All articles tagged with #political bias
The article argues that Donald Trump has shown signs of significant mental decline over the past month, citing various examples of confusing statements and bizarre behavior, but questions why the media is not reporting on his deteriorating mental health, suggesting possible media bias or avoidance.
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced tough questions from Senate Democrats about potential politicization of the DOJ and her responses were often evasive or combative, with Republicans defending her and accusing Democrats of weaponizing the agency. Key issues included the handling of investigations, National Guard deployments, and concerns over political influence in law enforcement.
Ty Cobb, a former White House Special Counsel, criticizes the indictment of James Comey as unconstitutional and politically motivated, arguing that the case lacks substance and may be dismissed before trial, and discusses broader concerns about political influence on the justice system under President Trump.
The article discusses how President Trump's public comments and hostility towards James Comey could potentially be used by defense lawyers to argue that the prosecution against Comey is politically motivated or vindictive, although such claims are difficult to prove legally.
The article discusses a growing trend of retaliation against educators who criticize right-wing figures like Charlie Kirk, including dismissals and investigations, highlighting concerns over threats to academic freedom and free speech on college campuses.
Former special counsel Jack Smith's attorneys deny allegations of political misconduct in an investigation into his prosecutions of Donald Trump, asserting that the accusations are unfounded and politically motivated, and emphasizing that Smith followed legal principles in his investigations.
President Trump is set to sign an executive order aimed at addressing alleged political bias by large banks, accusing them of discriminating against him and conservative clients, and instructing the Treasury to develop strategies to prevent politically motivated account closures.
The Trump administration is investigating former Special Counsel Jack Smith for potential violations of the Hatch Act, amid ongoing scrutiny of his investigations into Trump’s actions related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and election interference, with critics alleging political motivation behind the probe.
The Justice Department has experienced a wave of firings of career officials, including prosecutors, ethics officials, and judges, amid concerns of political bias and efforts to reshape the department under the Trump administration, raising fears about independence and morale within the DOJ.
The FTC is considering imposing a condition on the proposed merger of advertising giants Omnicom and Interpublic to prevent the merged entity from boycotting platforms based on political content, reflecting efforts to address political bias in corporate advertising under the Trump administration.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis brought charlotte russe cakes from Staten Island's Holtermann's Bakery to Capitol Hill to support the bakery after Whoopi Goldberg accused it of political bias for allegedly refusing her order. Malliotakis demanded an apology from Goldberg, emphasizing the bakery's importance to the community and denying any political discrimination. Goldberg claimed the bakery cited equipment failure but fulfilled a similar order under a different name, sparking controversy.
House Republicans questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell over allegations of political bias in hurricane recovery efforts, following the firing of FEMA supervisor Marn'i Washington for allegedly instructing employees to avoid homes with Trump campaign signs. Criswell maintained the incident was isolated and requested an inspector general investigation. GOP Rep. Jim Jordan challenged Criswell on the agency's practices, while Criswell assured lawmakers that FEMA's mission is to help all people, denying any widespread cultural bias within the agency.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is set to testify before Congress regarding the agency's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, amid allegations of political bias in aid distribution. A former FEMA worker claimed she was instructed to skip homes with Trump signs, leading to her dismissal and a lawsuit by Florida's Attorney General. The hearings will address broader concerns about accountability within the federal workforce, while Democrats may focus on the impact of Trump's past remarks on FEMA's operations. The Biden administration has requested nearly $100 billion for ongoing disaster response efforts.
A Pew Knight Initiative study reveals that news influencers, individuals with large followings on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube, tend to lean more towards the political right than the left. These influencers, who are increasingly shaping public opinion, especially among younger audiences, often lack formal journalism backgrounds. The study found that male influencers outnumber females two to one, and platforms like Facebook have a higher concentration of right-leaning influencers, while TikTok is the only platform where left-leaning influencers are more prevalent.
The FBI raided the Manhattan home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of the betting platform Polymarket, which had favored Donald Trump in the presidential election. Coplan accused the Biden administration of targeting his company due to perceived political associations. The raid has drawn criticism from tech leaders like Coinbase's Brian Armstrong and Elon Musk. Polymarket, which settled with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in 2022, had blocked US users but gained attention for its election predictions.