November 16, 2025 – US Headlines

Story gist: Officials confirmed that an immigration enforcement surge began in Charlotte, North Carolina. The National Guard pulled back operations in two other cities.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Washington Post frame the surge with quotes around ‘surge’ suggesting skepticism, while emphasizing the Guard’s pullback in two cities to highlight de-escalation. Center outlets like AP News use neutral, factual language mirroring official confirmations without added context. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving out potential emphasis on enforcement as a necessary security measure.

Story gist: U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene stated she received warnings for her safety following social media posts by former President Donald Trump. The statements come amid a public feud between the two ahead of a congressional vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize Greene’s safety concerns directly tied to Trump’s posts, highlighting potential threats in a dramatic tone. Center outlets such as PBS frame the incident as a broader political feud between Trump and his MAGA ally, stressing the timing with the Epstein files vote for context. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any perspective that might expose internal conservative divisions.

Story gist: U.S. Senator John Fetterman was discharged from the hospital after falling and sustaining injuries. He returned home and shared a photo of his bloodied face.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story neutrally, focusing on the factual release without emphasis on severity. Center outlets like Inquirer.com provide explanatory context on Fetterman’s broader health issues, emphasizing ongoing concerns. Right-leaning sources like the New York Post sensationalize with graphic details like ‘gnarly photo’ and ‘serious fall,’ highlighting visual drama over routine recovery.

Story gist: President Trump indicated he has decided on potential military operations against Venezuela. U.S. forces are preparing for possible action, and the U.S.’s largest warship has arrived in the region.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Washington Post emphasize Trump’s personal role in weighing strikes and U.S. forces’ preparation for an attack order, adopting an urgent tone highlighting escalation risks. Center outlets such as NPR focus neutrally on a U.S. official’s statement about setting the table for action, omitting direct Trump blame. Right-leaning sources like The Wall Street Journal stress the strategic arrival of the large warship to ratchet up pressure, portraying it as a calculated show of strength without alarm.

Story gist: Court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein were unsealed in New York. The files mention additional names associated with Epstein’s activities.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the Epstein files by accusing Republicans of trying to suppress the story, emphasizing how their efforts amplified the controversy. Center outlets such as the BBC neutrally report the unsealed documents and listed names without political context. Right-leaning coverage is absent, suggesting omission to avoid highlighting potential ties to conservative figures.