Trump to Create "External Revenue Service" to Collect Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of an "External Revenue Service" starting January 20, 2025, to collect tariffs and revenue from foreign sources, shifting the US's revenue generation from domestic taxes to tariffs, potentially impacting the US economy and foreign relations.
Trump to Create "External Revenue Service" to Collect Tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump announced the creation of an "External Revenue Service" starting January 20, 2025, to collect tariffs and revenue from foreign sources, shifting the US's revenue generation from domestic taxes to tariffs, potentially impacting the US economy and foreign relations.
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40% Bias Score
Biden Eases Cuba Sanctions Before Leaving Office
President Biden will ease sanctions on Cuba before leaving office, removing the country from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and lifting some financial restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, while Cuba plans to release political prisoners.
Biden Eases Cuba Sanctions Before Leaving Office
President Biden will ease sanctions on Cuba before leaving office, removing the country from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and lifting some financial restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, while Cuba plans to release political prisoners.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Removes Cuba From State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Tuesday, a move intended to facilitate dialogue with the Vatican for the release of political prisoners, but this could be reversed if Donald Trump wins the next election.
U.S. Removes Cuba From State Sponsor of Terrorism List
The Biden administration removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on Tuesday, a move intended to facilitate dialogue with the Vatican for the release of political prisoners, but this could be reversed if Donald Trump wins the next election.
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40% Bias Score
Trump 2.0, Sino-Indian Cooperation, and the Future of Global Geopolitics
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency presents both opportunities and uncertainties for global geopolitics, particularly concerning the potential for increased cooperation between China and India, focusing on electric vehicle technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.
Trump 2.0, Sino-Indian Cooperation, and the Future of Global Geopolitics
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency presents both opportunities and uncertainties for global geopolitics, particularly concerning the potential for increased cooperation between China and India, focusing on electric vehicle technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Stagnant Economy Faces Uncertainty in 2025
Germany's economy faces a challenging 2025 with projected growth at only 0.4 percent, following two years of recession due to factors including weak domestic and global demand, high energy costs, and high inflation; the upcoming elections and the potential impact of a second Trump presidency add fur...
Germany's Stagnant Economy Faces Uncertainty in 2025
Germany's economy faces a challenging 2025 with projected growth at only 0.4 percent, following two years of recession due to factors including weak domestic and global demand, high energy costs, and high inflation; the upcoming elections and the potential impact of a second Trump presidency add fur...
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48% Bias Score
Poilievre's Rise Raises USMCA Uncertainty
With Justin Trudeau's resignation triggering Canadian elections, frontrunner Pierre Poilievre's populist stance, similar to Trump's, creates uncertainty about the future of the USMCA trade agreement, despite Mexico's confidence in its continuity.
Poilievre's Rise Raises USMCA Uncertainty
With Justin Trudeau's resignation triggering Canadian elections, frontrunner Pierre Poilievre's populist stance, similar to Trump's, creates uncertainty about the future of the USMCA trade agreement, despite Mexico's confidence in its continuity.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Removes Cuba From Terrorist List, Contingent on Prisoner Release
President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism before leaving office, contingent on releasing political prisoners jailed since the July 2021 protests; this action may be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
Biden Removes Cuba From Terrorist List, Contingent on Prisoner Release
President Biden removed Cuba from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism before leaving office, contingent on releasing political prisoners jailed since the July 2021 protests; this action may be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Davos Address: Economic and Geopolitical Implications
Former US President Donald Trump will participate virtually in the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, addressing global issues including the war in Ukraine, alongside world leaders such as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other heads of state and government.
Trump's Davos Address: Economic and Geopolitical Implications
Former US President Donald Trump will participate virtually in the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, addressing global issues including the war in Ukraine, alongside world leaders such as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and other heads of state and government.
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44% Bias Score
Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.
Dollar Rally Pauses Ahead of U.S. Inflation Report
The U.S. dollar's rally paused on Wednesday ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report, with the euro and British pound also fluctuating due to economic concerns; the dollar was last at 109.23 against a basket of currencies, down from Monday's peak of 110.17.
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36% Bias Score
Tech CEOs to Attend Trump's Inauguration
Tech CEOs Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, along with performers such as the Village People; the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee exceeded its $150 million fundraising goal.
Tech CEOs to Attend Trump's Inauguration
Tech CEOs Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos will attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, along with performers such as the Village People; the Trump-Vance Inaugural Committee exceeded its $150 million fundraising goal.
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56% Bias Score
Cuba Releases 553 Prisoners After US Removes it From Terrorist List
Following President Biden's removal of Cuba from the US state sponsor of terrorism list on January 14th, 2025, Cuba released 553 prisoners, a move that, while welcomed by Cuba, is overshadowed by continued US sanctions that Cuba blames for its economic crisis; the Vatican reportedly aided in the pri...
Cuba Releases 553 Prisoners After US Removes it From Terrorist List
Following President Biden's removal of Cuba from the US state sponsor of terrorism list on January 14th, 2025, Cuba released 553 prisoners, a move that, while welcomed by Cuba, is overshadowed by continued US sanctions that Cuba blames for its economic crisis; the Vatican reportedly aided in the pri...
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36% Bias Score
California Stalls Diesel Emission Rules Amid Trump Administration Opposition
California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered trains and semi-trucks due to anticipated opposition from the incoming Trump administration, halting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by 2030 and 2036.
California Stalls Diesel Emission Rules Amid Trump Administration Opposition
California withdrew its requests for federal approval of stricter emissions rules for diesel-powered trains and semi-trucks due to anticipated opposition from the incoming Trump administration, halting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality by 2030 and 2036.
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40% Bias Score