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Democratic Congressman Punched in Racist Attack at Sundance Film Festival
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Democratic Congressman Punched in Racist Attack at Sundance Film Festival

L 9% · C 87% · R 4%

At the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Democratic Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost was assaulted during a private party hosted by...

Jan 25, 2026 06:05 PM 2 min read
SPY Center Neutral

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Federal Immigration Agents Kill Another U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis, Sparking Protests
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Federal Immigration Agents Kill Another U.S. Citizen in Minneapolis, Sparking Protests

L 0% · C 85% · R 15%

On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, in Minneapolis. The incident has...

Jan 25, 2026 04:07 PM 1 min read
XLY Center Neutral
Murders fell more than 20% in 2025 across major U.S. cities, report says
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Murders fell more than 20% in 2025 across major U.S. cities, report says

L 43% · C 14% · R 43%

A report found homicides dropped by more than 20% in 2025 across many major U.S. cities, marking a sharp year-over-year improvement. The data also...

Jan 22, 2026 07:00 PM 1 min read
XLY Left Positive
University of Pennsylvania criticizes federal request for lists of Jewish staff
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University of Pennsylvania criticizes federal request for lists of Jewish staff

L 0% · C 100% · R 0%

The University of Pennsylvania criticized a federal request seeking lists of Jewish staff, calling it unconstitutional and historically chilling....

Jan 22, 2026 07:00 PM 1 min read
SPY Center Negative
Left Blindspot
ICE detains four children in Minnesota during enforcement surge
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ICE detains four children in Minnesota during enforcement surge

L 0% · C 33% · R 67%

An ICE enforcement action in Minnesota reportedly resulted in multiple children being detained, intensifying scrutiny of immigration tactics and...

Jan 22, 2026 07:00 PM 1 min read
XLY Right Negative
Left Blindspot
Judge declines to approve DOJ charges against Don Lemon tied to protest coverage in Minnesota church
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Judge declines to approve DOJ charges against Don Lemon tied to protest coverage in Minnesota church

L 0% · C 0% · R 100%

A federal judge refused to approve Justice Department charges against former CNN journalist Don Lemon related to covering immigration-related...

Jan 22, 2026 07:00 PM 1 min read
SPY Right Neutral
Jack Smith defends Trump investigations in House testimony
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Jack Smith defends Trump investigations in House testimony

L 0% · C 50% · R 50%

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee, defending decisions made during investigations involving...

Jan 22, 2026 07:00 PM 1 min read
SPY Center Neutral
Left Blindspot
Ted Cruz spotted leaving Texas as the state braces for a severe winter storm
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Ted Cruz spotted leaving Texas as the state braces for a severe winter storm

L 0% · C 33% · R 67%

Senator Ted Cruz was reported to have been spotted on a flight out of town as Texas prepared for a severe winter storm. The moment drew attention...

Jan 22, 2026 07:00 PM 1 min read
NEE Right Negative

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