"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Expected Trump Dismissal"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, preempting his likely dismissal by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to replace him with Cash Patel. Wray cited a need to avoid further politicization of the FBI and preserve its values."
"FBI Director Wray Resigns Ahead of Expected Trump Dismissal"
"FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, preempting his likely dismissal by President-elect Donald Trump, who plans to replace him with Cash Patel. Wray cited a need to avoid further politicization of the FBI and preserve its values."
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Kash Patel for F.B.I. director, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services, have sparked controversy due to their outspoken criticism of the a...
Trump's Cabinet Picks Spark Controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence, Kash Patel for F.B.I. director, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health and human services, have sparked controversy due to their outspoken criticism of the a...
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68% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Newlin as US Ambassador to Colombia
Donald Trump nominated former Florida detective and lawyer Daniel Newlin as US ambassador to Colombia; Newlin, a major campaign donor with 28 years at the Orange County Sheriff's Office, will need Senate confirmation and will replace Francisco Palmieri.
Trump Nominates Newlin as US Ambassador to Colombia
Donald Trump nominated former Florida detective and lawyer Daniel Newlin as US ambassador to Colombia; Newlin, a major campaign donor with 28 years at the Orange County Sheriff's Office, will need Senate confirmation and will replace Francisco Palmieri.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Defends Appointing Project 2025 Contributors to Key Administration Roles
President-elect Donald Trump defended appointing Project 2025-linked individuals to his administration despite previous criticism, with appointees slated for key roles overseeing the federal budget, trade, State Department, and more; this comes despite his transition team previously vowing to "black...
Trump Defends Appointing Project 2025 Contributors to Key Administration Roles
President-elect Donald Trump defended appointing Project 2025-linked individuals to his administration despite previous criticism, with appointees slated for key roles overseeing the federal budget, trade, State Department, and more; this comes despite his transition team previously vowing to "black...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Battles
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key national security positions—Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)—face Senate confirmation challenges due to past controversies and alleged misconduct; Gaetz withdrew his nomination, while Gabbard and ...
Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks Face Senate Confirmation Battles
President-elect Donald Trump's nominees for key national security positions—Tulsi Gabbard (DNI), Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary), and Matt Gaetz (Attorney General)—face Senate confirmation challenges due to past controversies and alleged misconduct; Gaetz withdrew his nomination, while Gabbard and ...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Named Time's Person of the Year for Second Time
Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today after being named Time magazine's 2024 Person of the Year, his second time receiving the honor, following his 2016 win.
Trump Named Time's Person of the Year for Second Time
Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today after being named Time magazine's 2024 Person of the Year, his second time receiving the honor, following his 2016 win.
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52% Bias Score
Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in US History
President Biden commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people released from prison during the coronavirus pandemic and pardoned 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern US history.
Biden Grants Largest Single-Day Clemency in US History
President Biden commuted the sentences of roughly 1,500 people released from prison during the coronavirus pandemic and pardoned 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in modern US history.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Rings NYSE Bell, Celebrates Second Time Person of the Year Award
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, November 16th, 2024, celebrating his second Time magazine Person of the Year award. He used the occasion to promote his incoming administration and policies, including expedited permits for billion-dollar ...
Trump Rings NYSE Bell, Celebrates Second Time Person of the Year Award
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, November 16th, 2024, celebrating his second Time magazine Person of the Year award. He used the occasion to promote his incoming administration and policies, including expedited permits for billion-dollar ...
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52% Bias Score
Court Ruling Hamstrings FINRA's Regulatory Power
A D.C. Court of Appeals ruling requires SEC approval for FINRA expulsions, impacting 628,000 brokers and 3,300 firms, and stemming from a constitutional challenge to FINRA's authority; the decision's long-term effects are uncertain given the incoming administration's deregulation agenda.
Court Ruling Hamstrings FINRA's Regulatory Power
A D.C. Court of Appeals ruling requires SEC approval for FINRA expulsions, impacting 628,000 brokers and 3,300 firms, and stemming from a constitutional challenge to FINRA's authority; the decision's long-term effects are uncertain given the incoming administration's deregulation agenda.
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44% Bias Score
FAA Administrator Whitaker Resigns, Leaving Trump to Appoint Successor
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, leaving a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. His tenure involved increased Boeing oversight after a safety incident and efforts to address air traffic control issues.
FAA Administrator Whitaker Resigns, Leaving Trump to Appoint Successor
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, leaving a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. His tenure involved increased Boeing oversight after a safety incident and efforts to address air traffic control issues.
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40% Bias Score
Poll Shows Low Public Approval for Trump's Cabinet Picks
A new poll reveals low public approval for several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary, with significant portions of the public unfamiliar with the nominees; confirmation in the Senate is seen as...
Poll Shows Low Public Approval for Trump's Cabinet Picks
A new poll reveals low public approval for several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks, including Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary, with significant portions of the public unfamiliar with the nominees; confirmation in the Senate is seen as...
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36% Bias Score
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
Pressure Campaign Against Sen. Ernst Highlights Trump's Power
Following criticism for initially expressing reservations about Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary, Sen. Joni Ernst faced intense pressure from within the Republican party, including threats of a primary challenge, showcasing President Trump's considerable influence. Public approval of ...
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60% Bias Score