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Biden Extends Student Loan Freeze Through August
On Wednesday, President Biden extended the pandemic moratorium on federal student loan payments and interest accrual through August. While left-leaning articles highlight that progressive lawmakers and strategists warn that Biden’s inaction on student loan debt forgiveness could cost them control of Congress, right-leaning articles highlight that Democratic Representative Ro Khanna said he's concerned student loan debt could prevent Americans from starting families or buying homes.
There are 1755 news articles covering this topic. 18% (321) are left leaning, 38% (671) are center, and 44% (763) are right leaning.
From the left: Some Voters Ponder Sitting Out Midterms Over Student Loan Inaction Posing Peril for Democrats, The Boston Globe
From the center: Biden extends student loan freeze through August, The Hill
From the right: Rep. Ro Khanna concerned student loan debt could be a hurdle to raising children, buying homes, Fox News
US and Allies Escalate Sanctions on Russia
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden's administration imposed sweeping new economic sanctions on Russia. While left-leaning articles highlight that the United States and European allies are again escalating sanctions after evidence that Russian troops executed civilians in a town near Kyiv, right-leaning articles highlight that the State Department authorized an additional $100 million in security assistance for Ukraine.
There are 2685 news articles covering this topic. 45% (1215) are left leaning, 37% (992) are center, and 18% (478) are right leaning.
From the left: EXPLAINER: A look at West's escalating sanctions on Russia, The Washington Post
From the center: Putin's daughters targeted in new round of US economic sanctions on Russia, USA Today
From the right: Explainer: A Look at West's Escalating Sanctions on Russia, Washington Times
US EU to Impose New Sanctions Against Russia as Zelinsky Calls for Tribunal
The United States and the European Union plan to impose stiff new sanctions against Russia in retaliation for its “war crimes” in Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that the United States has already escalated financial measures against Russia, right-leaning articles highlight that Zelenskyy warned the U.N. Security Council of more discoveries of alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine.
There are 3338 news articles covering this topic. 40% (1347) are left leaning, 40% (1340) are center, and 20% (651) are right leaning.
From the left: U.S. plans new sanctions as Zelensky calls for tribunal, The Washington Post
From the center: 'A clear stand against Putin’s war of choice': US, EU to impose new sanctions against Russia; six charred bodies found: April 5 recap, USA Today
From the right: Zelenskyy warns UN of more discoveries of alleged Russian atrocities in Ukraine, Fox News
McConnell Memo Outlines Case to Vote Against Judge Jackson’s 'Elevation to the Supreme Court' While 3 GOP Senators Buck Party
On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) urged his Senate GOP colleagues to oppose Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court through a memo, while three of them voted to confirm Jackson. While left-leaning articles highlight that Republicans Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Mitt Romney have broken with their party at critical junctures, right-leaning articles highlight that McConnell’s memo criticizes Jackson's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on three fronts.
There are 1273 news articles covering this topic. 52% (670) are left leaning, 31% (391) are center, and 17% (212) are right leaning.
From the left: Analysis: 3 GOP senators buck party to back Biden court pick, The Washington Post
From the center: McConnell: Biden must move to center to get future Supreme Court pick through a GOP majority, The Hill
From the right: McConnell memo outlines case for Republicans to vote against Judge Jackson’s 'elevation to the Supreme Court', Fox News
Senate Panel Deadlocks on Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination in a Monday vote. While left-leaning articles highlight that Republican Senator Roy Blunt said he will vote against Ketanji Brown Jackson, right-leaning articles highlight that Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska voted to bring Jackson's nomination from the Judiciary Committee to the full Senate.
There are 2640 news articles covering this topic. 22% (573) are left leaning, 57% (1517) are center, and 21% (550) are right leaning.
From the left: Republican leaders push members to oppose Ketanji Brown Jackson, MSNBC
From the center: Senate panel deadlocks on Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination, The Hill
From the right: Senate votes to move forward with Jackson Supreme Court nomination after Judiciary Committee deadlock, Fox News
Global Outrage Builds Over Slain Civilians in Russian Retreat
On Monday, President Joe Biden called for a war crimes trial against Russian President Vladimir Putin. While left-leaning articles highlight that one of Biden’s top advisers said the Russians had exacted a horrible toll before making a retreat from around Ukraine’s capital, right-leaning articles highlight that images of mass graves with bodies scattered around a northwestern suburb of Kyiv emerged over the weekend.
There are 2161 news articles covering this topic. 49% (1056) are left leaning, 30% (645) are center, and 21% (460) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden: Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha killings, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden calls for Putin to face war crimes trial after mass graves found: April 4 recap, USA Today
From the right: Biden labels Putin a ‘war criminal’ after viewing Bucha horrors, Washington Times
Congress Moves Toward Decriminalizing Marijuana
On Friday, the Democratic-controlled House passed the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act by a 220-204 vote. While left-leaning articles highlight that the House passed similar legislation in December 2020, but it was not brought up for a vote in the Senate, right-leaning articles highlight that three Republicans voted yes for the bill.
There are 2161 news articles covering this topic. 49% (1056) are left leaning, 30% (645) are center, and 21% (460) are right leaning.
From the left: House passes bill decriminalizing marijuana; Senate fortunes unclear, The Washington Post
From the center: 'A matter of justice': Congress moves closer to decriminalizing marijuana with House passage of MORE Act, USA Today
From the right: House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level, Fox News
Biden Administration to End Controversial Border Policy in May
On May 23, the Biden administration is moving to end Title 42. The official announcement came Friday as an order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While left-leaning articles highlight that the CDC said the order will end in May in order to give the Department of Homeland Security time to put Covid-19 mitigation protocols in place, right-leaning articles highlight that more than 62,000 illegal immigrants evaded Border Patrol agents in March.
There are 1024 news articles covering this topic. 21% (221) are left leaning, 39% (398) are center, and 40% (405) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden administration to end controversial border policy in May, Politico
From the center: The U.S. is ending its pandemic border rules. It could mean a surge in migration, NPR
From the right: 62,000+ illegal immigrants got past Border Patrol agents in March: sources, Fox News
Manchin Opposed to Biden Plan to Drop Title 42 at Border
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is urging the Biden administration to rethink plans to rescind Title 42. While left-leaning articles highlight that the advocacy group Physicians for Human Rights urged the administration to end Title 42, right-leaning articles highlight that Border Patrol agents are fearing they are going to get hit by an enormous surge in migrants at the southern border if the Biden administration rescinds Title 42.
There are 1509 news articles covering this topic. 19% (286) are left leaning, 51% (769) are center, and 30% (454) are right leaning.
From the left: About Title 42, the Pandemic Order Biden May Relax, The Washington Post
From the center: Manchin opposed to Biden plan to drop Title 42 at border, The Hill
From the right: Border Patrol agents bracing for new migrant wave if Title 42 lifts: 'We are expecting to get wrecked', Fox News
Graham to Vote Against Jackson’s Supreme Court Nomination
On Thursday, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that he will oppose Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. While left-leaning articles highlight that Sen. Lisa Murkowski is now among a handful of Republicans who are seriously entertaining a vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, right-leaning articles highlight that Graham cited Jackson's record as a federal court judge in sentencing child pornography offender.
There are 2129 news articles covering this topic. 31% (652) are left leaning, 29% (628) are center, and 40% (849) are right leaning.
From the left: Facing new political reality, Murkowski considers a vote for Jackson, The Washington Post
From the center: Graham to vote against Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination, The Hill
From the right: Graham flips on Ketanji Brown Jackson, will oppose her Supreme Court nomination, Fox News
Immigration Limits on Asylum Seekers at Border Expected to End in May
The Biden administration is expected to announce that it will rescind a Trump-era policy that made it harder for migrants to seek asylum in the United States by May 23. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Biden administration is expanding border facilities and migrant processing capacity, right-leaning articles highlight that The House Freedom Caucus is calling on Democrats to back a discharge petition that would force a vote on a Republican bill to keep Title 42 border protections in place.
There are 2129 news articles covering this topic. 31% (652) are left leaning, 29% (628) are center, and 40% (849) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden administration to lift pandemic border restrictions, The Washington Post
From the center: COVID limit on asylum seekers at border is expected to end in May, USA Today
From the right: House Freedom Caucus calls on House Dems to back vote on keeping Title 42 in place at border, Fox News
US Says Putin Feels 'Misled' By Russian Military
On Wednesday, the White House said that U.S. intelligence assesses that Russian President Vladimir Putin feels “misled” by the Russian military. While left-leaning articles highlight that the U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity said there is tension between the Russian leader and his senior defense officials, right-leaning articles highlight that according to a U.S. official, Russian military leaders are not telling Russian President Vladimir Putin the whole truth about what is happening on the ground in Ukraine.
There are 4244 news articles covering this topic. 40% (1674) are left leaning, 32% (1374) are center, and 28% (1196) are right leaning.
From the left: Putin Being Misled by Advisors 'Afraid to Tell Him the Truth' About Ukraine, Newsweek
From the center: US says Putin feels ‘misled’ by Russian military, The Hill
From the right: Putin being 'misinformed' by fearful Russian advisers about poor military performance: US official, Fox News
Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are taking place in Turkey. While left-leaning articles highlight that Ukrainian negotiators said they had offered a detailed peace proposal to their Russian counterparts, right-leaning articles highlight that Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Russia against targeting eastern Ukraine.
There are 2129 news articles covering this topic. 31% (652) are left leaning, 29% (628) are center, and 40% (849) are right leaning.
From the left: Ukraine-Russia talks stir optimism, but West urges caution, The Washington Post
From the center: Signs of hope emerge in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, The Hill
From the right: US wary of Russia pullback announcement, warns against annexing eastern Ukraine, Fox News
Manchin Shoots Down Biden's New Billionaire Tax Plan
Centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) shot down President Biden’s plan to impose a 20 percent minimum tax on billionaires. While left-leaning articles highlight that taxing the "unrealized gains" of billionaires is likely to be popular, but it may also be unconstitutional, right-leaning articles highlight that taxing unrealized gains is fundamentally unfair and economically absurd.
There are 1994 news articles covering this topic. 36% (721) are left leaning, 34% (679) are center, and 30% (594) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden's plan to 'tax the rich' unlikely to stop with billionaires, The Hill
From the center: Manchin shoots down Biden’s new billionaire tax plan, The Hill
From the right: The big problem with Biden’s new 'minimum tax' on billionaires, Washington Examiner
Ukraine Wins Back Territory Ahead of Talks in Istanbul
On Friday, a senior U.S. defense official said Russian forces are no longer in full control of Kherson. While left-leaning articles highlight that Russia has shown signs of changing course in its invasion, right-leaning articles highlight that Kherson has been the site of regular protests against Russian forces.
There are 1853 news articles covering this topic. 16% (288) are left leaning, 41% (757) are center, and 43% (808) are right leaning.
From the left: Ukraine claws back territory in country’s north ahead of talks in Istanbul, The Washington Post
From the center: Zelensky accuses West of cowardice, warns Russia wants to split nation, The Hill
From the right: Russian, Ukrainian delegations to talk Tuesday as more U.S. troops head to Europe, Washington Times
Biden Tax Plan: Gut Energy Incentives and Tax Billionaires
President Joe Biden unveiled a 2023 budget plan that asks Congress to pass a new minimum tax on America's billionaires. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s proposal only applies to the top .01% of Americans, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden‘s $5.8 trillion budget is proposing to end all federal tax incentives for America’s domestic fossil fuel industry.
There are 2251 news articles covering this topic. 28% (663) are left leaning, 50% (1173) are center, and 22% (515) are right leaning.
From the left: Here's what's in Biden's plan to tax the super wealthy, CNN
From the center: Joe Biden Says His 'Billionaire Tax' Will Rake in $360B Over Next Decade, Newsweek
From the right: Biden plans to gut tax incentives for America’s energy industry, Washington Times
Russia Has Lost Partial Control of First Captured Ukrainian City
On Friday, a senior U.S. defense official said Russian forces are no longer in full control of Kherson. While left-leaning articles highlight that Russia has shown signs of changing course in its invasion, right-leaning articles highlight that Kherson has been the site of regular protests against Russian forces.
There are 2833 news articles covering this topic. 47% (1335) are left leaning, 28% (805) are center, and 24% (693) are right leaning.
From the left: Russia shows signs of changing course; Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees, The Washington Post
From the center: Pentagon: Russia has lost partial control of first captured Ukrainian city, The Hill
From the right: Ukrainian troops take back parts of Kherson from Russian forces: US, New York Post
Senate is on Track to Confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson
On Friday, Sen. Joe Manchin announced that he plans to vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court. While left-leaning articles highlight that Manchin likely cleared the path for President Joe Biden’s historic nominee to be confirmed, right-leaning articles highlight that The Associated Press was blasted by critics for claiming that Senate Republicans oppose Jackson because she "brings too much empathy to the job."
There are 2708 news articles covering this topic. 31% (850) are left leaning, 44% (1193) are center, and 25% (665) are right leaning.
From the left: Democrats appear united on Jackson; GOP votes may be elusive, The Washington Post
From the center: Ketanji Brown Jackson Only Has 1 Other Obstacle After Manchin Backing, Newsweek
From the right: AP mocked for saying GOP opposes Ketanji Brown Jackson for having ‘too much empathy’, Fox News
Biden Warns of 'Real' Food Shortage Risk Over Russia's Invasion Into Ukraine
On Thursday, President Biden warned there could be global food shortages resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that the G-7 pledged to provide Ukraine with “a sustainable food supply,” right-leaning articles highlight that Biden said that the US and Canada will seek to boost wheat production to offset the drop in supplies.
There are 2463 news articles covering this topic. 26% (647) are left leaning, 33% (818) are center, and 41% (998) are right leaning.
From the left: G-7 leaders pledge action to address food shortages caused by war, Politico
From the center: Biden warns of 'real' food shortage risk over Russia's invasion into Ukraine, The Hill
From the right: Biden warns of global food shortages as Russia-Ukraine war upends wheat supplies, New York Post
Confirmation Hearings for Jackson Conclude, Now Experts Debate
On Thursday, the final day of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson concluded. While left-leaning articles highlight that representatives of the American Bar Association said Jackson would bring “impeccable” credentials to the job, right-leaning articles highlight that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, announced that he will oppose Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
There are 2038 news articles covering this topic. 18% (362) are left leaning, 50% (1023) are center, and 32% (653) are right leaning.
From the left: Confirmation hearings for Jackson conclude after testimony from outside witnesses, The Washington Post
From the center: After hearings, experts debate how Ketanji Brown Jackson would interpret the Constitution, USA Today
From the right: McConnell says he will oppose Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court, Fox News