January 6, 2026 – US Headlines

Story gist: The United States captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The event ignited a debate about political power in China.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story as an internal Chinese debate on political power sparked by Maduro’s capture, emphasizing domestic implications. Center outlets like Reuters highlight how the US action tests China’s diplomatic limits. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting a conservative perspective on US foreign policy success or China critique.

Story gist: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO. A Trump aide said nobody would fight the US over Greenland.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames Danish PM’s warning as ‘US attack,’ emphasizing aggression and NATO rupture. Center AP reports neutrally with direct quote on ‘takeover’ ending NATO. Right-leaning Times highlights Trump aide’s dismissal that ‘nobody will fight US,’ downplaying opposition and asserting US dominance, omitting PM’s threat.

Story gist: Former President Donald Trump posted about the slaying of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman. The post dismayed her children and drew criticism from Democrats for false claims.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets (NYT) emphasize emotional impact on Hortman’s children, framing Trump’s post as insensitive. Center outlets (Axios) highlight Democrats’ condemnation, quoting ‘outrageous lies’ to stress falsehoods and political backlash. Right-leaning outlets (Detroit News) focus on Trump amplifying conspiracies, portraying it as irresponsible promotion without family or partisan emphasis. All criticize Trump but vary in tone and focal points.

Story gist: President-elect Donald Trump pledged pardons for many January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot participants. The New York Times reported that several participants stated a pardon would not fully resolve their legal or personal issues.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT frame the story with emphasis on Jan. 6 ‘rioters” perceived ingratitude toward Trump’s promised pardons, using loaded title implying excess demands. Center outlets like WTOP offer neutral anniversary recaps of ‘Capitol riots,’ omitting pardons entirely. Right-leaning coverage is absent, excluding defenses of participants as political prisoners or pardon endorsements.

Story gist: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a U.S. court. The 92-year-old judge presiding stated he does not care what others think of him. Maduro’s legal team includes a lawyer who represented Julian Assange.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian highlight Maduro’s ‘acclaimed’ lawyer who defended Julian Assange, emphasizing strong legal support. Center outlets like Yahoo neutrally report Maduro’s ‘prisoner of war’ claim after pleading not guilty with full coverage. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, absenting critical perspectives on Maduro’s charges or defiance.