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McCarthy Vote Day2: Pence urges Republicans to back McCarthy for Speaker
On Wednesday, Donald Trump and Mike Pence publicly expressed their support for House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy’s bid for Speaker of the House. Left-leaning articles reported on former President Donald Trump’s support for McCarthy, despite their tumultuous history. Right-leaning articles discuss negotiations held in the House between McCarthy and the members who obstructed his path to the Speakership.
There are 5,725 news articles covering this topic. 45% (2,547) are left-leaning, 34% (1,975) are centrist, and 21% (1,203) are right-leaning.
From the left: Trump urges support for McCarthy, warns GOP about embarrassment, Washington Post
From the center: Pence urges Republicans to back McCarthy for Speaker, The Hill
From the right: Where do House negotiations stand on second day of McCarthy speaker vote?, Washington Examiner
Takeaways from Tuesday’s McCarthy drama at the Capitol
On Tuesday, votes were casted for a new Speaker of the House in the Republican-majority House. Left-leaning articles highlighted Rep. Kevin McCarthy failing to get the necessary votes needed to be elected due to groups of Republicans in opposition. Right-leaning articles highlighted that Republicans reportedly still support McCarthy’s vision despite disagreements on the Speakership.
There are 3,759 news articles covering this topic. 50% (1,859) are left-leaning, 33% (1,245) are centrist, and 17% (655) are right-leaning.
From the left: Kevin McCarthy fights to be House Speaker as new Congress convenes, Boston Globe
From the center: Five takeaways from Tuesday’s McCarthy drama at the Capitol, The Hill
From the right: Republicans' first day in the House majority isn't going well for Kevin McCarthy, Fox News
What Can the House Do to Address George Santos’s Falsehoods?
Lawmakers across the political aisle are calling for Rep.-elect George Santos (R-N.Y.) to resign after he admitted to falsifying his professional and educational background on the campaign trail. Left-leaning articles highlight that House Republicans seem hesitant to punish Santos as it may harm their House majority, while right-leaning articles highlight that two New York Republicans have come out against Santos, calling for him to resign.
There are 608 news articles covering this topic. 21% (126) are left-leaning, 25% (154) are centrist, and 54% (328) are right-leaning.
From the left: What Can the House Do to Address George Santos’s Falsehoods?, Washington Post
From the center: Santos should resign, say lawmakers in LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, The Hill
From the right: New York Republicans speak out against George Santos' lies, call for investigation, Fox News
Nassau County district attorney to investigate Santos
On Wednesday, Nassau County’s district attorney office announced that it will open an investigation into New York congressional elect George Santos (R) after admitting to falsifying his professional and educational experience on the campaign trail. Left-leaning articles highlight that, in addition to his biography, the origin of funding for his campaign is also unclear, while right-leaning articles highlight that Santos balked at the idea of stepping down in interviews.
There are 495 news articles covering this topic. 24% (118) are left-leaning, 32% (157) are centrist, and 44% (220) are right-leaning.
From the left: Nassau County district attorney opens investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos, Washington Post
From the center: Nassau County district attorney to investigate GOP Rep.-elect George Santos for 'stunning' lies, USA Today
From the right: New York DA investigating GOP Congressman-elect George Santos over résumé lies, Fox News
George Santos Falsifies Resume
On Tuesday defeated New York congressional candidate Robert Zimmerman (D) called for his elected opponent George Santos (R) to resign after he admitted to lying about his academic and professional credentials. Left-leaning articles highlight that Santos has largely played down the severity of his falsifications, while right-leaning articles highlight that Zimmeran is demanding a re-election against Santos.
There are 903 news articles covering this topic. 18% (164) are left-leaning, 37% (338) are centrist, and 44% (401) are right-leaning.
From the left: Rep.-elect George Santos acknowledges ‘résumé embellishment’ but answers little on finances, Washington Post
From the center: Democrat Zimmerman challenges Santos to resign and face him again in special election, The Hill
From the right: Defeated George Santos opponent demands rematch, House Democrats pounce after NY Republican admits to lies
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Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending package
On Thursday, the Senate passed a spending bill of $1.7 trillion to fund the government for the rest of the fiscal year. Left-leaning articles broke down the contents of the package and Republican opposition to the bill. Right-leaning articles reported on Republican concerns towards the bill, hoping to add their amendments and priorities addressed.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,921 news articles covering this topic. 42% (802) are left-leaning, 37% (705) are centrist, and 21% (414) are right-leaning.
From the left: Senate approves $1.7 trillion omnibus bill to fund government, Washington Post
From the center:Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending package: what made the cut — and what didn't, USA Today
From the right: Senate passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with help from Republicans, Fox News
Zelenskyy meets Biden and delivers speech to joint session of Congress
On Wednesday, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the comedic actor turned president of Ukraine, made an address to Congress urging for increased aid to the war-torn country amid debates about the upcoming omnibus spending bill. Left-leaning articles highlight that this is Zelenskyy’s first trip outside of Ukraine since the war began, while right-leaning articles highlight that President Joe Biden shared that Zelenskyy had been selected as the TIME Person of the Year this year.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,527 news articles covering this topic. 43% (648) are left-leaning, 32% (495) are centrist, and 25% (384) are right-leaning.
From the left: Senate begins debate on $1.7 trillion deal to fund government, avert shutdown, Washington Post
From the center: Lawmakers unveil bill to avoid government shutdown, boost Ukraine, USA Today
From the right: Biden's welfare 'handouts' keep Americans 'trapped' on the 'government dole forever,' researcher warns, Fox News
Senate begins debate on $1.7 trillion deal to fund government, avert shutdown
On Tuesday, Congressional leaders unveiled a $1.7 trillion spending bill to avert a potential government shutdown, which includes bolstering Ukraine and providing relief aid to communities affected by natural disasters. Left-leaning articles highlight that lawmakers agree on bipartisan appends to the omnibus but disagree on key fiscal, economic issues, while right-leaning articles highlight an economist’s report criticizing Biden era welfare policies which seem to contribute to the nationwide labor shortage.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,527 news articles covering this topic. 43% (648) are left-leaning, 32% (495) are centrist, and 25% (384) are right-leaning.
From the left: Senate begins debate on $1.7 trillion deal to fund government, avert shutdown, Washington Post
From the center: Lawmakers unveil bill to avoid government shutdown, boost Ukraine, USA Today
From the right: Biden's welfare 'handouts' keep Americans 'trapped' on the 'government dole forever,' researcher warns, Fox News
January 6 committee unveils criminal referrals against Trump
On Monday, the House select committee investigating the riots on the Capitol in 2021 released an executive summary recommending that the Department of Justice investigate former President Donald Trump for four crimes relating to the insurrection on Jan. 6. Left-leaning articles highlight that this is the first time a former president has been referred to the Justice Department by Congress for a criminal investigation, while right-leaning articles highlight that the committee, made up of Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans, called Trump’s conduct “unlawful.”
We ran the numbers: There are 1,788 news articles covering this topic. 90% (1,608) are left-leaning, 8% (153) are centrist, and 2% (27) are right-leaning.
From the left: Jan. 6 committee’s criminal referrals: What they mean for Justice Dept., Washington Post
From the center: Jan. 6 committee unveils criminal referrals against Trump, The Hill
From the right: Jan. 6 Committee releases 154-page executive summary detailing Trump's 'unlawful' conduct, criminal referrals, Fox News
House democrats introduce legislation to bar Trump
A group of House Democrats proposed legislation that would bar former President Donald Trump from holding federal office in the future under the 14th Amendment. Left-leaning articles highlight that the bill drops a week before a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riots releases a comprehensive report, while right-leaning articles highlight that the section of the 14th Amendment cited by House Democrats was originally intended to prevent former Confederates from holding office.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,327 news articles covering this topic. 48% (641) are left-leaning, 38% (503) are centrist, and 14% (183) are right-leaning.
From the left: House Democrats introduce bill to bar Trump from office under 14th Amendment, CBS News
From the center: House Democrats introduce legislation to bar Trump from office under 14th Amendment, The Hill
From the right: 40 House Democrats join legislation to bar Trump from public office, Fox News
House passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, allowing Congress more time to work out a deal for spending for the remainder of the 2023 fiscal year. Left-leaning articles highlight that voting on the short-term funding bill occurred along party lines, while right-leaning articles highlight that Republicans are pushing for an extension through January to take advantage of the newly elected Republican House majority.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,170 news articles covering this topic. 51% (1,121) are left-leaning, 35% (758) are centrist, and 13% (291) are right-leaning.
From the left: House passes bill to extend government funding for 1 week, Washington Post
From the center: House passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown, The Hill
From the right: Congress averts partial government shutdown with short-term funding bill lasting 1 week, Fox News
Desantis holds 14-point lead over Trump in poll
Republican governor of Florida Ron DeSantis leads over former President Donald Trump by a 14-point gap, according to results of a Wall Street Journal poll released Wednesday. Left-leaning articles highlight that Trump has been increasingly attacking his likely Republican rival ahead of the presidential election cycle, while right-leaning articles highlight that Trump squandered his influence and support from the Republican Party through recent political blunders.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,809 news articles covering this topic. 33% (591) are left-leaning, 41% (753) are centrist, and 26% (465) are right-leaning.
From the left: DeSantis holds early lead over Trump among GOP primary voters, Politico
From the center: DeSantis holds 14-point lead over Trump in hypothetical match-up, The Hill
From the right: DeSantis tops Trump by double digits in second straight GOP presidential primary poll, Fox News
Biden signs Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Bill
President Joe Biden signed into law on Tuesday a bipartisan law that protects sam-sex and interracial marriage federally. Left-leaning articles highlight that Biden was one of the earliest supporters of same-sex marriage in a high office, while right-leaning articles highlight the Senate Majority Leader praising the efforts of senators, particularly the bill’s biggest proponent Sen. Krysten Sinema (I-Ariz.).
We ran the numbers: There are 2,2662 news articles covering this topic. 49% (1,312) are left-leaning, 39% (1,041) are centrist, and 12% (309) are right-leaning.
From the left: Biden signs landmark bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, Washington Post
From the center: 'A blow against hate': Biden signs landmark bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriage, USA Today
From the right:Biden calls same-sex marriage law 'blow against hate' in star-studded ceremony, Washington Examiner
White House and Trump on Release of Paul Whelan
Former President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that during his time as president, he refused a deal to exchange former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018, for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Left-leaning articles highlight that the White House is planning to convene to discuss securing Whelan’s release, while right-leaning articles highlight that Whelan’s brother slammed Trump for criticizing the recent prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia as “unpatriotic.”
We ran the numbers: There are 1,184 news articles covering this topic. 57% (675) are left-leaning, 24% (281) are centrist, and 19% (228) are right-leaning.
From the left: White House officials meeting to discuss next steps in Paul Whelan's case, CBS News
From the center: Trump says he turned down deal to release Paul Whelan, The Hill
From the right: Trump says he 'turned down a deal' with Russia to exchange Viktor Bout for Paul Whelan, Fox News
Brittney Griner released in prisoner swap
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was previously detained in Russia on charges of possessing cannabis oil, will be returning to the United States after successful negotiations for a prisoner swap between the countries in which notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout will be released to Russia. Left-leaning articles highlight that Bout’s lawyer saying that the swap was fair given the length of their detainment, while right-leaning articles highlight that critics slammed President Joe Biden for the “lopsided” deal.
We ran the numbers: There are 3,987 news articles covering this topic. 44% (1,769) are left-leaning, 46% (1,850) are centrist, and 10% (368) are right-leaning.
From the left: Brittney Griner to land in San Antonio after release in prisoner swap, Washington Post
From the center: Prisoner swap negotiations with Russia over Brittney Griner 'painstaking, extraordinary', USA Today
From the right: Biden slammed for swapping Russian ‘Merchant of death’ for WNBA’s Griner, Fox News
Kyrsten Sinema switches from Democrat to Independent
Following the Georgia Senate runoff which tipped the balance in Democrats favor, Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema left the Democratic Party on Friday and registered as an independent. Left-leaning articles highlight the potential reasons for Sinema’s party switch, while right-leaning articles highlight that liberal media blasted Sinema for the decision.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,882 news articles covering this topic. 56% (1,612) are left-leaning, 32% (912) are centrist, and 12% (358) are right-leaning.
From the left: The politics of Kyrsten Sinema’s party switch, Washington Post
From the center: 'A shot across the Democratic leadership bow': Kyrsten Sinema shakes up Senate, USA Today
From the right: Liberal media, Dems erupt over Sinema leaving Democratic Party: 'Still great at being the f---ing worst', Fox News
How did the GOP lose Georgia in the runoff?
Left-leaning articles highlighted the efforts of the people of Georgia, mobilizing to “out-organize” voter suppression, leading to Warnock’s victory. Right-leaning articles reported on frustration in the Republican Party, which previously expected a win in Congress. Many critics attribute the loss to former President Donald Trump, in which many of the candidates that he backed lost their elections.
We ran the numbers: There are 4,478 news articles covering this topic. 47% (2,104) are left-leaning, 32% (1,425) are centrist, and 21% (949) are right-leaning.
From the left: Warnock’s win points to the need for ongoing political organizing, Washington Post
From the center: How did the GOP lose Georgia? Walker, Trump influence cost Senate seat, USA Today
From the right: Herschel Walker loss reignites GOP anger at Trump-picked candidates, Fox News
Warnock wins election, boosting Democratic majority
On Tuesday, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock won the Georgia Senate runoff election over Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Left-leaning articles reported on the effects Warnock’s victory would have on Congress and deconstructed the reasons leading to Walker’s loss. Right-leaning articles reported on the razor thin margin of the Democratic victory and the factors that resulted in Walker’s defeat.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,585 news articles covering this topic. 43% (691) are left-leaning, 45% (711) are centrist, and 12% (183) are right-leaning.
From the left: Warnock beats Walker in Ga. runoff, growing Democrats’ Senate majority, Washington Post
From the center: Georgia 2022 Senate runoff recap: Warnock wins election, boosting Democratic majority, USA Today
From the right: Sen. Raphael Warnock wins Georgia Senate runoff, defeating GOP challenger Herschel Walker, Fox News
Warnock and Walker make final pitches in Georgia Senate runoff
Georgia’s runoff election between incumbent Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker will determine if the Senate is split 50–50 or 51–49. Left-leaning articles reported on criticisms of Walker’s character and competence. Right-leaning articles focused on Warnock dodging questions on whether he supports any limitations on abortions.
We ran the numbers: There are 1,640 news articles covering this topic. 52% (856) are left-leaning, 39% (635) are centrist, and 9% (149) are right-leaning.
From the left: In increasingly purple Georgia, Senate runoff is a high-stakes final test, Washington Post
From the center: In high-profile Georgia runoff race, Democrats hope to boost their advantage in the Senate, USA Today
From the right: Warnock still won't say if he supports any abortion limitations just one day before Georgia runoff, Fox News
Biden’s first state dinner draws celebrities, donors and GO
On Thursday, celebrities, artists, and lawmakers gathered for President Joe Biden’s first state dinner of his term for French President Emmanuel Macron on a visit to the United States. Left-leaning articles highlight that at the dinner, Biden and Macron emphasized solidarity between their nations, while right-leaning articles highlight that major Biden campaign donors were invited to the black-tie event.
We ran the numbers: There are 2,125 news articles covering this topic. 54% (1,165) are left-leaning, 31% (650) are centrist, and 15% (310) are right-leaning.
From the left: At state dinner, Biden and Macron stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ Washington Post
From the center: Biden’s first state dinner draws famous faces, The Hill
From the right: Major Biden donors scored invites to lavish state dinner, Fox News