Trump Fires 1,000 US Government Employees in "Spoil System" Purge
President Donald Trump fired approximately 1,000 US government employees, including those in diversity programs, on January 22nd, implementing a "spoil system" to replace them with political loyalists, raising concerns about governmental efficiency and potential corruption.
Trump Fires 1,000 US Government Employees in "Spoil System" Purge
President Donald Trump fired approximately 1,000 US government employees, including those in diversity programs, on January 22nd, implementing a "spoil system" to replace them with political loyalists, raising concerns about governmental efficiency and potential corruption.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Unveils "America First" Economic Plan at World Economic Forum
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum, announcing an "America First" agenda prioritizing energy dominance, deregulation, tax cuts for domestic investment, and tariffs on foreign goods; he also advocated for lower interest rates and a peace settlement in Ukraine.
Trump Unveils "America First" Economic Plan at World Economic Forum
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum, announcing an "America First" agenda prioritizing energy dominance, deregulation, tax cuts for domestic investment, and tariffs on foreign goods; he also advocated for lower interest rates and a peace settlement in Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
Seating Chaos Mars Trump's Pre-Inauguration Dinner
At President Trump's pre-inauguration Candlelight Dinner, last-minute seating changes and an overbooked event led to significant guest dissatisfaction among the 2,000 attendees, including prominent figures like Cabinet nominees and major donors, who each paid at least $250,000 for two tickets.
Seating Chaos Mars Trump's Pre-Inauguration Dinner
At President Trump's pre-inauguration Candlelight Dinner, last-minute seating changes and an overbooked event led to significant guest dissatisfaction among the 2,000 attendees, including prominent figures like Cabinet nominees and major donors, who each paid at least $250,000 for two tickets.
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52% Bias Score
Episcopal Bishop Challenges Trump at National Cathedral Service
At a National Cathedral service attended by President Trump, Bishop Mariann Budde directly appealed for mercy towards those frightened by recent executive orders on immigration and gender recognition, prompting Trump's disapproval and a Republican representative's call for the bishop's deportation.
Episcopal Bishop Challenges Trump at National Cathedral Service
At a National Cathedral service attended by President Trump, Bishop Mariann Budde directly appealed for mercy towards those frightened by recent executive orders on immigration and gender recognition, prompting Trump's disapproval and a Republican representative's call for the bishop's deportation.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Deficits and Inflation at Davos
During a Davos speech, President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU and Canada, asserting that the EU doesn't import US farm products or cars, and exaggerating the US-Canada trade deficit to $200-$250 billion (it was actually $40.6 billion in 2023). He also misrepresented the US-Chin...
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Deficits and Inflation at Davos
During a Davos speech, President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU and Canada, asserting that the EU doesn't import US farm products or cars, and exaggerating the US-Canada trade deficit to $200-$250 billion (it was actually $40.6 billion in 2023). He also misrepresented the US-Chin...
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20% Bias Score
Trump Condemns Putin's War Strategy, Suggests Meeting
Following a silent inauguration speech on Ukraine, US President Donald Trump later criticized Vladimir Putin's handling of the war, emphasizing Russia's economic struggles and high casualty rates, expressing hope for a deal, and suggesting a meeting with Putin while also criticizing European NATO me...
Trump Condemns Putin's War Strategy, Suggests Meeting
Following a silent inauguration speech on Ukraine, US President Donald Trump later criticized Vladimir Putin's handling of the war, emphasizing Russia's economic struggles and high casualty rates, expressing hope for a deal, and suggesting a meeting with Putin while also criticizing European NATO me...
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36% Bias Score
Trump at Davos: Criticism of EU, NATO Demands, and Ukraine Peace Efforts
At the Davos Forum, President Trump criticized the EU's economic policies toward the US, demanded a 5% increase in NATO defense spending, and expressed his desire for a meeting with President Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting China's involvement.
Trump at Davos: Criticism of EU, NATO Demands, and Ukraine Peace Efforts
At the Davos Forum, President Trump criticized the EU's economic policies toward the US, demanded a 5% increase in NATO defense spending, and expressed his desire for a meeting with President Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, suggesting China's involvement.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Criticizes Biden's Pardons, Suggests Self-Pardon
President Trump, in a Fox News interview, criticized President Biden's preemptive pardons of family members and political opponents, notably omitting himself, suggesting Biden should have pardoned himself, and hinting at future investigations by House Republicans.
Trump Criticizes Biden's Pardons, Suggests Self-Pardon
President Trump, in a Fox News interview, criticized President Biden's preemptive pardons of family members and political opponents, notably omitting himself, suggesting Biden should have pardoned himself, and hinting at future investigations by House Republicans.
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56% Bias Score
Spain Faces Mounting Pressure to Increase Defense Spending
Facing pressure from NATO and the EU, Spain's defense spending of 1.29% of GDP is far below the 2% target, requiring an additional €25 billion annually to reach the potential future target of 3%, a figure equivalent to Spain's November pension expenditure.
Spain Faces Mounting Pressure to Increase Defense Spending
Facing pressure from NATO and the EU, Spain's defense spending of 1.29% of GDP is far below the 2% target, requiring an additional €25 billion annually to reach the potential future target of 3%, a figure equivalent to Spain's November pension expenditure.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Relationships
President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU, China, and Canada during a Davos speech, misrepresenting agricultural and vehicle exports to the EU, exaggerating the US trade deficit with China, and grossly overstating the deficit with Canada while ignoring the significant role of Cana...
Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Relationships
President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU, China, and Canada during a Davos speech, misrepresenting agricultural and vehicle exports to the EU, exaggerating the US trade deficit with China, and grossly overstating the deficit with Canada while ignoring the significant role of Cana...
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16% Bias Score
Trump's Presidency: A Potential Turning Point in the Ukraine War
Donald Trump's inauguration as US president could be a turning point in the war in Ukraine, with his administration aiming for a peace plan within 100 days, facing opposition from Republicans against further aid and Russia's refusal to cede occupied territories. Meanwhile, both sides have intensifie...
Trump's Presidency: A Potential Turning Point in the Ukraine War
Donald Trump's inauguration as US president could be a turning point in the war in Ukraine, with his administration aiming for a peace plan within 100 days, facing opposition from Republicans against further aid and Russia's refusal to cede occupied territories. Meanwhile, both sides have intensifie...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Withdraws US from World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, citing concerns about corruption and inefficiency; experts warn this could severely damage global health initiatives.
Trump Withdraws US from World Health Organization
President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, citing concerns about corruption and inefficiency; experts warn this could severely damage global health initiatives.
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52% Bias Score