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In Win for Desantis Florida Senate Votes to Strip Disney of Autonomy
The Republican-controlled Florida state Senate voted to strip Disney of its special governing status. While left-leaning articles highlight that the legislation is the starkest in the clash between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and the Walt Disney Co., right-leaning articles highlight that Democrats burst into screams as lawmakers voted on legislation that would eliminate Disney’s special tax districts.
There are 3874 news articles covering this topic. 32% (1248) are left leaning, 53% (2040) are center, and 15% (586) are right leaning.
From the left: GOP’s cozy ties with big business unravel as DeSantis unloads on Disney, The Washington Post
From the center: In Win for DeSantis, Florida Senate Votes to Strip Disney of Autonomy, Newsweek
From the right: Democrats Scream In Protest As Florida Lawmakers Vote To Pull Disney’s Special Status, Daily Caller
Florida Senate Passes Gov. Ron Desantis’ Redistricting Plan
On Wednesday, the Florida Senate approved Governor Ron Desantis’ congressional redistricting plan that would favor the GOP. While left-leaning articles highlight that Democratic state senator Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones noted that Florida runs the risk of having only two Black members of congress if the new map is approved, right-leaning articles highlight that the congressional map would see Republicans pick up four congressional districts and eliminate three districts currently held by Democrats.
There are 2278 news articles covering this topic. 29% (661) are left leaning, 49% (1124) are center, and 22% (493) are right leaning.
From the left: Fla. Senate Ok’s Congressional Map from Desantis, The Boston Globe
From the center: Florida Senate passes Gov. Ron DeSantis’ redistricting plan, Yahoo News
From the right: Florida Senate passes DeSantis congressional map wiping out Dem gains from redistricting, Fox News
Biden Considering Another Military Aid Package for Ukraine
The Biden administration is expected to announce in the coming days another package of military assistance for Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that President Biden’s administration is shrugging off fresh Russian warnings against providing Ukrainian forces with more advanced arms and new training, right-leaning articles highlight that the U.S. and its NATO allies have refused to send Ukraine warplanes over concerns it would escalate the conflict.
There are 2666 news articles covering this topic. 42% (1130) are left leaning, 39% (1038) are center, and 19% (498) are right leaning.
From the left: More arms, new training for Ukraine: U.S. gambles on Russia’s ‘empty threats’, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden considering another military aid package for Ukraine, The Hill
From the right: Allies send Ukraine 'spare parts,’ adding 20 aircraft to fleet as Russia bombardment increases: DOD, Fox News
Justice Dept. to Appeal Mask Mandate Ruling if CDC Says It’s Needed
On Tuesday, the Biden administration said it would appeal a judge’s ruling that blocked a transportation mask requirement if federal health officials determine the mandate is still needed. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Justice Department continued to defend the administration’s policy, right-leaning articles highlight that CBS political and legal correspondent Jan Crawford said in a tweet that President Biden was "bailed out" by a "Trump judge" who clerked for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on the lifting of the airline mask mandates.
There are 1070 news articles covering this topic. 8% (83) are left leaning, 36% (381) are center, and 57% (606) are right leaning.
From the left: Justice Dept. to appeal mask mandate ruling if CDC says it’s needed, The Washington Post
From the center: What’s going on with the air travel mask mandate?, The Hill
From the right: CBS correspondent says Biden was 'bailed out' on airline mask mandate by Trump judge: 'Alienating allies', Fox News
Biden Promotes Infrastructure Law at New Hampshire Port Stop
On Tuesday afternoon, President Biden was in Portsmouth, N.H., promoting investments in the state’s infrastructure made possible by legislation he signed into law last year. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Biden administration announced it was restoring key provisions of a bedrock environmental law that were rolled back under President Donald Trump, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden made the case that new spending in the bipartisan infrastructure law will create jobs and reduce costs on consumers at a time when Americans are reeling from inflation.
There are 2605 news articles covering this topic. 34% (877) are left leaning, 46% (1204) are center, and 20% (524) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden administration restores environmental review policies weakened by Trump, CNN
From the center: Biden promotes infrastructure law at New Hampshire port stop, The Hill
From the right: Biden travels to N.H., touting infrastructure spending’s impact on supply chain issues, The Washington Times
Biden Faces Deepening Rift over Title 42
President Biden is facing growing pushback from Democrats over his decision to lift a Trump-era immigration policy. While left-leaning articles highlight that Pennsylvania lieutenant governor and front-runner John Fetterman says he’s distancing himself from President Joe Biden’s plans to end pandemic-era border restrictions, right-leaning articles highlight that former acting Immigrations and Customs Enforcement chief Ron Vitiello said that President Biden is giving smugglers and illegal immigrants a "head start" across the border.
There are 2065 news articles covering this topic. 20% (416) are left leaning, 51% (1060) are center, and 29% (589) are right leaning.
From the left: More Dem Senate hopefuls split with Biden on border, Politico
From the center: Biden faces deepening Democratic rift over Title 42, The Hill
From the right: Biden is giving smugglers, illegal immigrants a 'head start' with Title 42 roll back pledge: Former ICE chief, Fox News
Russia Warns U.S. to Stop Arming Ukraine
Russia sent a formal letter to the U.S. warning that shipments of sensitive weapons from the United States and NATO were exacerbating tensions in Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that Russia’s note to the United States warned that U.S. and NATO shipments of the “most sensitive” weapons systems to Ukraine were “adding fuel” to the conflict, right-leaning articles highlight that a senior U.S. defense official told reporters this week that the U.S. has been getting defensive aid to Ukraine at "unprecedented speeds."
There are 1864 news articles covering this topic. 31% (575) are left leaning, 43% (797) are center, and 26% (482) are right leaning.
From the left: Russia warns U.S. to stop arming Ukraine, The Washington Post
From the center: Russia sends formal letter warning US to stop arming Ukraine: report, The Hill
From the right: Russia warns US of 'unpredictable consequences' amid latest arms shipment to Ukraine: report, Fox News
Abbott Ends Stepped-up Inspections of Trucks at Border
On Friday, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott (Texas) announced that he would be ending the increased inspections of trucks at the border. While left-leaning articles highlight that Abbott fully lifted the inspections after reaching agreements with neighboring Mexican states that he says outline new commitments to border security, right-leaning articles highlight that the declaration represents Abbott bypassing the federal government to make his own deals with foreign officials.
There are 1453 news articles covering this topic. 31% (451) are left leaning, 40% (579) are center, and 29% (423) are right leaning.
From the left: Texas halts truck inspections that caused border gridlock, The Washington Post
From the center: Abbott ends stepped-up inspections of trucks at border that snarled trade, The Hill
From the right: Abbott ends truck inspections as Mexican governors accede to security demands, Washington Examiner
White House Weighs Sending Senior Officials to Ukraine
On Thursday, President Biden said the White House is discussing sending senior administration officials to Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that Oleksiy Arestovych, an adviser to Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, said such a visit would have “symbolic” and “practical” merits, right-leaning articles highlight that he United States has been without an ambassador to Ukraine for more than two years.
There are 2534 news articles covering this topic. 44% (1108) are left leaning, 35% (886) are center, and 21% (540) are right leaning.
From the left: How to safely send a top U.S. official to Kyiv, Politico
From the center: White House weighs sending senior officials to Ukraine, The Hill
From the right: Biden considers deploying an envoy to Ukraine, Washington Examiner
Florida Gov. Desantis Enacts 15-Week Abortion Ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis has publicly signed into law a 15-week abortion ban. While left-leaning articles highlight that Florida is the latest state to tighten access to the procedure ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could limit abortion rights across the country, right-leaning articles highlight that DeSantis emphasized that the legislation is not the only aspect of his pro-life agenda.
There are 1854 news articles covering this topic. 31% (575) are left leaning, 43% (797) are center, and 26% (482) are right leaning.
From the left: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into law, NBC News
From the center: OnPolitics: Florida Gov. DeSantis enacts 15-week abortion ban, USA Today
From the right: DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into law, Fox News
Biden to Send $800 Million More in Heavy Weapons to Ukraine
On Tuesday, President Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of committing genocide in Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that executive director of UN Women Sima Bahous has called for the increasing reports of rape and sexual violence against Ukrainian women and children to be independently investigated, right-leaning articles highlight that Ukraine’s United Nations ambassador told members of the United Nations Security Council that Russia abducted 121,000 Ukrainian children from his country.
There are 2783 news articles covering this topic. 23% (645) are left leaning, 45% (1248) are center, and 32% (890) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden Sends Heavy Weapons as Ukraine Faces New Russia Offensive, Bloomberg
From the center: Biden to Send $800 Million More to Ukraine to Aid Against Russian Invasion, Newsweek
From the right: Biden administration authorizes additional $800 million in weapons, security assistance to Ukraine, Fox News
DeSantis Tells Migrants on Bus from Texas to DC: ‘Do Not Come to Florida’
On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued a statement telling migrants who were put on a bus in Texas and sent to Washington, D.C., that they should not try to travel to Florida. While left-leaning articles highlight that a group of migrants bused from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday morning, right-leaning articles highlight that top Congressional Republicans are blasting the Biden administration's failure to secure the southern border with Mexico.
There are 2327 news articles covering this topic. 31% (731) are left leaning, 46% (797) are center, and 23% (528) are right leaning.
From the left: Migrants bused to DC as part of Texas Gov. Abbott's protest against Biden, CNN
From the center: DeSantis tells migrants on bus from Texas to DC: ‘Do not come to Florida’, The Hill
From the right: Republicans slam Biden admin as bus from Texas drops migrants in DC: 'Untenable situation', Fox News
Biden Says Putin Committing ‘Genocide’
On Tuesday, President Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of committing genocide in Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that executive director of UN Women Sima Bahous has called for the increasing reports of rape and sexual violence against Ukrainian women and children to be independently investigated, right-leaning articles highlight that Ukraine’s United Nations ambassador told members of the United Nations Security Council that Russia abducted 121,000 Ukrainian children from his country.
There are 1674 news articles covering this topic. 12% (179) are left leaning, 47% (797) are center, and 41% (681) are right leaning.
From the left: UN warns of rape and sexual violence against women and children in Ukraine, CNN
From the center: Biden says Putin committing ‘genocide’, The Hill
From the right: UN Security Council hears of Russian atrocities against Ukraine's women and girls: rapes, mass abductions, Fox News
Inflation Rose at Fastest Pace in 40 Years in March as Consumer Prices Jumped 8.5%
On Tuesday, the consumer price index leaped 8.5% annually, the fastest pace since December 1981. While left-leaning articles highlight that most of the March inflation increase was driven by a jump in gasoline and food prices, right-leaning articles highlight that MSNBC's "The 11th Hour" host Stephanie Ruhle said the latest inflation report “ain’t good.”
There are 2634 news articles covering this topic. 7% (179) are left leaning, 34% (896) are center, and 59% (1559) are right leaning.
From the left: Consumer price inflation hit a new 40-year high in March, CNN
From the center: Inflation rose at fastest pace in 40 years in March as consumer prices jumped 8.5%, USA Today
From the right: Media react to skyrocketing March inflation: 'This is crippling politically', Fox News
Biden to Modi: Buying More Russian Oil is Not in India's Interest
President Joe Biden asked India’s Narendra Modi on Monday not to accelerate the buying of Russian oil. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden also emphasized growing defense cooperation with India in a virtual meeting with Mr. Modi, right-leaning articles highlight that the United States has so far struggled to dissuade India from buying Russian oil.
There are 2380 news articles covering this topic. 38% (893) are left leaning, 51% (1218) are center, and 11% (269) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden Urges Modi Not to Increase India’s Reliance on Russian Oil and Gas, The New York Times
From the center: Biden urges Modi not to step up Indian use of Russian oil, AP News
From the right: Biden asks Modi not to accelerate Indian purchases of Russian oil, Washington Examiner
Russia Reinforces Positions in the Donbas Pentagon Says
On Monday, Russia began to reinforce and resupply its troops in the Donbas region of Ukraine ahead of an expected assault on the area, according to the Pentagon’s top spokesperson. While left-leaning articles highlight that Russian President Vladimir Putin has a new general overseeing his war in Ukraine, right-leaning articles highlight that Republican lawmakers are questioning if the Biden administration is truly backing Ukraine’s goal to reclaim territory lost to Russia eight years ago.
There are 1835 news articles covering this topic. 12% (222) are left leaning, 44% (813) are center, and 44% (800) are right leaning.
From the left: Russia has appointed a new general for Ukraine. Can Moscow reboot its war in time for Putin to claim a victory?, CNN
From the center: Russia starting to reinforce positions in the Donbas, Pentagon says, The Hill
From the right: Does the Biden administration want Ukraine to win, or just not to lose? GOP lawmakers want to know, Washington Examiner
Biden Delivers Remarks on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation
On Friday, President Biden, Vice President Harris and Ketanji Brown Jackson delivered remarks on the Senate’s historic confirmation of Jackson to the Supreme Court. While left-leaning articles highlight that the White House celebrated the historic nature of Jackson’s confirmation as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court in its 233-year history, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden singled out Utah Sen. Mitt Romney for voting to confirm Jackson.
There are 2380 news articles covering this topic. 38% (893) are left leaning, 51% (1218) are center, and 11% (269) are right leaning.
From the left: ‘We’ve made it,’ Jackson says of being the first Black woman headed to the Supreme Court, The Washington Post
From the center: 'We've made it. All of us': Ketanji Brown Jackson, Biden celebrate historic Supreme Court confirmation, USA Today
From the right: What President Joe Biden says about Mitt Romney voting to confirm new Supreme Court justice, Deseret News
Experts Discuss Ukraine-Russia War
A former Russian military leader warned that the conflict with Ukraine could soon move into Russian territory. While left-leaning articles highlight that the ineptitude displayed by the Russian military in its initial attempt to overrun Ukraine has astounded military professionals, right-leaning articles highlight that the US should send Ukraine all the weapons it asks for.
There are 1428 news articles covering this topic. 56% (793) are left leaning, 29% (417) are center, and 15% (218) are right leaning.
From the left: Nine ways Russia botched its invasion of Ukraine, The Washington Post
From the center: Ex-Russian Military Leader Warns Ukraine War Could Move Into Russia, Newsweek
From the right: US should send Ukraine weapons now to sway war, experts say, New York Post
Ketanji Brown Jackson Confirmed By Senate as First Black Woman on Supreme Court
The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon. While left-leaning articles highlight that Jackson will become the first Black woman to sit on the court and only the eighth who is not a White man, right-leaning articles highlight that Jackson's confirmation vote comes two months after Justice Stephen Breyer said he will retire from the court.
There are 3793 news articles covering this topic. 42% (1597) are left leaning, 42% (1588) are center, and 16% (608) are right leaning.
From the left: Senate confirms Jackson as first Black woman on Supreme Court, The Washington Post
From the center: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed by Senate as first Black woman on Supreme Court, USA Today
From the right: Democrats tout 'amazing day' as Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court: 'We are elated', Fox News
US Pledges Weapons to Ukraine
Ukraine’s foreign minister is calling on NATO to provide “weapons, weapons, weapons” to aid in its defense. While left-leaning articles highlight that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has opened the door to giving Ukrainians fighting invading Russian soldiers “larger, more sophisticated” weapons, right-leaning articles highlight that Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed that Russia would be held accountable for its war crimes in Ukraine.
There are 2347 news articles covering this topic. 25% (581) are left leaning, 45% (1070) are center, and 30% (696) are right leaning.
From the left: U.S. opens door to new weapons, training for Ukraine, The Washington Post
From the center: Ukrainian foreign minister calls for NATO to provide ‘weapons, weapons, weapons’ to aid defenses, The Hill
From the right: Blinken pledges Russian accountability 'one day, one way,' Ukraine pleads for faster NATO aid, Fox News