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Reactions to Biden Student Loan Plan
Politicians continue to react to Biden’s student loan Forgiveness Plan. While left-leaning articles focus on how Biden is paying for the program, right-leaning articles focus on criticism from former president Donald Trump.
We ran the numbers: There are 3,203 news articles covering this topic. 53% (1,705) are left-leaning, 30% (952) are centrist, and 17% (546) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden student loan plan could cost $24B per year, White House press secretary estimates, CNN
From the center: Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Sparks Anger Over Who Will Pay Bill, Newsweek
From the right: Trump slams Biden student loan handout as 'election enhancing money grab': 'Stop voting for Democrats!', Fox News
More GOP Passed Trigger Laws
More GOP-led states have enacted trigger laws banning abortions in their states. While left-leaning articles focus on the states with the trigger laws, right-leaning articles focus on a DOJ abortion lawsuit in Idaho.
We ran the numbers: There are 818 news articles covering this topic. 67% (545) are left-leaning, 22% (184) are centrist, and 11% (89) are right-leaning.
From the left: Three more GOP-led states enact abortion 'trigger laws', Washington Post
From the center: White House vows further action on abortion following Idaho, Texas rulings, The Hill
From the right: Idaho can't enforce abortion ban in medical emergencies, prosecute doctors, federal judge rules, Fox News
Biden Cancels Student Loans
President Joe Biden canceled up to $10,000 in student loans and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients and also extended the federal student loan payment pause until the end of the year. While left-leaning articles focus on Biden and Democrats’ views of the policy, right-leaning articles focus on statements from GOP activists.
We ran the numbers: There are 4,408 news articles covering this topic. 49% (2,145) are left-leaning, 38% (1,691) are centrist, and 13% (572) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden to cancel up to $10,000 in student loans, $20K for Pell recipients, Washington Post
From the center: Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients, NPR
From the right: Biden student loan handout to curry favor with young voters in advance of midterms, GOP activists say, Fox News
Texas Federal Judge Blocks Biden Abortion Plan
A Texas Federal judge blocked the Biden administration’s emergency abortion guidance that required doctors to perform abortions in emergencies regardless of state law. While left-leaning articles focus on the ruling from U.S. District Court Judge James Wesley Hendrix, right-leaning articles focus on statements from Texas AG Ken Paxton.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,560 news articles covering this topic. 33% (837) are left-leaning, 54% (1,379) are centrist, and 13% (344) are right-leaning.
From the left: Federal judge blocks HHS guidance that emergency medical care must include abortion services, CNN
From the center: Federal judge in Texas blocks Biden administration’s emergency abortion guidance, The Hill
From the right: Texas AG Ken Paxton claims victory after court sides with state in abortion lawsuit against Biden admin, Fox News
Reactions to Fauci Retirement
Politicians continue to react to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s announcement that he will step down as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in December. While left-leaning articles focus on Fauci’s statement in response to Republican vows to investigate him, right-leaning articles focus on statements from Republicans.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,571 news articles covering this topic. 23% (369) are left-leaning, 57% (894) are centrist, and 20% (308) are right-leaning.
From the left: Republicans vow to investigate Fauci after he steps down in December, ABC
From the center: Trump's Surgeon General Calls Hateful Reaction to Fauci Retirement 'Scary', Newsweek
From the right: Fauci's biggest critics hint at the reason for his December retirement: 'trying to get out of Dodge', Fox News
Candidates Continue to Prepare for Midterm Elections
Candidates continue to prepare and differentiate themselves ahead of the midterm elections. While left-leaning articles highlight special election wins and their significance for the midterms, right-leaning articles highlight current Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ confidence about winning again.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,306 news articles covering this topic. 42% (545) are left-leaning, 39% (512) are centrist, and 19% (249) are right-leaning.
From the left: Dems notch major special election win, 2 incumbents fall in big primary night, Politico
From the center: Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis, AP
From the right: DeSantis touts 'record of accomplishments' in Florida gov race: 'We have the wind at our back', Fox News
Midterm Elections Look To Be A Tossup
Control of the Senate for the upcoming midterm elections looks to be a toss-up between Democrats and Republicans. While left-leaning articles focus on statements from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), right-leaning articles focus on new polls and predictions from Fox News.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,216 news articles covering this topic. 31% (376) are left-leaning, 43% (524) are centrist, and 26% (316) are right-leaning.
From the left: McConnell says there's a "50-50" chance Republicans take control of the Senate, CBS
From the center: The Senate looks like a jump ball. Here are the 10 seats that will decide the majority, NPR
From the right: GOP set to win House by smaller margin, Senate a toss-up, projection shows, New York Post
Fauci Stepping Down From Government Role
Anthony Fauci has announced that he will step down from his position in the Biden administration in December. While left-leaning articles celebrate Fauci’s tenure, right-leaning articles focus on continued Republican critiques of the infectious disease expert.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,156 news articles covering this topic. 32% (366) are left-leaning, 51% (584) are centrist, and 18% (206) are right-leaning.
From the left: Fauci plans to step down in December after half a century in government, Washington Post
From the center: Fauci to leave Biden administration in December, The Hill
From the right: Fauci leaving government won't stop Republicans from holding him 'accountable,' lawmakers say, Fox News
McConnell Cautions Against Republican Midterm Odds
Mitch McConnell (R-KY) commented on the GOP’s odds of winning the Senate and the House in the upcoming Midterm elections. While left-leaning articles highlight failed expectations for the GOP, right-leaning articles highlight close races.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,492 news articles covering this topic. 35% (515) are left-leaning, 41% (608) are centrist, and 25% (369) are right-leaning.
From the left: Mitch mcconnell warns gop may not win senate as group linked to him invests heavily in Ohio, Boston Globe
From the center: Mitch McConnell cautious on GOP's odds of taking Senate in midterms, rebukes threats to FBI, USA Today
From the right: McConnell makes grim prediction about Republicans in Senate races, references 'candidate quality', Fox News
Democrats Launch Advertising Campaign To Help With Midterms
Democrats have turned their focus to the Midterm elections by advertising their recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. While left-leaning articles focus on the aims of the sales pitch, right-leaning articles focus on the continued lack of support for President Joe Biden.
We ran the numbers: There are 3,115 news articles covering this topic. 47% (1,453) are left-leaning, 34% (1,051) are centrist, and 20% (611) are right-leaning.
From the left: Democrats launch major effort to sell Inflation Reduction Act to voters, LA Times
From the center: Democrats Look for Midterm Rebound After String of Legislative Victories, Newsweek
From the right: Democrats launch seven figure ad buy 'touting President Biden,' inflation bill despite low approval rating, Fox News
Judge Orders DOJ To Release Mar-a-lago Search Warrant
U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release a redacted version of the search warrant affidavit used to search Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. While left-leaning articles focus on the continued legal troubles of the former president, right-leaning articles focus on the details of the decision by Reinhart.
We ran the numbers: There are 622 news articles covering this topic. 37% (231) are left-leaning, 40% (247) are centrist, and 23% (144) are right-leaning.
From the left: Trump’s legal woes enter yet another protracted phase, Politico
From the center: Judge orders DOJ to redact Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit for possible release: recap, USA Today
From the right: Judge says he will release portion of affidavit that led to search of Trump's Mar-a-Lago, Fox News
Reactions to Inflation Reduction Act
American voters and industries continue to react to the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. While left-leaning articles highlight how Republican states will reap the most benefits, right-leaning articles highlight how many voters still believe that the economy has not recovered.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,431 news articles covering this topic. 45% (1,089) are left-leaning, 30% (728) are centrist, and 25% (614) are right-leaning.
From the left: Red states reap inflation bill's green benefits, Politico
From the center: Climate change? The Inflation Reduction Act's surprise winner, the US oil and gas industry, USA Today
From the right: Despite inflation, gas prices easing, some Americans worry economy is still struggling, Fox News
Giuliani Questioned As Part Of Georgia Grand Jury Investigation
Rudy Giuliani was questioned as part of an investigation into claims he made about now disproven election fraud during the 2020 election in Georgia. While left-leaning articles highlight statements showing the questioning was cordial, right-leaning articles highlight statements from Giuliani.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,839 news articles covering this topic. 57% (1,612) are left-leaning, 32% (919) are centrist, and 11% (308) are right-leaning.
From the left: Giuliani says he 'satisfied' obligation with Ga. grand jury, Washington Post
From the center: Giuliani appeared for 6 hours before Georgia grand jury; Trump attorney is target in inquiry: recap, USA Today
From the right: Rudy Giuliani spends 6 hours in front of Georgia grand jury in election probe, New York Post
Cheney Hints At Possible White House Run
After losing a primary to a Trump-backed candidate, Liz Cheney has now teased a White House run. While left-leaning articles highlight the shift in the Republican party, right-leaning articles highlight statements from Cheney and her new political action committee.
We ran the numbers: There are 3,555 news articles covering this topic. 47% (1,682) are left-leaning, 36% (1,288) are centrist, and 16% (585) are right-leaning.
From the left: Liz Cheney doubles down on her anti-Trump stance after losing Wyoming GOP primary, LA Times
From the center: Liz Cheney teases a White House run, but her biggest impact on GOP could come through other paths, USA Today
From the right: Down but not out: How Liz Cheney plans to be a thorn in Trump's side after defeat, Washington Examiner
Biden Signs Historic Climate Change Bill Into Law
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, leading to a historical federal investment to fight climate change as well as lower drug prices. While left-leaning articles focus on the goals of the law, right-leaning articles focus on Biden’s critiques of the GOP.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,831 news articles covering this topic. 58% (1,063) are left-leaning, 34% (625) are centrist, and 8% (143) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden signs sweeping bill to tackle climate change, lower health-care costs, Washington Post
From the center: Biden signs massive climate and health care legislation, AP News
From the right: Biden signs $739 billion Inflation Reduction Act into law, slams GOP for voting against the tax, climate deal, Fox News
Liz Cheney Defeated In Primary Election to Trump-Backed Candidate
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) lost her primary bid to Trump-backed candidate Harriet Hageman. While left-leaning articles highlight a possible White House run for Cheney, right-leaning articles highlight Hageman and Trump’s support for her.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,555 news articles covering this topic. 46% (1,185) are left-leaning, 35% (894) are centrist, and 19% (476) are right-leaning.
From the left: Cheney says she is considering a White House run after drubbing in Wyo. primary, Washington Post
From the center: Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming primary, The Hill
From the right: Trump-backed Hageman ousts Cheney in Wyoming's GOP congressional primary, Fox News
China Launches More Drills Near Taiwan
China has launched more drills after a new group of U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan. While left-leaning articles highlight China’s reaction to the visit, right-leaning articles highlight the lawmakers who visited.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,512 news articles covering this topic. 17% (259) are left-leaning, 23% (342) are centrist, and 60% (911) are right-leaning.
From the left: China begins new military drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan, Washington Post
From the center: China launches more drills after US lawmakers’ visit to Taiwan, The Hill
From the right: China renews military drills around Taiwan amid surprise visit from US lawmakers, Fox News
Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Testify For Election Fraud Claims
Fulton County prosecutors have ordered Rudy Giuliani to testify for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 vote in Georgia. While left-leaning articles focus on information about the entire investigation, right-leaning articles focus on increased combativeness and aggressiveness from the prosecution.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,934 news articles covering this topic. 59% (1,143) are left-leaning, 35% (668) are centrist, and 6% (123) are right-leaning.
From the left: Giuliani is target in Ga. criminal probe of 2020 election, lawyer says, Washington Post
From the center: Rudy Giuliani now a 'target' in Georgia election interference investigation, USA Today
From the right: Rudy Giuliani ordered to testify in Georgia DA's escalating Trump criminal probe, Fox News
House Democrats Send Climate Change and Tax Bill to Biden
House Democrats signed the Inflation Reduction Act, sending the bill aimed at addressing global warming, raising taxes, and lowering prescription drug costs to President Biden. While left-leaning articles focus on details of the bill, right-leaning articles focus on Republican reaction to the bill.
We ran the numbers: There are 3,089 news articles covering this topic. 47% (1,460) are left-leaning, 28% (876) are centrist, and 24% (753) are right-leaning.
From the left: House passes Inflation Reduction Act, sending climate and health bill to Biden, Washington Post
From the center: House Democrats advance tax and climate bill, kicking off debate, The Hill
From the right: House Democrats pass $739B Manchin-Schumer spending and tax increase bill, Fox News
Trump Search Warrant Released
The Department of Justice search warrant used to raid Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home was unsealed on Friday. While left-leaning articles highlight the documents found in the raid, right-leaning articles highlight Trump’s response to the raid.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,917 news articles covering this topic. 49% (944) are left-leaning, 35% (664) are centrist, and 16% (309) are right-leaning.
From the left: FBI removed classified documents from Mar-a-Lago, is investigating possible Espionage Act violations, LA Times
From the center: What did the FBI look for – and find – when searching Trump's Mar-a-Lago home? What we know, USA Today
From the right: Trump calls for immediate release of sealed Mar-a-Lago search warrant, as reports suggest FBI was after nuclear secrets, Washington Examiner