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Biden and Macron affirm commitment to Ukrain

On Thursday, Biden made remarks that he would be open to talking to Russia President Vladmir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine as a part of the united front by the United States and France. Left-leaning articles highlight that the two world leaders differed in their approaches to talking with Putin, while right-leaning articles highlight that Macron pointed out that the U.S.’s recent anti-inflation legislation risks western alliances by harming European companies.

We ran the numbers: There are 3,506 news articles covering this topic. 34% (1,197) are left-leaning, 36% (1,260) are centrist, and 30% (1,049) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden and Macron affirm commitment to Ukraine but diverge on willingness to speak with Putin, CNN

From the center: Biden open to talks with Putin about ending Ukraine war as US, France show united front, USA Today

From the right: France’s Emmanuel Macron says Biden agenda could ‘fragment the West’, Fox News

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Fallout continues over Trump's dinner with white nationalist Fuentes

Former President Donald Trump has increased campaign vetting protocols after criticism for hosting antisemitic rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and white supremacist Nick Fuentes at dinner last week. Left-leaning articles reported that Republican leaders disapprove of Trump’s meeting, stating that Fuentes and his views have no place in the Republican Party. Right-leaning articles highlight that many Republican lawmakers, many of whom have formerly been supporters of Trump, have come out urging Trump to disavow Ye and Fuentes.

We ran the numbers: There are 3,060 news articles covering this topic. 63% (1,938) are left-leaning, 25% (773) are centrist, and 12% (349) are right-leaning.

From the left: Trump dinner fallout continues, NBC News

From the center: Trump campaign increasing screening after Nick Fuentes dinner, The Hill

From the right: Trump finally gives an inch as top Senate Republicans rip him for dinner with 2 antisemites, Fox News

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Georgia breaks early voting record as Walker Warnock runoff starts

In the Georgia runoff election between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker, early voters broke a record for turnout with over 300,000 people casting ballots. Left-leaning articles highlight the circumstances leading up to the record early voting attendance and the advantages a win for Warnock may have for the Democratic party. Right-leaning articles highlight that despite a shorter early voting window and lower national stakes, voters still shattered the in person early voting record turnout.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,041 news articles covering this topic. 41% (847) are left-leaning, 37% (748) are centrist, and 22% (446) are right-leaning.

From the left: Early voter turnout accelerates in Georgia Senate runoff after record-breaking day, CNBC

From the center: Georgia Senate runoff sets single-day record for voter turnout, UPI

From the right: Georgia breaks early voting record as Walker, Warnock runoff sees over quarter million turnout in single day, Fox News

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GOP Senator denounces Trump over Fuentes dinner

Last weekend, former President Donald Trump hosted Kanye West and far-right activist Nick Fuentes at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and was slammed by the GOP for inviting the known Holocaust denier for dinner. Left-leaning articles highlight that former Vice President Mike Pence is now among the prominent Republicans to criticize Trump’s dinner, while right-leaning articles highlight that many Republican lawmakers have blasted Trump for hosting antisemites.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,493 news articles covering this topic. 42% (632) are left-leaning, 52% (781) are centrist, and 6% (80) are right-leaning.

From the left: Pence calls on Trump to apologize for dinner with antisemite, Washington Post

From the center: GOP senator denounces Trump over Kanye West dinner, The Hill

From the right: Republicans blast Trump over dinner with Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes: ‘I am appalled’, Fox News

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Supreme Court orders Trump's tax returns to be turned over to House panel

On Tuesday, after a years-long legal battle, the Supreme Court denied former President Donald Trump’s request to block a House committee from accessing his tax returns. Left-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s lawyers argue that the request for Trump’s financial information is politically motivated, while right-leaning articles highlight the history of the legal battle for Trump’s tax returns.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,494 news articles covering this topic. 44% (1,149) are left-leaning, 43% (1,110) are centrist, and 13% (325) are right-leaning.

From the left: Supreme Court clears way for House to get Trump’s taxes, CNN

From the center: Supreme Court denies Trump request to block release of tax returns to House panel, USA Today

From the right: Supreme Court orders Trump's tax returns to be turned over to House Democrats', Fox News

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Biden pardons pair of Thanksgiving turkeys: Chocolate and Chip

On Monday, U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys, Chocolate and Chip, ahead of Thanksgiving this year as a part of a decades-long White House tradition. Left-leaning articles highlight the history of the annual turkey pardon, while right-leaning articles highlight Biden’s joke during the ceremony about Republicans’ disappointing midterm results.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,212 news articles covering this topic. 25% (307) are left-leaning, 57% (685) are centrist, and 18% (220) are right-leaning.

From the left: UBiden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys: ‘No ballot stuffing, no fowl play’, CNN

From the center: Biden pardons pair of Thanksgiving turkeys: Chocolate and Chip,USA Today

From the right: Biden pardons two turkeys in Thanksgiving tradition, Fox News

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White House backs immunity for Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi lawsuit

On Friday, the White House backed immunity for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammad bin Salman, protecting him from civil lawsuits filed for the killing of U.S.-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi—known for being critical of Mohammed. Left-leaning articles highlight that the Biden administration wants to portray the determination as an issue of foreign policy rather than a stance on Mohammed’s culpability. Right-leaning articles highlighted that journalists blast Biden’s “deeply embarrassing” track record with Saudi Arabia and criticize his decision to to “grant” immunity to Mohammed.

We ran the numbers: There are 1,067 news articles covering this topic. 73% (783) are left-leaning, 18% (189) are centrist, and 9% (95) are right-leaning.

From the left: U.S. declares Saudi crown prince immune from Khashoggi killing lawsuit, Washington Post

From the center: US-Saudi relations: White House backs immunity for Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi lawsuit,USA Today

From the right: Biden ripped on MSNBC for granting immunity to Saudi crown prince in Khashoggi killing: 'Disturbing', Fox News

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Nancy Pelosi steps down as House democratic leader

On Thursday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced that she would be stepping down from her position as Speaker of the House of Representatives. Left-leaning articles highlighted Pelosi’s tenure, which saw trends towards increased diversity in Congress. Right-leaning articles highlighted conservatives’ celebrations of the announcement of Pelosi stepping down, signifying the “end of the Pelosi era.”

We ran the numbers: There are 3,456 news articles covering this topic. 31% (1,065) are left-leaning, 51% (1,749) are centrist, and 19% (642) are right-leaning.

From the left: The remarkable increase in House diversity during Pelosi’s tenure, Washington Post

From the center: Nancy Pelosi on her future: Still in the House, but staying out of the congressional kitchen,USA Today

From the right:Conservatives react to Nancy Pelosi stepping down as Democratic leader: 'Good riddance!', Fox News

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Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential run

Former President Donald Trump, in an official address on Tuesday night, announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential campaign. Left-leaning articles criticize his intent and describe how Trump may be harming the Republican Party after uninspiring midterm election results. Right-leaning articles also highlight his bid, reporting that his speech received mixed reactions from the Republican Party.

We ran the numbers: There are 3,901 news articles covering this topic. 49% (1,900) are left-leaning, 37% (1,463) are centrist, and 14% (538) are right-leaning.

From the left: Trump Reminds Republicans He’s Not Going Away, Washington Post

From the center: Trump jumps into 2024 race with GOP at crossroads, The Hill

From the right: Donald Trump’s 2024 announcement delights fans as critics hit 'low energy' speech, Fox News

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GOP Sen. Rick Scott announces plan to unseat Mitch Mcconnell

Amidst lackluster results for the GOP in the 2022 midterm elections, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced aims to unseat Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell at a Republican closed-door lunch. Left-leaning articles highlight that members of the GOP criticized McConnell for having “no backbone.” Right-leaning articles also report on the intraparty feud and Scott’s goals to address the party’s shortcomings.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,539 news articles covering this topic. 39% (988) are left-leaning, 41% (1,038) are centrist, and 20% (513) are right-leaning.

From the left: McConnell faces leadership challenge from Rick Scott as conservatives steam, Politico

From the center: Florida’s Scott takes on McConnell in bid for Senate leader, AP News

From the right: Rick Scott announces plan to unseat Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate, Fox News

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Pence memoir describes his unlikely partnership with Trump

On Tuesday, former Vice President Mike Pence launched his newly published memoir titled “So Help Me God," in which he writes about his unlikely relationship with former President Donald Trump. Left-leaning articles highlight that Pence’s long-overdue criticism of Trump is emblematic of the GOP’s hesitance to stand up to the former president, while right-leaning articles highlight that Pence has finally criticized Trump’s role in endangering his family during the Jan. 6 riots.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,459 news articles covering this topic. 33% (811) are left-leaning, 42% (1,044) are centrist, and 25% (604) are right-leaning.

From the left: Pence’s slowly arriving critique of Trump is his party’s entire problem, Washington Post

From the center: 'No regrets': Pence memoir describes his unlikely partnership with Trump that fractured on Jan. 6, USA Today

From the right: Mike Pence says Trump 'endangered me and my family' with 'reckless' words on January 6, Fox News

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Biden at global summit COP27: US will meet climate targets

At COP27, an international climate summit that gathered world leaders, U.S. President Joe Biden promised Friday that the U.S. would meet its climate goals by 2030. Left-leaning articles highlight that poorer nations are criticizing richer nations, such as the U.S., for not investing more in climate policy, whereas right-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s speech was interrupted by a group protesting fossil fuel usage.

We ran the numbers: There are 4,012 news articles covering this topic. 47% (1,863) are left-leaning, 40% (1,624) are centrist, and 13% (525) are right-leaning.

From the left: ‘Everyone has to act,’ Biden tells COP27, as developing nations slam U.S., Washington Post

From the center: Biden insists US will meet climate targets at global summit, The Hill

From the right: Biden interrupted by protesters at COP27 as he calls for 'transformational changes' to prevent 'climate hell', Fox News

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Trump blamed for disappointing GOP midterm results

After predictions of a “red wave” during this year’s midterm elections did not come to fruition, many high-profile Republicans are blaming former President Donald Trump for the disappointing results. Left-leaning articles highlight that a media conglomeration has turned on Trump, while right-leaning articles highlight that big Republican names say the GOP must rethink its ties to Trump.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,746 news articles covering this topic. 31% (854) are left-leaning, 41% (1,121) are centrist, and 28% (771) are right-leaning.

From the left: Trump Roasted by Murdoch Media Over Lackluster GOP Midterms Showing, Bloomberg

From the center: 'Paul Ryan: Republicans are suffering from ‘Trump hangover’, The Hill

From the right: Paul Ryan blames disappointing GOP election results on 'Trump hangover'', Fox News

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Post Election Analysis of Midterm Results

Following the results of the midterm elections, former President Donald Trump has taken backlash from the GOP due to his perceived, adverse influence on key races. Left-leaning articles highlight that Trump-endorsed candidates in the midterm elections were rife with public images and underperformed in the Nov. 8 elections, signaling his political downfall, while right-leaning articles highlight that Republican and conservative support for Trump is waning due to his part in the underperforming election results.

We ran the numbers: There are 5,753 news articles covering this topic. 38% (2,200) are left-leaning, 37% (2,097) are centrist, and 25% (1,456) are right-leaning.

From the left: Why the 2022 election was such a disaster for Trump, Washington Post

From the center: 'A good day for America': Biden hails midterms even as key races, control of Congress remain undecided, USA Today

From the right: Conservatives point finger at Trump after GOP’s underwhelming election results: 'He's never been weaker', Fox News

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Election day: Fight for control of Congress unresolved

In the wake of Election Day on Nov. 8, Democrats won important races for U.S. Senate seats in Pennsylvania and New Hampshire. However, key races that will determine whether Democrats can retain control of Congress are still undecided as votes are being tallied. Left-leaning articles highlight that Democrats have demonstrated surprising strength during this year’s midterm elections, while right-leaning articles highlight that Biden predicted that the election results were optimistic despite the odds being stacked against Democrats.

We ran the numbers: There are 5,321 news articles covering this topic. 39% (2,067) are left-leaning, 41% (2,176) are centrist, and 20% (1,077) are right-leaning.

From the left: Democrats show strength, leaving fight for control of Congress unresolved, Washington Post

From the center: Senate races recap: John Fetterman defeats Oz in Pennsylvania; Maggie Hassan wins New Hampshire, USA Today

From the right: Zero days to go, voting in full swing with control of Congress at stake, Fox News

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Trump and Biden wage proxy 2024 fight over midterm elections

Ahead of Election Day, predictions for control of Congress still remain a toss-up, while policy experts predict that President Joe Biden and former President Trump will re-run in the 2024 presidential election. Left-leaning articles predict Democrats will weather heavy losses resulting in an anticipated Republican control of the House of Representatives, whereas right-leaning articles highlighted sources from political insiders who predicted a “red wave” this year following the midterm elections.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,778 news articles covering this topic. 48% (1,333) are left-leaning, 34% (933) are centrist, and 18% (512) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden, Trump holding dueling rallies on election eve, Washington Post

From the center: Trump, Biden wage proxy 2024 fight over midterm elections, The Hill

From the right: Political experts issue midterm election predictions, most conclude GOP will take House and Senate is toss-up, Fox News

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Midterm Election Misinformation/Intimidation

Ahead of the November midterm elections, studies and election officials warn that disinformation campaigns and intimidation at the polls could prevent millions of voters from exercising their right to vote. Left-leaning articles highlight that Americans do not think they will fall for misinformation but worry that others might, while right-leaning articles highlight that states have taken steps to stop poll-site intimidation on election day..

We ran the numbers: There are 3,986 news articles covering this topic. 32% (1,268) are left-leaning, 42% (1,688) are centrist, and 26% (1,030) are right-leaning.

From the left: Voters may overestimate how well they spot junk news, study suggests, Washington Post

From the center: Disinformation is a midterm elections threat that could keep millions of voters at home, USA Today

From the right: Officials warn of midterm polling site intimidation, Fox News

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Biden warns of 'chaos' in speech

On Wednesday evening, President Joe Biden delivered a speech in Washington D.C. just days before the November midterm elections warning that the sanctity of democracy was on the line and that the United States was on a “path to chaos” amid growing fears of political violence. Left-leaning articles highlighted that while most Americans acknowledge democracy is in danger, nothing will be done of it, and right-leaning articles highlighted that Biden’s speech was inflammatory and accusatory of conservatives and Republicans..

We ran the numbers: There are 2,203 news articles covering this topic. 37% (824) are left-leaning, 42% (928) are centrist, and 21% (451) are right-leaning.

From the left: Biden’s Warning About Democracy Will Go Unheeded, Washington Post

From the center: Biden warns of 'chaos,' fears of political violence ahead of Nov. 8 election, USA Today

From the right: Biden ridiculed for 'despicable' speech on 'threat' to democracy: 'What delusion looks like', Fox News

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Fed hikes interest rates 0.75 points again

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced a hike in interest rates of 0.75 percentage points—the sixth hike this year—as central banks fight inflation, raising the risk of an oncoming recession. This move makes it more expensive for consumers and businesses to borrow. Left-leaning articles highlight that Democrats warn against the harms to the labor market caused by the hike in interest rates, and right-leaning articles highlight that American households and businesses will be forced to cut back on spending and be harmed.

We ran the numbers: There are 3,413 news articles covering this topic. 51% (1,738) are left-leaning, 27% (937) are centrist, and 22% (738) are right-leaning.

From the left: Fed hikes interest rates again, up 0.75 percentage points, Washington Post

From the center: Fed hikes interest rates again. Will it slow them down now?, USA Today

From the right: Fed hikes interest rates by 75 basis points for fourth straight meeting, Fox News

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DOJ releases affidavit with details on Pelosi attack

After 42-year-old David DePape broke into the San Francisco home of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and attacked her husband, Paul Pelosi, the Department of Justice released an affidavit on Tuesday charging the assailant with alleged assault and attempted kidnapping of a federal official. A left-leaning article highlighted that several high-profile Republicans have spread misinformation or downplayed the political motivations of DePape, while a right-leaning article highlighted that a Republican lawmaker criticized Democrats for using the attack to garner political leverage ahead of the midterm elections.

We ran the numbers: There are 2,672 news articles covering this topic. 37% (989) are left-leaning, 47% (1,261) are centrist, and 16% (422) are right-leaning.

From the left: The right’s worst offenders on Paul Pelosi conspiracy theories, Washington Post

From the center: Six new details from Monday’s affidavit on the Paul Pelosi attack, The Hill

From the right: Rand Paul accuses Dems of using Pelosi attack for political misdirection, Fox News

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