Balanced left-and-right coverage from this SplitView News edition.
The Supreme Court issued a temporary order to restore access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, telehealth, and pharmacies, blocking a lower appeals court ruling that had restricted its availability.
How coverage differs: Left outlets frame the temporary block as a pause in the larger fight for reproductive rights, while right outlets highlight the Supreme Court's procedural intervention restoring wider mifepristone access.
The 2026 Met Gala in New York City, themed "Costume Art," saw celebrities showcasing their fashion on the red carpet, while also facing boycott calls and protests over Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos's sponsorship.
How coverage differs: Left outlets focused on the visual spectacle and celebrity fashion, while right outlets highlighted the boycott calls over Jeff Bezos's sponsorship and criticized the attending "Hollywood Elite.
A four-week-old ceasefire between the US and Iran was jeopardized as both sides exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf, with Iran launching drone and missile attacks on the UAE and US forces destroying six Iranian small boats.
How coverage differs: Left outlets highlight Trump's aggressive rhetoric and potential for escalation, while right outlets frame Iran's provocations as warranting Trump's firm response.
California is seeking millions in penalties from State Farm, the state's largest home insurer, alleging the company violated laws in handling claims from the 2025 LA wildfires and buried policyholders in red tape.
How coverage differs: Left outlets emphasize California's allegations of State Farm violating laws and mishandling wildfire claims, while right outlets focus on the unprecedented financial penalties State Farm faces.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reached a settlement in their two-year legal battle over the production of 'It Ends With Us,' avoiding an explosive trial just two weeks before it was set to begin.
How coverage differs: Left outlets emphasize the avoidance of an "acrimonious" trial in the "It Ends With Us" settlement, while right outlets link it to Blake Lively's Met Gala appearance, highlighting the celebrity timing.
Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the Washington Monument on Monday, leading to a White House lockdown, with the person's condition and circumstances of the shooting not immediately known.
How coverage differs: Left outlets focus on the Secret Service's official report of a suspect firing on officers, while right outlets emphasize the shooting near the White House with Trump inside and a bystander injured.
Kamala Harris endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for reelection, praising her efforts to fix the homelessness crisis, despite criticism over the Palisades Fire response and residents leaving the city.
How coverage differs: Left outlets frame past challenges like the Palisades Fire, emphasizing the arsonist's mindset, while right outlets skeptically highlight Harris's endorsement, criticizing Bass's record and Harris's selectivity.
A United Airlines plane struck a bakery truck and a light pole while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, with the truck driver miraculously surviving the incident caught on video.
How coverage differs: Left outlets focus on the factual details of the United Airlines plane striking a truck and pole, while right outlets emphasize the dramatic 'miracle' survival of the bakery truck driver and available video footage.
Jimmy Kimmel is facing criticism from Daniel Baldwin and MAGA influencers for allegedly fueling 'hatred' toward Trump and making ill-timed remarks about Rudy Giuliani's hospitalization.
How coverage differs: Left outlets dismiss criticism of Jimmy Kimmel's Trump remarks as absurd MAGA attacks, while right outlets accuse him of fueling hatred and insensitivity, especially regarding Giuliani.
Trump’s World Liberty Financial venture has filed a defamation lawsuit against Hong Kong-based crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, alleging he engaged in a campaign to 'torch' the company’s reputation.
How coverage differs: Left outlets report Trump's company suing Justin Sun for defamation over reputation 'torching', while right outlets emphasize the 'Trump Family' crypto project and lawsuit against Sun for false information.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state's new congressional map into law, a move designed to boost Republican seats from 20 to 24, following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act.
How coverage differs: Left outlets criticize DeSantis's signing of the Florida map as a partisan move to consolidate GOP power, while right outlets laud it as a strategic success enabling four Republican seat gains.
Police are searching for suspects in an Oklahoma shooting incident that sent at least 18 people to hospitals, with initial reports indicating at least 12 injured at a lake near Oklahoma City.
How coverage differs: Left outlets emphasize the ongoing police search for suspects and at least 18 hospitalizations, while right outlets focus on the lake location and 12 injured.
A fire caused substantial damage at the historic Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City, home to 'The Book of Mormon' musical, forcing its temporary closure for repairs.
How coverage differs: Left outlets emphasize the significant impact and substantial damage forcing closure of the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, while right outlets focus on the fire at a historic Broadway theater.
The Supreme Court immediately put into effect its ruling invalidating Louisiana’s congressional map, a decision that Southern state Republicans are looking to capitalize on to redraw maps and potentially gain seats.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leading an effort to redraw New York's congressional map, following a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act and Florida's decision to pursue GOP-friendly redistricting plans.
GameStop shares fell 10% after CEO Ryan Cohen skirted questions about the company's $55.5 billion bid for eBay, with traders on Kalshi and Polymarket giving the acquisition a low chance of success.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized with pneumonia, with his business partner confirming he is now breathing on his own and his condition is improving, though he remains critical but stable.
The Supreme Court issued a temporary order to restore access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, telehealth, and pharmacies, blocking a lower appeals court ruling that had restricted its availability.
The 2026 Met Gala in New York City, themed "Costume Art," saw celebrities showcasing their fashion on the red carpet, while also facing boycott calls and protests over Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos's sponsorship.
A four-week-old ceasefire between the US and Iran was jeopardized as both sides exchanged fire in the Persian Gulf, with Iran launching drone and missile attacks on the UAE and US forces destroying six Iranian small boats.