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Biden says Catholic Church wouldn’t agree with Graham’s abortion ban

President Biden criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for his proposed federal bill banning abortions past 15 weeks gestation, saying: “My church doesn’t even make that argument now.” Right leaning articles point out that Biden’s claim is false.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,103 news articles covering this topic. 57% (631) are left-leaning, 27% (295) are centrist, and 16% (177) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden says Catholic Church wouldn’t agree with Graham’s abortion ban, Washington Post

From the center: Biden blasts Graham on proposed abortion ban: ‘My church doesn’t even make that argument’, The Hill

From the right: Biden Falsely Claims Graham’s Abortion Bill Is Stricter Than The Catholic Church, Daily Caller

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Occupied areas of Ukraine hold staged vote on joining Russia

A Kremlin-orchestrated referendum to annex parts of occupied Ukraine began on Friday, with some officials bringing votes to apartment buildings backed by armed police. Kiev and the West denounced it as a rigged election with a predetermined outcome by Moscow.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,463 news articles covering this topic. 56% (825) are left-leaning, 25% (368) are centrist, and 19% (270) are right-leaning.

From the left: Occupied Ukraine holds Kremlin-staged vote on joining Russia, Washington Post

From the center: Occupied areas of Ukraine hold staged vote on joining Russia, USA Today

From the right: Russian proxies intimidate Ukrainians and force referendum vote on annexation: local official, Fox News

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White House says Graham abortion bill would be a ‘crisis’

A top White House official warned in a memo issued Thursday that Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) proposal for a national abortion ban would lead to a “nationwide health care crisis” and transform reproductive medicine.

We ran the numbers: There are 771 news articles covering this topic. 58% (449) are left-leaning, 28% (212) are centrist, and 14% (110) are right-leaning.

From the left: White House: GOP abortion ban would mean a nationwide crisis, Washington Post

From the center: White House: Graham abortion bill would be a ‘crisis’, The Hill

From the right: Economy tops list of independent voters' concerns, but James Carville and other Dems defend focus on abortion, Fox News

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US urges world to tell Russia to stop its nuclear threats

The U.S., Russia and Ukraine's top diplomats spoke at a high-profile U.N. Security Council meeting on Thursday, but they did not quite come together. The United States encouraged other countries to tell Russia to cease making nuclear threats and end "the tragedy" of its war in Ukraine.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,090 news articles covering this topic. 48% (998) are left-leaning, 32% (674) are centrist, and 20% (418) are right-leaning.

From the left: U.S. has sent private warnings to Russia against using a nuclear weapon, Washington Post

From the center: US urges world to tell Russia to stop its nuclear threats’, AP News

From the right: Putin’s mass ‘partial’ mobilization sparks public protests in Russia, while Biden says Putin wants to extinguish Ukraine’s right to exist, Fox News

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DeSantis hits back at migrant lawsuit, calls it ‘political theater’

A class-action lawsuit brought by a group of Venezuelan migrants that the state flew to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, is being rebuffed by the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), who calls it an act of "political theatre."

We ran the numbers: There are 1,487 news articles covering this topic. 17% (254) are left-leaning, 38% (559) are centrist, and 45% (674) are right-leaning.

From the left: Florida’s DeSantis Sued for Flying Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Bloomberg

From the center: DeSantis hits back at migrant lawsuit, calls it ‘political theater’, The Hill

From the right: Activists suing DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard flights received over $1.3M from George Soros network, Fox News

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Biden slams Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations

In his second speech to the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, President Biden blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin and his persistent attempts to annex Ukrainian territory.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,028 news articles covering this topic. 44% (892) are left-leaning, 43% (872) are centrist, and 13% (264) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden, at U.N., says Russia’s actions ‘should make your blood run cold’, Washington Post

From the center: Biden slams Putin's invasion of Ukraine in a speech to the United Nations, NPR

From the right: Nikki Haley says Biden failed to ‘call out’ Russian allies in UN remarks on Ukraine, New York Post

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Biden invites Elton John to perform at the White House

Friday's "A Night When Hope and History Rhyme" event will feature a performance by artist Elton John on the South Lawn of the White House.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,704 news articles covering this topic. 37% (626) are left-leaning, 48% (811) are centrist, and 15% (267) are right-leaning.

From the left: A Mar-a-Lago brief by GOP attorneys general is less than meets the eye, Politico

From the center: Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road. Hello, White House. Biden invites Elton John to perform, NPR

From the right: Elton John to put on White House concert, Washington Examiner

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Trump replies to DOJ appeal to resume criminal probe of Mar-a-Lago documents

Judge Aileen Cannon of the U.S. District Court said there was no proof Trump attempted to divulge secrets, despite the Justice Department's insistence that the investigation is urgent because classified data were taken.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,732 news articles covering this topic. 51% (885) are left-leaning, 24% (412) are centrist, and 25% (435) are right-leaning.

From the left: A Mar-a-Lago brief by GOP attorneys general is less than meets the eye, Washington Post

From the center: Trump replies to DOJ appeal in fight to resume criminal probe of Mar-a-Lago documents, USA Today

From the right: Biden national security adviser 'not briefed' on Mar-a-Lago raid documents, Washington Examiner

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NYC Mayor Blames Republicans' 'Failure' for Migrant Suicide

The recent suicide of an asylum seeker has exposed the human costs of the recent political drama as the feud between Republican and Democratic governors and mayors over the busing of migrants to cities like New York City, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts continues to escalate. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, said on Monday that the refugee had committed suicide because he had been "traumatised by this whole experience."

We ran the numbers: There are 2,988 news articles covering this topic. 43% (1,286) are left-leaning, 33% (970) are centrist, and 24% (732) are right-leaning.

From the left: Asylum seeker died by suicide in New York City homeless shelter, mayor says, Politico

From the center: NYC Mayor Blames Republicans' 'Failure' for Migrant Killing Herself, Newsweek

From the right: Mayor Eric Adams considering legal action against Texas in response to migrant buses, Fox News

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The Bidens attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London along with several other foreign leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

We ran the numbers:There are 2,391 news articles covering this topic. 51% (1,213) are left-leaning, 45% (1,084) are centrist, and 4% (94) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden and world leaders attend state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II, CNN

From the center: Bidens attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, The Hill

From the right: Mayor Eric Adams says NYC considering legal action against Texas in response to migrant buses, NY Post

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DeSantis flies migrants to Martha's Vineyard

The latest—and one of the most dramatic—efforts by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to court conservatives domestically and nationally as he positions himself for a 2024 presidential bid was his decision to fly scores of migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

We ran the numbers:There are 1,810 news articles covering this topic. 38% (685) are left-leaning, 35% (638) are centrist, and 27% (487) are right-leaning.

From the left: GOP escalates immigration protest, Democrats deride moves as reckless, cruel, Washington Post

From the center: DeSantis migrant dumps come with political risks, The Hill

From the right: Vice President Kamala Harris again ignores migrant question, husband calls busing 'shameful', Fox News

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Mass burial site reportedly uncovered by Ukrainian forces

According to the president of Ukraine, Volodymr Zelenskyy, investigators at a mass grave site in Ukraine have discovered evidence that some of the deceased were tortured, including victims with shattered limbs and cords around their necks.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,288 news articles covering this topic. 53% (684) are left-leaning, 15% (197) are centrist, and 32% (407) are right-leaning

From the left: Ukrainian president: Burial site contains torture victims, Washington Post

From the center: Ukraine's Mass Grave From 'Same School of Terror' as Serbia: Ex-Politician, Newsweek

From the right: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says mass grave discovered in Izium after Russian troop withdrawal, Fox News

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom rents billboards in 7 states attacking abortion restrictions

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been critical of Republican governors in several policy areas. He's accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other GOP governors of being "bullies". Newsom faces state Sen. Brian Dahle in November's election, and polls show him ahead.

We ran the numbers:There are 1,849 news articles covering this topic. 37% (679) are left-leaning, 39% (730) are centrist, and 24% (440) are right-leaning

From the left: Calif. governor rents billboards in red states to tout abortion access, Washington Post

From the center: California Gov. Gavin Newsom rents billboards in 7 states attacking abortion restrictions, USA Today

From the right: Newsom Campaign Runs Billboard Ads in Red States Advertising California Abortions, National Review

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Tentative agreement reached to avoid national rail strike

Early on Thursday, President Biden issued a statement saying that railroad firms and the unions that represent their employees had achieved a compromise to prevent a general strike that may have had a negative impact on the economy.

We ran the numbers:There are 3,504 news articles covering this topic. 71% (2,505) are left-leaning, 11% (368) are centrist, and 18% (631) are right-leaning

From the left: Biden scores deal on rail strike, but worker discontent emerges, Washington Post

From the center: Tentative agreement reached to avoid national rail strike, The Hill

From the right: Biden administration says ‘tentative’ deal reached to avoid national rail strike, Fox News

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Senator Graham steals GOP’s inflation thunder with abortion ban

As abortion appears to be energising Democratic voters ahead of the midterm elections, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) drew swift criticism from Democrats and icy responses from fellow Republicans after he introduced a 15-week abortion ban bill in the Senate.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,859 news articles covering this topic. 51% (954) are left-leaning, 32% (597) are centrist, and 17% (308) are right-leaning

From the left: Did Lindsey Graham just score an own goal on abortion?, Politico

From the center: House GOP leaders hedge on 15-week abortion ban, The Hill

From the right: Republicans mull playing offense on abortion amid advice to focus on inflation, Washington Examiner

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Primary fallout: Democrats have momentum; Donald Trump Republicans face obstacles

The primary season is over, and six months of intraparty political squabbles have demonstrated one basic thing: The Democrats are in better health than previously believed for the November elections.

We ran the numbers:There are 1,689 news articles covering this topic. 33% (553) are left-leaning, 38% (638) are centrist, and 29% (498) are right-leaning

From the left: New Hampshire Shows GOP Isn’t Learning the Right Lessons, Bloomberg

From the center: Primary fallout: Democrats have momentum; Donald Trump Republicans face obstacles, USA Today

From the right: Washington Post column says Democrats cannot ‘wish away’ inflation before midterms, could get worse next year, Fox News

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President takes unexpected trip to Delaware to vote

President Biden on Tuesday took an unexpected trip to Delaware to cast his ballot in the primary election in his home state.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,129 news articles covering this topic. 28% (317) are left-leaning, 56% (629) are centrist, and 16% (183) are right-leaning

From the left: Biden drops in on Delaware to vote in person for primaries, Washington Post

From the center: President takes unexpected trip to Delaware to vote, The Hill

From the right: Biden takes unscheduled trip to vote in Delaware primary, Washington Examiner

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Dropping gas prices drowned out by continued inflation

The United States' inflation rate fell in August for the second consecutive month due to sharply reduced gas costs and cheaper used vehicles but many other commodities saw price increases showing that inflation is still a significant burden on American households. Left-leaning articles focus on how inflation declined slightly while right-leaning articles focus on Biden celebrating Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act while “major stock indexes are closing down roughly 4% each in response to a hotter-than-anticipated monthly inflation report”.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,992 news articles covering this topic. 21% (623) are left-leaning, 43% (1,275) are centrist, and 36% (1,094) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden drops in on Delaware to vote in person for primaries, Washington Post

From the center: President takes unexpected trip to Delaware to vote, The Hill

From the right: Biden takes unscheduled trip to vote in Delaware primary, Washington Examiner

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Trump fights DOJ request to review Classified Docs

Ex-President Donald Trump's legal team filed a response to the Department of Justice's request for review of classified materials taken from Mar-a-Lago claiming the documents were "secured" in a locked room at the private club. While left-leaning articles focus on the reluctance of Trump's attorneys to support his assertion that he has declassified the documents, right-leaning articles focus on how Trump's lawyers say the investigation is 'unprecedented and misguided' and that the government has not yet established that the records "remain classified."

We ran the numbers: There are 1,209 news articles covering this topic. 42% (505) are left-leaning, 31% (382) are centrist, and 27% (322) are right-leaning

From the left: Trump’s lawyers still won’t actually say it, Washington Post

From the center: Trump presses court to keep blocking DOJ access to records, The Hill

From the right: Trump lawyers oppose DOJ request to continue to use classified docs seized by FBI during investigation, Fox News

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Biden pitches ‘Cancer Moonshot’ as Bipartisan pursuit

On Monday, President Biden compared his "cancer moonshot" program to former President Kennedy's well-known "moonshot" initiative and touted it as a nonpartisan effort that should unite Americans. While left-leaning articles focus on how how Biden’s anti-cancer efforts provided a rare moment of bipartisanship in Washington, right-leaning articles focus on how Biden plans to get billions of dollars in funding in order to make this moonshot a reality.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,302 news articles covering this topic. 56% (739) are left-leaning, 22% (281) are centrist, and 22% (282) are right-leaning

From the left: Biden touts cancer ‘moonshot’ at JFK Library, despite setbacks, Washington Post

From the center: Biden pitches ‘cancer moonshot’ as bipartisan pursuit, The Hill

From the right: Biden invokes JFK with ‘moonshot’ pitch to halve cancer deaths by 2047, New York Post

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