November 26, 2025 – US Headlines

Story gist: A New York judge ordered expedited processing of a request for records on the DOJ’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files. The U.S. asked the court to release Epstein grand jury materials, and the judge gave the Justice Department one day to detail Ghislaine Maxwell trial materials for release.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT emphasize the U.S. government’s repeated request to release Epstein grand jury materials, highlighting federal initiative. Center outlets like AP focus on the judge’s one-day deadline to the Justice Department for specifying Maxwell trial materials, stressing judicial action. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on DOJ accountability or transparency demands.

Story gist: A Trump envoy reportedly told a Kremlin official that Ukraine must cede land for a peace deal. Trump’s Truth Social post on Ukraine surprised Zelensky’s chief aide, who is pushing for a Mar-a-Lago peace deal.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize the Trump envoy’s direct concession of Ukrainian land to Russia, using alarmist tone on territorial loss. Center outlets like Bloomberg frame it neutrally as Witkoff advising Russia on pitching a plan to Trump, focusing on deal-making strategy. Right-leaning New York Post highlights Trump’s post surprising Zelensky’s aide pushing Mar-a-Lago talks, portraying Trump favorably as advancing peace.

Story gist: Sen. Mark Kelly stated that Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth do not understand the Constitution. The remark follows Pete Hegseth’s attacks on Kelly.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian frame the story as Pete Hegseth escalating the Trump administration’s attacks on Sen. Mark Kelly, emphasizing aggression from the right. No center or right-leaning coverage appears, omitting potential neutral analysis or defenses of Trump and Hegseth against Kelly’s criticism.

Story gist: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness to meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over Thanksgiving. The meeting would discuss a potential Ukraine-Russia deal.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Washington Post frame the story as an opinion piece with approving tone, implying Zelensky adopts Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ strategy. Center outlets like Axios use neutral, factual headlines mirroring the story title. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting potential emphasis on Trump’s deal-making prowess or skepticism toward Ukraine aid.

Story gist: A judge dismissed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James without prejudice. The dismissal allows charges to be refiled.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like NYT frame with speculative ‘Wild Card’ emphasis on judges potentially picking prosecutors, highlighting uncertainty. Center outlets like BBC report neutrally as dismissal of cases against ‘Trump political adversaries.’ Right-leaning perspectives absent; such outlets might emphasize relief for Trump foes or prosecutorial overreach evasion.