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President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid agree to never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons

President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday, agreeing to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. While left-leaning articles highlight Israeli objections to American proposals, right-leaning articles highlight agreements between Biden and Lapid.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,221 news articles covering this topic. 65% (1,454) are left-leaning, 24% (529) are centrist, and 11% (238) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden says diplomacy is still the best way to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, despite Israeli skepticism, CNN

From the center: Tensions over Iran nuclear deal disrupt Biden's kumbaya moment in Israel, USA Today

From the right: Biden and Israeli PM pledge no nukes for Iran, will join other nations in confronting Iran, Fox News

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Italian President Sergio Mattarella Rejects Prime Minister Draghi's Resignation

Italian President Sergio Mattarella rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, telling him to return to Parliament to garner support. While left-leaning articles highlighted the ramifications of Draghi’s resignation, right-leaning articles highlighted the causes of his resignation.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,082 news articles covering this topic. 52% (567) are left-leaning, 38% (407) are centrist, and 10% (108) are right-leaning.

From the left: Italy in crisis as president rejects premier Draghi’s offer to resign, Washington Post

From the center: Italy's president rejects Prime Minister Mario Draghi's offer to resign, NPR

From the right: Italian PM's resignation rejected by country's president, parliament to decide his future next week, Fox News

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Inflation hits a record 40-year high; President Biden calls the rate "unacceptably high"

Biden called inflation “unacceptably high” when rates broke a 40-year record after a June surge to 9.1%. While left-leaning articles highlight how rising costs are likely due to increased energy prices, right-leaning articles blame Biden and increased federal spending.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,767 news articles covering this topic. 12% (215) are left-leaning, 31% (545) are centrist, and 57% (1007) are right-leaning.

From the left: Inflation spikes as economic siren sounds, Politico

From the center: Inflation hits another 40-year high, USA Today

From the right: Biden claims 40-cent gas price drop makes up for ‘unacceptably high’ inflation, New York Post

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President Biden's first trip to the Middle East aims to normalize ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia and combat rising gas prices

Joe Biden’s first trip to the Middle East as President begins in Israel before he visits the West Bank and ends in Saudi Arabia for a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. While left-leaning articles focus on Biden’s extension of Trump-era Middle East policies, right-leaning articles focus on White House administration goals for the trip.

We ran the numbers: There are 1482 news articles covering this topic. 47% (699) are left-leaning, 33% (483) are centrist, and 20% (300) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden embraces a signature Trump achievement on first trip to the Middle East, aiming to bring Israel and Saudi Arabia closer, CNN

From the center: Biden to continue two-state discussion in Middle East, says it’s ‘not in the near term’, The Hill

From the right: Biden en route to Israel for high-stakes Middle East visit, New York Post

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Senate Democrats unveil Bill to protect women who cross state lines for abortions

Democrats in the Senate and House have drafted bills to protect women who cross state lines for abortions. While left-leaning articles focus on the bills and their impact on the upcoming midterm elections, right-leaning articles focus on a pro-choice hearing held by Senate Democrats on Tuesday.

There are 2,625 news articles covering this topic. 26% (690) are left-leaning, 50% (1,298) are centrist, and 24% (637) are right-leaning.

From the left: Congress tees up bills to protect travel for abortion, Politico

From the center: Senate Democrats unveil bill to protect women who cross state lines for abortions, The Hill

From the right: Democrats, pro-abortion forces warn that women face a death sentence in post-Roe America, Washington Examiner

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Takeaways from Tuesday hearing Jan 6th Committee

The January 6th House select committee held another hearing on Tuesday. While left-leaning articles highlight how Donald Trump continued to push his fraudulent election claims despite being told they were false, right-leaning articles highlight potential witness tampering in the House investigation.

There are 3,421 news articles covering this topic. 73% (2,504) are left-leaning, 22% (766) are centrist, and 15% (151) are right-leaning.

From the left: Jan. 6 takeaways: 'Screaming' and a Trump tweet never sent, Washington Post

From the center: Bannon predicted ‘all hell is going to break loose tomorrow’ after Jan. 5 call with Trump, The Hill

From the right: Trump tried to contact Capitol riot probe witness, Cheney says, NY Post

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President Biden Middle East trip to unite Israel and Saudi Arabia to meet Iran threat

President Joe Biden begins a four-day trip to the Middle East on Tuesday to Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. While left-leaning articles focus on how Biden can unite Israel and Saudi Arabia over a shared anti-Iran goal, right-leaning articles focus on potential future U.S. - Saudi relations.

There are 773 news articles covering this topic. 28% (218) are left-leaning, 18% (135) are centrist, and 54% (420) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden Can Unite Israel and Saudi Arabia to Meet Iran Threat, Washington Post

From the center: Biden’s Middle East policy shows echoes of Trump, The Hill

From the right: White House weighs restarting arms sales to Saudis as Biden visits, NY Post

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Trump ally Bannon willing to testify before Jan. 6 panel

In advance of his criminal contempt trial next week, former Donald Trump aid Steve Bannon has agreed to testify before the committee investigating the January 6th Capitol attack after previously refusing to. While left-leaning articles highlight Bannon’s potential role in the committee hearings, right-leaning articles highlight how Donald Trump never used executive privilege to bar Bannon from testifying before the committee.

There are 650 news articles covering this topic. 46% (299) are left-leaning, 40% (261) are centrist, and 14% (90) are right-leaning.

From the left: Trump ally Bannon now willing to testify before Jan. 6 panel, LA Times

From the center: Steve Bannon's request to denied after he offered to testify Jan. 6 panel, USA Today

From the right: Trump never invoked executive privilege keeping Bannon from testifying: DOJ, Washington Examiner

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President Biden signs executive order on abortion access

Amidst pressure from progressives, President Joe Biden signed an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services to protect access to medical abortions, contraception, and emergency medical care. While left-leaning articles focus on progressive’s response to the executive order as well as the order’s impact on the upcoming 2022 midterm elections, right-leaning articles focus on Biden’s critiques of the recent decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.

There are 3,035 news articles covering this topic. 36% (1,110) are left-leaning, 58% (1,751) are centrist, and 6% (174) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden signs abortion rights executive order amid pressure, Politico

From the center: Biden signs executive order on abortion access, The Hill

From the right: Joe Biden signs abortion order under left-wing pressure, rages at SCOTUS, NY Post

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Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders

World leaders expressed their condolences after Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated on Friday while giving a campaign speech in Nara. While left-leaning articles highlight President Joe Biden’s response to the murder, right-leaning articles highlight former President Donald Trump’s response. Both left-leaning and right-leaning articles discussed responses from world leaders ranging from Iran to Germany.

There are 3,859 news articles covering this topic. 17% (661) are left-leaning, 49% (1,875) are centrist, and 34% (1,323) are right-leaning..

From the left: Assassination of Japan's Shinzo Abe stuns world leaders, Washington Post

From the center: Biden ‘stunned’ and ‘outraged’ by Abe assassination, The Hill

From the right: Shocked world leaders pay tribute to Shinzo Abe after shooting death, NY Post

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday after a wave of controversy surrounding his office, including promoting Chris Pincher despite knowing of his sexual misconduct allegations as well as the “Partygate” scandal where Johnson broke his government’s COVID-19 lockdown rules. While left-leaning articles discuss why Johnson resigned but former President Donald Trump never did, right-leaning articles discuss the difference between Biden and former US presidents’ responses to resignations from UK Prime Ministers.

There are 3,531 news articles covering this topic. 57% (2,027) are left-leaning, 38% (1,357) are centrist, and 5% (147) are right-leaning.

From the left: Why Boris Johnson ultimately resigned — and Trump never did, Washington Post

From the center: White House: Boris Johnson resignation won’t change US, UK relationship, The Hill

From the right: ‘Biden snubs Boris Johnson in statement on UK prime minister’s resignation, NY Post

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Democrats vent frustrations with Biden

With the 2022 midterms fast approaching, Democrats have become frustrated with President Joe Biden’s handling of issues such as rising inflation and the Supreme Court. While left-leaning articles highlight critiques by progressives about Biden’s “laser focus” on inflation, right-leaning articles highlight frustration from progressives over Biden’s handling of the Supreme Court.

There are 3,319 news articles covering this topic. 32% (1,058) are left-leaning, 43% (1,223) are centrist, and 25% (816) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden’s 'laser focus' on inflation rankles progressives inside administration, Politico

From the center: Dems vent frustrations with Biden before midterms, The Hill

From the right: ‘Demanding Supreme Court expansion, liberals 'deeply frustrated' with 'fool' Biden: Politico Fox News

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Georgia grand jury subpoenas Graham Giuliani and Trump's legal team

A special grand jury in Georgia has subpoenaed several of Donald Trump’s former closest advisors for an ongoing investigation into his potential criminal interference in the 2020 presidential election. While left-leaning articles highlight the role that Trump and Giuliani played in the possible election fraud and current investigation, right-leaning articles highlight the overall process taken to subpoena the individuals.

There are 1,251 news articles covering this topic. 92% (1,145) are left-leaning, 7% (93) are centrist, and 1% (13) are right-leaning.

From the left: Georgia grand jury subpoenas Sen. Graham, Giuliani and Trump legal team, The Washington Post

From the center: Georgia grand jury subpoenas top Trump allies, including Giuliani and Eastman, The Hill

From the right: Lindsey Graham, Rudy Giuliani, and others subpoenaed, Fox News

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President Biden speaks to wife of Brittney Griner

After Britteny Griner, the WNBA star currently detained in Russia for drug charges, penned a letter to President Biden about her prison conditions, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Griner’s wife on Wednesday, pledging to work for the basketball star’s release. While left-leaning articles highlight the response from Griner’s wife and prominent Black female leaders to the meeting, right-leaning articles highlight the White House’s statements about the basketball star's imprisonment.

There are 2,025 news articles covering this topic. 23% (471) are left-leaning, 61% (1,223) are centrist, and 16% (331) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden pledges to Brittney Griner’s wife that he’s working to secure her release, The Washington Post

From the center: Biden, Harris speak with wife of Brittney Griner about her detention, The Hill

From the right: ‘Every avenue to bring Brittney home': Biden responds to WNBA star's letter, Fox News

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Justice Department probing Texas’ border mission

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating potential civil rights violations in Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar operation created by Texas state officials to combat human and drug smuggling across the border. While left-leaning articles focus on the DOJ investigation and critiques of Operation Lone Star, right-leaning articles focus on how Republicans have supported declarations from Texas counties to call the border crisis an “invasion.”.

There are 639 news articles covering this topic. 14% (91) are left-leaning, 34% (214) are centrist, and 52% (334) are right-leaning.

From the left: Justice Department investigating Texas’ Lone Star for alleged civil rights violations, Houston Chronicle

From the center: Justice Department probing Texas’ border mission, Associated Press

From the right: House Republicans back Texas counties' 'invasion' declaration in response to border crisis, Fox News

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Reactions to Biden's tweet on high gas prices and Bezos criticism

On July 2nd President Joe Biden posted a tweet criticizing oil companies and calling on them to lower gas prices. Responses to this tweet, and to the Biden administration’s handling of rising gas prices, soon emanated. While left-leaning articles focus on Jeff Bezos’ response to the President’s tweet, right-leaning articles focus on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s discussion about oil prices and Biden’s policies.

There are 1,057 news articles covering this topic. 15% (160) are left-leaning, 47% (493) are centrist, and 38% (404) are right-leaning.

From the left: Bezos and White House clash on gas prices, The Washington Post

From the center: Kirby defends Biden tweet on high gas prices after Bezos criticism, The Hill

From the right: Buttigieg says he and Biden are 'mad' about sky high gas prices, oil executives are 'happy', Fox News

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Biden pledges climate action despite ‘devastating’ Supreme Court ruling

On Thursday, the Biden administration pledged to carry on tackling climate change despite the Supreme Court’s decision in limiting the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulation of power plan carbon emissions. Biden responded to the ruling: “The Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia vs. EPA is another devastating decision that aims to take our country backwards.” “Our fight against climate change must carry forward, and it will,” he said.

There are 3,805 news articles covering this topic. 53% (2,018) are left-leaning, 36% (1,385) are centrist, and 11% (402) are right-leaning.

From the left: Supreme Court limits EPA’s power to combat climate change, The Washington Post

From the center: Biden pledges climate action despite ‘devastating’ Supreme Court ruling, The Hill

From the right: MSNBC, CNN, and more rip Supreme Court over EPA ruling, lament Biden admin loss, Fox News

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Biden Vows Putin Will Get 'NATO-ization of Europe'

On Wednesday, The White House announced that the U.S. military will ramp up European presence as NATO welcome Finland and Sweden, adopting an assertive stance toward Russia. Among the policies instated towards this end, President Biden announced a new permanent headquarters for U.S. Army Soldiers in Poland, an additional rotational brigade in Romania, and enhanced deployments in the Baltic states. Spain, Germany, Italy, and the U.K. will also see various additional American military hardware sent to help reinforce defense.

We ran the numbers: There are 3,076 news articles covering this topic. 43% (1,328) are left-leaning, 47% (2,485) are centrist, and 10% (310) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden and NATO send Russia a defiant message The Washington Post

From the center: Biden Vows Putin Will Get 'NATO-ization of Europe', Newsweek

From the right: Biden ramps up US military deployments across Europe, Fox News

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Former aide offers explosive Jan. 6 testimony

On Tuesday, Cassidy Hutchinson, former top aide to White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows provided a widely regarded most detailed testimony yet of the January 6th Committee’s hearings. Hutchinson described former President Donald Trump’s demands to be taken to the capitol on January 6th. Hutchinson also outlines the repeated warnings of the armed insurrection that Trump and others were aware of in the lead up to the breach.

We ran the numbers: There are 3,924 news articles covering this topic. 66% (2,607) are left-leaning, 29% (1,120) are centrist, and 5% (197) are right-leaning.

From the left: Cassidy Hutchinson’s explosive — and damning — Jan. 6 testimony, The Washington Post

From the center: Trump's rage over election led to dish-throwing, aide says, USA Today

From the right: Top 5 moments of explosive Cassidy Hutchinson testimony on Trump, attack on Capitol Fox News

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Jan. 6 committee announces last-minute hearing for Tuesday

On Monday, the House committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol announced a last-minute hearing for Tuesday. This comes after an announcement that the committee would pause its series of meetings until July in the wake of a wealth of new evidence. The committee has been encouraging lawmakers to cooperate with the panel’s investigators and recently subpoenaed Alex Holder to turn over temporal documentary footage of the Trumps; the footage includes an interview between Trump and Pence, with whom the committee has yet to secure an interview.

There are 1,609 news articles covering this topic. 37% (592) are left-leaning, 37% (595) are centrist, and 26% (422) are right-leaning.

From the left: Jan. 6 committee announces surprise Tuesday hearing, offers few details, The Washington Post

From the center: Jan. 6 committee announces last-minute hearing for Tuesday, USA Today

From the right: Jan. 6 Committee adds unscheduled hearing for Tuesday 'recently obtained evidence' Fox News

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