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Federal Judge Upholds Firing of Eight Inspectors General Despite Legal Violation
A federal judge ruled against reinstating eight inspectors general fired by the Trump administration, acknowledging a likely legal violation but citing insufficient irreparable harm.
Federal Judge Upholds Firing of Eight Inspectors General Despite Legal Violation
A federal judge ruled against reinstating eight inspectors general fired by the Trump administration, acknowledging a likely legal violation but citing insufficient irreparable harm.
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24% Bias Score
US Government Destroys $10 Million in Contraceptives Intended for Developing Countries
The US government destroyed nearly $10 million worth of contraceptives originally intended for developing countries, citing concerns about potential use for abortions, despite offers from organizations to acquire the supplies.
US Government Destroys $10 Million in Contraceptives Intended for Developing Countries
The US government destroyed nearly $10 million worth of contraceptives originally intended for developing countries, citing concerns about potential use for abortions, despite offers from organizations to acquire the supplies.
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56% Bias Score
CMS Launches AI-Driven Prior Authorization Program to Reduce Medicare Fraud
CMS launched the six-year WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) model on June 27, 2025, using AI to expedite prior authorizations for 17 Original Medicare services in six states to reduce $60 billion in annual fraud and costs from low-value services.
CMS Launches AI-Driven Prior Authorization Program to Reduce Medicare Fraud
CMS launched the six-year WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) model on June 27, 2025, using AI to expedite prior authorizations for 17 Original Medicare services in six states to reduce $60 billion in annual fraud and costs from low-value services.
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32% Bias Score
Mississippi Audit Uncovers $400 Million in Misspent HIV/AIDS Grants
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White's audit revealed $400 million in wasteful spending of HIV/AIDS grants, including funds used for a "Latinx pride month event" and excessive cab rides, prompting calls for increased oversight of grant distribution and spending.
Mississippi Audit Uncovers $400 Million in Misspent HIV/AIDS Grants
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White's audit revealed $400 million in wasteful spending of HIV/AIDS grants, including funds used for a "Latinx pride month event" and excessive cab rides, prompting calls for increased oversight of grant distribution and spending.
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60% Bias Score
DOGE's Aggressive Approach to Federal Spending: Reform or Recklessness?
The Trump administration, under the direction of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is aggressively targeting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending, facing criticism for its methods and potential for hindering meaningful reform, despite acknowledging the substantial $236 b...
DOGE's Aggressive Approach to Federal Spending: Reform or Recklessness?
The Trump administration, under the direction of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is aggressively targeting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending, facing criticism for its methods and potential for hindering meaningful reform, despite acknowledging the substantial $236 b...
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56% Bias Score
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
Treasury Department Recoups $31 Million in Improper Payments to Deceased Individuals
The Treasury Department recouped over $31 million in five months from improper payments to deceased individuals after gaining access to the Social Security Administration's death database, addressing a long-standing problem of billions of dollars lost due to inter-agency communication failures.
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40% Bias Score
Federal Judge Refuses to Reinstate Fired Inspectors General
A federal judge refused to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by the Trump administration, ruling that while the firings likely violated federal law, they didn't cause irreparable harm warranting immediate reinstatement.
Federal Judge Refuses to Reinstate Fired Inspectors General
A federal judge refused to reinstate eight former inspectors general fired by the Trump administration, ruling that while the firings likely violated federal law, they didn't cause irreparable harm warranting immediate reinstatement.
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28% Bias Score
Millions in US Contraceptives Face Destruction Amidst Distribution Dispute
Millions of dollars of US-funded contraceptives, stored in Belgium, are threatened with destruction due to the dismantling of USAID, despite offers from several organizations to redistribute them to women in need, causing international concern and criticism.
Millions in US Contraceptives Face Destruction Amidst Distribution Dispute
Millions of dollars of US-funded contraceptives, stored in Belgium, are threatened with destruction due to the dismantling of USAID, despite offers from several organizations to redistribute them to women in need, causing international concern and criticism.
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60% Bias Score
US to Destroy $100,000 of Expired Food Aid, Blaming Trump Administration Restructuring
The US will destroy 500 tons of emergency food aid in Dubai due to expiration, costing $100,000; a former USAID official blames the Trump administration's restructuring for the waste, noting that previously, such food would have been sent to areas in need like Gaza.
US to Destroy $100,000 of Expired Food Aid, Blaming Trump Administration Restructuring
The US will destroy 500 tons of emergency food aid in Dubai due to expiration, costing $100,000; a former USAID official blames the Trump administration's restructuring for the waste, noting that previously, such food would have been sent to areas in need like Gaza.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government Cancels Thousands of Credit Cards to Curb Wasteful Spending
The UK government is canceling thousands of taxpayer-funded credit cards after spending quadrupled to £675 million last year, including examples like £2,500 spent at a shoe shop and £1,200 on coffee pods; a new application process will cut the number of cards by half.
UK Government Cancels Thousands of Credit Cards to Curb Wasteful Spending
The UK government is canceling thousands of taxpayer-funded credit cards after spending quadrupled to £675 million last year, including examples like £2,500 spent at a shoe shop and £1,200 on coffee pods; a new application process will cut the number of cards by half.
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60% Bias Score
USAID Accused of Wasteful Spending in Controversial Projects
Senator Joni Ernst accused USAID of wasteful spending, citing examples like a $20 million "Sesame Street" program in Iraq, a failed Afghan farming initiative, and funding for Moroccan pottery classes, leading to calls for reform and an investigation by the Department of Government Efficiency.
USAID Accused of Wasteful Spending in Controversial Projects
Senator Joni Ernst accused USAID of wasteful spending, citing examples like a $20 million "Sesame Street" program in Iraq, a failed Afghan farming initiative, and funding for Moroccan pottery classes, leading to calls for reform and an investigation by the Department of Government Efficiency.
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76% Bias Score
Labour's Net-Zero Levy: Risk of Increased Plastic Waste
Labour's new net-zero levy, intended to reduce waste by charging manufacturers per tonne of packaging, is criticized for potentially increasing plastic use due to its weight-based fee structure, adding £56 annually to household costs and potentially increasing landfill waste; industry leaders warn o...
Labour's Net-Zero Levy: Risk of Increased Plastic Waste
Labour's new net-zero levy, intended to reduce waste by charging manufacturers per tonne of packaging, is criticized for potentially increasing plastic use due to its weight-based fee structure, adding £56 annually to household costs and potentially increasing landfill waste; industry leaders warn o...
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64% Bias Score
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