More Americans Want A GOP President Over Biden In 2024—But Not If It’s Trump Or His Rivals, Poll Finds
Topline More Americans would back a generic Republican candidate over President Joe Biden in 2024 as his approval ratings hit record lows, a new Morning Consult/Politico poll finds—but while ex-President Donald Trump is favored to win the GOP nomination, neither him nor the other top Republican contenders would beat Biden in a head-to-head matchup. Former…
DeSantis Misleads on Omicron-Resistant COVID-19 Antibody Treatments
After the Food and Drug Administration pulled its authorization of two COVID-19 antibody drugs because the treatments are highly unlikely to work against the omicron...
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 01/27/2022
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North Korea fires 2 suspected missiles in sixth launch this month, South Korea says
Kim Tong-Hyung | Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea – North Korea on Thursday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea in its sixth round of weapons launches this month, South Korea’s military said.Experts say North Korea’s unusually fast pace in testing activity underscores an intent to pressure the Biden administration over long-stalled negotiations aimed at…
MBFC’s Daily Source Bias Check: Renewed Right
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Patient who refused COVID vaccine was denied a heart transplant
This family photo shows D.J. Ferguson initially being treated at Milford, Mass., Regional Medical Center. Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston is defending itself after Ferguson’s family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Tracey Ferguson file photo/via AP hide caption toggle caption Tracey Ferguson file photo/via AP…
Judge denies bond for Oath Keepers leader charged with sedition
A judge has denied bond for Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the right-wing Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.Magistrate Judge Kimberly Priest Johnson issued an order on Wednesday that Rhodes must be detained as his trial is pending, arguing that his release “could endanger the…
Spotify agrees to remove Neil Young’s music over Joe Rogan dispute
Spotify said Wednesday that it has agreed to remove Neil Young’s music after the famed singer-songwriter said he wouldn’t share the platform with podcaster Joe Rogan, who has been criticized for spreading vaccine misinformation. “They can have Rogan or Young. Not both,” Young, 76, said in an open letter to his manager and record label…
Supreme Court confirmation fight to make history in 50-50 Senate
Democrats’ razor-thin majority will have to make history to confirm Stephen Breyer’s successor to the Supreme Court. A 50-50 Senate has never done it before....
It’s just a ‘panic attack’ – Russian media blames US for escalating Ukraine crisis
As Western news outlets warn of a “countdown to war,” Kremlin-controlled Russian television has a different take, accusing the U.S. of “hysteria” in its insistence...
Tennessee’s Cooper decides to retire after map divides Nashville
Democrat Rep. Jim Cooper, who has served in the House for more than 32 years, announced his retirement Tuesday, hours after Republican lawmakers in Tennessee approved a redistricting plan that carves up his Nashville-area district. “Despite my strength at the polls, I could not stop the General Assembly from dismembering Nashville,” he wrote in a statement…
The Latest Fact Checks curated by Media Bias Fact Check 01/26/2022
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MBFC’s Daily Source Bias Check: Times-News (Idaho)
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Hospitals Press Congress for More $$ to Address Staffing Shortages
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is calling on Congress to provide additional funding to help manage workforce shortages and respond to rising costs of labor and equipment. In a letter sent last week, the AHA pressed Congress to “immediately distribute” leftover dollars in the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), and asked for an additional $25 billion…
Deputy AG: DOJ investigating fake Trump electors
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in an interview with CNN on Tuesday that the Department of Justice is investigating fake electors supporting former President Trump during the 2020 presidential election. Fake documents were sent to the National Archives in December alleging electors for the Electoral College supported Trump in seven states President BidenJoe BidenFox News reporter…
Trump on ‘Race-Based Medicine’ for COVID-19
At a rally in Arizona on Jan. 15, former President Donald Trump waded into the debate over state policies allowing health systems to consider race...
U.S. House Speaker Pelosi to seek re-election, reversing earlier plan
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2022. Eric Lee/Pool via REUTERSRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWASHINGTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Tuesday she will run for a 19th term in office,…
Judge grants stay in appeal over New York state mask mandate
People receive three free N95 masks as part of a government strategy to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Meijer in Southfield, Michigan, U.S., January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Emily ElconinRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comJan 25 (Reuters) – An appeals court judge on Tuesday granted a stay in an appeal over mask…
Neil Young reportedly tells Spotify to remove his music over Joe Rogan vaccine misinformation
Neil Young has reportedly demanded that his music be removed from Spotify over vaccine misinformation shared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast through the streaming service.”They can have Rogan or Young. Not both,” Young, 76, said in an open letter to his manager and record label that was posted to his Neil Young Archives website on…
Omicron variant: Pfizer starts clinical trial for modified Covid vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Tuesday that they have started a clinical trial testing a modified Covid-19 vaccine to protect against the supercontagious omicron variant of the coronavirus.The drugmakers said they aim to enroll up to 1,420 healthy adults ages 18 to 55 in the trial, which will evaluate whether the omicron-specific vaccine is safe and generates…