November 24, 2025 – US Headlines

1U.S. Ukraine say they made “meaningful progress” on Trump’s peace plan

Story gist: U.S. and Ukraine officials stated they made ‘meaningful progress’ on Trump’s peace plan. They agreed to change a draft of the plan.
Left
U.S., Ukraine agree to change draft of peace plan that appeased Russia
— The Washington Post
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Center
U.S. Ukraine say they made “meaningful progress” on Trump’s peace plan
— 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 Washington Post frame the story critically, emphasizing changes to a draft that ‘appeased Russia,’ portraying the original as concessionary. Center outlets like Axios report neutrally, directly quoting ‘meaningful progress.’ Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on Trump’s plan success or diplomatic wins.

2Mamdani’s Meeting With Trump Scrambled the MAGA-Sphere

Story gist: New York Assemblymember Mamdani met President-elect Donald Trump. Trump praised Mamdani, prompting division in the MAGA community alongside Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ouster.
Left
Mamdani’s Meeting With Trump Scrambled the MAGA-Sphere
— The New York Times
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Center
What Trump’s Mamdani praise — and MTG’s ouster — says about MAGA’s future
— Politico
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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 the story with sensational tone emphasizing chaos in ‘MAGA-Sphere’ from the meeting. Center outlets like Politico adopt analytical emphasis on Trump’s praise, MTG’s ouster, and implications for MAGA’s future. Right-leaning coverage absent, omitting conservative defenses or downplaying of internal divisions.

3G20 summit closes in South Africa after U.S. absence

Story gist: The G20 summit closed in South Africa with the United States absent. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa presided over the conclusion amid a handover dispute, while US-South Africa trade negotiations continue.
Left
Cyril Ramaphosa closes G20 summit after US boycott and handover row
— The Guardian
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Center
South Africa sees US trade negotiations continuing despite G20 differences
— Reuters
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames the story with emphasis on ‘US boycott and handover row,’ highlighting conflict and US responsibility. Center Reuters stresses continuity in ‘US trade negotiations despite G20 differences,’ maintaining neutrality. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential pro-US framing that downplays absence or criticizes South African hosting.

4Israel kills top Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months

Story gist: Israel killed Hezbollah military leader Tabtabai in a strike on Beirut, the first such attack on the city in months.
Left
Israel says Hezbollah chief of staff killed in first strike on Beirut in months
— CNN
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Center
Who was Tabtabai, Hezbollah’s military leader killed by Israel?
— Reuters
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CNN frames it as Israel’s claimed action in a novel location, emphasizing the strike’s significance. Center Reuters focuses on profiling the victim Tabtabai, providing context on his role. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting a perspective that might emphasize Hezbollah’s terrorism or justify the strike as defensive.

5Marjorie Taylor Greene refutes reports that she’s considering running for president

Story gist: Marjorie Taylor Greene refuted reports that she is considering a run for president. Trump stated the GOP has never been so united and called Greene and other Republicans ‘lowlifes.’
Left
Georgia Voters Stand by Marjorie Taylor Greene After She Stood Up to Trump
— The New York Times
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Center
Marjorie Taylor Greene refutes reports that she’s considering running for president
— CBS News
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Right
Trump claims GOP has ‘never been so united,’ calls Greene and other Republicans ‘lowlifes’
— Fox News
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Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT emphasize Georgia voters’ support for Greene after she challenged Trump, using positive tone toward her defiance. Center outlets like CBS neutrally report the refutation without added context. Right-leaning outlets like Fox highlight Trump’s claim of GOP unity and his ‘lowlifes’ label for Greene, emphasizing his perspective and criticizing her.