US Averts Government Shutdown in Last-Minute Deal
The US Congress passed a bill on December 21, 2024, averting a government shutdown just before Christmas, after days of turmoil involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk who initially opposed the bill. The bill funds the government until mid-March and includes over $100 billion in aid for disaster-strick...
US Averts Government Shutdown in Last-Minute Deal
The US Congress passed a bill on December 21, 2024, averting a government shutdown just before Christmas, after days of turmoil involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk who initially opposed the bill. The bill funds the government until mid-March and includes over $100 billion in aid for disaster-strick...
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52% Bias Score
Congress Averts Shutdown with $110 Billion Relief Bill
President Biden signed a bill providing over $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in farm assistance, averting a government shutdown after a chaotic week of negotiations and a Senate vote of 85-11.
Congress Averts Shutdown with $110 Billion Relief Bill
President Biden signed a bill providing over $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in farm assistance, averting a government shutdown after a chaotic week of negotiations and a Senate vote of 85-11.
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Senate Report Details Supreme Court Justices' Undisclosed Luxury Travel
A Senate investigation reveals that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts from wealthy benefactors since 1991, prompting calls for an enforceable code of conduct but facing political hurdles.
Senate Report Details Supreme Court Justices' Undisclosed Luxury Travel
A Senate investigation reveals that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted over \$4.75 million in undisclosed luxury travel and gifts from wealthy benefactors since 1991, prompting calls for an enforceable code of conduct but facing political hurdles.
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Amsterdam witnesses first anti-mass tourism protest
Amsterdam residents protested against mass tourism today at Leidseplein, marking the first such demonstration in the Netherlands, organized by the "Het is genoeg" initiative.
Amsterdam witnesses first anti-mass tourism protest
Amsterdam residents protested against mass tourism today at Leidseplein, marking the first such demonstration in the Netherlands, organized by the "Het is genoeg" initiative.
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Senate Report Condemns Supreme Court Ethics, Reforms Blocked by Republicans
A Senate Democrats' report criticizes the Supreme Court's ethics, citing Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed trips and the lack of an enforceable ethics code; Republicans blocked a bill for stronger reforms, leaving the issue unresolved.
Senate Report Condemns Supreme Court Ethics, Reforms Blocked by Republicans
A Senate Democrats' report criticizes the Supreme Court's ethics, citing Justice Clarence Thomas's undisclosed trips and the lack of an enforceable ethics code; Republicans blocked a bill for stronger reforms, leaving the issue unresolved.
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Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Averts Shutdown
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill averting a government shutdown, including $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in farm aid, but excluding a debt ceiling increase; Senator Mitt Romney voted against it in protest; the bill also transfers land around the RFK stadium to Washington, D.C...
Senate Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, Averts Shutdown
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill averting a government shutdown, including $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in farm aid, but excluding a debt ceiling increase; Senator Mitt Romney voted against it in protest; the bill also transfers land around the RFK stadium to Washington, D.C...
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Trump's Limited Mandate: Early Challenges Highlight Governing Difficulties
Despite his recent electoral victory, Donald Trump faced significant Republican resistance, failing to block a government funding bill and highlighting divisions within his own party, foreshadowing challenges in governing with narrow majorities and forcing a future debt ceiling debate.
Trump's Limited Mandate: Early Challenges Highlight Governing Difficulties
Despite his recent electoral victory, Donald Trump faced significant Republican resistance, failing to block a government funding bill and highlighting divisions within his own party, foreshadowing challenges in governing with narrow majorities and forcing a future debt ceiling debate.
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House Passes Bill Targeting DEI Initiatives in Federal Government
The House Oversight Committee passed the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, aiming to eliminate DEI initiatives in federal agencies and restrict their use by federal contractors, prioritizing merit over identity in accreditations; the bill's passage is causing fear and uncertainty in the private sector.
House Passes Bill Targeting DEI Initiatives in Federal Government
The House Oversight Committee passed the Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, aiming to eliminate DEI initiatives in federal agencies and restrict their use by federal contractors, prioritizing merit over identity in accreditations; the bill's passage is causing fear and uncertainty in the private sector.
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US Senate Averts Government Shutdown with Bipartisan Budget Extension
The US Senate passed a bipartisan federal budget extension on December 21st, 2024, preventing a government shutdown that would have furloughed 875,000 federal workers and impacted 1.4 million more, after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk's interference initially blocked a prior agreement.
US Senate Averts Government Shutdown with Bipartisan Budget Extension
The US Senate passed a bipartisan federal budget extension on December 21st, 2024, preventing a government shutdown that would have furloughed 875,000 federal workers and impacted 1.4 million more, after President-elect Trump and Elon Musk's interference initially blocked a prior agreement.
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Trump's Pre-Inauguration Actions and Musk's Influence Threaten US Stability
A week before his inauguration, Donald Trump nearly triggered a US government shutdown by blocking a bipartisan budget deal, showcasing his continuing power and influence despite the incoming conservative majority in government and Supreme Court. This, coupled with Elon Musk's unprecedented politica...
Trump's Pre-Inauguration Actions and Musk's Influence Threaten US Stability
A week before his inauguration, Donald Trump nearly triggered a US government shutdown by blocking a bipartisan budget deal, showcasing his continuing power and influence despite the incoming conservative majority in government and Supreme Court. This, coupled with Elon Musk's unprecedented politica...
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Biden Administration's Final Actions Spark Outrage and Accusations of Obstruction
In its final weeks, the Biden administration pardoned Hunter Biden and roughly 1,500 others, including those involved in major scandals; sold border barriers ordered by the Trump administration; and faced criticism over unexplained drone sightings, drawing accusations of obstruction and undermining ...
Biden Administration's Final Actions Spark Outrage and Accusations of Obstruction
In its final weeks, the Biden administration pardoned Hunter Biden and roughly 1,500 others, including those involved in major scandals; sold border barriers ordered by the Trump administration; and faced criticism over unexplained drone sightings, drawing accusations of obstruction and undermining ...
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WIOA Funding Omission Threatens US Workforce Training
Congress's omission of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) from the recent stopgap funding bill jeopardizes vital workforce training programs, impacting community colleges and workforce boards nationwide, while the incoming Trump administration's stance threatens to halt bipartisan s...
WIOA Funding Omission Threatens US Workforce Training
Congress's omission of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) from the recent stopgap funding bill jeopardizes vital workforce training programs, impacting community colleges and workforce boards nationwide, while the incoming Trump administration's stance threatens to halt bipartisan s...
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40% Bias Score