MAGA Movement Blocks Bipartisan Deal, Risks Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democrats reached a bipartisan deal to prevent a government shutdown, but the MAGA movement, spurred by Elon Musk's misinformation and Trump's and Vance's opposition focused on a debt-ceiling increase, blocked it, risking a shutdown and mirroring the three shutdowns du...
MAGA Movement Blocks Bipartisan Deal, Risks Government Shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democrats reached a bipartisan deal to prevent a government shutdown, but the MAGA movement, spurred by Elon Musk's misinformation and Trump's and Vance's opposition focused on a debt-ceiling increase, blocked it, risking a shutdown and mirroring the three shutdowns du...
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52% Bias Score
Putin Offers Compromise on Ukraine in Potential Talks with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he is ready to compromise on ending the war in Ukraine in talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, dismissing a temporary truce and emphasizing a lasting peace deal. He also said Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukraine's legitimate authorities, but only...
Putin Offers Compromise on Ukraine in Potential Talks with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he is ready to compromise on ending the war in Ukraine in talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, dismissing a temporary truce and emphasizing a lasting peace deal. He also said Russia is ready to negotiate with Ukraine's legitimate authorities, but only...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Opposition Jeopardizes Government Funding Deal, Raising Shutdown Risk
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's last-minute opposition to a bipartisan government funding deal negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson dramatically increased the risk of a government shutdown before Christmas, stemming from objections to Democratic priorities and de...
Trump's Opposition Jeopardizes Government Funding Deal, Raising Shutdown Risk
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance's last-minute opposition to a bipartisan government funding deal negotiated by House Speaker Mike Johnson dramatically increased the risk of a government shutdown before Christmas, stemming from objections to Democratic priorities and de...
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60% Bias Score
Retail Giants Warn of Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs
Costco and Best Buy executives warn of potential price hikes in 2024 due to President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported goods from China and Mexico, impacting various consumer products and potentially slowing economic growth.
Retail Giants Warn of Price Hikes Due to Trump Tariffs
Costco and Best Buy executives warn of potential price hikes in 2024 due to President Trump's proposed tariffs on imported goods from China and Mexico, impacting various consumer products and potentially slowing economic growth.
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40% Bias Score
Trump, Vance Oppose Government Funding Bill, Threatening Shutdown
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance oppose a government funding bill backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, demanding a tougher stance against Democrats; failure to pass the bill by Saturday could lead to a government shutdown affecting federal employees and services.
Trump, Vance Oppose Government Funding Bill, Threatening Shutdown
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance oppose a government funding bill backed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, demanding a tougher stance against Democrats; failure to pass the bill by Saturday could lead to a government shutdown affecting federal employees and services.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Opposes Government Funding Bill, Threatening Shutdown
President-elect Trump and his allies oppose the 1,547-page continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government until March 14, citing numerous "Democrat giveaways" and arguing for a temporary bill without them, combined with a debt ceiling increase, to force a debate now rather than later; the bill in...
Trump Opposes Government Funding Bill, Threatening Shutdown
President-elect Trump and his allies oppose the 1,547-page continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government until March 14, citing numerous "Democrat giveaways" and arguing for a temporary bill without them, combined with a debt ceiling increase, to force a debate now rather than later; the bill in...
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52% Bias Score
EU Affirms Ukraine's Agency in Future Decisions Amid Concerns Over Trump Administration
EU leaders in Brussels declared that no decisions will be made about war-torn Ukraine without its consent or excluding European partners, amid concerns about President-elect Trump's incoming administration and potential deals with Russia. The EU has committed more than $187 billion in aid to Ukraine...
EU Affirms Ukraine's Agency in Future Decisions Amid Concerns Over Trump Administration
EU leaders in Brussels declared that no decisions will be made about war-torn Ukraine without its consent or excluding European partners, amid concerns about President-elect Trump's incoming administration and potential deals with Russia. The EU has committed more than $187 billion in aid to Ukraine...
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48% Bias Score
Trump and Milei to Pursue US-Argentina Free Trade Agreement
President-elect Donald Trump's team confirmed a planned collaboration with Argentine President Javier Milei to pursue a US-Argentina free trade agreement in 2025, contrasting with the 2005 FTAA rejection and raising questions about Mercosur's role.
Trump and Milei to Pursue US-Argentina Free Trade Agreement
President-elect Donald Trump's team confirmed a planned collaboration with Argentine President Javier Milei to pursue a US-Argentina free trade agreement in 2025, contrasting with the 2005 FTAA rejection and raising questions about Mercosur's role.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Rejects Bipartisan Plan, Threatening Government Shutdown
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan plan to avoid a government shutdown, forcing Congress into a last-minute scramble to prevent a crisis before Friday's funding deadline; the plan included \$100 billion in disaster aid and a pay raise for members of Congress.
Trump Rejects Bipartisan Plan, Threatening Government Shutdown
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan plan to avoid a government shutdown, forcing Congress into a last-minute scramble to prevent a crisis before Friday's funding deadline; the plan included \$100 billion in disaster aid and a pay raise for members of Congress.
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56% Bias Score
Canadian Political Crisis Amidst Looming Trump Return
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amid declining approval ratings and the looming threat of US tariffs under a potential Trump presidency, creating a leadership crisis in the Liberal Party and raising concerns for Can...
Canadian Political Crisis Amidst Looming Trump Return
Canada's Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, amid declining approval ratings and the looming threat of US tariffs under a potential Trump presidency, creating a leadership crisis in the Liberal Party and raising concerns for Can...
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52% Bias Score
Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation, Projects Slow 2025 Decreases
The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, 2024, despite persistent inflation and a strong labor market, due to concerns about balancing the risks of inflation and economic slowdown, with future rate cuts projected to be limited.
Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation, Projects Slow 2025 Decreases
The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, 2024, despite persistent inflation and a strong labor market, due to concerns about balancing the risks of inflation and economic slowdown, with future rate cuts projected to be limited.
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40% Bias Score
Biden's Physical Decline Reported in Final Days of Presidency
The New York Times reports on President Biden's apparent physical decline in his final days of office, citing instances of fatigue and needing assistance during his recent trip to Angola, contrasting it with President-elect Trump's more active public presence, prompting discussion about age and heal...
Biden's Physical Decline Reported in Final Days of Presidency
The New York Times reports on President Biden's apparent physical decline in his final days of office, citing instances of fatigue and needing assistance during his recent trip to Angola, contrasting it with President-elect Trump's more active public presence, prompting discussion about age and heal...
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56% Bias Score