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Joe Biden to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
The White House announced on Friday that President Joe Biden will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. On Thursday, the 96-year-old queen passed away at her house in Balmoral, Scotland. While left leaning articles focus on Biden’s previous meetings with the Queen, right leaning articles focus on Biden’s plan to attend the funeral even though no sitting US President has attended a British state funeral.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,634 news articles covering this topic. 72% (1,890) are left-leaning, 25% (654) are centrist, and 3% (90) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden says he'll attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, CNN
From the center: Joe Biden to Attend Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral, Newsweek
From the right: Biden says ‘yes,’ he’s going to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, NY Post
Abortion rights will be on the ballot in Michigan
Despite typographical errors that opponents believed would stop the legislation, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights must appear on the November ballot.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,125 news articles covering this topic. 56% (632) are left-leaning, 31% (343) are centrist, and 13% (150) are right-leaning.
From the left: How do voters feel about protecting abortion rights? Watch Michigan., Washington Post
From the center: Michigan Supreme Court: Abortion amendment must appear on ballot, USA Today
From the right: Michigan residents to vote on abortion amendment in November election, Fox News
Biden embraces tough tone on ‘MAGA Republicans’
President Joe Biden has stepped up his criticism of Donald Trump and the so-called MAGA Republicans for endangering democracy. He has compared the prevailing school of thought within the current GOP to "semi-fascism," Left leaning articles focus on who MAGA Republicans are while right leaning articles focus on a poll that shows Americans believe President Biden's speech will further fracture national unity.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,360 news articles covering this topic. 36% (847) are left-leaning, 36% (858) are centrist, and 28% (655) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden blasted ‘MAGA Republicans.’ Are they a distinct group?, Washington Post
From the center: Gloves off, Biden embraces tough tone on ‘MAGA Republicans’, AP News
From the right: 59% say Biden’s attack on Trump, MAGA will further divide US: poll, New York Post
DOJ appeals Trump special master appointment in Mar-a-Lago document case
The appointment of a special master to examine thousands of documents seized during the search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago beach club last month will be challenged by the Justice Department. This decision effectively limits the criminal investigation into the Trump campaign's handling of classified government records.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,059 news articles covering this topic. 43% (876) are left-leaning, 41% (847) are centrist, and 16% (336) are right-leaning.
From the left: DOJ appeals decision to order special master to review evidence seized in Mar-a-Lago search and says it's halted intelligence review, CNN
From the center: DOJ appeals Trump special master appointment in Mar-a-Lago document case, USA Today
From the right: DOJ will appeal judge order to appoint special master to review records seized by FBI from Trump's Mar-a-Lago, Fox News
Senate urged to pass Respect for Marriage Act
The Respect for Marriage Act passed the House in July and is expected to be voted on by the Senate in the coming weeks. President Biden has signaled support for the measure.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,138 news articles covering this topic. 31% (352) are left-leaning, 35% (402) are centrist, and 34% (384) are right-leaning.
From the left: Schumer promises Senate vote on same-sex marriage bill 'in the coming weeks', CNN
From the center: Senate urged to pass Respect for Marriage Act, The Hill
From the right: Senate gay marriage bill negotiators meet to advance legislation before midterms, Fox News
Obamas return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits
The Obamas were welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden. The event was held for the first time since 2012, when Barack Obama hosted former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush for their official portrait unveiling at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
We ran the numbers: There are are 1,896 news articles covering this topic. 45% (853) are left-leaning, 46% (877) are centrist, and 9% (166) are right-leaning.
From the left: Obamas unveil their portraits, and it feels like a reunion, Washington Post
From the center: Obamas return to the White House for unveiling of official portraits, USA Today
From the right: Obamas reveal portraits in first White House trip as couple since leaving office, NY Post
Biden, Truss commit to stand up against Russia, economic woes
President Joe Biden congratulates new British Prime Minister Liz Truss on her election. While left-leaning articles focus on Truss being pro-Brexit, right-leaning articles focus on Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,830 news articles covering this topic. 31.% (575) are left-leaning, 31% (570) are centrist, and 38% (685) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden and Truss Talk Brexit With Special Relationship at Stake, Bloomberg
From the center: Biden, Truss commit to stand up against Russia, economic woes, Reuters
From the right: New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss won't be 'afraid of picking a fight' with Biden, experts say, Fox News
Massachusetts GOP voters size up Trump loyalist Geoff Diehl for Governor
President Joe Biden congratulates new British Prime Minister Liz Truss on her election. While left-leaning articles focus on Truss being pro-Brexit, right-leaning articles focus on Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,698 news articles covering this topic. 45% (755) are left-leaning, 36% (603) are centrist, and 20% (340) are right-leaning.
From the left: Trump-backed Diehl to take on Healey in Mass. governor race, Washington Post
From the center: Who is Geoff Diehl,? USA Today
From the right: Trump's political clout on the line again in Massachusetts GOP gubernatorial showdown, Fox News
Barr Believes Trump Had No "Legitimate Justification" To Keep Classified Documents
Trump’s former Attorney General William Barr expressed doubt over Trump’s justification for keeping classified documents in his Mar-a-Lago home. While left-leaning articles focus on statements from Barr, right-leaning articles focus on statements from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
We ran the numbers: There are 1,562 news articles covering this topic. 58% (903) are left-leaning, 31% (488) are centrist, and 11% (171) are right-leaning.
From the left: Barr says no ‘legitimate reason’ for Trump to have classified documents, The Washington Post
From the center: Trump's former AG Bill Barr: 'No justification' for Trump to retain classified documents, USA Today
From the right: House Republicans ask FBI, DOJ leaders to testify on Trump Mar-a-Lago raid, Fox News
Reactions to Biden Prime-Time Address
Reactions and analysis continue to occur in the wake of President Biden’s prime-time address in Philadelphia. While left-leaning articles highlight debates over what Biden meant when he critiqued “MAGA Republicans,” right-leaning articles highlight critiques from veterans of Biden’s speech.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,511 news articles covering this topic. 61% (1,535) are left-leaning, 27% (673) are centrist, and 12% (303) are right-leaning.
From the left: When Biden targets ‘MAGA Republicans,’ exactly whom is he talking about?, Washington Post
From the center: How cable news is reacting to Biden’s prime-time speech, The Hill
From the right: Biden slammed by veterans group for using Marines 'as props' in partisan speech: It 'erodes trust' in military, Fox News
Biden Delivers Prime Time Address Critiquing Trump and MAGA Republicans
President Biden delivered a speech in Philadelphia denouncing MAGA Republicans. While left-leaning articles focus on how Biden believes Trump and his allies are trying to undermine American democracy, right-leaning articles focus on how Twitter uses critiqued Biden and White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for being divisive.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,729 news articles covering this topic. 47% (1,271) are left-leaning, 34% (928) are centrist, and 19% (530) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden warns Trump and his closest followers are trying to undermine American democracy in combative speech, CNN
From the center: 'MAGA forces' determined to 'take country backwards,' Biden says in speech from Philadelphia, USA Today
From the right: Biden admin hit for calling MAGA Republicans ‘extremist threat’ to democracy: ‘Dehumanizing rhetoric’, Fox News
Democrat Mary Pelota Defeats Sarah Palin In Alaska Special Election
Democrat Mary Pelota defeated Republican Sarah Palin in a special election seat in Alaska. While left-leaning articles focus on Pelota, right-leaning articles focus on the ranked-choice system used to elect her.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,842 news articles covering this topic. 35% (651) are left-leaning, 50% (923) are centrist, and 15% (268) are right-leaning.
From the left: Who is Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native in Congress?, Washington Post
From the center: Democrat Mary Peltola defeats Sarah Palin in Alaska special election, The Hill
From the right: Democrat Mary Peltola wins Alaska special election to fill remainder of Rep. Don Young's term, Fox News
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev Dies
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR, died at 91 on Tuesday. While left-leaning articles highlight Gorbachev’s legacy, right-leaning articles highlight how the former leader will not receive a state funeral from Russia.
We ran the numbers: There are 949 news articles covering this topic. 38% (363) are left-leaning, 44% (422) are centrist, and 17% (164) are right-leaning.
From the left: Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet president who took down the Iron Curtain, dies, CNN
From the center: Biden pays tribute to Gorbachev: ‘A man of remarkable vision’, The Hill
From the right: Gorbachev gets snubbed on full state funeral, Putin not attending, Fox News
Takeaways of Trump Mar-a-Lago Filing
Reactions and takeaways have begun to develop after the Trump Mar-a-Lago filing over a “special master.” While left-leaning articles focus on critiques of Trump, right-leaning articles focus on statements from Trump about the filing.
We ran the numbers: There are 972 news articles covering this topic. 56% (546) are left-leaning, 36% (351) are centrist, and 8% (75) are right-leaning.
From the left: Takeaways from the government filing about what was hidden at Mar-a-Lago, Washington Post
From the center: Five of the biggest takeaways from FBI’s Trump, Mar-a-Lago filing, The Hill
From the right: Trump slams DOJ's filing opposing 'special master,' allegation he tried to 'obstruct' probe: 'I Declassified!', Fox News
Biden Defends Law Enforcement, Critiques Republicans
President Joe Biden delivered a speech in Pennsylvania where he rallied against “MAGA Republicans in Congress” and discussed law enforcement. While left-leaning articles highlight Biden’s support of gun control and his critiques of Republicans, right-leaning articles highlight hypocrisy from the president.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,757 news articles covering this topic. 53% (932) are left-leaning, 24% (413) are centrist, and 23% (412) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden slams GOP again as he touts gun control in Pennsylvania, Washington Post
From the center: Biden blasts ‘MAGA Republicans,’ ‘sickening’ attacks on FBI, AP
From the right: Biden touts support for law enforcement in fiery speech, glosses over Democrats who wanted to defund police, Fox News
AG Merrick Garland Prohibits DOJ Appointees From Campaign Activities
Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a new directive prohibiting Department of Justice (DOJ) appointees from participating in campaign activities. While left-leaning articles highlight the motivations of the directive, right-leaning articles highlight criticisms of the DOJ that potentially caused the directive.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,441 news articles covering this topic. 34% (492) are left-leaning, 45% (642) are centrist, and 21% (307) are right-leaning.
From the left: Garland bans campaign activity by Justice Dept. political appointees, Washington Post
From the center: Attorney General Merrick Garland issues new prohibitions on political activities for DOJ appointees, USA Today
From the right: DOJ bans political appointees from partisan events, with department under scrutiny, Fox News
Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan - Day 6
Reactions continue to occur as more is learned about Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness plan. While left-leaning articles focus on methods to include overlooked borrowers in the plan, right-leaning articles focus on critiques of the plan from Republicans.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,807 news articles covering this topic. 27% (496) are left-leaning, 34% (623) are centrist, and 38% (688) are right-leaning.
From the left: Education Dept. is exploring strategies to help 5 million ‘overlooked borrowers’ excluded from student loan forgiveness, CNBC
From the center: Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Could Be Taxable In Some States, Forbes
From the right: House Republicans call out Biden's 'clown' attack comparing COVID loans to student debt handout, Fox News
Judge Delays Kemp Election Probe Testimony Until After Midterms
A judge delayed Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) from testifying in the Georgia election probe case until after the midterm elections. While left-leaning articles highlight the political underpinnings of the delay, right-leaning articles highlight details on the election probe.
We ran the numbers: There are 830 news articles covering this topic. 16% (132) are left-leaning, 62% (512) are centrist, and 22% (186) are right-leaning.
From the left: Judge delays Gov. Kemp’s testimony in Ga. probe until after election, Washington Post
From the center: Judge delays Kemp testimony in Georgia election probe until after midterms, The Hill
From the right: Georgia Gov. Kemp must testify in DA's Trump probe — but not until after election against Stacey Abrams, Fox News
DOJ Releases Affidavit Used in Mar-a-Lago Raid
The DOJ released a redacted version of the affidavit used for the search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. While left-leaning articles focus on possible evidence of obstruction of justice, right-leaning articles focus on how the affidavit was heavily redacted.
We ran the numbers: There are 981 news articles covering this topic. 21% (209) are left-leaning, 40% (495) are centrist, and 38% (377) are right-leaning.
From the left: FBI search warrant affidavit says there could be 'evidence of obstruction' at Mar-a-Lago, CNN
From the center: Defense & National Security — DOJ releases redacted affidavit in Trump search, The Hill
From the right: FBI crushed over heavily-redacted Mar-a-Lago raid affidavit: ‘NO reason for raid,’ ‘grave travesty’, Fox News
Pushback to Loan Plan Payment
The White House continues to face pushback over the cost of its student loan plan. While left-leaning articles highlight White House responses to payment plans, right-leaning articles highlight Republican critiques.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,133 news articles covering this topic. 55% (1,174) are left-leaning, 28% (596) are centrist, and 17% (363) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden student loan plan could cost $24B per year, White House press secretary estimates, CNN
From the center: White House estimates student loan plan to cost $240B, The Hill
From the right: Nearly 100 Republicans demand Pelosi hold Biden accountable for $500B student debt handout, Fox News