Trump's First-Day Executive Orders: Immediate Impacts on Immigration, Trade, and Environment
Upon assuming office, Donald Trump plans to sign numerous executive orders addressing immigration (mass deportations, border security), trade (tariff increases), and environmental policy (potential withdrawal from the Paris Agreement), bypassing Congress and prioritizing immediate, symbolic actions.
Trump's First-Day Executive Orders: Immediate Impacts on Immigration, Trade, and Environment
Upon assuming office, Donald Trump plans to sign numerous executive orders addressing immigration (mass deportations, border security), trade (tariff increases), and environmental policy (potential withdrawal from the Paris Agreement), bypassing Congress and prioritizing immediate, symbolic actions.
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40% Bias Score
Rubio's Senate Confirmation Hearing Expected to Be Swift
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will face a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where he is expected to be easily confirmed despite past conflicts with Trump; Rubio plans to prioritize US interests and adopt a strong stance against China.
Rubio's Senate Confirmation Hearing Expected to Be Swift
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, will face a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where he is expected to be easily confirmed despite past conflicts with Trump; Rubio plans to prioritize US interests and adopt a strong stance against China.
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40% Bias Score
BOJ to Debate Interest Rate Hike Next Week
The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates next week, contingent on the absence of significant market shocks from incoming US President Trump's policies, according to Governor Kazuo Ueda's statement on Wednesday. The yen gained 0.5 percent against the dollar following the announcement, and t...
BOJ to Debate Interest Rate Hike Next Week
The Bank of Japan will likely raise interest rates next week, contingent on the absence of significant market shocks from incoming US President Trump's policies, according to Governor Kazuo Ueda's statement on Wednesday. The yen gained 0.5 percent against the dollar following the announcement, and t...
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36% Bias Score
Trump Tax Cuts Expiration Debate: Republicans Warn of Economic Crisis
The House Ways & Means Committee debated the expiration of President Trump's 2017 tax cuts, with Republicans warning of a potential 43.4% top tax rate for 26 million small businesses—higher than in China—while Democrats raised concerns about the deficit and benefits for the wealthy.
Trump Tax Cuts Expiration Debate: Republicans Warn of Economic Crisis
The House Ways & Means Committee debated the expiration of President Trump's 2017 tax cuts, with Republicans warning of a potential 43.4% top tax rate for 26 million small businesses—higher than in China—while Democrats raised concerns about the deficit and benefits for the wealthy.
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday, marked by partisan divisions over his qualifications, past controversies, and views on diversity within the military. Despite facing accusations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement...
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Confirmation Hearing
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday, marked by partisan divisions over his qualifications, past controversies, and views on diversity within the military. Despite facing accusations of sexual assault and financial mismanagement...
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64% Bias Score
Mace and Crockett Clash over Transgender Rights in Heated House Committee Exchange
Representatives Nancy Mace and Jasmine Crockett engaged in a heated exchange during a House Oversight Committee meeting on Tuesday, with Mace suggesting they "take it outside" after Crockett criticized her rhetoric on transgender rights, highlighting increasing political polarization on this issue.
Mace and Crockett Clash over Transgender Rights in Heated House Committee Exchange
Representatives Nancy Mace and Jasmine Crockett engaged in a heated exchange during a House Oversight Committee meeting on Tuesday, with Mace suggesting they "take it outside" after Crockett criticized her rhetoric on transgender rights, highlighting increasing political polarization on this issue.
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44% Bias Score
House Republicans Seek to Defund World Health Organization
House Republicans introduced a bill to end all U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns about the organization's effectiveness and influence; at least a dozen GOP lawmakers support the measure.
House Republicans Seek to Defund World Health Organization
House Republicans introduced a bill to end all U.S. funding for the World Health Organization (WHO), citing concerns about the organization's effectiveness and influence; at least a dozen GOP lawmakers support the measure.
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56% Bias Score
Biden Warns 'Soul of America' Remains at Stake in Farewell Message
In a farewell message before Donald Trump's inauguration, President Biden warned that the soul of America remains at stake, citing the January 6th Capitol riot and contrasting his administration's economic successes with his predecessor's claims.
Biden Warns 'Soul of America' Remains at Stake in Farewell Message
In a farewell message before Donald Trump's inauguration, President Biden warned that the soul of America remains at stake, citing the January 6th Capitol riot and contrasting his administration's economic successes with his predecessor's claims.
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52% Bias Score
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing: Defense Nomination in Jeopardy
Peter Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, underwent a contentious Senate hearing, facing scrutiny over past accusations of misconduct and his views on military diversity, with confirmation uncertain.
Hegseth's Contentious Senate Hearing: Defense Nomination in Jeopardy
Peter Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, underwent a contentious Senate hearing, facing scrutiny over past accusations of misconduct and his views on military diversity, with confirmation uncertain.
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64% Bias Score
Hegseth Advances in Senate Confirmation Despite Multiple Controversies
Despite accusations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and controversial views on women in combat, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, advanced in the Senate confirmation process due to insufficient opposing votes, highlighting a shift in political norms.
Hegseth Advances in Senate Confirmation Despite Multiple Controversies
Despite accusations of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, and controversial views on women in combat, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, advanced in the Senate confirmation process due to insufficient opposing votes, highlighting a shift in political norms.
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64% Bias Score
Orbán Skips Trump's Inauguration
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20th in Washington D.C., choosing instead to give a speech in Budapest focusing on Hungary's recent EU Council presidency; this breaks with decades of tradition where foreign heads of state typicall...
Orbán Skips Trump's Inauguration
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony on January 20th in Washington D.C., choosing instead to give a speech in Budapest focusing on Hungary's recent EU Council presidency; this breaks with decades of tradition where foreign heads of state typicall...
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44% Bias Score
Whitmer Seeks Collaboration with Trump Amidst Concerns Over Tariffs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, despite President-elect Trump's win, seeks collaboration on key issues; she will address the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, emphasizing compromise and collaboration with both Republicans and Democrats, while also engaging with Canadian officials regarding tariffs.
Whitmer Seeks Collaboration with Trump Amidst Concerns Over Tariffs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, despite President-elect Trump's win, seeks collaboration on key issues; she will address the Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, emphasizing compromise and collaboration with both Republicans and Democrats, while also engaging with Canadian officials regarding tariffs.
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52% Bias Score