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
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
Faith Leaders Offer Mixed Reactions to Potential Second Trump Administration
Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith leaders express mixed reactions to a potential second Trump administration, with some expressing optimism for religious freedom and others voicing concerns about antisemitism and foreign policy decisions regarding the Middle East.
Faith Leaders Offer Mixed Reactions to Potential Second Trump Administration
Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith leaders express mixed reactions to a potential second Trump administration, with some expressing optimism for religious freedom and others voicing concerns about antisemitism and foreign policy decisions regarding the Middle East.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Attends Army-Navy Game with National Security Team and Acquitted Veteran
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the 125th Army-Navy football game on December 14th in Landover, Maryland, with his national security team, including Pete Hegseth and potential replacement Ron DeSantis, and Daniel Penny, a veteran acquitted of homicide, to showcase his team and political vie...
Trump Attends Army-Navy Game with National Security Team and Acquitted Veteran
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the 125th Army-Navy football game on December 14th in Landover, Maryland, with his national security team, including Pete Hegseth and potential replacement Ron DeSantis, and Daniel Penny, a veteran acquitted of homicide, to showcase his team and political vie...
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56% Bias Score
Kennedy: Optimistic Outlook for Northern Ireland Under Trump's Second Term
Joe Kennedy, the outgoing US special envoy to Northern Ireland, expressed confidence in the region's future under President Trump's second term, praising the collaborative efforts of Northern Ireland's leaders and highlighting opportunities for international investment. His two-year term ended on Ja...
Kennedy: Optimistic Outlook for Northern Ireland Under Trump's Second Term
Joe Kennedy, the outgoing US special envoy to Northern Ireland, expressed confidence in the region's future under President Trump's second term, praising the collaborative efforts of Northern Ireland's leaders and highlighting opportunities for international investment. His two-year term ended on Ja...
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48% Bias Score
Lawmakers Seek to Restrict President's Nuclear First-Strike Power
Senators Markey and Lieu are urging President Biden to require Congressional authorization before a nuclear first strike, citing concerns about President-elect Trump's unchecked power to launch such an attack, and introducing the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act to change the existing po...
Lawmakers Seek to Restrict President's Nuclear First-Strike Power
Senators Markey and Lieu are urging President Biden to require Congressional authorization before a nuclear first strike, citing concerns about President-elect Trump's unchecked power to launch such an attack, and introducing the Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act to change the existing po...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Attends Army-Navy Game with Controversial Team Picks
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the 125th Army-Navy football game on December 8th with his national security team, including the controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth and Daniel Penny, acquitted of homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, reflecting his political priorities.
Trump Attends Army-Navy Game with Controversial Team Picks
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the 125th Army-Navy football game on December 8th with his national security team, including the controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth and Daniel Penny, acquitted of homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, reflecting his political priorities.
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64% Bias Score
Former Valedictorian Arrested for CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former valedictorian, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; police found a ghost gun, fake IDs, and writings expressing anger at the healthcare system in his possession.
Former Valedictorian Arrested for CEO Murder
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former valedictorian, was arrested in Pennsylvania for the December 4th murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan; police found a ghost gun, fake IDs, and writings expressing anger at the healthcare system in his possession.
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48% Bias Score
Florida Woman Charged with Terrorism for Insurer Complaint
Florida police arrested Briana Boston for allegedly threatening mass violence after a dispute with her insurer, referencing a phrase from a CEO murder; the incident sparked debate over inconsistent responses to threats against women.
Florida Woman Charged with Terrorism for Insurer Complaint
Florida police arrested Briana Boston for allegedly threatening mass violence after a dispute with her insurer, referencing a phrase from a CEO murder; the incident sparked debate over inconsistent responses to threats against women.
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80% Bias Score
Trump Attends Army-Navy Game with National Security Team and Acquitted Veteran
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the 125th Army-Navy football game on December 14th, 2024, with his Vice President-elect, his Pentagon pick, and Daniel Penny, a veteran acquitted of homicide, to highlight his national security team and engage with key political figures before his inauguratio...
Trump Attends Army-Navy Game with National Security Team and Acquitted Veteran
President-elect Donald Trump will attend the 125th Army-Navy football game on December 14th, 2024, with his Vice President-elect, his Pentagon pick, and Daniel Penny, a veteran acquitted of homicide, to highlight his national security team and engage with key political figures before his inauguratio...
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56% Bias Score
US Sends $500 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine Amidst Russia's Advance
The US is providing Ukraine with a $500 million military aid package, including artillery systems, ammunition, drones, and armored vehicles, before President Biden leaves office, amid Russia's advance on the key city of Pokrovsk.
US Sends $500 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine Amidst Russia's Advance
The US is providing Ukraine with a $500 million military aid package, including artillery systems, ammunition, drones, and armored vehicles, before President Biden leaves office, amid Russia's advance on the key city of Pokrovsk.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Favorability Rating Turns Positive for First Time Since 2015
Donald Trump's RealClearPolitics average favorability rating reached 49.4 percent, exceeding his unfavorable rating for the first time since 2015, following his narrow presidential victory, numerous legal dismissals, and key political appointments.
Trump's Favorability Rating Turns Positive for First Time Since 2015
Donald Trump's RealClearPolitics average favorability rating reached 49.4 percent, exceeding his unfavorable rating for the first time since 2015, following his narrow presidential victory, numerous legal dismissals, and key political appointments.
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64% Bias Score