November 27, 2025 – US Headlines

Story gist: Authorities in Hong Kong reported the death toll from an apartment fire rose to 44, with 279 people still missing. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the blaze.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times emphasize live updates and arrests of three suspects, highlighting accountability in the ‘apartment blaze that killed at least 44.’ Center outlets like BBC report neutrally, mirroring official figures on deaths and missing without added emphasis. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving conservative perspectives unrepresented.

Story gist: National Guard troops were shot near the White House.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the incident with emotive language (‘shock and dismay’) emphasizing emotional public reaction in headlines. Center-leaning outlets provide no coverage, omitting moderate perspectives. Right-leaning outlets also absent, leaving conservative framings unrepresented and potentially downplaying the event.

Story gist: A North Carolina court ruled that the state can use a Republican-drawn congressional map.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT frame the ruling neutrally but label the map ‘Republican-friendly,’ emphasizing partisan advantage. Center outlets like Newsweek personalize it as ‘Donald Trump Scores Redistricting Win,’ highlighting Trump’s involvement. Right-leaning outlets are absent, missing potential emphasis on GOP victory, court fairness, or reversal of prior Democratic challenges.

Story gist: A Georgia judge dismissed the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump and allies. The decision ended the prosecution led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like CNN frame the dismissal negatively, with prosecutor ‘killing’ a ‘historic’ case against Trump, emphasizing loss of accountability. Center outlets like BBC report neutrally as a judge dismissing the case factually. Right-leaning perspective absent, potentially featuring celebration of Trump’s legal win and criticism of the prosecution.

Story gist: The Kremlin objected to the leak of a phone call between Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian officials. US representatives called for Witkoff’s firing, labeling him a traitor.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize outrage, quoting ‘Traitor’ accusations from US representatives and demands to fire Witkoff, portraying betrayal. Center outlets like BBC frame it neutrally within ‘frantic diplomacy’ on Ukraine peace, focusing on broader context without blame. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential defenses of Witkoff’s role or criticism of leakers and accusers.