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USAID Dissolved, State Department to Assume Foreign Aid Programs
The State Department will take over USAID's foreign assistance programs starting July 1st, after a review found that over 80% of USAID's roughly 6,200 programs were ineffective, prompting the cancellation of roughly 5,200 programs, and criticism over specific spending choices, such as $1.5 million f...
USAID Dissolved, State Department to Assume Foreign Aid Programs
The State Department will take over USAID's foreign assistance programs starting July 1st, after a review found that over 80% of USAID's roughly 6,200 programs were ineffective, prompting the cancellation of roughly 5,200 programs, and criticism over specific spending choices, such as $1.5 million f...
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64% Bias Score
USAID Cuts Silence Ukrainian News Outlets, Amplifying Russian Disinformation
The slashing of USAID grants by the Trump administration has forced Larysa Hnatchenko, head of Slobidskyi Kray newspaper in Kharkiv, to use personal savings to keep the publication afloat, impacting free newspaper distribution in occupied territories and hindering efforts to counter Russian disinfor...
USAID Cuts Silence Ukrainian News Outlets, Amplifying Russian Disinformation
The slashing of USAID grants by the Trump administration has forced Larysa Hnatchenko, head of Slobidskyi Kray newspaper in Kharkiv, to use personal savings to keep the publication afloat, impacting free newspaper distribution in occupied territories and hindering efforts to counter Russian disinfor...
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44% Bias Score
House Passes Procedural Motion for \$9.4 Billion Spending Cuts
The House passed a procedural motion for a \$9.4 billion spending cut package, aiming to reduce \$8.3 billion from USAID and over \$1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, setting up a final vote later this week.
House Passes Procedural Motion for \$9.4 Billion Spending Cuts
The House passed a procedural motion for a \$9.4 billion spending cut package, aiming to reduce \$8.3 billion from USAID and over \$1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, setting up a final vote later this week.
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40% Bias Score
Gates Pledges \$200 Billion to African Health and Education
Bill Gates pledged \$200 billion to African health and education, aiming to improve maternal and child health, combat infectious diseases, and alleviate poverty, addressing funding cuts by other organizations.
Gates Pledges \$200 Billion to African Health and Education
Bill Gates pledged \$200 billion to African health and education, aiming to improve maternal and child health, combat infectious diseases, and alleviate poverty, addressing funding cuts by other organizations.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's Failed US Government Efficiency Project Ends in Job Losses and Criticism
Elon Musk's four-month stint as head of his self-styled "Department of Government Efficiency" ended in failure, resulting in significant job losses and criticism, despite his claims of massive cost-cutting, and threatening global aid programs.
Musk's Failed US Government Efficiency Project Ends in Job Losses and Criticism
Elon Musk's four-month stint as head of his self-styled "Department of Government Efficiency" ended in failure, resulting in significant job losses and criticism, despite his claims of massive cost-cutting, and threatening global aid programs.
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60% Bias Score
State Department Overhaul Prioritizes Immigration, Reduces Human Rights Focus
The US State Department announced a major restructuring prioritizing immigration control and promoting the administration's worldview, involving office closures, staff reductions (up to 3,448 domestically), and the integration of USAID's disaster assistance, raising concerns about effectiveness.
State Department Overhaul Prioritizes Immigration, Reduces Human Rights Focus
The US State Department announced a major restructuring prioritizing immigration control and promoting the administration's worldview, involving office closures, staff reductions (up to 3,448 domestically), and the integration of USAID's disaster assistance, raising concerns about effectiveness.
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48% Bias Score
US Malaria Initiative Faces Collapse, Threatening Millions of Lives
The US President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) faces potential collapse due to USAID suspension, threatening to negate the program's success in preventing 2 billion malaria cases and saving 12 million lives over two decades, with projections of 13 million additional cases and 104,000 deaths by 2025 if ...
US Malaria Initiative Faces Collapse, Threatening Millions of Lives
The US President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) faces potential collapse due to USAID suspension, threatening to negate the program's success in preventing 2 billion malaria cases and saving 12 million lives over two decades, with projections of 13 million additional cases and 104,000 deaths by 2025 if ...
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48% Bias Score
House Votes to Rescind \$9.4 Billion in Funding for NPR, PBS, and USAID
The House voted to rescind \$9.4 billion in funding from NPR, PBS, and USAID, cutting \$535 million annually from CPB for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and \$8.3 billion from USAID, impacting public media access and potentially leading to news deserts.
House Votes to Rescind \$9.4 Billion in Funding for NPR, PBS, and USAID
The House voted to rescind \$9.4 billion in funding from NPR, PBS, and USAID, cutting \$535 million annually from CPB for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and \$8.3 billion from USAID, impacting public media access and potentially leading to news deserts.
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56% Bias Score
White House Seeks Congressional Approval for $9.4 Billion in Spending Cuts
The White House requested Congress approve $9.4 billion in federal spending cuts, including $1.1 billion from NPR/PBS and $8.3 billion from USAID, aiming for permanent reductions despite potential public backlash.
White House Seeks Congressional Approval for $9.4 Billion in Spending Cuts
The White House requested Congress approve $9.4 billion in federal spending cuts, including $1.1 billion from NPR/PBS and $8.3 billion from USAID, aiming for permanent reductions despite potential public backlash.
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52% Bias Score
Trump's budget cuts threaten hurricane preparedness in the Americas
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, predicted to have 13–19 storms (6–10 hurricanes), will be impacted by reduced funding to NOAA and USAID under the Trump administration, affecting hurricane monitoring and disaster preparedness across the Americas.
Trump's budget cuts threaten hurricane preparedness in the Americas
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, predicted to have 13–19 storms (6–10 hurricanes), will be impacted by reduced funding to NOAA and USAID under the Trump administration, affecting hurricane monitoring and disaster preparedness across the Americas.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's Controversial $175 Billion US Government Spending Cut
Elon Musk's four-month stint as head of the Trump administration's "Government Efficiency Office" resulted in a $175 billion reduction in government spending, sparking controversy over questionable data, legal challenges, conflicts of interest, and a shift towards US isolationism in foreign aid.
Musk's Controversial $175 Billion US Government Spending Cut
Elon Musk's four-month stint as head of the Trump administration's "Government Efficiency Office" resulted in a $175 billion reduction in government spending, sparking controversy over questionable data, legal challenges, conflicts of interest, and a shift towards US isolationism in foreign aid.
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52% Bias Score
Musk Resigns from US Advisory Role After Criticizing Trump, DOGE Cuts Leave Impact Unclear
Elon Musk ended his 130-day term as a US government advisor and head of DOGE, a cost-cutting board, after criticizing President Trump's policies. DOGE's actions resulted in approximately 230,000 federal job cuts and the suspension of programs like a UN HIV/AIDS initiative, claiming $140 billion in s...
Musk Resigns from US Advisory Role After Criticizing Trump, DOGE Cuts Leave Impact Unclear
Elon Musk ended his 130-day term as a US government advisor and head of DOGE, a cost-cutting board, after criticizing President Trump's policies. DOGE's actions resulted in approximately 230,000 federal job cuts and the suspension of programs like a UN HIV/AIDS initiative, claiming $140 billion in s...
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48% Bias Score
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