Trump's Win Signals Republican Resurgence; Absence from 2026 Ballot Won't Hinder GOP
President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election, securing a Republican Senate majority and retaining their House majority, but RNC Chair Michael Whatley states he will not be on the ballot in 2026, emphasizing that Trump will play a significant role in the upcoming election.
Trump's Win Signals Republican Resurgence; Absence from 2026 Ballot Won't Hinder GOP
President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election, securing a Republican Senate majority and retaining their House majority, but RNC Chair Michael Whatley states he will not be on the ballot in 2026, emphasizing that Trump will play a significant role in the upcoming election.
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44% Bias Score
China Unlikely to Attend Trump Inauguration
Despite an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the upcoming US presidential inauguration in January; however, China's ambassador and other officials may attend, marking the first time a foreign leader has not attended such an event.
China Unlikely to Attend Trump Inauguration
Despite an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the upcoming US presidential inauguration in January; however, China's ambassador and other officials may attend, marking the first time a foreign leader has not attended such an event.
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36% Bias Score
Georgia Election Case: Judge Rejects Chesebro's Plea Invalidation Attempt
Judge Scott McAfee rejected former Trump campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro's attempt to invalidate his guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case on Friday, citing procedural issues and lack of jurisdiction; Chesebro pleaded guilty in October 2023 to one felony charge of conspiracy to comm...
Georgia Election Case: Judge Rejects Chesebro's Plea Invalidation Attempt
Judge Scott McAfee rejected former Trump campaign lawyer Kenneth Chesebro's attempt to invalidate his guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case on Friday, citing procedural issues and lack of jurisdiction; Chesebro pleaded guilty in October 2023 to one felony charge of conspiracy to comm...
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36% Bias Score
International Student's Visa Jeopardized After Pro-Palestinian Protest at Cornell
Gambian doctoral student Momodou Taal's visa at Cornell University was jeopardized after participation in pro-Palestinian protests, raising concerns about free speech and the rights of international students under a potential second Trump administration.
International Student's Visa Jeopardized After Pro-Palestinian Protest at Cornell
Gambian doctoral student Momodou Taal's visa at Cornell University was jeopardized after participation in pro-Palestinian protests, raising concerns about free speech and the rights of international students under a potential second Trump administration.
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52% Bias Score
Trump, Vance Bring Controversial Guests to Army-Navy Game
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will attend the Army-Navy game on Saturday with controversial guests: Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, facing confirmation challenges due to misconduct allegations, and Daniel Penny, acquitted in a New York City subway chokehold case.
Trump, Vance Bring Controversial Guests to Army-Navy Game
President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will attend the Army-Navy game on Saturday with controversial guests: Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, facing confirmation challenges due to misconduct allegations, and Daniel Penny, acquitted in a New York City subway chokehold case.
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48% Bias Score
US Government Spending Soars, But Federal Workforce Remains Stable
Over the past 40 years, the US population grew by 100 million, while government spending ballooned from $900 billion in 1984 to over $7 trillion in 2024; however, the federal workforce remained relatively stable at around 3 million, prompting a bipartisan effort to improve government efficiency.
US Government Spending Soars, But Federal Workforce Remains Stable
Over the past 40 years, the US population grew by 100 million, while government spending ballooned from $900 billion in 1984 to over $7 trillion in 2024; however, the federal workforce remained relatively stable at around 3 million, prompting a bipartisan effort to improve government efficiency.
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48% Bias Score
Death Penalty Sought in Murder Case Used in 2024 Election
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will seek the death penalty for Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, Venezuelan nationals accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in June; the case was heavily used by Donald Trump in his 2024 ...
Death Penalty Sought in Murder Case Used in 2024 Election
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg will seek the death penalty for Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, Venezuelan nationals accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting, and murdering 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in June; the case was heavily used by Donald Trump in his 2024 ...
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72% Bias Score
South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson Dies at 93
Former South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson, 93, passed away; he rose from cleaning offices in the segregated Statehouse to serving over 30 years as a state legislator, becoming a champion for civil rights and advocating for the removal of the Confederate flag.
South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson Dies at 93
Former South Carolina Senator Kay Patterson, 93, passed away; he rose from cleaning offices in the segregated Statehouse to serving over 30 years as a state legislator, becoming a champion for civil rights and advocating for the removal of the Confederate flag.
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16% Bias Score
Rounds' Bill Seeks to Eliminate Department of Education
Senator Mike Rounds' "Returning Education to Our States" bill proposes eliminating the Department of Education over two years, transferring federal education funding to states via block grants; however, the bill faces a challenging path to passage requiring 60 Senate votes and may necessitate execut...
Rounds' Bill Seeks to Eliminate Department of Education
Senator Mike Rounds' "Returning Education to Our States" bill proposes eliminating the Department of Education over two years, transferring federal education funding to states via block grants; however, the bill faces a challenging path to passage requiring 60 Senate votes and may necessitate execut...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kari Lake, a controversial former Fox News host known for her pro-Trump stance and attacks on the media, to lead Voice of America, raising serious concerns about the broadcaster's future independence.
Trump Nominates Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Kari Lake, a controversial former Fox News host known for her pro-Trump stance and attacks on the media, to lead Voice of America, raising serious concerns about the broadcaster's future independence.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Appointees Donated Millions to His Campaign
Nearly three dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration donated to his campaign or pro-Trump groups; eight cabinet picks and their spouses donated over \$37 million, with Elon Musk contributing over \$262 million, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and undue ...
Trump Appointees Donated Millions to His Campaign
Nearly three dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration donated to his campaign or pro-Trump groups; eight cabinet picks and their spouses donated over \$37 million, with Elon Musk contributing over \$262 million, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and undue ...
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56% Bias Score
Democrats Seek New Strategy After Trump's 2024 Victory
Following Donald Trump's 2024 election win, Democratic strategist Molly Murphy urged a new political strategy focusing on economic issues and improved messaging to counter Trump's popularity and address the party's setbacks.
Democrats Seek New Strategy After Trump's 2024 Victory
Following Donald Trump's 2024 election win, Democratic strategist Molly Murphy urged a new political strategy focusing on economic issues and improved messaging to counter Trump's popularity and address the party's setbacks.
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40% Bias Score