Chinese Man Arrested for Allegedly Acting as Illegal Agent During US Political Campaign
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a 64-year-old campaign manager for an Arcadia, California city council candidate, was arrested this week for allegedly acting as an illegal Chinese agent, highlighting concerns about China's attempts to influence US politics; a co-conspirator was previously sentenced for bribery ...
Chinese Man Arrested for Allegedly Acting as Illegal Agent During US Political Campaign
Yaoning "Mike" Sun, a 64-year-old campaign manager for an Arcadia, California city council candidate, was arrested this week for allegedly acting as an illegal Chinese agent, highlighting concerns about China's attempts to influence US politics; a co-conspirator was previously sentenced for bribery ...
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44% Bias Score
Manchin Calls Democratic Brand "Toxic," Advocates for Centrist Third Party
Senator Joe Manchin, leaving Congress after 15 years, calls the Democratic brand "toxic," citing a shift away from kitchen-table issues, and advocates for a centrist third party, "The American Party", due to the current polarization of the Democratic and Republican parties.
Manchin Calls Democratic Brand "Toxic," Advocates for Centrist Third Party
Senator Joe Manchin, leaving Congress after 15 years, calls the Democratic brand "toxic," citing a shift away from kitchen-table issues, and advocates for a centrist third party, "The American Party", due to the current polarization of the Democratic and Republican parties.
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48% Bias Score
House Passes Funding Bill, Averts Shutdown
The House narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a funding bill Friday, with 34 Republicans voting against it and zero Democrats, while one voted "present".
House Passes Funding Bill, Averts Shutdown
The House narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a funding bill Friday, with 34 Republicans voting against it and zero Democrats, while one voted "present".
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52% Bias Score
Lara Trump Withdraws From Consideration for Rubio's Senate Seat
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, withdrew her name from consideration for Florida Senator Marco Rubio's vacated Senate seat on Saturday, citing careful consideration and encouragement from others; Governor Ron DeSantis will now appoint Rubio's replacement.
Lara Trump Withdraws From Consideration for Rubio's Senate Seat
Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Trump, withdrew her name from consideration for Florida Senator Marco Rubio's vacated Senate seat on Saturday, citing careful consideration and encouragement from others; Governor Ron DeSantis will now appoint Rubio's replacement.
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48% Bias Score
Republican Candidates' Campaign Styles Differed Significantly in Early 2024 Primaries
In the early 2024 Republican primaries, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley presented similar platforms but vastly different campaign styles, creating distinct impressions on voters, according to an analysis by Ashley Wu.
Republican Candidates' Campaign Styles Differed Significantly in Early 2024 Primaries
In the early 2024 Republican primaries, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley presented similar platforms but vastly different campaign styles, creating distinct impressions on voters, according to an analysis by Ashley Wu.
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4% Bias Score
Manchin's Post-Senate Focus: Bipartisanship and Energy Bill
Senator Joe Manchin, departing the Senate next month, intends to remain politically active, prioritizing his bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act and seeking President-elect Trump's support, while continuing his tradition of hosting bipartisan gatherings on his houseboat.
Manchin's Post-Senate Focus: Bipartisanship and Energy Bill
Senator Joe Manchin, departing the Senate next month, intends to remain politically active, prioritizing his bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act and seeking President-elect Trump's support, while continuing his tradition of hosting bipartisan gatherings on his houseboat.
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40% Bias Score
Social Media Celebrates CEO Murder, Raising National Security Concerns
In New York City on December 4th, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot by Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and state charges including terrorism; social media reactions have been alarming, with some celebrating the suspect and expressing anger towards the US healthcare system.
Social Media Celebrates CEO Murder, Raising National Security Concerns
In New York City on December 4th, Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot by Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and state charges including terrorism; social media reactions have been alarming, with some celebrating the suspect and expressing anger towards the US healthcare system.
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44% Bias Score
Congress Averts Shutdown With Last-Minute Spending Bill
Facing a looming government shutdown, Congress initially passed a massive 1,547-page spending bill, but it faced intense Republican criticism and failed. Subsequent negotiations, complicated by interventions from Elon Musk and President-elect Trump, led to a smaller bill that maintained current fund...
Congress Averts Shutdown With Last-Minute Spending Bill
Facing a looming government shutdown, Congress initially passed a massive 1,547-page spending bill, but it faced intense Republican criticism and failed. Subsequent negotiations, complicated by interventions from Elon Musk and President-elect Trump, led to a smaller bill that maintained current fund...
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56% Bias Score
GOP Congressman Confident in Passing Trump's Agenda Despite Narrow Majority
Newly elected Republican Congressman Derek Schmidt predicts a productive Congress focused on President-elect Trump's agenda, emphasizing DOGE reforms and overcoming internal dissent to deliver on voters' mandate for change despite a narrow Republican majority in the House.
GOP Congressman Confident in Passing Trump's Agenda Despite Narrow Majority
Newly elected Republican Congressman Derek Schmidt predicts a productive Congress focused on President-elect Trump's agenda, emphasizing DOGE reforms and overcoming internal dissent to deliver on voters' mandate for change despite a narrow Republican majority in the House.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Reality TV Producer as U.S. Envoy to UK
President-elect Trump has appointed television producer Mark Burnett as the U.S. special envoy to the United Kingdom, a move highlighting his administration's tendency to select high-profile figures from television and politics for key roles. This unusual choice for a traditionally significant diplo...
Trump Appoints Reality TV Producer as U.S. Envoy to UK
President-elect Trump has appointed television producer Mark Burnett as the U.S. special envoy to the United Kingdom, a move highlighting his administration's tendency to select high-profile figures from television and politics for key roles. This unusual choice for a traditionally significant diplo...
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36% Bias Score
Utah Senator-elect Curtis to Challenge Trump on Spending
Senator-elect John Curtis, R-Utah, has publicly stated he will not hesitate to disagree with President-elect Trump, particularly on spending, while still supporting his economic agenda; this independent stance may influence other Republicans and impact Senate legislative outcomes.
Utah Senator-elect Curtis to Challenge Trump on Spending
Senator-elect John Curtis, R-Utah, has publicly stated he will not hesitate to disagree with President-elect Trump, particularly on spending, while still supporting his economic agenda; this independent stance may influence other Republicans and impact Senate legislative outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
House Averts Shutdown, Rejects Trump's Debt Demand
The US House passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown before midnight on December 23, rejecting President-elect Trump's demand to also raise the debt ceiling; the bill includes $110 billion in disaster relief but leaves the debt issue for later.
House Averts Shutdown, Rejects Trump's Debt Demand
The US House passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown before midnight on December 23, rejecting President-elect Trump's demand to also raise the debt ceiling; the bill includes $110 billion in disaster relief but leaves the debt issue for later.
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44% Bias Score