Trump Re-election: Market Reaction Muted Compared to 2016
Following Donald Trump's 2024 re-election, the US dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose slightly, similar to 2016, but the effect was less pronounced; unlike 2016, the current restrictive monetary policy and proposed deflationary measures suggest a potentially less robust market performance.
Trump Re-election: Market Reaction Muted Compared to 2016
Following Donald Trump's 2024 re-election, the US dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose slightly, similar to 2016, but the effect was less pronounced; unlike 2016, the current restrictive monetary policy and proposed deflationary measures suggest a potentially less robust market performance.
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36% Bias Score
California Prepares for Legal Battles Against Trump's Policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session for Monday to prepare for legal battles against anticipated federal challenges to the state's progressive policies under the incoming Trump presidency, following more than 120 lawsuits filed during Trump's first term that resulted in California r...
California Prepares for Legal Battles Against Trump's Policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session for Monday to prepare for legal battles against anticipated federal challenges to the state's progressive policies under the incoming Trump presidency, following more than 120 lawsuits filed during Trump's first term that resulted in California r...
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52% Bias Score
Biden Pardons Son, Sparking Calls to Pardon Trump
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes committed between 2014 and 2024, citing unfair prosecution, prompting calls to similarly pardon Donald Trump, who faces various legal challenges.
Biden Pardons Son, Sparking Calls to Pardon Trump
President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes committed between 2014 and 2024, citing unfair prosecution, prompting calls to similarly pardon Donald Trump, who faces various legal challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Family Members to Key Political Roles
Donald Trump appointed Massad Boulos, his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, as a senior advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, and Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner's father, as US ambassador to France, raising concerns about nepotism and conflicts of interest.
Trump Appoints Family Members to Key Political Roles
Donald Trump appointed Massad Boulos, his daughter Tiffany's father-in-law, as a senior advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, and Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner's father, as US ambassador to France, raising concerns about nepotism and conflicts of interest.
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48% Bias Score
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Nominates FBI Critic Kash Patel as Next FBI Director
Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel, a critic of the FBI, as the next FBI Director, and Chad Chronister as DEA chief, while Charles Kushner was nominated as US ambassador to France. Patel, a supporter of the "deep state" conspiracy theory, could replace FBI Director Christopher Wray.
Trump Nominates FBI Critic Kash Patel as Next FBI Director
Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel, a critic of the FBI, as the next FBI Director, and Chad Chronister as DEA chief, while Charles Kushner was nominated as US ambassador to France. Patel, a supporter of the "deep state" conspiracy theory, could replace FBI Director Christopher Wray.
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48% Bias Score
EU and Ukraine Discuss Ceasefire and NATO Membership Amidst Potential US Leadership Change
High-level EU officials visited Kyiv, with promises of EU integration for Ukraine starting in 2025; discussions included potential NATO membership and a ceasefire, particularly in light of a potential change in US leadership.
EU and Ukraine Discuss Ceasefire and NATO Membership Amidst Potential US Leadership Change
High-level EU officials visited Kyiv, with promises of EU integration for Ukraine starting in 2025; discussions included potential NATO membership and a ceasefire, particularly in light of a potential change in US leadership.
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40% Bias Score
Illegal U.S. Border Crossings Plummet in November 2024
U.S. border arrests of migrants fell sharply in November 2024 to 47,000 at the Mexican border and 700 at the Canadian border, contradicting President-elect Trump's assertion of rampant illegal immigration; this followed increased Mexican enforcement and a strengthened "safe third country" agreement ...
Illegal U.S. Border Crossings Plummet in November 2024
U.S. border arrests of migrants fell sharply in November 2024 to 47,000 at the Mexican border and 700 at the Canadian border, contradicting President-elect Trump's assertion of rampant illegal immigration; this followed increased Mexican enforcement and a strengthened "safe third country" agreement ...
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40% Bias Score
Kellogg's Peace Plan for Ukraine: Key Points and Criticisms
A peace plan proposed by Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative for Ukraine, suggests ending Russia's isolation, pressuring both sides for negotiations, offering incentives to Russia (delaying Ukraine's NATO membership, lifting sanctions), providing continued military aid to Ukraine, and thre...
Kellogg's Peace Plan for Ukraine: Key Points and Criticisms
A peace plan proposed by Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative for Ukraine, suggests ending Russia's isolation, pressuring both sides for negotiations, offering incentives to Russia (delaying Ukraine's NATO membership, lifting sanctions), providing continued military aid to Ukraine, and thre...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated David Weldon, a doctor with a history of questioning vaccine safety, to lead the CDC, prompting celebration from anti-vaccine groups amidst rising threats from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Trump Nominates Vaccine Skeptic to Lead CDC
Donald Trump nominated David Weldon, a doctor with a history of questioning vaccine safety, to lead the CDC, prompting celebration from anti-vaccine groups amidst rising threats from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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44% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Uncertainty Over US Aid Under Trump
High-ranking EU officials visited Kyiv on Sunday to reaffirm their support for Ukraine amid concerns about potential reductions in US military aid under the incoming Trump administration; the EU has already provided roughly \$133 billion in aid.
EU Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amidst Uncertainty Over US Aid Under Trump
High-ranking EU officials visited Kyiv on Sunday to reaffirm their support for Ukraine amid concerns about potential reductions in US military aid under the incoming Trump administration; the EU has already provided roughly \$133 billion in aid.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Seeks to Replace FBI Director with Loyalists, Sparking Outrage
Donald Trump announced his intention to replace FBI Director Chris Wray with Kash Patel, a move condemned by many as a plan to politicize the agency and use it for political retribution, setting up a likely contentious Senate confirmation battle.
Trump Seeks to Replace FBI Director with Loyalists, Sparking Outrage
Donald Trump announced his intention to replace FBI Director Chris Wray with Kash Patel, a move condemned by many as a plan to politicize the agency and use it for political retribution, setting up a likely contentious Senate confirmation battle.
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64% Bias Score