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Thom Tillis
MediaBias News has published 11 stories involving Thom Tillis, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesRepublicans focus on crime in midterm campaigns
Republicans are campaigning on a "tough on crime" message ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on public disorder and illegal immigration. Political advertising warns of Democratic plots to defund the police, while candidates emphasize law and order.
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Politics · United StatesSenator Tillis says he has Trump's phone number if doxxed
Senator Thom Tillis stated he possesses Donald Trump's phone number and would use it if Trump were to release his personal contact information. The exchange occurred during an appearance on 'The View' where Tillis promoted his new book.
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Politics · United StatesSenator Tillis calls vote for Hegseth 'biggest regret' in new book
Senator Thom Tillis has stated in a new book that his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 was his biggest career regret. He also expressed regret over supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary and criticised former President Trump's policies.
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PoliticsTrump administration creates 13 taxpayer-funded campaign ads
The Trump administration has produced at least 13 campaign-style advertisements using taxpayer funds to promote President Donald Trump and his policies. Some of these ads have aired on major television networks.
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Senator Tillis sent profane texts to Trump, book reveals
Newly revealed private text messages show Senator Thom Tillis using profanity to express his frustration with President Donald Trump. The messages, which Tillis sent earlier this year, are expected to be included in his upcoming book.
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Politics · United StatesSenate Republicans Release Revised Clarity Act with New Ethics Language
U.S. Senate Republicans have released a revised draft of the Clarity Act, a major cryptocurrency bill, incorporating new ethics language that President Donald Trump has agreed to. The bill includes provisions on affiliate trading, consumer protection, and software developer protections. A procedural vote is scheduled for Tuesday.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41![US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on August 26, 2026 [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/reuters_6a988137-1788379447.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · United StatesTillis calls on Trump to fire Defence Secretary Hegseth over military leadership
Senator Thom Tillis urged President Donald Trump to dismiss Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a 'leadership void' in the military. The call follows Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation and comes amid a six-month war with Iran and low public approval for the administration's handling of it.
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Lawmakers question Army's decision to halt drone warfare specialization
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is pressing the Army to explain why it ordered the 173rd Airborne Brigade to stop specializing in drone warfare. The unit had been developing its own drones and practicing tactics pioneered by Ukraine.
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Politics · United StatesSusan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche for attorney general, imperilling confirmation
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, announced she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, leaving the Trump administration two Republican defections short of confirmation. Blanche struck a deal to end the ‘anti-weaponization fund’ to secure committee approval, but Democrats and Collins oppose the pick.
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Politics · United StatesTrump attacks oil firms and US Attorney in speech as poll rating hits low
Donald Trump accused oil executives of profiteering from his Iran policy and US Attorney Jeanine Pirou of altering court filings in a Monday speech. His approval rating fell to one-third in a CNN/SSRS poll, while Republican senators insisted on written proof that a $1.8bn Justice Department fund was permanently abolished.
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Politics · United StatesSenate panel to advance Todd Blanche nomination after Republican deal
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote Tuesday on advancing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination after Republican senators secured written assurances that a $1.8 billion fund tied to the Trump-IRS settlement would not proceed. Democrats argue the guarantees fall short of permanent protections.
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