November 20, 2025 – US Headlines

Story gist: President Trump plans to sign a bill compelling the release of additional files related to Jeffrey Epstein. The White House attempted to delay the vote on the bill but failed.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the story neutrally, focusing on Trump’s upcoming signing without highlighting opposition. Center outlets like Reuters emphasize the White House’s failed attempt to slow-walk the vote, adding a tone of accountability. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting any perspective that might defend or contextualize the administration’s actions.

Story gist: In the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, the U.S. Justice Department acknowledged that the full grand jury did not review the final indictment. A federal judge questioned the DOJ’s handling of the case by prosecutor Halligan.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Washington Post emphasize the DOJ’s acknowledgment of procedural irregularities in the grand jury process, suggesting potential mishandling. Center sources such as U.S. News & World Report focus neutrally on the DOJ’s denial of misconduct allegations. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting perspectives that might defend the DOJ or criticize the scrutiny as politically motivated.

Story gist: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington in 2023 to discuss economic plans. His Public Investment Fund faces cash shortages amid ambitious projects.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times frame the story with a skeptical tone, emphasizing the prince’s big plans against the fund’s low cash, highlighting financial vulnerabilities. Center outlets such as The Economist use a positive emphasis, portraying the Washington visit as a triumphant ‘victory lap’ focused on diplomatic gains. Right-leaning perspectives are absent, omitting potential emphasis on business opportunities or alliances with Saudi Arabia.

Story gist: Top US officials arrived in Ukraine for talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. The visit follows Russian strikes that killed at least 25 people.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NBC emphasize recent Russian strikes killing 25, framing the talks as a response to aggression and highlighting urgency. Center outlets like BBC provide neutral, factual reporting without added context or emphasis. Right-leaning sources like WSJ credit Trump for sending Pentagon officials to restart peace talks, focusing on proactive US leadership while omitting strike details.

Story gist: Harvard University launched an investigation into former President Larry Summers and others for ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Summers announced he will step back from teaching and his Harvard Kennedy School position.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Boston Globe emphasize Summers’ retreat from Harvard roles amid the Epstein probe, highlighting institutional accountability. Center outlets like Politico focus on his OpenAI resignation, framing it as a professional shift without deep Epstein context. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting conservative perspectives on elite networks or scandal implications.