ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit with Trump for $15 Million
ABC News paid Donald Trump $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit stemming from George Stephanopoulos's statement that Trump was "found liable for rape," a claim ABC now retracts; the settlement includes $1 million in legal fees and a published editor's note.
ABC News Settles Defamation Lawsuit with Trump for $15 Million
ABC News paid Donald Trump $15 million to settle a defamation lawsuit stemming from George Stephanopoulos's statement that Trump was "found liable for rape," a claim ABC now retracts; the settlement includes $1 million in legal fees and a published editor's note.
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60% Bias Score
Bitcoin Hits Record High After Trump's Election Win
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $106,000 today, extending its seven-week rally following Donald Trump's US election win; this surge is fueled by expectations of pro-crypto policies and significant tech company support for Trump's inauguration.
Bitcoin Hits Record High After Trump's Election Win
Bitcoin hit a record high of over $106,000 today, extending its seven-week rally following Donald Trump's US election win; this surge is fueled by expectations of pro-crypto policies and significant tech company support for Trump's inauguration.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Businesses Hired Record Number of Foreign Workers in 2024
Despite campaigning on a promise to hire American workers, Donald Trump's businesses received government approval in 2024 to hire 209 foreign workers, nearly double the number a decade prior, for roles including cooks, housekeepers and waiters, primarily using the H-2B visa program.
Trump Businesses Hired Record Number of Foreign Workers in 2024
Despite campaigning on a promise to hire American workers, Donald Trump's businesses received government approval in 2024 to hire 209 foreign workers, nearly double the number a decade prior, for roles including cooks, housekeepers and waiters, primarily using the H-2B visa program.
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52% Bias Score
SoftBank's $100 Billion US Investment Promised by Trump
President-elect Donald Trump announced a $100 billion investment from SoftBank, promising 100,000 US jobs and expedited approvals for companies investing over $1 billion, aiming to boost the economy and address post-election voter concerns regarding inflation.
SoftBank's $100 Billion US Investment Promised by Trump
President-elect Donald Trump announced a $100 billion investment from SoftBank, promising 100,000 US jobs and expedited approvals for companies investing over $1 billion, aiming to boost the economy and address post-election voter concerns regarding inflation.
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52% Bias Score
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment, Creating 100,000 AI Jobs
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in the US over four years, creating 100,000 AI-focused jobs, announced alongside President-elect Trump on Monday at Mar-a-Lago, aiming to boost the US economy and reduce inflation.
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment, Creating 100,000 AI Jobs
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son pledged a $100 billion investment in the US over four years, creating 100,000 AI-focused jobs, announced alongside President-elect Trump on Monday at Mar-a-Lago, aiming to boost the US economy and reduce inflation.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's First Press Conference: Investment Announcements, Controversial Plans, and Media Attacks
President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference at Mar-a-Lago, announcing a $100 billion SoftBank investment in the US and outlining plans for a border wall, lawsuits against media outlets, and controversial cabinet appointments, while addressing foreign policy issues and the mysterious...
Trump's First Press Conference: Investment Announcements, Controversial Plans, and Media Attacks
President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference at Mar-a-Lago, announcing a $100 billion SoftBank investment in the US and outlining plans for a border wall, lawsuits against media outlets, and controversial cabinet appointments, while addressing foreign policy issues and the mysterious...
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52% Bias Score
Mass Deportations Threaten Humanitarian Crisis in Honduras
Facing death threats in Honduras, Norma, a 69-year-old woman, spent her life savings on a failed U.S. asylum attempt and was deported, highlighting the challenges faced by Hondurans returned to a country ill-equipped to handle a potential mass influx of migrants under a new U.S. administration.
Mass Deportations Threaten Humanitarian Crisis in Honduras
Facing death threats in Honduras, Norma, a 69-year-old woman, spent her life savings on a failed U.S. asylum attempt and was deported, highlighting the challenges faced by Hondurans returned to a country ill-equipped to handle a potential mass influx of migrants under a new U.S. administration.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Uses Defamation Threats to Intimidate Media
The Trump administration and his allies are using threatened defamation lawsuits to intimidate news outlets and critics, with ABC News recently settling a suit for \$23 million, raising concerns about media vulnerability.
Trump Administration Uses Defamation Threats to Intimidate Media
The Trump administration and his allies are using threatened defamation lawsuits to intimidate news outlets and critics, with ABC News recently settling a suit for \$23 million, raising concerns about media vulnerability.
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48% Bias Score
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment, 100,000 AI Jobs
President-elect Trump and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion US investment plan over four years, aiming for 100,000 AI-related jobs, echoing a 2016 pledge, although the fulfillment of that is unclear.
SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion US Investment, 100,000 AI Jobs
President-elect Trump and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion US investment plan over four years, aiming for 100,000 AI-related jobs, echoing a 2016 pledge, although the fulfillment of that is unclear.
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44% Bias Score
Bannon Suggests Trump Could Run for President in 2028, Despite Legal Obstacles
Steve Bannon suggested Donald Trump could run for president again in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit; however, legal experts confirm there are no loopholes, and Trump himself has made conflicting statements on the matter.
Bannon Suggests Trump Could Run for President in 2028, Despite Legal Obstacles
Steve Bannon suggested Donald Trump could run for president again in 2028, despite the 22nd Amendment's two-term limit; however, legal experts confirm there are no loopholes, and Trump himself has made conflicting statements on the matter.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's Security Clearance Concerns Hamper SpaceX's Government Contracts
Elon Musk, despite SpaceX's $1.8 billion classified contract with the national reconnaissance office and his "top secret" clearance, is unlikely to receive higher-level security clearances due to concerns regarding past drug use and contacts with foreign officials, potentially impacting his access t...
Musk's Security Clearance Concerns Hamper SpaceX's Government Contracts
Elon Musk, despite SpaceX's $1.8 billion classified contract with the national reconnaissance office and his "top secret" clearance, is unlikely to receive higher-level security clearances due to concerns regarding past drug use and contacts with foreign officials, potentially impacting his access t...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Hints at Pardons for Adams and Jan. 6 Rioters
President-elect Donald Trump suggested he might pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and participants in the January 6 Capitol riot, echoing President Biden's recent pardons, including his son Hunter Biden, for tax and gun felonies.
Trump Hints at Pardons for Adams and Jan. 6 Rioters
President-elect Donald Trump suggested he might pardon New York City Mayor Eric Adams and participants in the January 6 Capitol riot, echoing President Biden's recent pardons, including his son Hunter Biden, for tax and gun felonies.
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48% Bias Score