February 28, 2026 – US Headlines

1Trump moves to blacklist Anthropic AI from all government work

Story gist: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ordered the federal government to stop using Anthropic AI services. The directive stems from a dispute over AI use.
Left
Silicon Valley Rallies Behind Anthropic in A.I. Clash With Trump – The New York Times
— The New York Times
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Center
Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
— BBC
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT frame it as a ‘clash’ with Trump, emphasizing Silicon Valley rallying behind Anthropic. Center outlets like BBC report neutrally as Trump ‘ordering’ a stop in a ‘battle’ over AI. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on Trump’s regulatory authority or AI safety priorities.

2Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities

Story gist: Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind refugee, was found dead in New York days after immigration authorities released him alone at a coffee shop. Officials confirmed the timeline.
Left
Nurul Amin Shah Alam: Nearly blind refugee found dead in New York days after immigration agents dropped him at a coffee shop alone, officials say
— CNN
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Center
Blind refugee found dead in New York after being released by immigration authorities
— BBC
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like CNN emphasize the refugee’s vulnerability (‘nearly blind,’ ‘dropped him at a coffee shop alone’) and imply negligence by immigration agents. Center outlets like BBC use neutral phrasing, focusing on basic facts without blame or detail. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, absenting potential defenses of immigration policies or emphasis on enforcement context.

3Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed

Story gist: Cuba unveiled new details about a fatal shooting of a US speedboat in Cuban waters. Cuba stated a second boat on a mission failed.
Left
After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers – The New York Times
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Center
Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed
— AP News
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT use dramatic ‘speedboat shootout’ phrasing and emphasize ‘more questions than answers,’ fostering skepticism toward Cuban claims. Center outlets like AP report neutrally, mirroring official Cuban statements without added interpretation. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential focus on US victims, Cuban aggression, or demands for accountability.

4Kamala Harris Endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Race – The New York Times

Story gist: Kamala Harris endorsed Jasmine Crockett in the Texas U.S. Senate Democratic primary race. A new poll shows Crockett leading James Talarico in the primary.
Left
Kamala Harris Endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Race – The New York Times
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Center
Crockett leads Talarico in Democratic Senate primary, per new poll
— Axios
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times emphasize Kamala Harris’s endorsement of Crockett, highlighting Democratic establishment support. Center outlets like Axios focus on poll data showing Crockett’s lead over Talarico, presenting neutral polling facts. Right-leaning outlets omit the story entirely, showing no coverage of the Democratic primary contest.

5After Supreme Court ruling, White House does damage control on trade deals

Story gist: Supreme Court ruled in Moore v. Trump case on trade deals. Maryland governor demanded $4 billion refund. Democrats called for $1,700 tariff refunds per American.
Left
New in Moore v. Trump: the governor wants Maryland’s $4 billion back
— Baltimore Sun
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Center
Democrats are demanding $1,700 in tariff refunds for Americans
— Axios
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like Baltimore Sun frame story around Democratic governor seeking Maryland’s $4 billion back from Trump, emphasizing state recovery. Center outlets like Axios focus on Democrats demanding $1,700 refunds for Americans, highlighting consumer impact. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting perspectives defending trade deals or critiquing refund demands as fiscally irresponsible.