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Media Bias Alert: New Report Says Obama CIA Illegally Spied on Trump

Bias / February 19th, 2024 / By Andy Gorel

A new report from independent journalists Michael Shellenberger and Matt Taibbi claims the CIA asked foreign allies to illegally spy on former President Donald Trump in the run-up to the 2016 election. Despite being covered by many sources from the Right, no sources from the Center or Left picked up the report, displaying bias by omission.

Media Bias Alert, Donald Trump, US Intelligence, Five Eyes, CIA, 2016 Election, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, FBI, Russia Meddling

The Invasion of Pride

Recommended Reading / June 25th, 2023 / By Andy Gorel

It’s one thing for individuals and even some brands to take a positive stance on Pride. But how sincere – and how warranted – are these endorsements when they come from federal agencies like the FBI or defense contractors like Lockheed Martin?

LGBTQ Issues, NATO, FBI, CIA, State Department, Activism, Culture War

How the Media Covered the Trump Arraignment in the Classified Document Case

Bias / June 15th, 2023 / By Clare Ashcraft

Former President Donald Trump was indicted and pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges in the classified documents case. AllSides collected and analyzed the top stories on the indictment from outlets across the political spectrum after the arraignment.

Donald Trump, Classified Documents, FBI, Criminal Justice, Media Bias

Leaked Pentagon Documents Detail US Foreign Surveillance

Story of the Week / April 13th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

A leak of sensitive documents from the Pentagon sparked a federal investigation and worldwide scrutiny of the U.S. military.

Story Of The Week, Pentagon, Justice Department, FBI, World, Ukraine War, Russia, Foreign Affairs

Lab Leak Theory Returns After DOE Report

Story of the Week / March 4th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

New intelligence has led the Department of Energy (DOE) to shift its stance on COVID-19's origins and support the lab leak theory, once deemed a conspiracy by some politicians, journalists, and scientists.

Story Of The Week, Coronavirus, Wuhan Lab, China, Department Of Energy, FBI

Media Bias Alert: FBI Agent Resigns, Facing Criticism for his Handling of the Hunter Biden Probe

Bias / September 2nd, 2022 / By Clare Ashcraft

FBI Assistant Special Agent Thibault's resignation has been a big focus for right-rated news outlets this week, while left-rated news sources have barely covered the story. Both sides have displayed bias by story choice.

Media Bias, Criminal Justice, Facts And Fact Checking, FBI, Hunter Biden, Hunter Biden Laptop

Did Trump Obstruct Justice at Mar-a-Lago?

Story of the Week / September 1st, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

The DOJ says former President Donald Trump likely tried to hide information from the FBI before agents searched Mar-a-Lago. Trump's team denies that and accuses the DOJ of political bias.

Story Of The Week, Mar-A-Lago Raid, Justice, FBI, Donald Trump

Did the FBI “Raid” or “Search” Mar-a-Lago? Major News Sources Show Inconsistency

Bias / August 22nd, 2022 / By Henry A. Brechter

How someone feels personally about the FBI's trip to Mar-a-Lago may influence which words they choose to use to describe it.

Media Bias, Mar-A-Lago Raid, Donald Trump, Justice, FBI, Media Industry, Wall Street Journal, AP Bias

Both Sides Urge Transparency on Mar-a-Lago Raid

Story of the Week / August 18th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

Trump and mainstream news outlets are among those pushing the government to release its affidavit for acquiring the Mar-a-Lago search warrant.

Story Of The Week, Mar-A-Lago Raid, Justice, FBI, Donald Trump

Media Bias Alert: What the Left and Right are Omitting About the Mar-a-Lago FBI Raid

Bias / August 17th, 2022 / By Clare Ashcraft

In the wake of Donald Trump’s personal residence being searched by the FBI, the left and the right have had very different reactions.

Mar-A-Lago Raid, FBI, Donald Trump, Justice, Violence In America

When the FBI Gives Trump an Early Christmas Gift

Recommended Reading / August 15th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Even if it was unintentional, the attorney general’s unprecedented decision to raid Mar-a-Lago will have an immense impact on how both parties approach the next presidential campaign.

FBI, Justice, Donald Trump, Mar-A-Lago Raid, Justice Department

FBI Raids Trump's Mar-A-Lago Home

Story of the Week / August 12th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

FBI agents reportedly seized about a dozen boxes during the raid.

Story Of The Week, FBI, Justice, Mar-A-Lago Raid, Donald Trump, Justice Department, Politics

Story of the Week: Horowitz Testifies on Probe of FBI's Trump Investigation

Story of the Week / December 14th, 2019 / By Henry A. Brechter

Justice Department watchdog Inspector General (IG) Michael Horowitz testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday on his findings in investigating the origins of the FBI probe into President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. Horowitz's report concluded that no one was vindicated;...

Story Of The Week, FBI, Russia Investigation, Donald Trump, William Barr, Robert Mueller

Media React to James Comey's Newly Released Book

Story of the Week / April 19th, 2018 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

James Comey released his new book, A Higher Loyalty , about his time in the Trump White House, evoking strong reactions from the media. Ironically, Comey was condemned across the aisle, with left-leaning and right-leaning publications asserting that some of his criticisms directed towards...

Politics, James Comey, Donald Trump, FBI, Story Of The Week, News

Special Counsel Appointed

Story of the Week / May 18th, 2017 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller to be the special counsel overseeing the investigation into any links between the Trump presidential campaign and Russia. The appointment has been praised by Democrats and many Republicans. However, some...

News, Story Of The Week, Robert Mueller, FBI

FBI Director Comey Fired

Story of the Week / May 11th, 2017 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

President Trump made the shocking move this week to fire FBI Director James Comey. Trump has stated that he terminated Comey due to his mishandling of the Hillary Clinton email scandal, but many in the media (and Congress) are hypothesizing it has more to do with the FBI's investigation...

News, James Comey, FBI, Story Of The Week, Donald Trump

Investigations into Hacking: Needed or Not?

Story of the Week / January 5th, 2017 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

Though President-elect Trump has been telling people to "move on", the FBI and CIA are continuing to investigate if Russia had a role in hacking during the election. Obama was briefed today and Trump will be tomorrow . Trump has been outspoken in his feelings towards the intelligence...

Story Of The Week, News, Russia, Hacking, CIA, FBI

The Final Days of Election 2016

Story of the Week / November 3rd, 2016 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

As the final days of the 2016 presidential election approach and people head to the polls, will any of the October (or November) surprises change their vote? With FBI Director Comey's decision to reopen the investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails at a time when it won't be finished by...

Story Of The Week, News, Presidential Elections, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, FBI, Emails

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