Trump Nominates Cabrera as Ambassador to Panama Amid Canal Fee Dispute
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as the next U.S. ambassador to Panama on Christmas Day, citing Panama's allegedly unfair fees on U.S. ships using the Panama Canal and threatening to retake control of the waterway.
Trump Nominates Cabrera as Ambassador to Panama Amid Canal Fee Dispute
President-elect Donald Trump nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera as the next U.S. ambassador to Panama on Christmas Day, citing Panama's allegedly unfair fees on U.S. ships using the Panama Canal and threatening to retake control of the waterway.
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56% Bias Score
California Storms, Arkansas Book Law, Mississippi Prison Escape
Intense storms threaten California's piers; a judge partially struck down an Arkansas law restricting library books; a murderer escaped a Mississippi prison; and other news.
California Storms, Arkansas Book Law, Mississippi Prison Escape
Intense storms threaten California's piers; a judge partially struck down an Arkansas law restricting library books; a murderer escaped a Mississippi prison; and other news.
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12% Bias Score
Trump Vows to Vigorously Pursue Capital Punishment
President-elect Donald Trump intends to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty for "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" after President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison, sparking controversy and raising questions about the future of capital punishme...
Trump Vows to Vigorously Pursue Capital Punishment
President-elect Donald Trump intends to "vigorously pursue" the death penalty for "violent rapists, murderers, and monsters" after President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life in prison, sparking controversy and raising questions about the future of capital punishme...
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48% Bias Score
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump reiterates purchase desire
In response to President Trump's repeated desire to buy Greenland, Denmark announced a significant increase in Greenland's defense budget, totaling at least US\$1.5 billion, including new ships, drones, and upgraded airports, while Greenland's prime minister stated that "we are not for sale.
Denmark boosts Greenland defense spending after Trump reiterates purchase desire
In response to President Trump's repeated desire to buy Greenland, Denmark announced a significant increase in Greenland's defense budget, totaling at least US\$1.5 billion, including new ships, drones, and upgraded airports, while Greenland's prime minister stated that "we are not for sale.
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36% Bias Score
Bolton Warns of Heightened International Crisis Risk Under Second Trump Term
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton warns of a significantly increased likelihood of a major international crisis during a second Trump presidency, citing Trump's lack of focus, inconsistent decision-making driven by personal relationships, and disregard for established foreign policy no...
Bolton Warns of Heightened International Crisis Risk Under Second Trump Term
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton warns of a significantly increased likelihood of a major international crisis during a second Trump presidency, citing Trump's lack of focus, inconsistent decision-making driven by personal relationships, and disregard for established foreign policy no...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Unfounded Canal Claims Signal Assertive Foreign Policy Shift
Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claims of excessive Panamanian canal tolls, coupled with his pursuit of Greenland, signal a potential shift in US foreign policy prioritizing assertive actions and challenging established agreements, potentially increasing geopolitical tensions.
Trump's Unfounded Canal Claims Signal Assertive Foreign Policy Shift
Donald Trump's unsubstantiated claims of excessive Panamanian canal tolls, coupled with his pursuit of Greenland, signal a potential shift in US foreign policy prioritizing assertive actions and challenging established agreements, potentially increasing geopolitical tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Biden and Trump Issue Contrasting Christmas Messages; Trump Threatens Panama Canal Seizure
Outgoing US President Joe Biden offered a traditional Christmas message, while Donald Trump sent dozens of messages attacking "left-wing crazies" and reiterating threats to seize control of the Panama Canal, claiming unfair fees and illegal Chinese influence; Panama rejected these claims.
Biden and Trump Issue Contrasting Christmas Messages; Trump Threatens Panama Canal Seizure
Outgoing US President Joe Biden offered a traditional Christmas message, while Donald Trump sent dozens of messages attacking "left-wing crazies" and reiterating threats to seize control of the Panama Canal, claiming unfair fees and illegal Chinese influence; Panama rejected these claims.
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48% Bias Score
Maduro and Trump Victories Signal Global Democratic Backsliding
The 2024 elections saw Nicolás Maduro retain power in Venezuela despite over seven million votes for the opposition, and Donald Trump win the US presidency, raising concerns about global democratic backsliding and authoritarian trends.
Maduro and Trump Victories Signal Global Democratic Backsliding
The 2024 elections saw Nicolás Maduro retain power in Venezuela despite over seven million votes for the opposition, and Donald Trump win the US presidency, raising concerns about global democratic backsliding and authoritarian trends.
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76% Bias Score
Denmark to Boost Greenland Defense Spending Amid Trump's Purchase Bid
Denmark will spend at least \$1.5 billion to increase its military presence in Greenland, purchasing new ships, drones, and personnel, and upgrading an airport to accommodate F-35 fighter jets, in response to Donald Trump's renewed interest in buying the territory.
Denmark to Boost Greenland Defense Spending Amid Trump's Purchase Bid
Denmark will spend at least \$1.5 billion to increase its military presence in Greenland, purchasing new ships, drones, and personnel, and upgrading an airport to accommodate F-35 fighter jets, in response to Donald Trump's renewed interest in buying the territory.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy Signals Shift in 'America First' Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's recent threats to reclaim the Panama Canal due to high fees charged to US ships, and his previous suggestions about annexing Canada and Greenland, signal a more assertive foreign policy focused on US trade and national security interests, despite the low likelihood of ...
Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy Signals Shift in 'America First' Agenda
President-elect Donald Trump's recent threats to reclaim the Panama Canal due to high fees charged to US ships, and his previous suggestions about annexing Canada and Greenland, signal a more assertive foreign policy focused on US trade and national security interests, despite the low likelihood of ...
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44% Bias Score
NYC Migrant Crisis Drives Adams-Trump Alliance
New York City's migrant crisis, costing over \$6 billion, has forced Mayor Eric Adams into an unlikely alliance with President-elect Donald Trump, who is considering a pardon for Adams amidst his corruption trial. This collaboration involves potential changes to New York's sanctuary city policies an...
NYC Migrant Crisis Drives Adams-Trump Alliance
New York City's migrant crisis, costing over \$6 billion, has forced Mayor Eric Adams into an unlikely alliance with President-elect Donald Trump, who is considering a pardon for Adams amidst his corruption trial. This collaboration involves potential changes to New York's sanctuary city policies an...
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Unprecedented Election: Short Campaign, Four Candidates, Uncertain Outcome
Germany's snap election on February 23rd, 109 days after the Scholz government's collapse, features four chancellor candidates, a shorter campaign (53 days post-holidays), and is the first winter election since 1987, following a heated SPD-FDP pre-election clash.
Germany's Unprecedented Election: Short Campaign, Four Candidates, Uncertain Outcome
Germany's snap election on February 23rd, 109 days after the Scholz government's collapse, features four chancellor candidates, a shorter campaign (53 days post-holidays), and is the first winter election since 1987, following a heated SPD-FDP pre-election clash.
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44% Bias Score