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Biden’s Evening Address on Gun Laws

On Thursday, President Biden spoke on gun laws a day after a gunman killed four people at a Tulsa, Okla., medical building. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s speech wove in personal grief and details of the victims and their families, right-leaning articles highlight that conservatives and gun rights supporters were alarmed with Biden’s Thursday evening address.

There are 2240 news articles covering this topic. 15% (326) are left leaning, 25% (562) are center, and 60% (1352) are right leaning.

From the left: Four Takeaways from Biden’s Evening Address on Gun Violence, The Boston Globe

From the center: Biden: ‘Unconscionable’ for GOP to oppose debate on gun laws, The Hill

From the right: President's speech calling for assault weapons ban sparks alarm on Twitter: ‘Biden wants to disarm Americans’, Fox News

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Biden Cancels Student Loan Debt for 500K People

On Wednesday, the Department of Education announced it would cancel the student loan debt of around 560,000 borrowers who attended schools formerly operated by Corinthian Colleges. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Biden administration is addressing a fraud scandal at Corinthian Colleges, right-leaning articles highlight that the Biden administration's push to cancel student loan debt shows Democrats are the party of the "rich."

There are 1571 news articles covering this topic. 69% (1075) are left leaning, 17% (269) are center, and 14% (227) are right leaning.

From the left: Debt wiped for Corinthian students as bigger decisions loom, The Washington Post

From the center: Corinthian Colleges List as Biden Cancels Student Loan Debt for 500k People, Newsweek

From the right: Canceling student loan debt shows Democrats are the party of the rich: Ari Fleischer, Fox News

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Biden Urges Action on Gun Control

On Thursday, President Biden urged Congress to "finally do something" on gun control. While left-leaning articles highlight that the House judiciary committee will hold a hearing to advance legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic centerfire rifle, right-leaning articles highlight that Democrat and Republican lawmakers clashed during an intense markup of a gun control bill.

There are 2630 news articles covering this topic. 13% (333) are left leaning, 33% (881) are center, and 54% (1416) are right leaning.

From the left: House Panel Taking up Gun Bill in Wake of Mass Shootings, The Washington Post

From the center: 'Let us finally do something': Biden urges Congress to pass bans on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, USA Today

From the right: Lawmakers clash over Constitution, gun rights in heated House hearing, Fox News

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Biden Holds Meeting on Efforts to End Baby Formula Shortage

On Wednesday, the White House held a virtual meeting between Biden and executives of five baby formula companies. While left-leaning articles highlight that the Biden administration has reached a deal to transport 1.25 million cans of baby formula from an Australian company into the U.S, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden claimed he was unaware of the crisis until months after the FDA’s closure of a Michigan factory triggered the shortage.

There are 1351 news articles covering this topic. 37% (494) are left leaning, 49% (667) are center, and 14% (190) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden says he didn't know how serious infant formula shortage was until April, Politico

From the center: Biden says he wasn't alerted to baby formula shortage until April. Companies knew 'from the beginning.', USA Today

From the right: As baby formula shortage worsens, Biden admits he was in dark for months after plant closure, New York Post

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US Sending Medium-Range Rocket Systems to Ukraine

The U.S. is sending Ukraine more advanced weaponry in the hopes of strengthening its position against Russia. While left-leaning articles highlight that the U.S.’s new package of sophisticated weapons for Ukraine is worth $700 million, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s latest weapons package is the 11th package approved so far.

There are 1077 news articles covering this topic. 52% (563) are left leaning, 30% (326) are center, and 18% (188) are right leaning.

From the left: US sends rocket systems to Ukraine to stall Russian advance, The Washington Post

From the center: The U.S. is sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, but not to be shot into Russia, NPR

From the right: Biden approves sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine, walking 'very fine line' with Russians: expert, Fox News

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Biden Lays Out Plan to Fight Inflation

On Tuesday, President Biden laid out a three-part plan for combating high inflation. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden met with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell in the Oval Office, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden said that Powell was in charge of handling decades-high inflation.

There are 1792 news articles covering this topic. 27% (495) are left leaning, 29% (520) are center, and 43% (777) are right leaning.

From the left: White House Scrambles on Inflation After Biden Complains to Aides, The Washington Post

From the center: Biden lays out plan to fight inflation, The Hill

From the right: Biden punts inflation response to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell as rate hikes, potential recession loom, New York Post

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House Democrats to Move Slate of Gun Bills This Week

House Democrats scheduled a special session of the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday to send a slate of tougher firearms rules to the chamber floor. While left-leaning articles highlight that almost a decade ago, the US Senate tried (and failed) to pass major gun control reform legislation, right-leaning articles highlight that the House package is expected to go nowhere in the Senate and is seen as more of a show vote.

There are 1740 news articles covering this topic. 44% (763) are left leaning, 27% (478) are center, and 29% (499) are right leaning.

From the left: This is what happened the last time the Senate tried to pass gun control legislation, CNN

From the center: House Democrats to move slate of gun bills this week, The Hill

From the right: House Dems' gun package to raise age limit for semi-automatic rifle purchases, ban 'high capacity' magazines, Fox News

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Biden Delivers Navy Commencement Address

President Biden on Friday is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class graduation ceremony in Annapolis, Md. While left-leaning articles highlight that former President Donald Trump plans to speak at a national rifle association convention in Houston, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden told graduates that they will serve a key role in defending democracy from autocracies.

There are 1172 news articles covering this topic. 18% (210) are left leaning, 56% (658) are center, and 26% (304) are right leaning.

From the left: Speaking to midshipmen, Biden says Putin’s brutality toward Ukraine rallied Europe in opposition, The Washington Post

From the center: Biden tells Naval Academy graduates they're "ready" to face an uncertain world, CBS News

From the right: Texas school shooting: at nra convention abbott says gun laws don't stop 'madmen' from killing, The Washington Times

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Republicans Attend NRA Convention in Texas Days After Texas Shooting

The National Rifle Association (NRA) conference in Texas begins on Friday. While left-leaning articles highlight that the NRA conference and the politicians who are speaking at it are coming under fire from Democrats, right-leaning articles highlight that Abbott told the NRA convention in Houston that gun laws don't stop "madmen" from killing.

There are 2185 news articles covering this topic. 11% (237) are left leaning, 46% (1000) are center, and 43% (949) are right leaning.

From the left: Democrats Slam Republicans for Attending NRA Conference in Wake of Shooting, The Washington Post

From the center: Defiant Republicans Attend NRA Convention in Texas: 'I Refuse to Cower', Newsweek

From the right: Texas school shooting: At NRA convention, Abbott says gun laws don't stop 'madmen' from killing, Fox News

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Blinken Says War in Ukraine Will Not Distract US From China Threat

On Thursday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration would not let the war in Ukraine distract the U.S. from countering China. While left-leaning articles highlight that Blinken looked to squash speculation that the administration’s China policy is unformed, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden stated earlier in the week that he would take military action to defend Taiwan against China.

There are 1756 news articles covering this topic. 15% (271) are left leaning, 44% (763) are center, and 41% (722) are right leaning.

From the left: Blinken to hype Asia outreach success in China strategy speech, Politico

From the center: 'A charged moment for the world': Blinken says war in Ukraine will not distract US from China threat, USA Today

From the right: After Biden's Taiwan remark, Blinken insists US 'remains committed' to One China policy, Fox News

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McConnell Blesses Gun Control Negotiations Between Dems GOP

On Thursday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) gave the green light to bipartisan talks on legislation to curb gun violence. While left-leaning articles highlight that President Biden and Congress face slim odds of tightening federal gun regulations, right-leaning articles highlight that McConnell told CNN that lawmakers in both parties are under pressure to act after the mass shooting.

There are 1979 news articles covering this topic. 23% (451) are left leaning, 42% (841) are center, and 35% (687) are right leaning.

From the left: Three Reasons Congress is Still Unlikely to Pass New Gun Laws, The Washington Post

From the center: McConnell taps Cornyn to negotiate with Democrats on gun legislation, The Hill

From the right: Mcconnell Endorses Talks with Dems over Possible Gun Legislation after Texas School Massacre, The Washington Times

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Biden Calls on Lawmakers to Take Action After Uvalde School Shooting

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden called on lawmakers to “stand up to the gun lobby” following a deadly elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. While left-leaning articles highlight that the massacre in Texas was a chilling reminder of how little progress America's leaders have made in regards to gun violence, right-leaning articles highlight that Democrats are pushing for a gun control bill that would have done little to prevent the tragedy.

There are 5104 news articles covering this topic. 13% (680) are left leaning, 36% (1850) are center, and 51% (2574) are right leaning.

From the left: As deadly school massacre unfolds in Texas, few signs of common ground in Washington, CNN

From the center: 'Enough is enough': Biden calls on lawmakers to take action after Uvalde school shooting, USA Today

From the right: Democrats use Uvalde shooting to demand Senate pass HR 8, which would not have prevented tragedy, Fox News

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Alabama GOP Senate Primary Heads to a Runoff

Alabama’s GOP Senate primary is projected to head to a runoff. While left-leaning articles highlight that Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) narrowly landed himself in a runoff election with Republican Katie Britt, right-leaning articles highlight that the top leading candidates, Dale Strong and Casey Wardynski, will face each other in a runoff election slated for June 21.

There are 4392 news articles covering this topic. 38% (1666) are left leaning, 36% (1587) are center, and 26% (1139) are right leaning.

From the left: Mo Brooks Barely Hangs On to Get to Runoff With Katie Britt in Alabama Senate Race, MSN

From the center: Alabama GOP Senate primary heads to a runoff between Britt, Brooks, The Hill

From the right: Strong and Wardynski headed to GOP primary runoff for deep-red Alabama House seat, Washington Examiner

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The Texas School Shooting

On Tuesday, one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. While left-leaning articles highlight that the latest tragedy horrified the country and sparked outrage, right-leaning articles highlight that Governor Greg Abbott identified the suspect as Salvador Ramos, a Uvalde resident who is also dead.

There are 2588 news articles covering this topic. 14% (374) are left leaning, 45% (1150) are center, and 41% (1064) are right leaning.

From the left: Shooting at Texas elementary school leaves 19 children dead, horrifies nation, Politico

From the center: What we know about the Texas school shooting, Newsweek

From the right: Uvalde, Texas school shooting: 19 children, 2 teachers killed, suspected shooter dead, Fox News

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Voters Head to the Polls in Four States

Voters are going to the polls to decide hotly contested races in Alabama, Arkansas and Georgia. While left-leaning articles highlight that it’s becoming increasingly obvious that Trump’s influence within the Republican Party is waning, right-leaning articles highlight that former President Donald Trump has blamed Kemp in part for his 2020 loss to Joe Biden.

There are 3463 news articles covering this topic. 40% (1402) are left leaning, 34% (1168) are center, and 26% (893) are right leaning.

From the left: Donald Trump Seems to Be Losing His Grip on the GOP, The Washington Post

From the center: Trump Denied Revenge in Georgia Primary, But Sees Wins in Texas, Arkansas, Newsweek

From the right: GOP voters set to rebuke Trump in Georgia gubernatorial primary, New York Post

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Biden Says U.S. Would Defend Taiwan If China Invaded

On Monday, President Joe Biden said that Washington would help defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden has repeatedly indicated that the United States’ duty to defend Taiwan from China might go further than long-standing U.S. policy, right-leaning articles highlight that Pompeo said Biden’s response to a question about U.S. policy toward Taiwanese sovereignty feels like "when President Obama had his red line in Syria."

There are 1783 news articles covering this topic. 11% (189) are left leaning, 26% (465) are center, and 63% (1129) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden’s Starkest Comments Yet on Defending Taiwan From China, The Washington Post

From the center: Biden Says U.S. Would Defend Taiwan if China Invaded: 'Commitment We Made', Newsweek

From the right: Biden's Taiwan comments reminiscent of Obama's 'red line in Syria': Pompeo, Fox News

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Trump vs. Pence: Georgia Gov Race

While former President Donald Trump is backing David Perdue’s campaign, his former political patron Mike Pence will headline a rally for Gov. Brian Kemp. While left-leaning articles highlight that more than 850,000 people already voted early in the Georgia governor race, right-leaning articles highlight that Pence implored Georgia Republicans to back incumbent Brian Kemp.

There are 2556 news articles covering this topic. 44% (1133) are left leaning, 40% (1026) are center, and 16% (397) are right leaning.

From the left: Pence Set to Rally with Georgia’s Kemp, The Boston Globe

From the center: Trump vs. Pence: Georgia Gov Race Sharpens Rivalry Between Former Running Mates, AJC

From the right: Pence, Trump hold dueling rallies for GOP candidates in Georgia, New York Post

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Biden in South Korea

On Friday, President Biden toured a Samsung factory in South Korea. While left-leaning articles highlight that the U.S. and democracies such as Japan and South Korea banded together to help Ukraine and punish Russia, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s first trip to Asia got off to a rocky start when he called South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol by his predecessor’s name.

There are 2600 news articles covering this topic. 12% (309) are left leaning, 41% (1071) are center, and 47% (1200) are right leaning.

From the left: Biden in Asia: New friends, old tensions, storms at home, The Washington Post

From the center: Biden vows to deepen US-South Korea ties in first Asia stop, The Hill

From the right: Biden bungles South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s name, New York Post

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Trump Endorsed Perdue Trails Kemp

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Senator David Perdue earlier this year and disputed an NBC News story that indicated he gave up on Perdue. While left-leaning articles highlight that Kemp has remained a popular figure in the GOP party, right-leaning articles highlight that the former president reiterated that Perdue’s "the only candidate who can beat" Stacey Abrams.

There are 2035 news articles covering this topic. 41% (825) are left leaning, 41% (839) are center, and 18% (371) are right leaning.

From the left: The high-stakes Georgia primaries, by the numbers, CNN

From the center: Trump calls NBC story on him giving up on Perdue ‘a phony narrative’, The Hill

From the right: Why Trump's full court press in Georgia hasn't helped Perdue's bid to oust Kemp, Washington Examiner

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GOP Lawmakers Say Primaries Show Trump’s Firm Grip on Party

Senate Republicans say the strong performances by Trump-backed candidates in the GOP primaries show former President Trump maintains a grip on their party. While left-leaning articles highlight that according to Trump’s former allies, Republican candidates in upcoming primaries may have a tougher time getting an endorsement from Donald Trump, right-leaning articles highlight that Republican voters in Georgia are prepared to dismiss Trump’s unsupported claims that the 2020 election was stolen.

There are 1941 news articles covering this topic. 41% (803) are left leaning, 34% (659) are center, and 25% (479) are right leaning.

From the left: Trump may hold off on more endorsements for coming primaries, advisers say, CNN

From the center: GOP lawmakers say primaries show Trump’s firm grip on party, The Hill

From the right: Midterm Memo: Georgia bedevils Trump as Kemp looks to dispatch Perdue in gubernatorial primary, Washington Examiner

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