McConnell Urges Trump to Prioritize Military Strength in Foreign Policy
In a Foreign Affairs essay, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell warned President-elect Trump against isolationism, advocating for increased military strength and global engagement to counter Russia and other adversaries, citing past instances where Trump's actions undermined U.S. credibility.
McConnell Urges Trump to Prioritize Military Strength in Foreign Policy
In a Foreign Affairs essay, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell warned President-elect Trump against isolationism, advocating for increased military strength and global engagement to counter Russia and other adversaries, citing past instances where Trump's actions undermined U.S. credibility.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Considers Pardoning NYC Mayor Adams Amidst Federal Corruption Investigation
President-elect Trump said he may pardon NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who is under federal investigation for corruption and bribery, allegedly soliciting illegal campaign donations and defrauding taxpayers of \$10 million; Adams denies wrongdoing.
Trump Considers Pardoning NYC Mayor Adams Amidst Federal Corruption Investigation
President-elect Trump said he may pardon NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who is under federal investigation for corruption and bribery, allegedly soliciting illegal campaign donations and defrauding taxpayers of \$10 million; Adams denies wrongdoing.
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44% Bias Score
Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
Trump May Meet Japanese Prime Minister Before Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump said he might meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his January inauguration, a reversal from earlier constraints. This follows a meeting with Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump also announced George...
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40% Bias Score
Kanter Resigns as Head of DOJ Antitrust Division
Jonathan Kanter, head of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division, resigned on Friday after a three-year term marked by aggressive enforcement against major corporations, resulting in significant legal victories but also criticism from some business groups.
Kanter Resigns as Head of DOJ Antitrust Division
Jonathan Kanter, head of the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust division, resigned on Friday after a three-year term marked by aggressive enforcement against major corporations, resulting in significant legal victories but also criticism from some business groups.
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40% Bias Score
Connolly Wins Top House Oversight Spot, Defeating Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Gerry Connolly defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee by a vote of 131-84, securing a key role to counter the incoming Trump administration, despite his recent cancer diagnosis and a recent trend among Democrats to favor younger lea...
Connolly Wins Top House Oversight Spot, Defeating Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Gerry Connolly defeated Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the top Democrat position on the House Oversight Committee by a vote of 131-84, securing a key role to counter the incoming Trump administration, despite his recent cancer diagnosis and a recent trend among Democrats to favor younger lea...
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60% Bias Score
Congress Faces Shutdown Deadline Amidst IRS Budget Cuts"
Facing a December 20 deadline, Congress negotiates a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown; failure to reach an agreement will halt nonessential government functions, and a short-term funding measure through March 2025 is being proposed, similar to last year's strategy; the bill includes cuts...
Congress Faces Shutdown Deadline Amidst IRS Budget Cuts"
Facing a December 20 deadline, Congress negotiates a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown; failure to reach an agreement will halt nonessential government functions, and a short-term funding measure through March 2025 is being proposed, similar to last year's strategy; the bill includes cuts...
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44% Bias Score
Biden's Last-Ditch Effort for Student Loan Forgiveness Faces OMB Review
The Biden administration submitted a revised student loan forgiveness plan to the OMB, aiming to provide relief to millions before the end of his term, despite facing legal challenges and strong opposition from the incoming Trump administration.
Biden's Last-Ditch Effort for Student Loan Forgiveness Faces OMB Review
The Biden administration submitted a revised student loan forgiveness plan to the OMB, aiming to provide relief to millions before the end of his term, despite facing legal challenges and strong opposition from the incoming Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary is facing strong opposition from some senators due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and other controversial views, despite support from some Republicans and President-elect Trump.
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary is facing strong opposition from some senators due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and other controversial views, despite support from some Republicans and President-elect Trump.
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48% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Shooter, Three Dead
A 15-year-old female, Natalie Rupnow, fatally shot a teacher and a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin before also dying; six others were injured, two critically.
Wisconsin School Shooting: 15-Year-Old Shooter, Three Dead
A 15-year-old female, Natalie Rupnow, fatally shot a teacher and a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin before also dying; six others were injured, two critically.
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56% Bias Score
Senate Democrats Push to Abolish Electoral College
Three Senate Democrats proposed a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College, citing instances where the popular vote winner lost the presidency, sparking immediate Republican opposition; the amendment would require supermajorities in Congress and state legislatures to pass.
Senate Democrats Push to Abolish Electoral College
Three Senate Democrats proposed a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College, citing instances where the popular vote winner lost the presidency, sparking immediate Republican opposition; the amendment would require supermajorities in Congress and state legislatures to pass.
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36% Bias Score
Republicans Involved in 2020 Fake Electors Plot to Cast Legitimate Electoral College Votes
Thirteen Republicans who participated in the 2020 fake electors plot, including those facing criminal charges, will cast legitimate Electoral College votes for Donald Trump in the 2024 election; their participation in both instances has drawn criticism.
Republicans Involved in 2020 Fake Electors Plot to Cast Legitimate Electoral College Votes
Thirteen Republicans who participated in the 2020 fake electors plot, including those facing criminal charges, will cast legitimate Electoral College votes for Donald Trump in the 2024 election; their participation in both instances has drawn criticism.
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48% Bias Score
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, faces Senate confirmation hearings amid controversy over his anti-vaccine views and other health stances, testing the nation's political realignment as Trump expands his base.
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Scrutiny
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump's pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, faces Senate confirmation hearings amid controversy over his anti-vaccine views and other health stances, testing the nation's political realignment as Trump expands his base.
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56% Bias Score