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Surgeon General Nominee Dr. Casey Means Attributes US Health Issues to 'Broken Heart' and 'Society Losing Its Mind'
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Surgeon General Nominee Dr. Casey Means Attributes US Health Issues to 'Broken Heart' and 'Society Losing Its Mind'

L 30% · C 50% · R 20%

Dr. Casey Means, the Surgeon General nominee, states that health problems reflect a nation with a 'broken heart' and 'society losing its mind'....

Feb 25, 2026 03:11 PM 2 min read 1 source
Center Neutral

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Fact-check examines Trump's State of the Union claims on economy, immigration, and crime
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Fact-check examines Trump's State of the Union claims on economy, immigration, and crime

L 40% · C 40% · R 20%

President Donald Trump delivered a State of the Union speech that lasted about 108 minutes, the longest in modern history. The speech was...

Feb 25, 2026 03:10 PM 2 min read 2 sources
Center Neutral
Florida House unanimously approves HB 1063 to codify governor transition procedures
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Florida House unanimously approves HB 1063 to codify governor transition procedures

L 0% · C 95% · R 5%

House lawmakers unanimously approved HB 1063 to codify the process for transitioning to a new governor as term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis leaves...

Feb 25, 2026 02:43 PM 2 min read 1 source
Center Positive
Lawyers argue in California court over transferring transgender female prisoner to women's jail
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Lawyers argue in California court over transferring transgender female prisoner to women's jail

L 20% · C 30% · R 50%

Lawyers are arguing whether a transgender female prisoner should be transferred to a women's jail. The case is taking place in California. The...

Feb 25, 2026 01:45 PM 1 min read 1 source
XLV Right Neutral
U.S. Authorities Threaten Expropriation of Dozens of Properties on Mexico Border for Trump Wall Construction
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U.S. Authorities Threaten Expropriation of Dozens of Properties on Mexico Border for Trump Wall Construction

L 40% · C 40% · R 20%

On the border with Mexico, U.S. authorities are threatening dozens of property owners with expropriation. This action aims to speed up...

Feb 25, 2026 01:39 PM 2 min read 1 source
CAT Center Negative
Illinois GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Bears Stadium, Trump, and SAFE-T Act in Forum
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Illinois GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Bears Stadium, Trump, and SAFE-T Act in Forum

L 20% · C 60% · R 20%

Illinois Republican candidates for governor addressed the Chicago Bears stadium proposal during a forum covered by FOX 32 Chicago. They also...

Feb 25, 2026 01:09 PM 1 min read 1 source
EWU Center Neutral
Illinois Flags Ordered at Half-Staff in February for Unspecified Reason
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Illinois Flags Ordered at Half-Staff in February for Unspecified Reason

L 10% · C 80% · R 10%

Illinois flags are flying at half-staff in February. The article from MyStateline addresses this unusual occurrence during the winter month. Flags...

Feb 25, 2026 01:09 PM 1 min read 1 source
SPY Center Neutral

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