Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault Allegation
President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing a 2017 sexual assault allegation that resulted in a settlement and nondisclosure agreement; despite a police investigation, no charges were filed, and Hegseth denies the allegations.
Hegseth's Defense Secretary Nomination Faces Scrutiny Amidst Sexual Assault Allegation
President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing a 2017 sexual assault allegation that resulted in a settlement and nondisclosure agreement; despite a police investigation, no charges were filed, and Hegseth denies the allegations.
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60% Bias Score
South Korea: President Yoon Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and lifted martial law, seizing control of media and banning political activities, prompting an impeachment motion from opposition lawmakers; the U.S. was not notified.
South Korea: President Yoon Faces Impeachment After Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and lifted martial law, seizing control of media and banning political activities, prompting an impeachment motion from opposition lawmakers; the U.S. was not notified.
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36% Bias Score
Hegseth Faces Multiple Allegations, Mother Defends Him on Fox News
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary, is facing multiple allegations of misconduct; his mother publicly defended him on Fox News, while Trump considers replacing him with Ron DeSantis.
Hegseth Faces Multiple Allegations, Mother Defends Him on Fox News
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for defense secretary, is facing multiple allegations of misconduct; his mother publicly defended him on Fox News, while Trump considers replacing him with Ron DeSantis.
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56% Bias Score
3 Million Face Medicaid Loss Under Potential Republican Cuts
Nine states with trigger laws risk losing Medicaid coverage for over 3 million people if Republicans cut federal funding for the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, potentially impacting access to care for millions of low-income Americans.
3 Million Face Medicaid Loss Under Potential Republican Cuts
Nine states with trigger laws risk losing Medicaid coverage for over 3 million people if Republicans cut federal funding for the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, potentially impacting access to care for millions of low-income Americans.
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40% Bias Score
House to Vote on Releasing Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
Rep. Sean Casten is forcing a House floor vote to release a yearslong Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, citing a 1987 precedent of releasing such reports on former members.
House to Vote on Releasing Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
Rep. Sean Casten is forcing a House floor vote to release a yearslong Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use, citing a 1987 precedent of releasing such reports on former members.
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36% Bias Score
Uncertainty Remains on Estate Tax Future Despite Republican Control
With Republicans controlling the White House and Congress, the future of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's $13.61 million estate tax exemption, expiring in 2025, is uncertain, necessitating proactive estate planning given potential budgetary challenges and Senate procedures.
Uncertainty Remains on Estate Tax Future Despite Republican Control
With Republicans controlling the White House and Congress, the future of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's $13.61 million estate tax exemption, expiring in 2025, is uncertain, necessitating proactive estate planning given potential budgetary challenges and Senate procedures.
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32% Bias Score
Carlson in Moscow, Yermak in Washington: Competing Influences on Ukraine
Tucker Carlson interviewed Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, while a Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, traveled to the US to meet with Trump's team, aiming to influence Trump's Ukraine policy amidst ongoing geopolitical complexities.
Carlson in Moscow, Yermak in Washington: Competing Influences on Ukraine
Tucker Carlson interviewed Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, while a Ukrainian delegation, led by Andriy Yermak, traveled to the US to meet with Trump's team, aiming to influence Trump's Ukraine policy amidst ongoing geopolitical complexities.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Nominates Atkins for SEC Chair, Slater for Antitrust Division
Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Paul Atkins to lead the SEC and Gail Slater to head the Justice Department's antitrust division, signaling potentially lighter regulation for crypto and continued pressure on Big Tech.
Trump Nominates Atkins for SEC Chair, Slater for Antitrust Division
Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Paul Atkins to lead the SEC and Gail Slater to head the Justice Department's antitrust division, signaling potentially lighter regulation for crypto and continued pressure on Big Tech.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Seeks Dismissal of Georgia Charges Ahead of Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump petitioned a Georgia court to dismiss his 13 felony charges related to the 2020 election, citing his impending inauguration; this is his only remaining case eligible for trial after his other cases were dropped following his win.
Trump Seeks Dismissal of Georgia Charges Ahead of Inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump petitioned a Georgia court to dismiss his 13 felony charges related to the 2020 election, citing his impending inauguration; this is his only remaining case eligible for trial after his other cases were dropped following his win.
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56% Bias Score
Democratic Strategist Urges Party Overhaul After 2024 Losses
Following the 2024 election, Democratic strategist Steve Schale argues that the party needs major changes to its messaging and outreach to win future elections, citing losses in key states and alienation of specific voter groups.
Democratic Strategist Urges Party Overhaul After 2024 Losses
Following the 2024 election, Democratic strategist Steve Schale argues that the party needs major changes to its messaging and outreach to win future elections, citing losses in key states and alienation of specific voter groups.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Scrutiny
President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees, including Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, and others, are meeting with senators to discuss their qualifications and policy positions, with some facing scrutiny over their past statements and potential conflicts of interest. Democrats are expressing concern over the...
Trump Cabinet Nominees Face Senate Scrutiny
President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees, including Pam Bondi, Pete Hegseth, and others, are meeting with senators to discuss their qualifications and policy positions, with some facing scrutiny over their past statements and potential conflicts of interest. Democrats are expressing concern over the...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Transition Team Agrees to Background Checks for Nominees
On Tuesday, Donald Trump's transition team agreed to allow the US Department of Justice to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees, resolving a weeks-long delay that raised concerns about national security and the smooth transition of power.
Trump Transition Team Agrees to Background Checks for Nominees
On Tuesday, Donald Trump's transition team agreed to allow the US Department of Justice to conduct background checks on his nominees and appointees, resolving a weeks-long delay that raised concerns about national security and the smooth transition of power.
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48% Bias Score