Apple News continued its defiant stance against offering news from right-leaning outlets through the end of January 2026.  Apple News stubbornly refrained from using any right-leaning outlets in the top 20 articles of its morning editions between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31, 2026. Of the 620 top stories featured by the news app in the first month of the year, not a single one was from a right-leaning media outlet.  Rather than promoting news stories from notable right-leaning media sources such as Fox News, the New York Post, Daily Mail, Breitbart or The Gateway Pundit, Apple News has relentlessly pushed articles from elitist media outlets that amplify the left’s narrative, like: The Washington Post, The Associated Press and NBC News as well as center outlets like The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. For the month of January, Apple News published 440 stories from left-leaning outlets. Its favorite leftist outlets were: The Washington Post (72) The Associated Press (54) NBC News (50) The Guardian (34) The New York Times (30) Apple (27) NPR (25) Politico (19) USA Today (16) Bloomberg News (15) Apple News featured headlines in January that broadly focused on President Donald Trump’s foreign policy and immigration policy in negative ways. For example, the news app used a headline from NBC News that read, “Unnerved by Trump, U.S. allies are making nice with China.  Apple News editors turned to The Washington Post more than any other news source, selecting provocative headlines that raised doubts about Trump’s actions. On Trump’s foreign policy, a Washington Post story Apple News promoted had the following headline and subheadline: “Trump weighs imminent Iran strikes, but what’s the mission? The president has sent an ‘armada’ to threaten Iran, but the rationale for a possible military strike keeps changing.” On Trump’s immigration policy, Apple News pushed another piece from The Post, which framed it as, “The powerful tools in ICE’s arsenal to track suspects — and protestors.” Another headline addressed Trump’s response to ICE protests, with Apple News choosing a Post piece explaining the cost of ICE enforcement by proclaiming: “National Guard deployments cost taxpayers almost half a billion dollars.” While other news aggregators rely on algorithms to compile news from various sources into a single news feed, Apple News editors select stories to compile each day. While a Reuters Institute report noted that the use of online aggregators like the Big Four News Apps (Apple News, Google News, MSN and Yahoo News),  is growing, an Enders Analysis report underscored the potential growth for Apple News in particular as the use of artificial intelligence continues to surge.  Methodology: During the time period Jan. 1 - Jan. 11, 2026, MRC researchers examined the top 20 AllSides-rated news stories featured on Apple News each day at approximately 10:00 AM ET and the top 20 AllSides-rated news stories between Jan. 12 - Jan. 31, 2026 at approximately 8:30 AM ET. MRC researchers used the AllSides media bias ratings, which categorize an outlet as “left,” “lean left,” “center,” “lean right” or “right” to determine the overall bias presented by Apple News and analyzed the results. Free speech is under attack! Contact your representatives and demand that Big Tech be held to account to mirror the First Amendment while providing transparency, clarity on hate speech and equal footing for conservatives. If you have been censored, contact us using CensorTrack’s contact form, and help us hold Big Tech accountable.  

In a chart obtained Wednesday by NewsBusters (see image right), the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA) will unveil a new seating chart for the Brady Briefing Room that awards seats to conservative media outlets such as the Daily Wire and new media outlets like Axios, moves up the New York Post, and preserves liberal media outlets holding a grip on the front rows. An email to members of the WHCA informed them of the changes, emphasizing “changes were made to 33 or the 49 seats,” “7 [outlets] are receiving their first ever [assigned seat],” and “any outlet that consistently fails to fill its seat could face suspension or total loss.” The email adds the chart “will take effect on Monday, February 9, 2026,” replacing the previous one that had been in place since late 2021. To see that seating arrangement, click here. The new chart shows that, for the first time, the Daily Wire will share an assigned seat in the back row with fellow first-timers The Telegraph and Black Press USA. Three of the other first-timers — Axios, NOTUS, and Semafor — will also split a seventh-row seat. iHeartMedia is the remaining debutante and will slot in the back row as well, sharing with The Boston Globe. The U.K.’s Independent — currently represented by Andrew Feinberg — will move out of the rotating seat for foreign press and join the Los Angeles Times in sharing an aisle on row four. By NewsBusters’s count, those dropping out are the defunded Voice of America (VOA), McClatchy newspapers (which shuttered its D.C. bureau), Cheddar News (RIP) Dallas Morning News, and Yahoo! News. Notable omissions include a slew of conservative media outlets that have risen to higher prominence in both the Briefing Room and press pool: Daily Signal, One America News, Real America’s Voice, and Turning Point USA’s Frontlines. The first row will remain the same as, going right to left facing the podium, will be NBC, Fox News, CBS, AP, ABC News, Reuters, and CNN. The second row will remain the same except for one change with CBS News Radio dropping back to the third row and the wire service Agence French-Presse (AFP) moving up a row. As such, row two will now read, going the same direction: AFP, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, NPR, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and USA Today. By row three is when the real deck shuffling begins as it will now read: Politico, Fox News Radio, CBS News Radio, New York Post, ABC News Radio, Daily Mail, and White House Foreign Press Group. Also in the letter to members, the WHCA said “[t]he seating review committee” was led by WHCA board member Jacqui Heinrich and “spent several months combing through the hundreds of applications” and “weighed a variety of factors including an outlet's reach, long-term commitment to White House coverage, service to colleagues through WHCA pooling, and ability to dependably fill a seat as assigned.” Stay tuned for more analysis as this post will be updated. To see the full letter sent to WHCA members, click here.

Pop star Billie Eilish got more than she bargained for when she made a charged political statement at the Grammys over the weekend.The 24-year-old "Birds of a Feather" told her fellow Hollywood elites at the award ceremony that "no one is illegal on stolen land."'We do understand that her home is situated in our ancestral land.'The statement garnered raucous applause from the obviously liberal audience and was one of many shots taken at Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the safe space that was the Crypto.com Arena in L.A.Show stealerHowever following the show, Eilish's statements — which included "f**k ICE" — seemingly backfired when viewers pointed out that her sprawling mansion should also be considered to be on stolen land.Following the singer's statements to their logical endpoint, the Daily Mail contacted the Native American tribe about Eilish's statements to confirm whether or not she indeed lives on stolen land."We appreciate the opportunity to provide clarity regarding the recent comments made by Billie Eilish," a spokesperson for the Tongva tribe told the outlet. "As the First People of the greater Los Angeles basin, we do understand that her home is situated in our ancestral land."Name checkThe Daily Mail also stated that the tribe said celebrities should "explicitly" reference the native tribes if they wish to use them for virtue signaling.RELATED: 'No one is illegal on stolen land': Grammys audience goes wild over anti-ICE speeches FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images "It is our hope that in future discussions, the tribe can explicitly be referenced to ensure the public understands that the greater Los Angeles basin remains Gabrieleno Tongva territory," the comments concluded.The tribe, which lays claim to about 4,000 square miles in California, noted that Eilish has not reached out to them herself, but they have contacted her team to express their appreciation for the comments.According to the New York Post, Eilish has millions in property in her family, including the $3 million Los Angeles home. The outlet also reported that her brother, Finneas, who accepted the Grammy Award alongside her, sold his home in Malibu for $5.66 million in 2022.RELATED: 'False and defamatory': Trump threatens to sue Grammys host Trevor Noah over Epstein snipe Border securityBen Leo, an English journalist from GBNews, visited Eilish's property after the controversy to get comment on the ordeal.While Leo was unsuccessful, he did note that Eilish seemed to believe in having a border of her own."Massive gates keeping people out. I thought Billy didn't believe in borders," he explained outside the sprawling property.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The Minneapolis City Council has voted to delay renewing the liquor licenses of two area hotels believed to have housed federal immigration agents.On Tuesday, a committee comprising all council members voted 8-5 to delay a decision about renewing the licenses until the February 17 meeting. The committee also voted to schedule a public hearing.'Why are we setting ourselves up for another legal settlement?'The two hotels affected by the vote are the Canopy by Hilton in the Mill District and the Depot Renaissance Hotel.Some at the meeting expressed misgivings about recent actions by ICE and other immigration agents in the Minneapolis area for Operation Metro Surge, but the five who voted against the delay worry that the city has no grounds to hold up the license renewals.LaTrisha Vetaw claimed that the liquor licenses have nothing to do with a hotel's guests and that basing decisions on hotel guests could be a form of discrimination, the Star Tribune reported."Why are we setting ourselves up for another legal settlement?" Vetaw said, according to the Tribune.RELATED: Minnesota police crack down on anti-ICE protesters, multiple arrests outside hotel Photo by Scott Olson/Getty ImagesPearll Warren, who also voted against the delay, likewise claimed the decision "smells real discriminatory."Michael Rainville, another "no" vote, noted that the hotels in question have already incurred damage from anti-ICE demonstrations and are now losing "a lot of money."Elizabeth Shaffer and Linea Palmisano also voted against delaying the renewals. Jason Chavez, Aurin Chowdhury, Aisha Chughtai, Jamal Osman, Elliott Payne, Soren Stevenson, Jamison Whiting, and Robin Wonsley voted for the delay.Osman, described by the Tribune as "Somali-American," went so far as to express support for the anti-Trump and anti-ICE mobs that have caused disturbances and even violence in response to immigration enforcement."Our president called us garbage and sent troops here to terrorize us," Osman said, according to the Tribune. "Agitators are our heroes."Quinn O’Reilly, an attorney for the city, claimed that city staff have determined that the two hotels have complied with liquor laws and are eligible for renewal.Still, Chowdhury, the committee chair, indicated that she wants more time for the council to consider the renewals and to provide local residents with a chance to weigh in. Payne said the delay will allow for a "fact-based conversation."In the meantime, the hotels may continue serving liquor as usual, said Amy Lingo, the city's manager for business licenses.Canopy by Hilton and Depot Renaissance did not respond to a request for comment from Blaze News.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The man who tried to kill President Donald Trump outside his Florida golf course just before the 2024 election was given the maximum sentence on Wednesday. Ryan Routh was spotted outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on September 15, 2024, by a Secret Service agent who opened fire and caused Routh to flee. He was later arrested and was found to be in possession of an SKS assault rifle.'The trial was meticulously handled, and I would like to thank the Judge and Jury for their time, professionalism, and patience.' On Wednesday, the 59-year-old was sentenced to life in prison by United States District Judge Aileen Cannon, the same judge who dismissed the president's classified documents case. A shocking scene unfolded in September 2025 during the reading of the verdict against Routh, when he grabbed a pencil and stabbed himself in the neck. Four U.S. marshals dragged him out of the court and later brought him back in with his waist and ankles shackled.He was convicted of trying to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer, and a number of gun charges by a jury that deliberated for only three hours.Prosecutors asked for the maximum sentence of life in prison, but Routh's defense attorney requested 27 years in prison after citing Routh's age and his mental health status. "Ryan Routh's attempted assassination of President Trump was a disgusting act — mere weeks before an election and only months after a separate assassination attempt came dangerously close to succeeding," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement after Routh was found guilty.RELATED: Would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh tries to stab himself after guilty verdict Trump also responded to the verdict on social media."The trial was meticulously handled, and I would like to thank the Judge and Jury for their time, professionalism, and patience. This was an evil man with an evil intention, and they caught him," he wrote.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Klingons are no longer proud warriors.In a recent interview, a co-writer for the newest "Star Trek" television adventure, "Starfleet Academy," revealed just how important it was to include gay lifestyles in the new series.'There are so many refugees at any given time in the world.'Noga Landau gave an interview with Polygon about the latest episode of the show, which was positioned as redefining "what it means to be a Klingon warrior."While the Fandom page for "Star Trek" defines Klingons as a warrior species and a "proud, tradition-bound people who valued honor and combat," Landau has not only blessed Trekkers with strange take on the lore but has completely turned it inside out.Refugee soldiersFirst, Landau remarked on the importance of citing the Klingons as refugees. This is not too far-fetched given that the species has faced extinction, but Landau said it was a key aspect to include in the storyline."There are so many refugees at any given time in the world. It is a part of the human condition," she told Polygon. "We feel that on a show like 'Starfleet Academy,' it's important to tell that story."RELATED: New 'Star Trek' DEI disaster flops despite airing for free: A 'huge, gay, glee club middle finger' Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic In episode four, "Vox in Excelso," Klingon Jay-Den Kraag not only rejects his people's tradition of hunting (he prefers medicine), but he is a pacifist who has a fear of public speaking. Three-for-allLandau did not stop there, though, and while Kraag's decisions to reject his culture indeed upset his parents, it has also been revealed that he comes from a polyamorous household: two fathers and one mother."There are a lot of folks alive in the world right now, and there always have been, who have three parents," Landau bizarrely claimed. "We put our heads together when we were [writing] the episode, and we said, 'There are going to be people in our audience who've never seen their kind of family before on screen, so why don't we do that?' Klingons are fun. They seem like the sort of people who wouldn't hold back from having a three-parent household."RELATED: Iron MAGA? Comedian Chris D'Elia rants that in 'real life,' Marvel heroes would all vote GOP Final frontiersAs Align previously reported, the Klingon played by actor Karim Diane will reportedly have his sexuality "explored.""He doesn't like to battle. He wants to love people and heal people and save people," Diane recently said about the character. "He goes to Starfleet Academy, makes a ton of friends, and they help him be OK with who he is."Fans have also shared screenshots of the Klingon being caressed by a male, human character, who is allegedly "nonbinary."This is not a fresh angle for "Star Trek" lore, however. In 2022, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" reportedly introduced a nonbinary doctor played by Jesse James Keitel, an actor who believes he is female.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Images and video have surfaced online showing piles of trash and snow accumulating along streets and sidewalks across New York City. Since the surfacing of these videos and images, Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) has been under harsh scrutiny from critics and citizens of NYC.Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport called the city a "dirty snow covered dump" with garbage mountains rivaling the snowdrifts.'Harshest winter stretch New York has ever seen.'Other celebrities have piled on, amplifying the outrage.YouTube star Casey Neistat released a video titled "New York City SCUM," exposing the post-snowstorm layers of filth and garbage coating streets.RELATED: Zohran Mamdani becomes first openly socialist mayor of New York City Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Video and photos circulating online show trash bags stacked eight feet high in places like the Upper East Side, Brooklyn, and the Bronx, often fused with dirty ice and slush from the storm.Residents describe the scenes as a "f**king mess," with overflowing bins attracting rats and narrowing sidewalks to dangerous widths.The Department of Sanitation admitted trash collection is running about 24 hours behind, with some areas delayed even longer as workers juggle snow removal on 12-hour shifts. Mamdani held a press conference on Sunday, during which he addressed New Yorkers about the lingering snow and sanitation issues following the massive winter storm that struck the city in late January.Mamdani defended the crews during the press conference, "They are working with everything that they have to come up to speed."RELATED: Zohran Mamdani’s Soviet dream for New York City Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The mayor acknowledged that sanitation crews are prioritizing regular trash and compost collection over recyclables amid the ongoing winter conditions and delays: "We are speaking about already one of the coldest periods in New York City history and what could end up being the coldest period in New York City history." But for New Yorkers, the excuses are falling flat. Residents point out that other cities handle heavy snow without turning their cities into open dumps.Mamdani and DSNY have not announced further immediate actions beyond urging patience.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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