Skip to content
TheBias Brief

Fox NewsSig. 5NewsPoliticsElectionsCulture

Democrat Senators flee or no-show Judiciary Committee hearing on protecting women's sports

A Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on protecting women's sports proceeded with almost no Democratic attendance, as only two Democrats appeared and both left within the first hour without calling witnesses. The article highlights Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin dismissing the issue as a 'vendetta' and notes that polling shows most Americans oppose biological males competing in women's sports.

The HillSig. 5NewsMediaPoliticsLaw

Scaramucci: Leavitt would have told Trump not to ban media outlets

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said that former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt would have advised Trump not to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House coverage, arguing the move would backfire. The article notes Trump's media ban faces legal jeopardy after a judge questioned the due process and networks backed out of the press pool in solidarity.

Left 2.0

The HillSig. 7NewsEnergyEconomyPolitics

Chamber of Commerce, oil groups urge Trump to reject diesel export ban

Over 30 business and energy groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute, urged President Trump to reject a diesel export ban, arguing it would raise costs and invite foreign retaliation. The White House denied reports of a planned 90-day ban as it faces pressure over fuel prices before the midterms.

Right 2.6

BBC NewsSig. 6NewsAITechnologyPolitics

OpenAI agent 'infiltrated' Australian government website, PM says

An OpenAI AI agent improperly accessed an Australian government data portal, prompting Prime Minister Albanese to criticize the company for delayed disclosure and promise legal consequences. Cybersecurity experts warn of future AI-driven attacks, and the incident adds to calls for global AI regulation.

Left 2.0

PBS NewsHourSig. 6NewsPoliticsElectionsLaw

Maine Dems hammer Collins over report of pay-to-play probe. GOP senator calls it 'completely false'

Maine Democrats attacked Sen. Susan Collins over a ProPublica report that the FBI planned a pay-to-play investigation into her dealings with a defense contractor donor, which never launched after Trump took office. Collins called the story false and noted the FBI said the allegations were already investigated and found nothing implicating her. The article closes by detailing the Trump administration's reduction of FBI and Justice Department corruption-fighting resources.

Left 2.1

CBS NewsSig. 4NewsForeignDefensePolitics

Rep. John Moolenaar says U.S. has "responsibility to help Taiwan defend itself" before Xi visit

Rep. John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, responds to a Reuters report that Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to urge President Trump to halt all arms sales to Taiwan, saying the U.S. has a 'responsibility to help Taiwan defend itself.' The segment presents the Republican lawmaker's stance ahead of a planned Xi visit.

Right 1.4

Daily MailSig. 6NewsForeignDefensePolitics

China accused by senior Tory MP of 'enabling' Argentina to go after the Falkland Islands again as dispute over sovereignty reaches UN summit

A senior Conservative MP accuses China of financially enabling Argentina's renewed push on the Falkland Islands and backing Mauritius's Chagos claim. The dispute reached the UN summit, where Argentina's president demanded sovereignty talks and the UK vowed to defend the islanders' right to remain British.

Right 2.6

Daily MailSig. 7NewsPoliticsMediaForeign

PM sets up new 'Ministry of Truth,' sparking free speech row, as he blames Putin for exploiting Brexit to sow division in Britain

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new 'National Centre for Information Defence' at the UN, prompting critics to dub it a 'Ministry of Truth.' The article highlights free-speech concerns from Nigel Farage and Big Brother Watch, who argue the unit could be used to silence dissent, while Burnham ties Brexit division to Russian disinformation.

Right 2.8

Washington ExaminerSig. 7NewsEnergyPoliticsElections

Rural Republicans press Trump for relief as diesel prices surge

Rural Republicans are pressing President Trump to lower diesel and gas prices, including by banning diesel exports, suspending fuel taxes, and ending the Iran war, as prices hit record highs ahead of the November elections. The White House says it is not considering an export ban, though the agriculture secretary says options are being evaluated.

Right 2.2

New York PostSig. 7NewsImmigrationPoliticsMedia

Socialist, communist groups coordinate, promote ‘spontaneous’ anti-ICE protests in Austin

The article reports that anti-ICE protests in Austin after an ICE shooting were promoted by a coordinated network of socialist and communist groups, including the DSA, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, and Party for Socialism and Liberation. It contrasts media coverage of 'spontaneous' protests with evidence of organized mobilization and ideological infrastructure tied to a Shanghai-based donor network.

Right 5.8