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.
Progress
44% Bias Score
"Trump Nominees Moderate Stances for Senate Confirmation While DOGE Appointees Push for Spending Cuts"
"President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are moderating their public statements to secure Senate confirmation, unlike his non-Senate appointees, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are freely advocating for $2 trillion in federal spending cuts, highlighting a key division within Trump's team."
"Trump Nominees Moderate Stances for Senate Confirmation While DOGE Appointees Push for Spending Cuts"
"President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees are moderating their public statements to secure Senate confirmation, unlike his non-Senate appointees, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, who are freely advocating for $2 trillion in federal spending cuts, highlighting a key division within Trump's team."
Progress
48% Bias Score
Biden Grants Unprecedented Clemency to 1,500+ Offenders
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 non-violent offenders and pardoned 39 others on Thursday, exceeding all previous single-day clemency grants; the move includes categorical pardons for marijuana-related offenses and LGBTQ+ service members.
Biden Grants Unprecedented Clemency to 1,500+ Offenders
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 1,500 non-violent offenders and pardoned 39 others on Thursday, exceeding all previous single-day clemency grants; the move includes categorical pardons for marijuana-related offenses and LGBTQ+ service members.
Progress
44% Bias Score
US to Audit $100 Billion in Ukraine Aid, Potentially Freezing Conflict
The US will audit Ukraine's use of $100 billion in aid, potentially leading to a conflict freeze or ceasefire on Russia's terms, following FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation and the appointment of Cash Patel, who plans to investigate President Zelenskyy.
US to Audit $100 Billion in Ukraine Aid, Potentially Freezing Conflict
The US will audit Ukraine's use of $100 billion in aid, potentially leading to a conflict freeze or ceasefire on Russia's terms, following FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation and the appointment of Cash Patel, who plans to investigate President Zelenskyy.
Progress
60% Bias Score
House Passes Bill Adding 66 Federal Judgeships Amidst Veto Threat
The House passed a bill adding 66 federal judgeships, despite President Biden's veto threat, with 29 Democrats supporting it, reflecting a shift in partisan dynamics after the election.
House Passes Bill Adding 66 Federal Judgeships Amidst Veto Threat
The House passed a bill adding 66 federal judgeships, despite President Biden's veto threat, with 29 Democrats supporting it, reflecting a shift in partisan dynamics after the election.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Biden Grants Clemency to 1,500+ in Major Presidential Action
President Biden commuted the sentences of almost 1,500 people and pardoned 39 for non-violent crimes, emphasizing rehabilitation and community reintegration, weeks before leaving office.
Biden Grants Clemency to 1,500+ in Major Presidential Action
President Biden commuted the sentences of almost 1,500 people and pardoned 39 for non-violent crimes, emphasizing rehabilitation and community reintegration, weeks before leaving office.
Progress
40% 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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
Ernst Faces GOP Pressure Over Hegseth Nomination
Senator Joni Ernst faced intense pressure, including primary challenge threats, for her initial hesitation to support President Trump's choice, Pete Hegseth, for defense secretary; this highlights Trump's considerable sway over the GOP and the potential ramifications for lawmakers opposing his nomin...
Progress
64% Bias Score
Biden Grants Unprecedented Clemency: 1,500 Commutations, 39 Pardons
President Joe Biden commuted nearly 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 people on Thursday, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in US modern history; the commutations were for those on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, while pardons were granted to individuals demonstrating succe...
Biden Grants Unprecedented Clemency: 1,500 Commutations, 39 Pardons
President Joe Biden commuted nearly 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 people on Thursday, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in US modern history; the commutations were for those on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic, while pardons were granted to individuals demonstrating succe...
Progress
48% Bias Score
FBI Director Wray to Resign; Trump Nominates Controversial Successor
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, following President Biden's first term. Attorney General Merrick Garland lauded Wray's dedication to the FBI's independence. President Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel, a controversial figure, as Wray's successor.
FBI Director Wray to Resign; Trump Nominates Controversial Successor
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation, effective January 2025, following President Biden's first term. Attorney General Merrick Garland lauded Wray's dedication to the FBI's independence. President Trump intends to nominate Kash Patel, a controversial figure, as Wray's successor.
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48% Bias Score
Conservative Group Launches \$150,000 Ad Campaign to Support Trump Cabinet Nominees
Heritage Action for America launched a \$150,000 digital ad campaign across nine states to influence senators on President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees, aiming for confirmations before the midterms.
Conservative Group Launches \$150,000 Ad Campaign to Support Trump Cabinet Nominees
Heritage Action for America launched a \$150,000 digital ad campaign across nine states to influence senators on President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees, aiming for confirmations before the midterms.
Progress
52% Bias Score
"Hegseth's Senate Confirmation Likely Despite Allegations"
"President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is likely to be confirmed by the Senate despite facing allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking, and fund mismanagement; this contrasts with the failed nomination of Matt Gaetz, who withdrew due to lack of support."
"Hegseth's Senate Confirmation Likely Despite Allegations"
"President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is likely to be confirmed by the Senate despite facing allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking, and fund mismanagement; this contrasts with the failed nomination of Matt Gaetz, who withdrew due to lack of support."
Progress
64% Bias Score