On Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he would be withdrawing Russia from a nuclear arms reduction treaty with the U.S. Left-leaning articles highlight that the announcement is likely a response to the U.S.’s continued support of Ukraine, while right-leaning articles highlight that top Republican officials call on the Biden administration to “prepare” in the wake of Russia’ withdrawal from the arms treaty.

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From the left: Putin assures Russia he will win the war, then suspends nuclear arms deal, Washington Post

From the center: Putin suspends nuclear arms treaty as US-Russia tensions build amid Ukraine war anniversary, USA Today

From the right: Top Republican says 'all options must be on the table' after Russia pulls out of nuclear treaty, Fox News

In the last three weeks, the U.S. shot down three objects from U.S airspace, with one object believed to be a balloon from a hobby club in Illinois. Left-leaning articles highlight that members of the balloon hobbyist group in Illinois believe one of the objects shot down was one of their balloons, while right-leaning articles highlight China ridiculing Biden’s administration for focusing more efforts on China and shooting down these unidentified objects rather than the chemical spill in Ohio. 

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From the left: ‘That could be one of our balloons’: Hobbyist says, Washington Post

From the center: Decision to shoot down balloons puts spotlight on hobbyists, AP News

From the right: China mocks Biden admin for being ‘blind to the toxic mushroom cloud’ over Ohio while obsessing over, Fox News

On Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden publicly stated that three of the four aerial objects recently shot down by the federal government were not of Chinese origin. Left-leaning articles highlight that the administration has had to clarify that the objects were not of extraterrestrial origin, while right-leaning articles highlight the Biden administration’s plans to keep an eye on unidentified aerial objects in the future.

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From the left: The week Biden had to decide whether to shoot down mysterious objects, Washington Post

From the center: Biden says the 3 aerial objects shot down were not Chinese spy balloons, USA Today

From the right: Biden says three aerial 'objects' US shot down likely not related to China surveillance, Fox News

On Wednesday, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced her intention to run in the 2024 presidential race. Left-leaning articles highlight Haley’s contrast against past GOP nominations given her gender and immigrant background, while right-leaning articles focus on Haley’s agenda and how she positions against other possible GOP candidates.  

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From the left: Haley kicks off 2024 run drawing implicit contrasts with Trump, Washington Post

From the center: Republican Nikki Haley calls for 'a new generation' - in her first 2024 campaign rally, USA Today

From the right: Nikki Haley leaps into 2024 GOP presidential primary at packed campaign rally, Fox News

On Tuesday, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, were able to return to their homes after a train carrying toxic chemicals was derailed on Feb. 3. Left-leaning articles highlighted scrutiny that the Biden administration is under for its supposed inaction, while right-leaning articles focused on news outlets targeting Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance’s “delayed” response to the incident. 

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From the left: Biden Admin Under Increasing Pressure Over Ohio Train Disaster, Newsweek

From the center: Five lingering questions over Ohio train derailment, toxic spill, The Hill

From the right: Media hits JD Vance for 'delayed' reaction to Ohio train derailment, buries how Dem senator responded later, Fox News

On Wednesday, lawmakers responded to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address in which he addressed the Chinese spy balloon and relations with China. Left-leaning articles highlight that a spokesperson for China said that China feels “smeared” by Biden’s address and the U.S.’s response to the balloon incident, while right-leaning articles highlight Democrat and Republicans alike have criticized the Biden administration's weak approach when addressing the Chinese spy balloon incident. 

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From the left: China says it was smeared in Biden State of the Union speech, Washington Post

From the center: Biden vows 'to protect' country in State of the Union speech, refers to China balloon, USA Today

From the right: Sen. Hawley shreds Biden's on China during SOTU address: 'Actions speak louder' Fox News

national debt Left-leaning articles highlight that Biden touted bipartisanship and appealed to blue-collar workers in his address, while right-leaning articles highlight that a Republican governor is calling for new leadership after Biden’s annual speech.

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From the left: Three takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address, Washington Post

From the center: Biden tells Americans economy roaring back, spars with GOP over debt, USA Today

From the right: Sarah Sanders GOP rebuttal to Biden SOTU, says Americans have a choice 'between normal or crazy' Fox News

On Monday, the aerial spy balloon of alleged Chinese origin continues to spark debates on national security. Left-leaning articles highlight that U.S.-Chinese relations are tense after the Secretary of State’s visit to Beijing was canceled, while right-leaning articles highlight that China claims that another one of its surveillance balloons accidentally entered Latin American and Caribbean skies.

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From the left: Balloon bursts hopes for end to spiraling US-China tensions, Washington Post

From the center: DOD did not think the spy balloon was a military threat when it was first detected, USA Today

From the right: China insists second surveillance craft over Caribbean also thrown off course by weather, Fox News

On Wednesday, Republican Senators rallied within the party to defend Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis against verbal attacks by former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Left-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s resistance to support other Republican candidates may harm the GOP’s chances of victory during the presidential election, while right-leaning articles highlight that Trump has gone back on his former praise for the Florida governor, criticizing his COVID-era lockdown policies.

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From the left: Trump raises nightmare scenario for GOP as he lashes out at potential primary foes, CNN

From the center: GOP senators rally to defend DeSantis from Trump attacks, The Hill

From the right: GOP senators come to DeSantis' defense after Trump called him 'disloyal', Fox News

On Tuesday, embattled Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) voluntarily stepped down from his assignments on House committees amid investigations into his alleged biological fabrications on the campaign trail. Left-leaning articles highlight that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) commended Santos for his decision to temporarily step down, while right-leaning articles highlight that McCarthy has had to field numerous questions about whether Santos can remain in the House.

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From the left: Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues, Washington Post

From the center: Rep. George Santos quits House committee seats amid uproar over lies: What we know, USA Today

From the right: NY Republican Rep. George Santos to recuse himself from committee assignments, Fox News

On Friday, outlets report that former President Donald Trump has been struggling to find a footing in his reelection campaign as polls show Republican voters prefer Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the 2024 presidential election. Left-leaning articles highlighted that Trump may have found an angle of attack by focusing on the issue of potential budget cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Right-leaning articles highlight that support for DeSantis in key primary states could grow to an insurmountable lead over Trump. 

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From the left: Trump Finds an Opening Against DeSantis, Washington Post

From the center: Trump trails DeSantis in possible 2024 matchup in New Hampshire, USA Today

From the right: DeSantis takes commanding lead in first three GOP primary states, Washington Examiner

On Thursday, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), the lawmaker who led the first impeachment of former President Donald Trump, announced that he is vying for a seat in the Senate. Left-leaning articles highlight Schiff has drawn the ire of Republicans for his lead roles in the Trump impeachment and investigation of the Jan. 6 riots, while right-leaning articles highlight that the announcement comes days after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) booted Schiff from the House committee he had chaired for four years.

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From the left: Rep. Adam Schiff, who led first Trump impeachment trial, announces Senate run, Washington Post

From the center: Rep. Adam Schiff, who led first Trump impeachment, seeking CA Senate seat, USA Today

From the right: Rep. Adam Schiff launches Senate bid to replace Dianne Feinstein, NY Post

On Wednesday, the House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) conveyed that Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.)—who garnered notoriety for falsifying his professional and academic background on the campaign trail—will only be removed from Congress if the House Ethics Committee concludes that he had violated the law. Left-leaning articles highlight the investigations into Santos’s background and McCarthy’s hesitance to remove him before a conclusion is drawn. Right-leaning articles highlight statements made by McCarthy and why he believes that Santos should maintain his seat. 

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From the left: Kevin McCarthy Spells Out What It Would Take To Remove Santos From Congress, Huffington Post

From the center: McCarthy: Santos will be removed from Congress if ethics probe finds he broke law, USA Today

From the right: McCarthy says Santos will be removed from Congress if he broke the law, Fox News

On Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) told the press that he has no plans to lead negotiations with the White House for a debt ceiling increase. Left-leaning articles highlight that Senate Republicans have taken a backseat to House Republicans in the negotiations on the debt crisis, while right-leaning articles highlight that the slim Senate split means it is unlikely a resolution will pass that will be approved by the Republican-majority House.

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From the left: McConnell plans backseat role as McCarthy battles White House over debt ceiling, CNN

From the center: McConnell: Debt limit deal up to McCarthy and Biden, The Hill

From the right: McConnell tosses debt ceiling hot potato to Biden, McCarthy: ‘That’s where a solution lies’, Fox News

On Monday, Republicans leading the committee investigating classified documents found in President Joe Biden’s private office and home asked the Secret Service for details on visitors to Biden’s residence. Left-leaning articles highlight that the FBI searching a president’s private residence is an “extraordinary” reality, while right-leaning articles highlight that the Secret Service has information on visitors to the president and is prepared to release the information if Congress so requests.

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From the left: FBI search deepens political implications of Biden document discoveries, CNN

From the center: Comer asks Secret Service for visitor information from Biden’s Delaware home, The Hill

From the right: Republicans demand info from Secret Service on visitors to Biden's Delaware home, Fox News

On Wednesday, media reports found that aides to President Joe Biden found a second set of classified documents, separate from the set found in Biden’s Washington D.C.-based think tank, in November. Left-leaning articles highlight that legal sources say it is not uncommon for those with security clearances to mishandle classified documents, while right-leaning articles highlight that aides to the president were looking in locations that the president frequents for other classified documents.

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From the left: Second Biden search yields additional classified documents, Washington Post

From the center: Biden aides find second batch of classified documents at separate location, reports say, USA Today

From the right: Biden aides discover second batch of classified docs at another location, Fox News

On Tuesday, President Joe Biden revealed that he was not aware of the contents of the classified documents found in his Washington, D.C. think tank office. Left-leaning articles highlight that this incident is distinct from the controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump’s possession of classified documents at his estate in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, while right-leaning articles highlight that there exists a bias in the press covering the two similar incidents favoring Democrats and Biden.

There are 2,506 news articles covering this topic. 19% (464) are left-leaning, 35% (874) are centrist, and 46% (1,168) are right-leaning.

From the left: Justice Dept. reviewing classified documents found in Biden’s post-VP office, Washington Post

From the center: Biden says he was 'surprised' government records had been found in a private office, USA Today

From the right: GOP leaders blast Biden over classified documents at Penn Biden Center, Fox News

On a visit to Mexico City on Monday, President Joe Biden met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and discussed drug and migration issues between the two countries. Left-leaning articles highlight INSERT, while right-leaning articles highlight that the leaders of the U.S. and Canada are in Mexico to attend the North American Leaders’ Summit during which they brought concerns about trade and energy policy to López Obrador.

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From the left: Biden meets with Mexican president as immigration issue erupts in U.S., Washington Post

From the center: Biden is in Mexico City. Asking the Mexican president for help with fentanyl, USA Today

From the right: View from Mexico: An uncertain future for North America amid Biden, Trudeau visit, Fox News

On Friday, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) clinched an election as the 55th Speaker of the House after 15 rounds of votes. Left-leaning articles highlight that McCarthy won due to Republican holdouts voting “present” rather than against him, while right-leaning articles highlight that McCarthy won his fifteenth election after narrowly losing by one vote in the second to last election.

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From the left: House elects McCarthy as speaker after days of defeats and concessions, Washington Post

From the center: In dramatic 15th ballot, Republican Kevin McCarthy clinches House speaker vote, USA Today

From the right: Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker in 15th floor vote after days of high drama, Fox News