U.S. Congress
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442 members in U.S. Congress are amplifying 3,064 narrative items relating to the narrative of governance and public policy. These narratives connect themes of immigration, election integrity, and public health, highlighting tensions between government priorities, societal needs, and the implications of legislative actions on vulnerable populations and democratic processes.
Reviewing a number of the most relevant narrative items indicates that different media sources are portraying recent events with varying degrees of bias and emotional language. In the case of Andy Biggs (R-AZ), the portrayal of illegal immigrants with serious convictions as a "threat to public safety" utilizes loaded language intended to instill fear and urgency, contrasting sharply with more neutral tones found in Julia Brownley (D-CA)'s coverage of the Congressional App Challenge, which highlights positive outreach and growth in student participation. In stark opposition, Rudy Yakym (R-IN) frames FEMA's spending on migrants as a systemic failure, employing words like "outrage" to emphasize a perception of neglect towards American citizens affected by hurricanes—this evokes a strong emotional response that serves to rally conservative sentiments. Coverage of abortion issues by Charles Schumer (D-NY) takes a decidedly negative stance toward restrictive laws, using specific case details to advocate for reproductive rights, which illustrates the impactful use of hyperbole when discussing adverse outcomes associated with policy failures. Across these narratives, the language employed reveals the presence of bias, often utilizing emotional appeals and selective framing to sway public opinion, demonstrating a clear divide in how various political figures represent similar themes of safety, rights, and governance.
The U.S. Congress module tracks the official blogs, video channels, and social media accounts of all United States senators and representatives.