The Bias Brief

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New York PostSep 23, 2026Sig. 7NewsForeign Defense Technology

US deal in Greenland paves way for investment, data centers: Arctic commissioner

A US-Greenland-Denmark security agreement, signed at the UN, expands the US military presence in Greenland with two new defense bases and a Pituffik Space Base overhaul, while opening the door to investment in rare-earth mining and data centers. Arctic Commissioner Tom Dans frames the deal as good for business and a strategic counter to China and Russia in the Arctic, with the timing noted as significant ahead of Xi Jinping's Washington visit.

AxiosSep 23, 2026Sig. 6NewsPolitics Elections Media

Exclusive: Thune plans another leader bid as Senate GOP fights to survive

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Axios he plans to run for another term as GOP leader even if Republicans lose the Senate majority. The interview details his strategy for 2026, including giving candidates leeway to distance themselves from Trump and Washington, allowing state-driven votes, and directing roughly $280 million in advertising through the Senate Leadership Fund.

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Fox NewsSep 23, 2026Sig. 5NewsTrade Economy Foreign

Bessent reveals extension to Busan agreement with China until January

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Fox News that the U.S. and China agreed to extend their Busan trade truce until January 10, giving both sides more time to negotiate economic issues. The segment also touched on Iran and AI.

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CBS NewsSep 23, 2026Sig. 5NewsClimate Other

East Coast faces threat of powerful winds, flooding as Nor'easter builds

A Nor'easter is forecast to bring powerful winds and flooding to the East Coast while Hurricane Polo threatens California. A meteorologist provides the forecast for both coasts.

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