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Biden Bets His Presidency on Voting Rights
On Tuesday, President Biden spoke on the importance of voting rights in Atlanta. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden risks opening the new year with a second legislative setback, right-leaning articles highlight that Rep. Jody Hice said on Tuesday that President Biden pushing a radical plan to overhaul elections is nothing but a “power grab.”
There are 3507 news articles covering this topic. 64% (2235) are left leaning, 26% (929) are center, and 10% (341) are right leaning.
From the left: In pivot to voting rights, Biden risks falling short on a second big goal, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden Bets His Presidency on Voting Rights Without Support of Many Democrats, Newsweek
From the right: Georgia lawmakers rip Biden’s plan to federalize elections: 'Nothing but a power grab', Washington Time
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We ran the numbers: There are 3507 news articles covering this topic. 64% (2235) are left leaning, 26% (929) are center, and 10% (341) are right leaning.
On Tuesday, President Biden spoke on the importance of voting rights in Atlanta. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden risks opening the new year with a second legislative setback, right-leaning articles highlight that Rep. Jody Hice said on Tuesday that President Biden pushing a radical plan to overhaul elections is nothing but a “power grab.”
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Biden risks opening the new year with a second legislative setback. Biden has endorsed a so-called “carve-out” before, but Tuesday’s remarks are his most extensive on the issue.
Newsweek published a centrist article reporting that Biden pressed for the need to change the filibuster rules in order to make it easier to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin have both publicly stated they are opposed to changing the Senate's current 60-vote threshold.
A right-leaning article by The Washington Time highlights that Rep. Jody Hice said on Tuesday that President Biden pushing a radical plan to overhaul elections is nothing but a “power grab.” Hice claimed the measure will “install the ability for Democrats to cheat in the elections at a time when states are doing everything they can to shore up election integrity.”
From the left
In pivot to voting rights, Biden risks falling short on a second big goal
The Washington Post
From the right
Georgia lawmakers rip Biden’s plan to federalize elections: 'Nothing but a power grab'
Washington Time
Trump Blasts GOP Sen. Mike Rounds for Saying the 2020 Election was Decided Fairly
Former President Donald Trump is calling Republican Senator Mike Rounds a Republican in name only after he said the 2020 election wasn't rigged. While left-leaning articles highlight that Rounds said that he wasn't surprised that Trump lashed out, right-leaning articles highlight that Rounds said during an interview on ABC News the 2020 election was "fair, as fair as we've seen.”
There are 1558 news articles covering this topic. 43% (665) are left leaning, 42% (653) are center, and 15% (240) are right leaning.
From the left: Rounds doesn't back down from Trump, who 'lost the 2020 election', The Hill
From the center: Trump Asks if Mike Rounds is 'Crazy or Just Stupid' After GOP Senator Calls 2020 Race Fair, Newsweek
From the right: Trump blasts GOP Sen. Mike Rounds for saying the 2020 election was decided fairly, Washington Examiner
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We ran the numbers: There are 1558 news articles covering this topic. 43% (665) are left leaning, 42% (653) are center, and 15% (240) are right leaning.
Former President Donald Trump is calling Republican Senator Mike Rounds a Republican in name only after he said the 2020 election wasn't rigged. While left-leaning articles highlight that Rounds said that he wasn't surprised that Trump lashed out, right-leaning articles highlight that Rounds said during an interview on ABC News the 2020 election was "fair, as fair as we've seen.”
A left-leaning article by The Hill highlights that Rounds said that he wasn't surprised that Trump lashed out. In a statement, Rounds said, “The former president lost the 2020 election.”
Newsweek published a centrist article reporting that Trump said Rounds "just went woke" on the issue. Rounds refuted Trump's claims about the 2020 race being fraudulent during an appearance on ABC News.
A right-leaning article by Washington Examiner highlights that Rounds said during an interview on ABC News the 2020 election was "fair, as fair as we've seen.” Rounds argued that lawmakers did their “due diligence” by investigating Trump’s claims.
From the center
Trump Asks if Mike Rounds is 'Crazy or Just Stupid' After GOP Senator Calls 2020 Race Fair
Newsweek
From the right
Trump blasts GOP Sen. Mike Rounds for saying the 2020 election was decided fairly
Washington Examiner
Voting Rights Bills Stalled
The two voting bills under consideration right now, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, are stalled in the Senate. While left-leaning articles highlight that a group of Donald Trump's supporters in Michigan is working on a petition to mandate an outside audit of the 2020 election, right-leaning articles highlight that the Republican National Committee called out the Senate Democrats in a new memo for their hypocrisy on plotting an assault on the filibuster.
There are 1813 news articles covering this topic. 50% (900) are left leaning, 36% (659) are center, and 14% (254) are right leaning.
From the left: Pro-Trump Republicans try to rewrite state election laws as a voting rights showdown looms in Congress, CNN
From the center: Politics chat: Voting rights bills stalled; midterm considerations; Sen. Reid dies, NPR
From the right: RNC calls out Senate Democrats on filibuster hypocrisy in new memo, Fox News
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We ran the numbers: There are 1813 news articles covering this topic. 50% (900) are left leaning, 36% (659) are center, and 14% (254) are right leaning.
The two voting bills under consideration right now, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, are stalled in the Senate. While left-leaning articles highlight that a group of Donald Trump's supporters in Michigan is working on a petition to mandate an outside audit of the 2020 election, right-leaning articles highlight that the Republican National Committee called out the Senate Democrats in a new memo for their hypocrisy on plotting an assault on the filibuster.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that a group of Donald Trump's supporters in Michigan is working on a petition to mandate an outside audit of the 2020 election. The group also plans to establish a grand jury with the power to arrest election officials who refuse to cooperate.
NPR published a centrist article reporting that while these measures have passed the House, they're subject to the filibuster rule. Republicans have blocked passage.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that the Republican National Committee called out the Senate Democrats in a new memo for their hypocrisy on plotting an assault on the filibuster. The RNC took aim at dozens of Democrat senators, including President Biden.
Conservative Justices skeptical of Biden vaccine policies
On Friday, President Biden’s vaccine mandate will be presented in the Supreme Court. The Court’s special session will decide if the vaccine-or-test requirement goes forward–a critical juncture for an administration that campaigned on COVID response and ending the pandemic. While left-leaning articles report on the importance of this decision to the Biden administration, right-leaning articles discuss its broader ramifications and the role of federal and state governments in the case of a national emergency.
We ran the numbers: There are 3880 news articles covering this topic. 38% (1479) are left leaning, 40% (1546) are center, and 22% (855) are right leaning.
From the left: Today the Supreme Court considers Biden's vaccine rules, The Washington Post
From the center: Conservative justices seem skeptical of Biden vaccine mandates, The Hill
From the right: Supreme Court poised to decide limits of Biden vaccine rules for businesses, health care workers, Washington Time
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We ran the numbers: There are 3880 news articles covering this topic. 38% (1479) are left leaning, 40% (1546) are center, and 22% (855) are right leaning.
On Friday, President Biden’s vaccine mandate will be presented in the Supreme Court. The Court’s special session will decide if the vaccine-or-test requirement goes forward–a critical juncture for an administration that campaigned on COVID response and ending the pandemic.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights the importance of the decision and underscores four questions ahead of the hearing: 1. Why were there lawsuits over the rues?, 2. Where does the Supreme Court stand on vaccine mandates?, 3. In the meantime, how have hospitals and business groups responded?, and 4. When will there be a decision?. The article also refers back to op-eds earlier this week out of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on the skepticism of the conservative justices on the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts asks the solicitor general, “It seems to me that the more and more mandates that pop up in different agencies, it's fair — I wonder if it's not fair for us to look at [this] as a general exercise of power by the federal government.” The court’s three liberal judges are primarily concerned with the public health impact of blocking the request and waiting for lower court proceedings.
A right-leaning article by Washington Time highlights the broader ramifications of the decision–”In a larger sense, what powers do federal – and state – governments have in a national emergency?” The article quotes the state’s GOP attorney general Eric Schmitt in saying, “The federal government is supposed to be one of limited powers. And forcing the vaccine on tens of millions of Americans isn’t one of them.”
From the right
Supreme Court poised to decide limits of Biden vaccine rules for businesses, health care workers
Washington Time
Biden goes after Trump on Jan. 6 riots anniversary
Thursday marked one year since the Jan 6 Capitol Insurrection. Biden delivered a 20-minute address at Statuary Hall and formally condemned Trump for his incendiary role and the rocky transfer of power. While left-leaning articles note that the speech finally addresses Democrat concerns over Biden’s passivity toward Trump, right-leaning articles report on Trump’s pushing back that the address merely distracts from Biden’s “incompetent job”–stating: “That’s what you get when you have a rigged election.”
We ran the numbers: There are 2541 news articles covering this topic. 65% (1657) are left leaning, 25% (642) are center, and 10% (242) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden goes after Trump for lies and self-aggrandizement in Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary speech, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden goes after Trump, the Cheneys join remembrance: Takeaways from Congress marking 1 year since the Jan. 6 riots, USA Today
From the right: Trump claims Biden trying to hide ‘incompetent job’ with Jan. 6 remembrance, Fox News
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We ran the numbers: There are 2541 news articles covering this topic. 65% (1657) are left leaning, 25% (642) are center, and 10% (242) are right leaning.
Thursday marked one year since the Jan 6 Capitol Insurrection. Biden delivered a 20-minute address at Statuary Hall and formally condemned Trump for his incendiary role and the rocky transfer of power. While left-leaning articles note that the speech finally addresses Democrat concerns over Biden’s passivity toward Trump, right-leaning articles report on Trump’s pushing back that the address merely distracts from Biden’s “incompetent job”–stating: “That’s what you get when you have a rigged election.”
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Biden chose to address Trump head-on, settling a debate “within the Democratic Party about whether to take on Trump directly or whether doing so merely elevates his stature.” Top aides privately cheered the speech. The article goes on to recount the frustration many Democrats have felt in Biden’s passivity toward Trump in light of the challenges of the last election. Many saw this speech as a step in the right direction of the Biden administration condemning Trump for past actions.
An article from USA Today summarizes some of Biden’s most heated comments about Jan. 6. The article also includes the other presences shared at the remembrance: including the Cheneys. The article writes that the “somber remembrances… underscored the nation’s deep divisions over the attack.”
A right-leaning article by the New York Post highlights Trump’s response to Biden’s address: “‘Biden is working hard to try and deflect the incompetent job he is doing and has done, on the horrible Afghanistan withdrawal (surrender), the Borders, COVID, Inflation, loss of Energy Independence, and much more,” Trump said in an emailed statement from his Save America PAC. “Everything he touches turns to failure. That’s what you get when you have a rigged Election.”’
From the left
Biden goes after Trump for lies and self-aggrandizement in Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary speech
Washington Post
Former Biden transition advisors call for change in Covid-19 strategy
On Thursday, former Biden health advisors recommend updating the US strategy for the pandemic to address a “new normal” of living with the virus rather than elimination. In op-eds from the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors recommend numerous protocols for testing, mitigation, vaccination, and treatments that extend the administration’s current methods. The authors include Luciana Borio, a former acting chief scientist at the Food and Drug Administration; Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and University of Pennsylvania professor; Michael Osterholm of the University of Minnesota; and Rick Bright of the Rockefeller Foundation.
We ran the numbers: There are 1339 news articles covering this topic. 31% (409) are left leaning, 29% (392) are center, and 40% (538) are right leaning.
From the left: Former Biden health advisers say the US needs to change its Covid-19 strategy to face a 'new normal', CNN
From the center: Former Biden transition advisors call for change in COVID-19 strategy, The Hill
From the right: CDC's new COVID-19 isolation guidance called out by American Medical Association, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 1339 news articles covering this topic. 31% (409) are left leaning, 29% (392) are center, and 40% (538) are right leaning.
On Thursday, former Biden health advisors recommend updating the US strategy for the pandemic to address a “new normal” of living with the virus rather than elimination. In op-eds from the Journal of the American Medical Association, the authors recommend numerous protocols for testing, mitigation, vaccination, and treatments that extend the administration’s current methods. The authors include Luciana Borio, a former acting chief scientist at the Food and Drug Administration; Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and University of Pennsylvania professor; Michael Osterholm of the University of Minnesota; and Rick Bright of the Rockefeller Foundation.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that the three authors of the op-eds were all appointed to Biden’s Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board in 2020 and underlines some of the recommendations in their articles: “modernized data infrastructure for real-time information, bolstered public health workforce, more and empowered school nurses, and moves to rebuild trust in public health institutions.” The article explains that two authors push for the vaccine mandate citing estimates that suggest that “90% or more of people in the US need some immunity to SARS-CoV-2 to minimize the effects of Covid-19 and return to normalcy".
The Hill focuses on a return to the appropriate risk thresholds the US had seen in higher-severity years prior to Covid-19: 41 million symptomatic cases of influenza, 710,000 hospitalizations, and 52,000 deaths. The article quotes the Journal of the AMA authors in calling for better investment in testing, imposing vaccine mandates, and highlighting access to these resources.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that the AMA deems the CDC’s new release on quarantine and isolation guidance as “confusing” and “counterproductive.” The article goes on to highlight the CDC’s insistence on the new guidance despite ongoing criticism of the riskiness of reducing the isolation period.
From the right
CDC's new COVID-19 isolation guidance called out by American Medical Association
Fox News
Manchin Open to Climate Action Amid Spending Bill Stalemate
Senator Joe Manchin isn’t on board with gutting the filibuster. While left-leaning articles highlight that Manchin offered some of his strongest comments to date in support of the climate provisions in Democrats' social spending bill, right-leaning articles highlight that Congress is back and Democrats are trying to ram through trillions in social spending.
There are 1158 news articles covering this topic. 43% (500) are left leaning, 40% (467) are center, and 17% (191) are right leaning.
From the left: Sen. Manchin voiced his strongest support yet for Democrats' climate provisions. Will it be enough?, The Washington Post
From the center: Manchin Warns Democrats Gutting Filibuster Could Come Back 'at You Pretty Hard', Newsweek
From the right: 'Your World' on Build Back Better, Manchin's future, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 1158 news articles covering this topic. 43% (500) are left leaning, 40% (467) are center, and 17% (191) are right leaning.
Senator Joe Manchin isn’t on board with gutting the filibuster. While left-leaning articles highlight that Manchin offered some of his strongest comments to date in support of the climate provisions in Democrats' social spending bill, right-leaning articles highlight that Congress is back and Democrats are trying to ram through trillions in social spending.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Manchin offered some of his strongest comments to date in support of the climate provisions in Democrats' social spending bill. Manchin provided a measure of relief for climate advocates, even as the timeline for voting on the bill was delayed yet again.
Newsweek published a centrist article reporting that many have advocated for revamping the filibuster so Democrats could bypass Republican support. Manchin is warning his colleagues that changing the rules now could come back to bite them.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Congress is back and Democrats are trying to ram through trillions in social spending. Manchin is reportedly open to talks with new demands.
From the left
Sen. Manchin voiced his strongest support yet for Democrats' climate provisions. Will it be enough?
The Washington Post
From the center
Manchin Warns Democrats Gutting Filibuster Could Come Back 'at You Pretty Hard'
Newsweek
Trump's Role in Capitol Riot is Questioned
On Thursday, President Biden will speak about the responsibility that he believes former President Trump had in the Capitol attack on Thursday. While left-leaning articles highlight that a Democratic super PAC is launching a six-figure ad buy that ties Republican allies of former president Donald Trump to the deadly events of the January 6 insurrection, right-leaning articles highlight that Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department has "no higher priority" than bringing to justice those who were involved in last year's January 6th Capitol Hill riots.
There are 2000 news articles covering this topic. 53% (1050) are left leaning, 37% (746) are center, and 10% (204) are right leaning.
From the left: Democratic group launches six-figure ad buy tying Trump and GOP allies to Jan. 6 insurrection, The Washington Post
From the center: Psaki says Biden will address Trump's role in Capitol riot, The Hill
From the right: AG Merrick Garland says Justice Department has 'no higher priority' than investigating Jan. 6 Capitol riot, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 2000 news articles covering this topic. 53% (1050) are left leaning, 37% (746) are center, and 10% (204) are right leaning.
On Thursday, President Biden will speak about the responsibility that he believes former President Trump had in the Capitol attack on Thursday. While left-leaning articles highlight that a Democratic super PAC is launching a six-figure ad buy that ties Republican allies of former president Donald Trump to the deadly events of the January 6 insurrection, right-leaning articles highlight that Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department has "no higher priority" than bringing to justice those who were involved in last year's January 6th Capitol Hill riots.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that a Democratic super PAC is launching a six-figure ad buy that ties Republican allies of former president Donald Trump to the deadly events of the January 6 insurrection. Priorities USA Action announced the release of two short digital ads.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that before the attack at the Capitol, Trump repeatedly made unsupported claims that the 2020 election was tainted by widespread voter fraud. The White House previously said that Biden will mark the anniversary by underscoring the historical significance of the day.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department has "no higher priority" than bringing to justice those who were involved in last year's January 6th Capitol Hill riots. Garland announced the arrests of "more than 725 defendants in nearly all 50 states and the District of Columbia for their roles in the January 6 attack."
From the left
Democratic group launches six-figure ad buy tying Trump and GOP allies to Jan. 6 insurrection
The Washington Post
Omicron Sweeps Across America
On Monday, the U.S. hit yet another milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. While left-leaning articles highlight that every American is being drawn into a reckoning over how much risk is acceptable to get the nation back and running again, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden maintained that COVID-19 is an illness of those who refuse the vaccine.
There are 1024 news articles covering this topic. 19% (192) are left leaning, 65% (665) are center, and 16% (167) are right leaning.
From the left: Omicron might be less dangerous, but it's twisting the nation in knots, CNN
From the center: Omicron sweeps across America, shattering global record in single day, The Hill
From the right: Biden again insists COVID a ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’ even as fast-moving omicron spreads widely, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 1024 news articles covering this topic. 19% (192) are left leaning, 65% (665) are center, and 16% (167) are right leaning.
On Monday, the U.S. hit yet another milestone in the coronavirus pandemic. While left-leaning articles highlight that every American is being drawn into a reckoning over how much risk is acceptable to get the nation back and running again, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden maintained that COVID-19 is an illness of those who refuse the vaccine.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that every American is being drawn into a reckoning over how much risk is acceptable to get the nation back and running again. The article notes that the country is being buried under an avalanche of new infections.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that data from Johns Hopkins University of Medicine indicated that on Monday there were 1,082,549 new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Monday’s record high could be attributed to reporting delays due to the New Year’s holiday weekend.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Biden maintained that COVID-19 is an illness of those who refuse the vaccine. People who have not gotten shots should be "alarmed" by the highly-transmissible Omicron variant.
Trump Cancels Jan. 6 Press Conference
Former President Trump cancelled a planned news conference on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump said he would instead be discussing his grievances at a rally he has planned in Arizona later this month, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump accused Democrats on the January 6 House Select Committee of a "coverup."
There are 961 news articles covering this topic. 29% (279) are left leaning, 35% (332) are center, and 36% (350) are right leaning.
From the left: Trump cancels Florida press conference scheduled for Jan. 6, The Washington Post
From the center: Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference, The Hill
From the right: Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference, will speak at Jan. 15 Arizona rally instead, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 961 news articles covering this topic. 29% (279) are left leaning, 35% (332) are center, and 36% (350) are right leaning.
Former President Trump cancelled a planned news conference on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump said he would instead be discussing his grievances at a rally he has planned in Arizona later this month, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump accused Democrats on the January 6 House Select Committee of a "coverup."
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Trump said he would instead be discussing his grievances at a rally he has planned in Arizona later this month. Trump continues to falsely insist the election was “stolen.”
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that Trump had planned to use the Thursday news conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump blamed the House select committee charged with investigating the Jan. 6 riot for the cancellation.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Trump accused Democrats on the January 6 House Select Committee of a "coverup." He labeled Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff "shifty" and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "crazy."
From the right
Trump cancels Jan. 6 press conference, will speak at Jan. 15 Arizona rally instead
Fox News
Groups Urge Senate Dems to Reform Filibuster for Voting Rights
Dozens of outside groups are urging Senate Democrats to reform the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation. While left-leaning articles highlight that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Senate will vote soon on easing filibuster rules in an effort to advance stalled voting legislation, right-leaning articles highlight that Chuck Schumer hopes to use the anniversary of the January 6 riot to blow a hole in the filibuster to pass a partisan bill nationalizing elections.
There are 1672 news articles covering this topic. 67% (1119) are left leaning, 15% (247) are center, and 18% (306) are right leaning.
From the left: Schumer: Senate to vote on filibuster change on voting bill, The Washington Post
From the center: 60 groups urge Senate Democrats to reform filibuster for voting rights, The Hill
From the right: Never Let a Riot Go to Waste, National Review
We ran the numbers: There are 1672 news articles covering this topic. 67% (1119) are left leaning, 15% (247) are center, and 18% (306) are right leaning.
Dozens of outside groups are urging Senate Democrats to reform the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation. While left-leaning articles highlight that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Senate will vote soon on easing filibuster rules in an effort to advance stalled voting legislation, right-leaning articles highlight that Chuck Schumer hopes to use the anniversary of the January 6 riot to blow a hole in the filibuster to pass a partisan bill nationalizing elections.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Senate will vote soon on easing filibuster rules in an effort to advance stalled voting legislation. Schumer, D-N.Y., said the Senate “must evolve” and will “debate and consider” the rule changes by Jan. 17.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that sixty organizations sent a letter to Senate Democrats on Monday, arguing that a December debt ceiling fight showed how the 60-vote legislative filibuster could be circumvented. A fight over the debt ceiling in October put new pressure on Senate Democrats to potentially nix the filibuster for raising the nation's borrowing limit.
A right-leaning article by National Review highlights that Chuck Schumer hopes to use the anniversary of the January 6 riot to blow a hole in the filibuster to pass a partisan bill nationalizing elections. The article notes that Democrats want to wallow in the event and exploit it to the maximum extent possible.
FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Boosters for 12 to 15-Year-Olds
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unauthorized Pfizer booster shots for 12 to 15 year olds. While left-leaning articles highlight that the CDC plans to meet with their vaccine advisory board on Wednesday to discuss the issue of expanding booster eligibility to adolescents, right-leaning articles highlight that the FDA-approved booster use must now be OK’d by the CDC.
There are 774 news articles covering this topic. 37% (286) are left leaning, 28% (218) are center, and 35% (270) are right leaning.
From the left: CDC backs FDA's decision to reduce time between primary series and booster dose of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine, CNN
From the center: FDA authorizes COVID-19 boosters for 12- to 15-year-olds, The Hill
From the right: FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for 12- to 15-year-olds, New York Post
We ran the numbers: There are 774 news articles covering this topic. 37% (286) are left leaning, 28% (218) are center, and 35% (270) are right leaning.
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unauthorized Pfizer booster shots for 12 to 15 year olds. While left-leaning articles highlight that the CDC plans to meet with their vaccine advisory board on Wednesday to discuss the issue of expanding booster eligibility to adolescents, right-leaning articles highlight that the FDA-approved booster use must now be OK’d by the CDC.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that the CDC plans to meet with their vaccine advisory board on Wednesday to discuss the issue of expanding booster eligibility to adolescents. The FDA updated the emergency use authorization after review of real-world data from Israel that showed there were "no new safety concerns" in expanding boosters to adolescents.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the FDA also shortened the time for all adults to get their booster shots, down to five months from six months after the initial shots. For children 5-11 years old, the FDA authorized a third shot for certain immunocompromised children.
A right-leaning article by New York Post highlights that the FDA-approved booster use must now be OK’d by the CDC. The FDA said it backs the emergency use of the booster for the age group.
Vaccine Mandate Tensions Continue
On Wednesday, President Biden ordered flags outside government buildings be flown at half-staff to honor the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who died on Tuesday at the age of 82. While left-leaning articles highlight that Reid, who died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, right-leaning articles highlight that Reid served in Congress for 34 years.
There are 1260 news articles covering this topic. 44% (560) are left leaning, 46% (573) are center, and 10% (127) are right leaning.
From the left: Harry Reid remembered as a fighter, skilled Senate dealmaker, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden orders flags at half-staff for Harry Reid, The Hill
From the right: Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Dies At Age 82, Daily Caller
We ran the numbers: There are 1260 news articles covering this topic. 44% (560) are left leaning, 46% (573) are center, and 10% (127) are right leaning.
Tensions continue to rise over vaccine mandates. While left-leaning articles highlight that former President Trump is touting his administration's work in developing life-saving COVID-19 vaccines, right-leaning articles highlight that Donald Trump shared a scathing highlight reel of Biden administration policy shortcomings to mark the end of the year.
A left-leaning article by MSN highlights that former President Trump is touting his administration's work in developing life-saving COVID-19 vaccines. Trump also pushed back at Owens when she responded by saying that more people have died from COVID-19 since the vaccines were available.
A centrist article by The Hill highlights that Senate Republicans have introduced a formal resolution of disapproval intending to nullify President Biden’s vaccine mandate for health care workers. So far, there are more than 30 GOP co-sponsors of the new resolution.
A right-leaning article by The Washington Time highlights that Donald Trump shared a scathing highlight reel of Biden administration policy shortcomings to mark the end of the year. Trump accused Biden of ‘waging war on parents, war on family, war on faith, war on American values, and war on the American way of life.’
From the right
Trump says Biden is waging a 'war on the American way of life' in searing end-of-year statement
The Washington Time
Critics Attack Florida Governor Silence as COVID Ravages State
Critics attack Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after his state broke its daily record for new COVID-19 cases three times in a week. While left-leaning articles highlight that DeSantis, a Republican and outspoken opponent of vaccine and mask mandates, last held a Covid press briefing on Dec. 17, right-leaning articles highlight that U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen, maskless and drink in hand, as she dined outside in Miami Beach, Florida.
There are 1147 news articles covering this topic. 31% (357) are left leaning, 42% (477) are center, and 27% (313) are right leaning.
From the left: Florida Democrats blast 'MIA' Gov. Ron DeSantis as Covid cases surge, NBC News
From the center: 'Ron DeSantis is MIA': Critics Attack Florida Governor Silence as COVID Ravages State, Newsweek
From the right: AOC in Miami Beach for 'taste of freedom' as New York sees record number of COVID cases: report, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 1147 news articles covering this topic. 31% (357) are left leaning, 42% (477) are center, and 27% (313) are right leaning.
Critics attack Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after his state broke its daily record for new COVID-19 cases three times in a week. While left-leaning articles highlight that DeSantis, a Republican and outspoken opponent of vaccine and mask mandates, last held a Covid press briefing on Dec. 17, right-leaning articles highlight that U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen, maskless and drink in hand, as she dined outside in Miami Beach, Florida.
A left-leaning article by NBC News highlights that DeSantis, a Republican and outspoken opponent of vaccine and mask mandates, last held a Covid press briefing on Dec. 17. Covid cases have reached new highs in Florida since then.
Newsweek published a centrist article reporting that the state recorded 46,923 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday. The total number of cases in Florida throughout the entire pandemic has now surpassed 4 million.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was seen, maskless and drink in hand, as she dined outside in Miami Beach, Florida. Ocasio-Cortez’s pre-holiday trip came as New York City was dealing with a record number of first responders calling out sick.
From the center
'Ron DeSantis is MIA': Critics Attack Florida Governor Silence as COVID Ravages State
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Leaders Mourn Longest serving Senator Harry Reid dies at age 82
On Wednesday, President Biden ordered flags outside government buildings be flown at half-staff to honor the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who died on Tuesday at the age of 82. While left-leaning articles highlight that Reid, who died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, right-leaning articles highlight that Reid served in Congress for 34 years.
There are 2534 news articles covering this topic. 47% (1201) are left leaning, 43% (1081) are center, and 10% (252) are right leaning.
From the left: Harry Reid remembered as a fighter, skilled Senate dealmaker, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden orders flags at half-staff for Harry Reid, The Hill
From the right: Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Dies At Age 82, Daily Caller
We ran the numbers: There are 2534 news articles covering this topic. 47% (1201) are left leaning, 43% (1081) are center, and 10% (252) are right leaning.
On Wednesday, President Biden ordered flags outside government buildings be flown at half-staff to honor the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who died on Tuesday at the age of 82. While left-leaning articles highlight that Reid, who died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, right-leaning articles highlight that Reid served in Congress for 34 years.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Reid, who died Tuesday at 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer, was one of Congress’ most skilled negotiators. Reid kept the Senate in Democratic hands through a volatile era of polarizing health care and economic policy, recession and war.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that funeral arrangements are expected to be made public in the coming days. Biden served alongside Reid in the Senate for more than two decades.
A right-leaning article by Daily Caller highlights that Reid served in Congress for 34 years. Reid is survived by his wife, Landra Gould and his four sons and daughter.
Biden Criticized for Covid Test Shortage
Biden is facing the same problem he entered the White House vowing to fix: a persistent shortage of COVID-19 testing. While left-leaning articles highlight that the inability to secure enough timely tests for the number of people who want them has led to a new reckoning for Biden's Covid-19 response, right-leaning articles highlight that Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo accused the Biden administration of "actively preventing the effective distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments" in the United States.
There are 1287 news articles covering this topic. 18% (238) are left leaning, 46% (590) are center, and 36% (459) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden dogged by Covid testing shortage he'd vowed to fix, CNN
From the center: Anthony Fauci Understood COVID Science But Not the American People, Newsweek
From the right: Florida surgeon general says Biden admin 'actively preventing' monoclonal antibody treatments, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 1287 news articles covering this topic. 18% (238) are left leaning, 46% (590) are center, and 36% (459) are right leaning.
Biden is facing the same problem he entered the White House vowing to fix: a persistent shortage of COVID-19 testing. While left-leaning articles highlight that the inability to secure enough timely tests for the number of people who want them has led to a new reckoning for Biden's Covid-19 response, right-leaning articles highlight that Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo accused the Biden administration of "actively preventing the effective distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments" in the United States.
A left-leaning article by CNN highlights that the inability to secure enough timely tests for the number of people who want them has led to a new reckoning for Biden's Covid-19 response. The failures surrounding testing have led to accusations that the White House failed to anticipate the pandemic's course.
Newsweek published a centrist article reporting that the total number of coronavirus cases in the United States is nearing 20 million as the winter surge continues. Some 340,000 American lives have been taken by the virus.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo accused the Biden administration of "actively preventing the effective distribution of monoclonal antibody treatments" in the United States. The Biden administration recently paused shipments of COVID-19 antibody treatments manufactured by major drug companies Regeneron and Eli Lilly.
Biden Signs $770 Billion Defense Bill
U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022, which authorizes $770 billion in defense spending. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s nearly $770 billion defense bill was $24 billion more than he had requested, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden took issue with ongoing restrictions on his ability to move detainees from Guantánamo Bay in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
There are 1260 news articles covering this topic. 20% (353) are left leaning, 41% (721) are center, and 39% (694) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden Signs $770 Billion Defense Bill, The New York Times
From the center: U.S. President Biden signs $770 billion defense bill, Reuters
From the right: Biden objects to NDAA restriction barring transfer of prisoners from Gitmo to other countries, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 1260 news articles covering this topic. 20% (353) are left leaning, 41% (721) are center, and 39% (694) are right leaning.
U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2022, which authorizes $770 billion in defense spending. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden’s nearly $770 billion defense bill was $24 billion more than he had requested, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden took issue with ongoing restrictions on his ability to move detainees from Guantánamo Bay in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.
A left-leaning article by The New York Times highlights that Biden’s nearly $770 billion defense bill was $24 billion more than he had requested. Lawmakers increased spending in almost every part of the military.
Reuters published a centrist article reporting that earlier this month, the Senate and the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for the defense bill. The NDAA is closely watched by a number of industry and other interests because it is one of the only major pieces of legislation that becomes law every year.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Biden took issue with ongoing restrictions on his ability to move detainees from Guantánamo Bay in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. This year's massive $770 billion defense bill will keep those restrictions in place.
CDC Cuts the Quarantine Periods for Coronavirus Infections
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it is cutting its recommended isolation time for people infected with COVID-19 from 10 to five days, as long as they are asymptomatic. While left-leaning articles highlight that virus-related staff shortages have upended holiday travel, leading to the cancellation of thousands of flights, right-leaning articles highlight that the new guidance comes after the federal health agency last week shortened the suggested amount of time that healthcare workers stay home for from 10 days down to seven.
There are 1296 news articles covering this topic. 15% (199) are left leaning, 18% (234) are center, and 67% (863) are right leaning.
From the left: Covid News: Omicron Hasn’t Swayed the Least Vaccinated U.S. Counties, The Washington Post
From the center: CDC shortens isolation time for asymptomatic COVID-19 to five days, The Hill
From the right: CDC recommends shorter COVID isolation, quarantine for all, New York Post
We ran the numbers: There are 1296 news articles covering this topic. 15% (199) are left leaning, 18% (234) are center, and 67% (863) are right leaning.
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced it is cutting its recommended isolation time for people infected with COVID-19 from 10 to five days, as long as they are asymptomatic. While left-leaning articles highlight that virus-related staff shortages have upended holiday travel, leading to the cancellation of thousands of flights, right-leaning articles highlight that the new guidance comes after the federal health agency last week shortened the suggested amount of time that healthcare workers stay home for from 10 days down to seven.
A left-leaning article by The New York Times highlights that virus-related staff shortages have upended holiday travel, leading to the cancellation of thousands of flights. Health experts warn that the country is only in the early stages of a fast-moving surge.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the agency said the change applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status. For people who are exposed, but vaccinated and boosted, the CDC said there's no need to quarantine.
A right-leaning article by New York Post highlights that the new guidance comes after the federal health agency last week shortened the suggested amount of time that healthcare workers stay home for from 10 days down to seven. The decisions were driven by a recent surge in cases propelled by the Omicron variant.
From the left
Covid News: Omicron Hasn’t Swayed the Least Vaccinated U.S. Counties
The Washington Post
Biden Signs Bill Punishing China for Uyghur Abuses
On Thursday, President Biden signed into law a bill that aims to punish China for human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities. While left-leaning articles highlight that the measure had to overcome some initial hesitation from the White House to win final passage, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden's signature came after months of tension over Uyghur persecution.
There are 1259 news articles covering this topic. 59% (739) are left leaning, 33% (423) are center, and 8% (97) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden signs bills on forced labor in China, ALS research, The Washington Post
From the center: Biden signs bill punishing China for Uyghur abuses, The Hill
From the right: Biden signs bipartisan bill to block importation of Chinese goods produced through forced labor, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 1259 news articles covering this topic. 59% (739) are left leaning, 33% (423) are center, and 8% (97) are right leaning.
On Thursday, President Biden signed into law a bill that aims to punish China for human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities. While left-leaning articles highlight that the measure had to overcome some initial hesitation from the White House to win final passage, right-leaning articles highlight that Biden's signature came after months of tension over Uyghur persecution.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that the measure had to overcome some initial hesitation from the White House, as well as corporate opposition, to win final passage. The announcement followed months in which the White House declined to take a public stand on an earlier version of the measure.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that the bipartisan legislation bans imports of goods from China’s Xinjiang region unless individuals or companies demonstrate that the materials were made without forced labor. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest effort by the U.S. to punish China for alleged abuse of millions of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Biden's signature came after months of tension over Uyghur persecution. The bill passed the Senate with unanimous consent.
Biden Says Christmas Supply-Chain Crisis Has Been Averted
President Joe Biden said U.S. actions to eliminate supply-chain snarls have staved off a pre-Christmas crisis. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden touted his administration’s progress in keeping the American economy rolling, right-leaning articles highlight that Psaki said Biden "acted as an honest broker to bring key stakeholders together."
There are 1040 news articles covering this topic. 11% (113) are left leaning, 21% (216) are center, and 68% (711) are right leaning.
From the left: Biden says supply chain crisis didn’t materialize: ‘Gifts are being delivered, shelves are not empty’, The Washington Post
From the center: Christmas supply-chain crisis has been averted, Biden and FedEx CEO declare, Reuters
From the right: Psaki claims Biden 'saved Christmas' amid ongoing supply chain issues, Fox News
We ran the numbers: There are 1040 news articles covering this topic. 11% (113) are left leaning, 21% (216) are center, and 68% (711) are right leaning.
President Joe Biden said U.S. actions to eliminate supply-chain snarls have staved off a pre-Christmas crisis. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden touted his administration’s progress in keeping the American economy rolling, right-leaning articles highlight that Psaki said Biden "acted as an honest broker to bring key stakeholders together."
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Biden touted his administration’s progress in keeping the American economy rolling. Several stakeholders taking part in Wednesday’s meeting backed up Biden’s rosy assessments
Reuters published a centrist article reporting that Biden created a task force in June to address high prices and shortages of consumer goods and crucial components. Shelves at grocery and drug stores are stocked at 90% of their full capacity.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Psaki said Biden "acted as an honest broker to bring key stakeholders together." The Biden administration released a "fact sheet" outlining the "aggressive action to lower the price of goods and gasoline for Americans."
From the left
The Washington Post