Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences; Trump Vows to Reinstate Capital Punishment
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, excluding three whose crimes involved terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder; President-elect Trump criticized this decision, promising to pursue capital punishment more aggressively upon taking office.
Biden Commutes 37 Death Sentences; Trump Vows to Reinstate Capital Punishment
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment, excluding three whose crimes involved terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder; President-elect Trump criticized this decision, promising to pursue capital punishment more aggressively upon taking office.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Assertions on Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada Spark International Tensions
Donald Trump's statements on the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada sparked international concern, prompting Denmark to announce a significant increase in Greenland's defense spending—at least $1.5 billion—to counter potential threats and secure the region's strategic importance.
Trump's Assertions on Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada Spark International Tensions
Donald Trump's statements on the Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada sparked international concern, prompting Denmark to announce a significant increase in Greenland's defense spending—at least $1.5 billion—to counter potential threats and secure the region's strategic importance.
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36% Bias Score
US-China Relations: A Critical Juncture
Strained US-China relations are exacerbated by economic competition, geopolitical tensions, and differing perceptions of each other's actions; China's economic slowdown necessitates improved relations; the Syrian government's fall exemplifies global volatility.
US-China Relations: A Critical Juncture
Strained US-China relations are exacerbated by economic competition, geopolitical tensions, and differing perceptions of each other's actions; China's economic slowdown necessitates improved relations; the Syrian government's fall exemplifies global volatility.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Image Shift and Implications for Ukraine Conflict
Donald Trump's changed political image, perceived as more decisive, may influence his approach to the Ukrainian conflict. This shift could impact Russia's efforts towards peace, while opposition from Ukraine and certain Western nations presents major challenges. Bloomberg reported Trump plans to con...
Trump's Image Shift and Implications for Ukraine Conflict
Donald Trump's changed political image, perceived as more decisive, may influence his approach to the Ukrainian conflict. This shift could impact Russia's efforts towards peace, while opposition from Ukraine and certain Western nations presents major challenges. Bloomberg reported Trump plans to con...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Addresses Musk's Influence, Announces Anti-Drug Campaign
President-elect Trump, speaking at AmericaFest, dismissed the idea of Elon Musk as president due to constitutional requirements; he also announced an anti-drug campaign and discussed foreign policy issues, including potential action against Panama over canal fees and a desire for a meeting with Vlad...
Trump Addresses Musk's Influence, Announces Anti-Drug Campaign
President-elect Trump, speaking at AmericaFest, dismissed the idea of Elon Musk as president due to constitutional requirements; he also announced an anti-drug campaign and discussed foreign policy issues, including potential action against Panama over canal fees and a desire for a meeting with Vlad...
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52% Bias Score
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Government Amid Trump's Trade Threats
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on addressing the economic threat posed by Donald Trump's potential re-imposition of high tariffs on Canadian goods, triggering a potential no-confidence vote and possible snap election.
Freeland's Resignation Shakes Trudeau's Government Amid Trump's Trade Threats
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned, citing disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on addressing the economic threat posed by Donald Trump's potential re-imposition of high tariffs on Canadian goods, triggering a potential no-confidence vote and possible snap election.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy Rhetoric Sparks International Concern
President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments threatening to retake control of the Panama Canal, buy Greenland, and annex Canada have caused international outrage and uncertainty, raising questions about his foreign policy approach and potential for escalated tensions with US allies.
Trump's Assertive Foreign Policy Rhetoric Sparks International Concern
President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments threatening to retake control of the Panama Canal, buy Greenland, and annex Canada have caused international outrage and uncertainty, raising questions about his foreign policy approach and potential for escalated tensions with US allies.
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44% Bias Score
Gold Prices Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,616.88 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by low liquidity and anticipation of the Fed's interest rate decisions and President-elect Trump's policies; gold had a stellar 2024, gaining 27%.
Gold Prices Steady Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,616.88 per ounce on Tuesday, driven by low liquidity and anticipation of the Fed's interest rate decisions and President-elect Trump's policies; gold had a stellar 2024, gaining 27%.
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40% Bias Score
NATO Debates Increased Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War and Trump's Return
NATO is debating increasing defense spending, with eight members currently below the 2% GDP target agreed upon in 2014. The upcoming Trump presidency and Russia's war in Ukraine are key drivers, although some consider a short-term increase to 3% unrealistic.
NATO Debates Increased Defense Spending Amidst Ukraine War and Trump's Return
NATO is debating increasing defense spending, with eight members currently below the 2% GDP target agreed upon in 2014. The upcoming Trump presidency and Russia's war in Ukraine are key drivers, although some consider a short-term increase to 3% unrealistic.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Plans US Withdrawal from WHO Upon 2025 Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his 2025 inauguration, echoing his 2020 attempt and aligning with his criticisms of the organization's handling of COVID-19 and alleged ties to China, potentially weakening global heal...
Trump Plans US Withdrawal from WHO Upon 2025 Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team plans to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) on his 2025 inauguration, echoing his 2020 attempt and aligning with his criticisms of the organization's handling of COVID-19 and alleged ties to China, potentially weakening global heal...
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48% Bias Score
Kremlin Denies Putin-Trump Meeting; Australia Investigates Alleged Capture of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
The Kremlin announced no plans for a Putin-Trump meeting; Australia investigates a video of a captured Australian citizen fighting for Ukraine; Lithuania's defense minister stated that peace is only possible with a Russian defeat.
Kremlin Denies Putin-Trump Meeting; Australia Investigates Alleged Capture of Citizen Fighting in Ukraine
The Kremlin announced no plans for a Putin-Trump meeting; Australia investigates a video of a captured Australian citizen fighting for Ukraine; Lithuania's defense minister stated that peace is only possible with a Russian defeat.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks and Project 2025's Influence
Donald Trump's incoming administration faces criticism over controversial cabinet nominees linked to Project 2025, a conservative policy plan, raising concerns about potential policy changes and the bypassing of Senate confirmation.
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks and Project 2025's Influence
Donald Trump's incoming administration faces criticism over controversial cabinet nominees linked to Project 2025, a conservative policy plan, raising concerns about potential policy changes and the bypassing of Senate confirmation.
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52% Bias Score