Trump's Second Term: Increased Power and a Changed Political Landscape
After his first term, Donald Trump returns to the presidency with significantly increased political power, a loyal Republican Congress, and a changed global landscape more supportive of his agenda.
Trump's Second Term: Increased Power and a Changed Political Landscape
After his first term, Donald Trump returns to the presidency with significantly increased political power, a loyal Republican Congress, and a changed global landscape more supportive of his agenda.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in U.S. Amid National Security Concerns
A bipartisan U.S. law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, impacting 170 million users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may extend the ban.
TikTok Banned in U.S. Amid National Security Concerns
A bipartisan U.S. law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, impacting 170 million users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may extend the ban.
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48% Bias Score
Trump to Sign Record Number of Executive Orders, Prioritizing Mass Deportations
On January 18th, 2025, Donald Trump announced plans to sign a record number of executive orders upon his inauguration, prioritizing mass deportations of undocumented migrants, starting "very, very quickly." Media leaks forced adjustments to the incoming administration's plans, such as a possible Chi...
Trump to Sign Record Number of Executive Orders, Prioritizing Mass Deportations
On January 18th, 2025, Donald Trump announced plans to sign a record number of executive orders upon his inauguration, prioritizing mass deportations of undocumented migrants, starting "very, very quickly." Media leaks forced adjustments to the incoming administration's plans, such as a possible Chi...
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48% Bias Score
Biden's Failure to Defeat Trump: How Inaction Led to a Second Trump Term
Joe Biden's presidency, despite winning in 2020 with a mandate to defeat Donald Trump, ultimately enabled Trump's 2024 victory due to failures in prosecuting Trump, reforming political institutions, and ultimately, Biden's decision to run for reelection.
Biden's Failure to Defeat Trump: How Inaction Led to a Second Trump Term
Joe Biden's presidency, despite winning in 2020 with a mandate to defeat Donald Trump, ultimately enabled Trump's 2024 victory due to failures in prosecuting Trump, reforming political institutions, and ultimately, Biden's decision to run for reelection.
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68% Bias Score
Trump's Retaliation Threats Raise Concerns for Democracy
Following the January 6th Capitol riot, Donald Trump's threats of retaliation against political opponents raise serious concerns about potential future actions against journalists and democratic institutions, impacting journalistic integrity and societal trust.
Trump's Retaliation Threats Raise Concerns for Democracy
Following the January 6th Capitol riot, Donald Trump's threats of retaliation against political opponents raise serious concerns about potential future actions against journalists and democratic institutions, impacting journalistic integrity and societal trust.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension
Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.
TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension
Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Second Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Arctic Blast
President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington D.C. on Saturday for his second inauguration, but due to an Arctic blast, the swearing-in ceremony and most outdoor events have been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, impacting attendance; protests are present, but smaller than those that greete...
Trump's Second Inauguration Moves Indoors Due to Arctic Blast
President-elect Donald Trump arrived in Washington D.C. on Saturday for his second inauguration, but due to an Arctic blast, the swearing-in ceremony and most outdoor events have been moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda, impacting attendance; protests are present, but smaller than those that greete...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Return: German Ambassador Warns of 'Maximum Disruption' to U.S. Democracy
German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis warns in a confidential memo that a second Trump administration could lead to a deliberate dismantling of democratic norms in the U.S., potentially involving the military and Big Tech, raising concerns in Berlin about U.S.-German relations.
Trump's Return: German Ambassador Warns of 'Maximum Disruption' to U.S. Democracy
German Ambassador Andreas Michaelis warns in a confidential memo that a second Trump administration could lead to a deliberate dismantling of democratic norms in the U.S., potentially involving the military and Big Tech, raising concerns in Berlin about U.S.-German relations.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration Celebrations Highlight Shifting Political and Entertainment Alliances
President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his return to the White House with a lavish party at his Virginia golf club, including family, celebrities, and political figures, showcasing a celebratory atmosphere ahead of his second inauguration.
Trump's Inauguration Celebrations Highlight Shifting Political and Entertainment Alliances
President-elect Donald Trump celebrated his return to the White House with a lavish party at his Virginia golf club, including family, celebrities, and political figures, showcasing a celebratory atmosphere ahead of his second inauguration.
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Controversial Second Inauguration
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S. on January 20th, 2024, in a ceremony moved indoors due to a cold wave; the inauguration's theme, "Our Enduring Democracy," contrasts with his past actions, including the January 6th Capitol attack.
Trump's Controversial Second Inauguration
Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S. on January 20th, 2024, in a ceremony moved indoors due to a cold wave; the inauguration's theme, "Our Enduring Democracy," contrasts with his past actions, including the January 6th Capitol attack.
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60% Bias Score
German Papers Warn of Global Instability Following Trump's Reelection
Multiple German newspapers react to Trump's reelection, expressing concerns about his potential to destabilize the global order, weaken the transatlantic alliance, and shift international power dynamics. Concerns include potential trade wars, reduced US involvement in European security, and the rise...
German Papers Warn of Global Instability Following Trump's Reelection
Multiple German newspapers react to Trump's reelection, expressing concerns about his potential to destabilize the global order, weaken the transatlantic alliance, and shift international power dynamics. Concerns include potential trade wars, reduced US involvement in European security, and the rise...
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60% Bias Score
TikTok Suspends US Operations After Supreme Court Ruling
TikTok temporarily suspended its US operations on Saturday following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring it to sell to a US entity or face a ban, with the incoming Trump administration potentially granting a 90-day reprieve.
TikTok Suspends US Operations After Supreme Court Ruling
TikTok temporarily suspended its US operations on Saturday following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring it to sell to a US entity or face a ban, with the incoming Trump administration potentially granting a 90-day reprieve.
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52% Bias Score