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Senate Passes $40 Billion in Ukraine Aid 

The Senate voted 86-11 to approve $40 billion in aid to Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that the new package comes as the pipeline of U.S. aid to Ukraine threatened to run dry this week, right-leaning articles highlight that 11 Senate Republicans voted against a bill to send $40 billion in military aid to Ukraine.

There are 1978 news articles covering this topic. 64% (1257) are left leaning, 21% (420) are center, and 15% (301) are right leaning.

From the left: Senate Passes $40 Billion in Ukraine Aid Sending bill to Biden, The Washington Post

From the center: The Senate has approved roughly $40 billion in aid to Ukraine, NPR

From the right: Ukraine funding bill: These 11 Republican senators split from party leadership, opposed $40 billion in aid, Fox News

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Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Address Infant Formula Shortage

On Wednesday, President Biden invoked the Defense Production Act to address the infant formula shortage in the United States. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden said he has directed his team "to do everything possible to ensure there's enough safe baby formula,” right-leaning articles highlight that the nationwide shortage was caused by the closure of a Michigan production plant.

There are 1333 news articles covering this topic. 27% (368) are left leaning, 57% (756) are center, and 16% (209) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to address infant formula shortage, among other actions, CNN

From the center: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to address infant formula shortage, The Hill

From the right: Will Biden’s act on baby formula ease concerns over growing shortage?, Deseret News

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Pennsylvania Senate Race Still Too Close to Call

Former President Trump is urging celebrity physician Mehmet Oz to declare victory in Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate primary. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump made baseless claims about cheating without providing any evidence to support his contention, right-leaning articles highlight that Republicans running in the Pennsylvania primaries largely embraced Donald Trump.

There are 2329 news articles covering this topic. 42% (978) are left leaning, 44% (1023) are center, and 14% (328) are right leaning.

From the left: Trump encourages Oz to declare victory in too-close-to-call Pennsylvania Senate race, CNN

From the center: Trump urges Oz to declare victory despite Pennsylvania Senate race being too close to call, The Hill

From the right: Conway: Pennsylvania primary GOP bids embraced Trump while Democrats shunned Biden, Fox News

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Midterm Primary Elections in Pennsylvania NC Oregon Kentucky Idaho Test Trump, Biden Clout

President Joe Biden is pressing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate reports of price gouging amid baby formula shortages. While left-leaning articles highlight that House Democrats are planning hearings to better understand the shortage’s causes, right-leaning articles highlight that Rep. Kat Cammack traced the nationwide shortage of baby formula back to the Biden administration.

There are 3314 news articles covering this topic. 56% (1870) are left leaning, 35% (1139) are center, and 9% (305) are right leaning.

From the left: Controversies sink reelection bid of GOP Rep. Cawthorn, The Washington Post

From the center: Oz, McCormick could face Pennsylvania recount; Cawthorn defeated in NC: live primary results, USA Today

From the right: 'Every kingmaker has limits': Trump-backed primary candidates could lose Tuesday, Washington Examiner

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In Buffalo Biden Condemns Racism Mourns New Victims

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden mourned with Buffalo’s grieving families. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden did not hesitate to call the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo an act of domestic terrorism, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s remarks come after he and first lady Jill Biden visited the City of Good Neighbors to pay their respects to the Tops Friendly Market victims.

There are 1946 news articles covering this topic. 23% (446) are left leaning, 61% (1187) are center, and 16% (313) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden gives emotional speech after Buffalo shooting: 'White supremacy is a poison', CNN

From the center: In Buffalo, Biden mourns victims, says ‘evil will not win’, AP News

From the right: President Biden visits Buffalo, meets victims’ families following Tops Market attack, Fox News

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White House Addresses Baby Formula Shortage

President Joe Biden is pressing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate reports of price gouging amid baby formula shortages. While left-leaning articles highlight that House Democrats are planning hearings to better understand the shortage’s causes, right-leaning articles highlight that Rep. Kat Cammack traced the nationwide shortage of baby formula back to the Biden administration.

There are 2005 news articles covering this topic. 22% (451) are left leaning, 60% (1195) are center, and 18% (359) are right leaning.

From the left: US allows more baby formula imports to fight shortage, The Washington Post

From the center: When Will the Baby Formula Shortage End? Abbott Releases New Timeline, Newsweek

From the right: Go Rep. Stefanik: Biden owns our baby formula mess, New York Post

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Biden to Visit Buffalo After Mass Shooting

On Sunday, President Biden spoke during a previously scheduled National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington about the mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden called the deadly mass shooting in Buffalo an act of domestic terrorism, right-leaning articles highlight that Representative Liz Cheney, R-Wyo. is blaming leaders in her own party for enabling hate in the U.S.

There are 1215 news articles covering this topic. 14% (171) are left leaning, 41% (493) are center, and 45% (551) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden gives emotional speech after Buffalo shooting: 'White supremacy is a poison', CNN

From the center: The Hill’s Morning Report — Biden to visit Buffalo after mass shooting, The Hill

From the right: Liz Cheney blames GOP leaders for enabling White racism days after Buffalo shooter's attack, Fox News

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The Baby Formula Shortage has Turned Political

President Joe Biden is pressing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate reports of price gouging amid baby formula shortages. While left-leaning articles highlight that House Democrats are planning hearings to better understand the shortage’s causes, right-leaning articles highlight that Rep. Kat Cammack traced the nationwide shortage of baby formula back to the Biden administration.

There are 1939 news articles covering this topic. 30% (587) are left leaning, 49% (953) are center, and 21% (399) are right leaning.

From the left: The baby formula shortage has turned political, The Washington Post

From the center: Price Gouging on Baby Formula Is to Be 'Actively' Monitored by FTC, Newsweek

From the right: Biden administration to blame for baby formula shortage: Rep. Kat Cammack, Fox News

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Defense Secretary Austin Speaks with Russian Defense Minister for First Time Urges Cease-Fire

On Friday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian Minister of Defense Sergey Shoygu by phone. While left-leaning articles highlight that the discussion occurred as Russia has expanded its military presence in Ukraine, right-leaning articles highlight that Russia’s Ministry of Defense said the two officials "discussed topical international security issues, including the situation in Ukraine."

There are 1372 news articles covering this topic. 23% (417) are left leaning, 46% (632) are center, and 31% (420) are right leaning.

From the left: Austin asks Russian defense minister for cease-fire in first talks since Ukraine invasion began, The Washington Post

From the center: Austin speaks with Russian counterpart for first time since start of war in Ukraine, The Hill

From the right: Defense Secretary Austin speaks with Russian defense minister for first time in months, urges cease-fire, Fox News

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After the Failed Senate Vote on Abortion

On Wednesday, the Senate defeated a bill to codify Roe v. Wade as federal law. While left-leaning articles highlight that Democratic-led states have been rapidly moving to shore up and expand access to abortion, right-leaning articles highlight that opinion columnist Gail Collins accused Republican senators of comparing women to sea turtles in abortion debates.

There are 2328 news articles covering this topic. 19% (438) are left leaning, 58% (1358) are center, and 23% (532) are right leaning.

From the left: Liberal-led states are rushing to protect and expand abortion access, The Washington Post

From the center: The Hill’s Morning Report — What comes next after failed Senate vote on abortion, Newsweek

From the right: NY Times column says GOP senators compared women to 'sea turtles' during abortion debate, Fox News

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White House Announces Measures to Ease Baby Formula Shortage

On Thursday, the White House announced new steps to try to ease the ongoing baby formula shortage. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden received an update from retailers and manufacturers, including Wal-Mart, Target, Reckitt and Gerber, right-leaning articles highlight that pallets of baby formula are being sent to holding facilities at the border.

There are 2522 news articles covering this topic. 35% (887) are left leaning, 39% (985) are center, and 26% (650) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden, lawmakers rush to address formula shortage, The Washington Post

From the center: White House announces measures to ease baby formula shortage, The Hill

From the right: GOP rep says illegal migrants sent ‘pallets’ of hard-to-find baby formula, Fox News

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The MAGA vs. GOP Divide in the Republican Primaries

The Republican primaries have revealed divides between the GOP and former President Donald Trump. While left-leaning articles highlight that Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Charles Herbster, is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump wasn't on the ballot in Nebraska's combative Republican gubernatorial primary.

There are 3826 news articles covering this topic. 31% (1197) are left leaning, 43% (1634) are center, and 26% (995) are right leaning.

From the left: The MAGA vs. GOP divide in the Republican primaries, The Washington Post

From the center: Nebraska's Outgoing Governor Correctly Predicts How Trump's Candidate Lost, Newsweek

From the right: Trump notches a loss in Nebraska as Herbster goes down in GOP gubernatorial primary: AP, Fox News

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Vote to Protect Access to Abortion Fails in the Senate

Senate Republicans and Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) blocked legislation intended to enshrine abortion protections into law. While left-leaning articles highlight that the bill's failure to advance was expected amid GOP resistance, right-leaning articles highlight that President Biden immediately condemned Republicans for blocking the abortion rights legislation.

There are 3826 news articles covering this topic. 31% (1197) are left leaning, 43% (1634) are center, and 26% (995) are right leaning.

From the left: Key vote to protect access to abortion fails in the Senate, CNN Politics

From the center: Senate GOP, Manchin block abortion rights legislation, The Hill

From the right: Senate fails to advance bill to guarantee abortion access nationwide, Fox News

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Biden Vows to Tackle Inflation, Criticizes GOP

On Tuesday, President Biden vowed to tackle surging inflation. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden tried to deflect blame for rising prices with a direct attack on Republicans, right-leaning articles highlight that inflation numbers released last month revealed a new four-decade high.

There are 2707 news articles covering this topic. 24% (680) are left leaning, 40% (1076) are center, and 36% (971) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden Says Inflation Is His ‘Top Domestic Priority’ and Lashes Out at G.O.P. Plan, The New York Times

From the center: Biden vows to tackle inflation, criticizes GOP, The Hill

From the right: Biden claims his policies 'help, not hurt' inflation, Fox News

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House Democrats Press Schumer for Vote on Scrapping Filibuster

Dozens of House Democrats are urging Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) to abolish the filibuster. While left-leaning articles highlight that some senators do support voting again to end the filibuster, even though Democrats lack the votes to pass it, right-leaning articles highlight that the bill has been criticized by pro-choice Republican Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska.

There are 2174 news articles covering this topic. 22% (477) are left leaning, 53% (1153) are center, and 25% (544) are right leaning.

From the left: Democrats aren't planning on vote to scrap the filibuster for abortion bill, The Washington Post

From the center: House Democrats press Schumer for vote on scrapping filibuster, The Hill

From the right: Schumer to force doomed abortion 'show vote,' as tough midterms loom for Democrats, Fox News

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Senate Bill Protecting Abortion Rights

Senate Democrats are leading a bill that would turn Roe v. Wade into the law of the land. While left-leaning articles highlight that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell can be credited with setting the nation on a course toward the Supreme Court issuing a full retraction of Roe v. Wade, right-leaning articles highlight that polling shows that the majority support banning most abortions after 15 weeks of gestation.

There are 2455 news articles covering this topic. 21% (524) are left leaning, 60% (1468) are center, and 19% (463) are right leaning.

From the left: The clear (but not unobstructed) path toward a national abortion ban, The Washington Post

From the center: 'Urgent as it gets': Senate bill protecting abortion rights would bar waiting periods, arbitrary clinic regs. What else?, USA Today

From the right: Democrats keep laser-focused on support for Roe, ignore widespread backing of abortion restrictions, Washington Times

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Biden Signs Ukraine Lend-Lease Act Into Law

On Monday, President Biden signed into law a bill that will expedite the process of sending military aid to Ukraine. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden vowed the United States will continue to support Ukraine “in their fight to defend their country and their democracy” against Putin’s war, right-leaning articles highlight that the law gives Biden the authority to lend or lease “defense articles” to the governments of Ukraine and other Eastern European countries affected by Russia’s invasion.

There are 2070 news articles covering this topic. 44% (916) are left leaning, 46% (943) are center, and 10% (211) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden signs Ukraine lend-lease act into law, expediting military aid, The Washington Post

From the center: Biden running out of money source for Ukraine, The Hill

From the right: Here’s what the U.S. has done to get more military aid into Ukrainian hands, Deseret News

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Dems and GOP Use Abortion as Election Talking Points 

Senate Republicans are dodging questions about whether they would seek restrictions on abortion at the federal level. While left-leaning articles highlight that Democratic leaders on and off the Hill have been privately discussing their next steps since POLITICO’s report Monday night, right-leaning articles highlight that polling shows that abortion is not at the highest level of voter concerns.

There are 3639 news articles covering this topic. 27% (969) are left leaning, 47% (1720) are center, and 26% (950) are right leaning.

From the left: Dems grasp for a foothold on voter anger over abortion, Politico

From the center: Senate GOP ducks questions on federal abortion bans, The Hill

From the right: Karl Rove explains how Trump-backed JD Vance won Ohio Senate primary, Fox News

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GOP Call for FBI Investigation into Leak of Draft Supreme Court Opinion

The Supreme Court is trying to figure out who leaked the contents of the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Marshal of the Court is leading an internal investigation to identify the source of a leaked opinion draft, right-leaning articles highlight that Republican Tennessee Rep. John Rose sent a letter to the DOJ and the FBI calling for a criminal investigation into the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion.

There are 1994 news articles covering this topic. 52% (1033) are left leaning, 29% (590) are center, and 19% (371) are right leaning.

From the left: Supreme Court leak probe likely to focus on justices, clerks, and staff, ABC News

From the center: The Supreme Court marshal leading the leak investigation is a career Army lawyer, NPR

From the right: EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans Call For Justice Department, FBI Criminal Investigation Into Leak Of Draft Supreme Court Opinion, Daily Caller

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Senate to Vote Next Week on Protecting Abortion Rights

Next week, the Senate will vote on legislation that would codify abortion rights into federal law. While left-leaning articles highlight that GOP Sen. Susan Collins is one of the Democratic Party's best chances of gaining a Republican vote on any potential bill, right-leaning articles highlight that the bill goes beyond the Roe standard and would override certain measures in state law courts have held up under Roe.

There are 2107 news articles covering this topic. 23% (496) are left leaning, 46% (967) are center, and 31% (644) are right leaning.

From the left: Senate Democrats tee up likely doomed vote on protecting nationwide abortion access, ABC News

From the center: Senate to vote next week on protecting abortion rights, AP News

From the right: Senate Democrats' bill to codify Roe goes beyond many blue states on abortion, Washington Examiner

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