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New Polls Show Little Support for Biden and Trump
New polls released demonstrate that neither Joe Biden nor Donald Trump has garnered much support for potential 2024 presidential election bids. While left-leaning articles focus on poor support for Biden, right-leaning articles focus on support for Democrats versus the GOP.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,515 news articles covering this topic. 37% (555) are left-leaning, 41% (619) are centrist, and 23% (341) are right-leaning.
From the left: CNN Poll: 75% of Democratic voters want someone other than Biden in 2024, CNN
From the center: Poll: Majority of voters don’t want Biden or Trump in 2024, The Hill
From the right: Democrats hold slight edge over GOP, abortion more important to voters than inflation, poll shows, Fox News
Manchin Strikes Deal With Democrats
Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.VA) reached a multi-billion dollar deal to deal with deficit reduction, extend the Affordable Care Act, invest in clean energy to provide energy security, raise corporate taxes, and more. While left-leaning articles highlight the deal’s impact on climate change, right-leaning articles highlight the bill’s impact on inflation.
We ran the numbers: There are 3,414 news articles covering this topic. 39% (1,338) are left-leaning, 41% (1,397) are centrist, and 20% (679) are right-leaning.
From the left: Senate deal could be most significant climate bill yet, Washington Post
From the center: How Manchin struck a miracle of a deal with Schumer, Pelosi and Biden, The Hill
From the right: Manchin claims $700B deal with Schumer won't add to inflation, Fox News
Senate Passes Bipartisan Semiconductor Bill
In a 64-33 vote, the Senate passed a $280 billion bipartisan bill aimed at combating increased Chinese competition and subsidizing U.S.-made semiconductor chips. While left-leaning articles focus on the tech components of the bill, right-leaning articles focus on reactions from politicians.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,337 news articles covering this topic. 28% (648) are left-leaning, 49% (1,136) are centrist, and 24% (553) are right-leaning.
From the left: Senate passes bipartisan bill to subsidize U.S.-made semiconductor chips, Washington Post
From the center: Senate passes bill to boost computer chip production in US, The Hill
From the right: Senate passes China, semiconductor bill with House set to quickly take up measure, Fox News
Trump Threatens to Sue CNN Over "False and Defamatory" Reporting
Developments continue to be made surrounding former President Donald Trump’s fraudulent 2020 election claims. While left-leaning articles highlight more aggressive moves by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Trump’s role in the 2020 elections, right-leaning articles highlight Trump’s defense of his post-election actions.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,559 news articles covering this topic. 44% (680) are left-leaning, 40% (616) are centrist, and 17% (263) are right-leaning.
From the left: Latest moves suggest DOJ investigation of 2020 election is looking at conduct directly related to Trump and his closest allies, CNN
From the center: Trump threatens CNN with lawsuit over ‘defamatory’ reporting, The Hill
From the right: Donald Trump defends post-election actions in new Truth Social rant, New York Post
House Democrats Pass the Respect for Marriage Act
Last week, in a vote of 267-157, the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine same-sex and interracial marriage rights. While left-leaning articles focus on the lack of response by Senate Republicans to the bill, right-leaning articles focus on the media’s response.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,922 news articles covering this topic. 35% (1,015) are left-leaning, 45% (1,320) are centrist, and 20% (587) are right-leaning.
From the left: Republicans stay mum as Senate pushes toward same-sex marriage vote, Washington Post
From the center: Democrats aim to box in GOP on same-sex marriage, contraception, The Hill
From the right: Alyssa Farah says GOP is on the 'wrong side' of same-sex marriage issue: 'Should be the easiest vote', Fox News
Donald Trump Hints At Possible 2024 Election Run
Donald Trump delivered his first speech in DC since the January 6th Capitol riot, hinting at a possible 2024 Presidential election run. While left-leaning articles highlight former President Mike Pence’s speech in comparison with Trump’s, right-leaning articles detail statements made from Trump’s address.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,794 news articles covering this topic. 55% (985) are left-leaning, 38% (675) are centrist, and 7% (134) are right-leaning.
From the left: Trump, Pence speeches put stark GOP divide on display, Washington Post
From the center: Trump tiptoes closer to new White House run in DC address, The Hill
From the right: Trump predicts voters will 'rescue America's future' in midterms, hints at 2024 presidential run, Fox News
Biden Administration Claims U.S. Not In Recession
The Biden administration has asserted that the U.S. has not entered a recession in advance of a key report on GDP set to release on Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The report is expected to show a second straight quarter of negative GDP growth. While left-leaning articles highlight the role of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in declaring a recession, right-leaning articles highlight the rejection of traditional recession definitions by the Biden administration.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,839 news articles covering this topic. 24% (683) are left-leaning, 52% (1,467) are centrist, and 24% (689) are right-leaning.
From the left: The Biden administration’s preemptive pushback on ‘recession’, Washington Post
From the center: Biden: ‘God willing, I don’t think we’re going to see a recession’, The Hill
From the right: Biden officials reject traditional recession definition as media questions put them on defensive, Fox News
Biden Slams Trump, Said He Lacked "Courage to Act" During Jan. 6th
In a recorded message to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, President Joe Biden slammed Donald Trump for a lack of “courage to act” during the January 6th Capitol attack. While left-leaning articles focus on the January 6th committee, right-leaning articles detail Biden’s comments from the recorded message.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,405 news articles covering this topic. 60% (840) are left-leaning, 31% (436) are centrist, and 9% (129) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden slams Trump for watching Jan. 6 riot as police faced ‘medieval hell’, Washington Post
From the center: Biden assails Trump for lacking ‘courage to act’ on Jan. 6, The Hill
From the right: Biden blasts Trump, says he lacked 'courage to act' during Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Fox News
Roundup of Final Jan. 6th Hearing
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol held its final hearing of the summer on Thursday. While left-leaning articles focus on the committee’s potential impact on the Republican party, right-leaning articles focus on Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) critiques of the committee.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,683 news articles covering this topic. 55% (2,014) are left-leaning, 31% (1,147) are centrist, and 14% (522) are right-leaning.
From the left: Hearings test Trump’s clout and GOP’s wish to ‘forget about Jan. 6’, Washington Post
From the center: Cheney sums up case against Trump in last big hearing moment before primary, The Hill
From the right: Hawley doesn't 'regret anything' he did Jan. 6 after House panel assails his conduct, Fox News
Republican Candidate for New York Governor Attacked During Campaign Speech
Lee Zeldin, the Republican nominee for New York governor, was attacked at a campaign event in Fairport, New York on Thursday night. The suspect is now in custody. While left-leaning articles focus on Zeldin’s campaign against Democrat nominee Kathy Hochul, right-leaning articles focus on a detailed account of the attack.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,424 news articles covering this topic. 13% (321) are left-leaning, 63% (1,529) are centrist, and 24% (574) are right-leaning.
From the left: GOP Candidate for New York Governor Zeldin Fights Off Stabbing Attack, Bloomberg
From the center: Lee Zeldin, GOP candidate for NY governor, attacked during campaign event; suspect in custody, USA Today
From the right: NY GOP gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin attacked on stage during campaign stop near Rochester, New York Post
Biden Tests Positive For COVID
President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID on Thursday and is currently in isolation. While left-leaning articles highlight critiques and support of the Biden administration’s handling of the COVID pandemic, right-leaning articles contrast the media’s response to Biden and Trump's positive COVID tests.
We ran the numbers: There are 4,236 news articles covering this topic. 38% (1,590) are left-leaning, 40% (1,686) are centrist, and 23% (960) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden’s bout with covid tests his return-to-normal strategy, Washington Post
From the center: Five takeaways as Biden tests positive for COVID-19, The Hill
From the right: Media call Biden’s COVID White House video ‘smartly done’ after attacking Trump’s as ‘deranged’ in 2020, Fox News
Jan. 6th Committee Argues that Trump "Choose Not To Act"
The House January 6th Select Committee held its final hearing of the summer on Thursday, attempting to chronicle Trump’s inaction during the 187 minutes between his speech at the Ellipse and his video telling rioters to go home. While left-leaning articles focus on the committee’s attempts to prove Trump’s culpability for the riot, right-leaning articles focus on how the committee heard testimony from Trump aides who said that the president refused to denounce the riot despite staff urges.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,947 news articles covering this topic. 55% (1,074) are left-leaning, 28% (535) are centrist, and 17% (338) are right-leaning.
From the left: Trump ‘chose not to act’ as mob terrorized the Capitol, panel shows, Washington Post
From the center: Trump 'chose not to act,' Sen. Hawley 'riled up' the crowd, then fled: Jan 6 hearings replay, USA Today
From the right: Jan. 6 Committee attempts to show Trump deliberately ignored calls from staff to deescalate riot, Fox News
Biden Approval Ratings Hit New Low
A recent public poll found that President Joe Biden’s approval ratings hit another new low of just 31% support. While left-leaning articles focus on the little support for Biden, right-leaning articles compare and contrast Biden and Trump’s approval ratings.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,438 news articles covering this topic. 30% (734) are left-leaning, 33% (797) are centrist, and 37% (907) are right-leaning.
From the left: President Biden’s job approval rating hits new low in public poll, CNBC
From the center: Biden approval hits another new low as more Democrats sour on him, poll finds, NPR
From the right: NEW LOW: Biden approval rating hits all-time low, only 19% support among Hispanics, poll shows, Fox News
Biden Announces Climate Action Amidst Rising Heat Wave
President Joe Biden called climate change an “emergency” and announced executive plans to combat climate change, but stopped short of declaring an official state of emergency. While left-leaning articles highlight the middle ground Biden attempts to play between climate action and appeasing Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), right-leaning articles highlight the unilateralism and hypocrisy of Biden’s plan.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,492 news articles covering this topic. 31% (779) are left-leaning, 45% (1,121) are centrist, and 24% (592) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden Cites Climate Threat, Stops Short of Declaring Emergency, Bloomberg
From the center: Stymied by Congress, Biden feels heat to act on climate while activists hold out for more, USA Today
From the right: Biden unveils AC subsidies during heat wave, promises action after Manchin blocks climate bill, New York Post
President Biden Signs Executive Order On American Hostages and Wrongful Detainees
President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at freeing Americans taken hostage and wrongfully detained by foreign governments. While left-leaning articles highlight the response to the executive order, right-leaning articles highlight how Saudi Arabia was not included on the list of countries designated as at risk.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,346 news articles covering this topic. 47% (638) are left-leaning, 39% (522) are centrist, and 14% (186) are right-leaning.
From the left: White House unveils new executive order on US hostages and wrongful detainees, CNN
From the center: Biden issues a new executive order relating to hostages and detained Americans, NPR
From the right: Biden signs order vs. countries that detain Americans — but Saudis get pass, New York Post
House Select Committee Subpoenas Secret Service For Deleted Text Messages
The House select committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot aims to receive deleted text messages from the Secret Service sent on January 5th and 6th of 2021. While left-leaning articles focus on the Secret Service’s failures, right-leaning articles focus on the House select committee’s response to the events.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,922 news articles covering this topic. 43% (823) are left-leaning, 49% (933) are centrist, and 9% (166) are right-leaning.
From the left: Secret Service Says Some Missing Jan. 6 Texts Are Unlikely to Be Recovered, New York Times
From the center: National Archives asks Secret Service to probe deleted texts, USA Today
From the right: Jan. 6 panel wants deleted Secret Service texts ahead of prime-time hearing, New York Post
Former President Vice President Endorses Challenger to Donald Trump-Backed Candidate in Arizona Gubernatorial Race
Former Vice President Mike Pence endorsed a rival to Donald Trump’s candidate in the upcoming Arizona gubernatorial Republican primary. While left-leaning articles highlight what the endorsement means for a post-Trump GOP, right-leaning articles highlight the differences between the endorsed candidates.
We ran the numbers: There are 848 news articles covering this topic. 24% (200) are left-leaning, 52% (444) are centrist, and 24% (204) are right-leaning.
From the left: Pence turns Arizona into biggest test of a post-Trump GOP yet, Washington Post
From the center: Pence splits with Trump again in endorsement for Arizona's governor, NPR
From the right: Pence endorses rival to Trump-backed candidate in Arizona GOP gubernatorial primary, Fox News
Democrats Have Become Increasingly Frustrated with President Joe Biden and May Challenge His 2024 Presidential Election Bid
Democrats have increasingly considered running against President Joe Biden in the 2024 presidential elections. While left-leaning articles highlight the atypical nature of Democrats’ interest in potentially not supporting Biden, right-leaning articles highlight how establishment Democrats have turned against the President.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,191 news articles covering this topic. 43% (944) are left-leaning, 41% (901) are centrist, and 16% (346) are right-leaning.
From the left: Democrats’ desire to turn the page on Biden in 2024 is highly unusual, Washington Post
From the center: Frustrated Democrats mull drastic step: Challenging Biden in 2024, The Hill
From the right: Glenn Greenwald explains media shift against Biden: 'Democrats are petrified' he’s going to run again, Fox News
President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince MBS Exchange Fist Bump Before Controversial Meeting
President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) met on Friday to discuss a wide range of issues, including the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and oil concerns. While left-leaning articles focus on critiques of the meeting between Biden and MBS, right-leaning articles focus on evasive answers from the Biden administration.
We ran the numbers: There are 3,309 news articles covering this topic. 62% (2,044) are left-leaning, 26% (876) are centrist, and 12% (389) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden says he confronted Saudis directly on Khashoggi, Washington Post
From the center: Biden exchanges fist bump with Saudi crown prince before controversial meeting, USA Today
From the right: MBS denied ‘personal responsibility’ for Khashoggi killing after US-Saudi fist bump, New York Post
Senator Joe Manchin Deals Crushing Blow to President Joe Biden's Domestic Agenda
Senator Joe Manchin (D - W. VA) “unequivocally” opposed a spending bill aimed at closing tax loopholes and fighting climate change, a blow to President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda. While left-leaning articles focus on how not passing the bill will affect climate change, right-leaning articles focus on Manchin’s reasoning for rejecting the proposal.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,593 news articles covering this topic. 46% (737) are left-leaning, 37% (582) are centrist, and 17% (274) are right-leaning.
From the left: Manchin deals a stunning blow to Democrats' efforts to fight climate change Washington Post
From the center: On The Money — Manchin shuts down climate, tax measures, The Hill
From the right: New York Times shocked Manchin still opposes massive spending amid soaring inflation, Fox News