Trump Appoints Family Members to Key Political Roles
Donald Trump appointed Massad Boulos, his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, as a senior advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, and Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner's father, as US ambassador to France, raising concerns about nepotism and conflicts of interest.
Trump Appoints Family Members to Key Political Roles
Donald Trump appointed Massad Boulos, his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, as a senior advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, and Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner's father, as US ambassador to France, raising concerns about nepotism and conflicts of interest.
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48% Bias Score
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Nominates FBI Critic Kash Patel as Next FBI Director
Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel, a critic of the FBI, as the next FBI Director, and Chad Chronister as DEA chief, while Charles Kushner was nominated as US ambassador to France. Patel, a supporter of the "deep state" conspiracy theory, could replace FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Trump Nominates FBI Critic Kash Patel as Next FBI Director
Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel, a critic of the FBI, as the next FBI Director, and Chad Chronister as DEA chief, while Charles Kushner was nominated as US ambassador to France. Patel, a supporter of the "deep state" conspiracy theory, could replace FBI Director Christopher Wray.
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48% Bias Score
Tariffs and Tax Cuts: Economic Uncertainty Under a Second Trump Administration
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the potential economic impact of new tariffs and tax cuts under a second Trump administration, highlighting the uncertainty and risk of increased prices for consumers already struggling with inflation.
Tariffs and Tax Cuts: Economic Uncertainty Under a Second Trump Administration
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger discusses the potential economic impact of new tariffs and tax cuts under a second Trump administration, highlighting the uncertainty and risk of increased prices for consumers already struggling with inflation.
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36% Bias Score
Zelensky Suggests NATO Protection as Condition for Ukraine Ceasefire
Amidst escalating conflict and the possible return of Donald Trump to the presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested prioritizing NATO protection for the territory under Ukrainian control before reclaiming occupied areas to secure a ceasefire, marking a potential shift in Ukraine's...
Zelensky Suggests NATO Protection as Condition for Ukraine Ceasefire
Amidst escalating conflict and the possible return of Donald Trump to the presidency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested prioritizing NATO protection for the territory under Ukrainian control before reclaiming occupied areas to secure a ceasefire, marking a potential shift in Ukraine's...
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60% Bias Score
Poilievre Blames Trudeau for Trump's Tariff Threat
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre blames Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing Trudeau's perceived weakness and calling for policy changes to strengthen Canada's position.
Poilievre Blames Trudeau for Trump's Tariff Threat
Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre blames Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing Trudeau's perceived weakness and calling for policy changes to strengthen Canada's position.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated David Weldon, a doctor with a history of questioning vaccine safety, to lead the CDC, prompting celebration from anti-vaccine groups amidst rising threats from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated David Weldon, a doctor with a history of questioning vaccine safety, to lead the CDC, prompting celebration from anti-vaccine groups amidst rising threats from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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44% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Uncertainty Over US Aid Under Trump
High-ranking EU officials visited Kyiv on Sunday to reaffirm their support for Ukraine amid concerns about potential reductions in US military aid under the incoming Trump administration; the EU has already provided roughly \$133 billion in aid.
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Uncertainty Over US Aid Under Trump
High-ranking EU officials visited Kyiv on Sunday to reaffirm their support for Ukraine amid concerns about potential reductions in US military aid under the incoming Trump administration; the EU has already provided roughly \$133 billion in aid.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Replace FBI Director with Loyalists, Sparking Outrage
Donald Trump announced his intention to replace FBI Director Chris Wray with Kash Patel, a move condemned by many as a plan to politicize the agency and use it for political retribution, setting up a likely contentious Senate confirmation battle.
Trump Seeks to Replace FBI Director with Loyalists, Sparking Outrage
Donald Trump announced his intention to replace FBI Director Chris Wray with Kash Patel, a move condemned by many as a plan to politicize the agency and use it for political retribution, setting up a likely contentious Senate confirmation battle.
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64% Bias Score
Rounds Backs Wray Amidst Trump's Plan to Replace FBI Director
Senator Mike Rounds expressed support for FBI Director Christopher Wray despite President-elect Trump's plan to replace him with Kash Patel, highlighting the potential conflict between presidential loyalty and Senate confirmation processes.
Rounds Backs Wray Amidst Trump's Plan to Replace FBI Director
Senator Mike Rounds expressed support for FBI Director Christopher Wray despite President-elect Trump's plan to replace him with Kash Patel, highlighting the potential conflict between presidential loyalty and Senate confirmation processes.
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44% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Proposes NATO Protection for Ukraine to End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed placing Ukrainian territory under NATO protection to end the war's active phase, suggesting this would facilitate diplomatic recovery of lost lands; this follows increased Russian offensives and a potential US leadership shift.
Zelenskyy Proposes NATO Protection for Ukraine to End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed placing Ukrainian territory under NATO protection to end the war's active phase, suggesting this would facilitate diplomatic recovery of lost lands; this follows increased Russian offensives and a potential US leadership shift.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Economic Stability
Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on Chinese goods starting January 2025, potentially leading to global stagflation and forcing central banks to choose between combating inflation or recession.
Trump's Tariffs Threaten Global Economic Stability
Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada and an additional 10% on Chinese goods starting January 2025, potentially leading to global stagflation and forcing central banks to choose between combating inflation or recession.
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44% Bias Score