The Bias Brief

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Daily MailSep 17, 2026High impactNewsConflict Defense Foreign

Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' with NEW deal on the table... as devastating photos show US bases severely damaged in Middle East

President Trump said the Iran war will end 'soon' and that Tehran wants a deal ahead of the UN General Assembly. The report also highlights photos indicating Iranian strikes heavily damaged US bases, with billions in equipment losses, while noting the administration has offered less transparency about damage to American personnel and installations.

Fox NewsSep 17, 2026Sig. 7NewsConflict Foreign Politics

Fox News Poll: 71% think Trump administration lacks plan to end Iran war

A national poll finds 71% of voters think the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy for ending the Iran war, and 60% say the military action was wrong. The survey also shows rising concern that the conflict will make the U.S. less safe and record-low support for Israelis.

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Daily MailSep 17, 2026Sig. 3NewsCulture Conflict Politics

Ed Sheeran's cousin launches fresh attack on star as he brands him a 'coward' and says he is 'not a good person' amid pro-Palestine tour row

Ed Sheeran's cousin Jethro Sheeran attacked him as a 'coward' and 'not a good person' after Macklemore was dropped from Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestine comments. The article recounts the family feud and includes supportive celebrity reactions to Macklemore, while Sheeran says the promoter made the decision.

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CBS NewsSep 17, 2026Sig. 6NewsAI Conflict Foreign

9/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett

This roundup page highlights OpenAI reporting six new incidents of 'concerning' behavior and a U.N. panel saying it has 'reasonable grounds' to believe U.S. committed war crimes in Iran. It is mostly a program page with navigation and headline aggregation rather than a full article.

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VoxSep 17, 2026Sig. 7AnalysisEconomy Energy Conflict

The overlooked factor making everything more expensive

Diesel prices hit a record $6.40 per gallon, up 73 percent from a year earlier, driven by the US war with Iran, attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries. The article explains how inelastic diesel demand raises costs across farming, freight, and groceries, and it criticizes the Trump administration for not winding down the Iran war.

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Washington ExaminerSep 17, 2026Sig. 8NewsConflict Defense Foreign

UN investigators conclude ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe certain US strikes in Iran were war crimes

The UN’s fact-finding mission on Iran said there are reasonable grounds to believe that two U.S. strikes in Iran were war crimes, including one on a school in Minab and another on a sports complex and residential area in Lamerd. The article details the civilian casualty allegations, includes CENTCOM’s denials and its claim that only one incident correlated with a U.S. strike, and notes the UN also documented Iranian state crackdowns.

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AxiosSep 17, 2026Sig. 8NewsConflict Foreign Law

UN mission finds reasonable grounds to believe U.S. committed war crimes in Iran

A UN fact-finding mission found reasonable grounds to believe U.S. airstrikes in Iran, including one on a primary school that killed more than 120 children, amounted to war crimes. The report also documented gross human rights violations by Iran, including executions and internet shutdowns. The White House and Pentagon did not immediately respond to the findings.

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Washington ExaminerSep 17, 2026Sig. 6NewsElections Conflict Economy

Republicans frustrated with Trump could lead to ‘civil war’: Bob Cusack

Bob Cusack said Republican frustration with President Trump could escalate into a GOP civil war in the midterms, citing the surprise $5,000 check proposal and the costly, unpopular Iran war. The report notes record-high gas prices and Republican messaging troubles ahead of the Nov. 3 elections.

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The HillSep 17, 2026Sig. 6NewsEnergy Politics Conflict

Greene: $6.20 gas ‘is Trump’s fault’

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed President Trump for high gas prices, pointing to $6.19 regular gasoline in California and calling for an end to the Iran war. The article notes fuel costs have risen during the conflict and warns the war could further increase inflation.

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NPRSep 17, 2026Sig. 8NewsConflict Foreign Law

U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack

U.N.-backed human rights experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe U.S. strikes in Iran amounted to war crimes, including an attack on a school in Minab that killed many civilians. The same report also accuses Iran's government of crimes against humanity against its own people and calls for reparations.

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Daily MailSep 17, 2026Sig. 4NewsForeign Culture Conflict

Ireland says it will boycott Eurovision for a second year due to Gaza

Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for a second year, with broadcaster RTE citing ongoing deaths and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The article also notes other countries' boycotts and related cultural backlash involving Macklemore and Ed Sheeran.

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BBC NewsSep 17, 2026Sig. 6NewsConflict Culture Foreign

RTÉ boycotts Eurovision for second year in a row

RTÉ will not broadcast or participate in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing the ongoing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza and concerns over journalist access. Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has also withdrawn, while the article notes Israel rejects genocide allegations and cites the October 7 Hamas-led attack as context.

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