purchasing Greenland has sparked divided opinions among residents, with some expressing concerns about cultural loss and others seeing potential economic benefits and greater self-governance; this comes amid speculation about Greenland's independenc...
Greenland Residents Divided on Trump's Purchase Offer
President-elect Donald Trump's renewed interest in purchasing Greenland has sparked divided opinions among residents, with some expressing concerns about cultural loss and others seeing potential economic benefits and greater self-governance; this comes amid speculation about Greenland's independenc...
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48% Bias Score