Trump Reinstates Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran
Donald Trump re-imposed a maximum pressure campaign on Iran via a national security directive, aiming to reduce Iranian oil sales to zero and pressure its allies, while simultaneously expressing hope for a peaceful resolution and a nuclear agreement; the directive's impact remains uncertain.
Trump Reinstates Maximum Pressure Campaign Against Iran
Donald Trump re-imposed a maximum pressure campaign on Iran via a national security directive, aiming to reduce Iranian oil sales to zero and pressure its allies, while simultaneously expressing hope for a peaceful resolution and a nuclear agreement; the directive's impact remains uncertain.
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Gaza Proposal Receives Early Republican Support
President Trump proposed that the United States "take over" the Gaza Strip and relocate its 1.8 million Palestinians, a proposal receiving early support from top House Republican leadership, although some Republicans have expressed concerns and a need for more details before committing.
Trump's Gaza Proposal Receives Early Republican Support
President Trump proposed that the United States "take over" the Gaza Strip and relocate its 1.8 million Palestinians, a proposal receiving early support from top House Republican leadership, although some Republicans have expressed concerns and a need for more details before committing.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Expansionist Trade Policy and Renewed Manifest Destiny
Prior to a weekend golf trip, Donald Trump discussed trade, asserting that tariffs saved US industry and that his actions benefit voters; he also revealed an expansionist foreign policy reminiscent of Manifest Destiny, citing examples with Mexico, Canada and Panama.
Trump's Expansionist Trade Policy and Renewed Manifest Destiny
Prior to a weekend golf trip, Donald Trump discussed trade, asserting that tariffs saved US industry and that his actions benefit voters; he also revealed an expansionist foreign policy reminiscent of Manifest Destiny, citing examples with Mexico, Canada and Panama.
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64% Bias Score
Netanyahu-Trump Meeting: Gaza, Saudi Arabia, and Iran's Future Hang in the Balance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former US President Donald Trump to discuss the Gaza ceasefire, potential normalization with Saudi Arabia, and the Iranian nuclear threat; disagreements on how to proceed on these issues could lead to future conflicts or cooperation, impacting the s...
Netanyahu-Trump Meeting: Gaza, Saudi Arabia, and Iran's Future Hang in the Balance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former US President Donald Trump to discuss the Gaza ceasefire, potential normalization with Saudi Arabia, and the Iranian nuclear threat; disagreements on how to proceed on these issues could lead to future conflicts or cooperation, impacting the s...
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40% Bias Score
Netanyahu Meets Trump Amid Gaza Tensions and Israel-Saudi Arabia Talks
US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, an Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization agreement, and other matters; Netanyahu will extend his US visit until Saturday due to additional meetings scheduled.
Netanyahu Meets Trump Amid Gaza Tensions and Israel-Saudi Arabia Talks
US President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, an Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization agreement, and other matters; Netanyahu will extend his US visit until Saturday due to additional meetings scheduled.
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48% Bias Score
USAID Suspends Western Balkans Aid Amidst Musk Criticism
USAID's 90-day suspension of development aid to the Western Balkans, excluding life-saving humanitarian projects, follows criticism from Elon Musk and concerns about access to information. The move raises concerns about the future of US support for the region and its impact on economic development a...
USAID Suspends Western Balkans Aid Amidst Musk Criticism
USAID's 90-day suspension of development aid to the Western Balkans, excluding life-saving humanitarian projects, follows criticism from Elon Musk and concerns about access to information. The move raises concerns about the future of US support for the region and its impact on economic development a...
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44% Bias Score
Four Leaders' China Visits Signal Enhanced Regional Cooperation
The leaders of Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Brunei, and Thailand visited China after the Chinese New Year to strengthen ties and promote regional cooperation, focusing on economic development and security.
Four Leaders' China Visits Signal Enhanced Regional Cooperation
The leaders of Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Brunei, and Thailand visited China after the Chinese New Year to strengthen ties and promote regional cooperation, focusing on economic development and security.
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60% Bias Score
Musk's Actions Against USAID Spark Protests and Concerns
Following protests and employee dismissals, USAID's website and X account were made inaccessible. Elon Musk, allegedly with President Trump's approval, initiated actions against the agency, raising concerns about potential influence peddling and abuse of power.
Musk's Actions Against USAID Spark Protests and Concerns
Following protests and employee dismissals, USAID's website and X account were made inaccessible. Elon Musk, allegedly with President Trump's approval, initiated actions against the agency, raising concerns about potential influence peddling and abuse of power.
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56% Bias Score
Trump to Withdraw US from UN Human Rights Council, Cut UNRWA Funding
President Trump plans to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council and cut funding to UNRWA, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House visit on Tuesday; this follows previous withdrawals from the WHO and Paris Agreement and comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Trump to Withdraw US from UN Human Rights Council, Cut UNRWA Funding
President Trump plans to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council and cut funding to UNRWA, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House visit on Tuesday; this follows previous withdrawals from the WHO and Paris Agreement and comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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44% Bias Score
Rubio Takes Control of USAID Amidst Accusations of Insubordination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID of insubordination, taking over as acting director to restructure the agency and align its activities with U.S. national interests, sparking opposition from the American Foreign Service Association and raising concerns about potential impact on U.S. forei...
Rubio Takes Control of USAID Amidst Accusations of Insubordination
Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID of insubordination, taking over as acting director to restructure the agency and align its activities with U.S. national interests, sparking opposition from the American Foreign Service Association and raising concerns about potential impact on U.S. forei...
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56% Bias Score
Panama Ends Participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative
Panama has decided not to renew its participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) following pressure from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who visited the country this week. This decision, which could result in an audit of port concessions held by a Hong Kong-based company, is viewed as ...
Panama Ends Participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative
Panama has decided not to renew its participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) following pressure from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who visited the country this week. This decision, which could result in an audit of port concessions held by a Hong Kong-based company, is viewed as ...
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56% Bias Score
Gabbard's DNI Confirmation Hinges on Key Senator's Vote
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence faces a crucial Senate Intelligence Committee vote on Tuesday; while some key Republicans support her, Senator Todd Young's undecided vote creates uncertainty, and no Democrats support her nomination.
Gabbard's DNI Confirmation Hinges on Key Senator's Vote
Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence faces a crucial Senate Intelligence Committee vote on Tuesday; while some key Republicans support her, Senator Todd Young's undecided vote creates uncertainty, and no Democrats support her nomination.
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44% Bias Score