House Speaker Johnson Faces Leadership Challenge After Short-Term Spending Bill Passes
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential challenges to his leadership after a short-term spending bill passed, drawing criticism from within the Republican party for its bipartisan negotiations and unrelated policy riders; several GOP lawmakers have mentioned alternative candidates, though most pu...
House Speaker Johnson Faces Leadership Challenge After Short-Term Spending Bill Passes
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential challenges to his leadership after a short-term spending bill passed, drawing criticism from within the Republican party for its bipartisan negotiations and unrelated policy riders; several GOP lawmakers have mentioned alternative candidates, though most pu...
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52% Bias Score
School Vouchers Face Unexpected Headwinds
Despite millions spent by Governor Abbott, rural Texas Republicans blocked school vouchers, reflecting a nationwide trend against them, even as Congress considers a potentially deficit-increasing federal voucher program.
School Vouchers Face Unexpected Headwinds
Despite millions spent by Governor Abbott, rural Texas Republicans blocked school vouchers, reflecting a nationwide trend against them, even as Congress considers a potentially deficit-increasing federal voucher program.
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60% Bias Score
Connolly Elected Ranking Member of House Oversight Committee
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) won the election for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) by 131-84 votes, showcasing a preference for seniority among Democrats despite calls for generational change within the party; Connolly will likely chair th...
Connolly Elected Ranking Member of House Oversight Committee
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) won the election for ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) by 131-84 votes, showcasing a preference for seniority among Democrats despite calls for generational change within the party; Connolly will likely chair th...
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48% Bias Score
Republicans Plan Budget Reconciliation Packages to Modernize Environmental Permitting and Boost Energy Production
The Republican party plans to introduce at least one, and possibly two, budget reconciliation packages in the upcoming Congress to modernize environmental permitting, improve government efficiency, and increase energy production by implementing user fees for expedited permitting reviews, setting min...
Republicans Plan Budget Reconciliation Packages to Modernize Environmental Permitting and Boost Energy Production
The Republican party plans to introduce at least one, and possibly two, budget reconciliation packages in the upcoming Congress to modernize environmental permitting, improve government efficiency, and increase energy production by implementing user fees for expedited permitting reviews, setting min...
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44% Bias Score
Democrats' 2026 Strategy: Selective Cooperation and Accountability
After losing power in the 2024 midterms, the Democratic Party plans to regain control in 2026 by selectively cooperating with Republicans on some issues while opposing others, aiming to highlight the GOP's obstructionism and appeal to voters.
Democrats' 2026 Strategy: Selective Cooperation and Accountability
After losing power in the 2024 midterms, the Democratic Party plans to regain control in 2026 by selectively cooperating with Republicans on some issues while opposing others, aiming to highlight the GOP's obstructionism and appeal to voters.
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44% Bias Score
FBI Drone Warning, Trump's Campaign Picks, and Ivy League Killer's Legal Strategy
The FBI warned of rising drone sightings, Trump announced more campaign picks, and an Ivy League killer's legal gamble unfolds, impacting national security, elections, and the justice system.
FBI Drone Warning, Trump's Campaign Picks, and Ivy League Killer's Legal Strategy
The FBI warned of rising drone sightings, Trump announced more campaign picks, and an Ivy League killer's legal gamble unfolds, impacting national security, elections, and the justice system.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's State Department Cuts: Subnational Diplomacy Unit Remains Key
Despite potential staff cuts at the State Department under a new Trump administration, the cost-effective Subnational Diplomacy Unit (SDU), which promotes international cooperation and economic development at the city level, is likely to be spared due to its efficiency and alignment with the adminis...
Trump's State Department Cuts: Subnational Diplomacy Unit Remains Key
Despite potential staff cuts at the State Department under a new Trump administration, the cost-effective Subnational Diplomacy Unit (SDU), which promotes international cooperation and economic development at the city level, is likely to be spared due to its efficiency and alignment with the adminis...
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56% Bias Score
Fetterman to Vote on Trump Nominees After Individual Meetings
Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., met with President-elect Trump's nominees Elise Stefanik, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard, stating his votes will stem from informed opinions after conversations with each nominee; he has publicly supported Stefanik.
Fetterman to Vote on Trump Nominees After Individual Meetings
Senator John Fetterman, D-Pa., met with President-elect Trump's nominees Elise Stefanik, Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard, stating his votes will stem from informed opinions after conversations with each nominee; he has publicly supported Stefanik.
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40% Bias Score
Lawsuit Targets Pre-Election Poll Showing Harris Ahead of Trump in Iowa
A lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register challenges a pre-election poll showing Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa, alleging the poll was misleading and fueled by political motivations; the newspaper defends its reporting and the pollster declines to comment.
Lawsuit Targets Pre-Election Poll Showing Harris Ahead of Trump in Iowa
A lawsuit against pollster J. Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register challenges a pre-election poll showing Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa, alleging the poll was misleading and fueled by political motivations; the newspaper defends its reporting and the pollster declines to comment.
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52% Bias Score
Democracy Alliance Prioritizes Flipping US House in 2026
The Democracy Alliance, a network of liberal donors, plans to invest heavily in the 2026 midterm elections to regain control of the US House of Representatives from Republicans, building on recent successes in New York and California where over $11 million was invested to flip several House seats.
Democracy Alliance Prioritizes Flipping US House in 2026
The Democracy Alliance, a network of liberal donors, plans to invest heavily in the 2026 midterm elections to regain control of the US House of Representatives from Republicans, building on recent successes in New York and California where over $11 million was invested to flip several House seats.
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40% Bias Score
Beshear Urges Pragmatism, Bipartisan Cooperation for Democratic Comeback
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, after his party's recent election losses, proposes a pragmatic approach focusing on everyday needs like jobs, healthcare, and infrastructure to improve the Democrats' prospects, advocating for bipartisan cooperation rather than partisan politics.
Beshear Urges Pragmatism, Bipartisan Cooperation for Democratic Comeback
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, after his party's recent election losses, proposes a pragmatic approach focusing on everyday needs like jobs, healthcare, and infrastructure to improve the Democrats' prospects, advocating for bipartisan cooperation rather than partisan politics.
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36% Bias Score
Warren Proposes Bankruptcy Reform to Ease Financial Hardship
Senator Elizabeth Warren reintroduced the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act on Wednesday to simplify and reduce the cost of the bankruptcy process for individuals, proposing two new routes and addressing issues like student loan debt, as personal bankruptcy filings rise in 2024.
Warren Proposes Bankruptcy Reform to Ease Financial Hardship
Senator Elizabeth Warren reintroduced the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act on Wednesday to simplify and reduce the cost of the bankruptcy process for individuals, proposing two new routes and addressing issues like student loan debt, as personal bankruptcy filings rise in 2024.
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40% Bias Score