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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
New York PostRight

Six noncitizens in California charged over alleged illegal voting

These new charges come as First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli ramps up efforts to prevent ineligible ballots from being counted ahead of Election Day.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Breitbart NewsRight
Truth score 31Factuality: Mixed
Right 100%100%
Breitbart NewsRight

Ty Cobb: 'Blanche Wouldn't Refuse the President's Order to Decapitate His Secretary'

Mixed reliabilityElevated risk

Friday on MS NOW’s “The Beat,” former White House special counsel Ty Cobb said Attorney General Todd Blanche “wouldn’t refuse the president’s order to decapitate his secretary.” Host Ari Melber said, “You’ve been around him and you’ve...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Breitbart News Network
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Avg reliability45
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Truth score: 31 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 45 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Associated PressCenterBangor DailyLeans leftWinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 631
Left 33%33%Centre 67%67%
Associated PressCenter

Parents of 1-year-old fatally shot by police protest at Mississippi Attorney General’s Office

JACKSON, Miss. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: NonprofitOwner: AP (Cooperative)
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United States67%
Canada33%
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Independent33%
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Avg reliability76
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 63 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ReutersCenter
Truth score 471
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ReutersCenter

Alaska attorney, FBI hold a briefing in Anchorage

U.S. attorney Michael J. Heyman and FBI Anchorage Special Agent in Charge Matthew Schlegel hold a briefing in Anchorage, Alaska. #anchorage #alaska #fbi #justice #politics Keep up

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Avg reliability92
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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World
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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 40
Centre 100%100%
Hindustan TimesCenter

Lindsay Clancy's attorney pushes back against 'homicidal ideation' claims made by Patrick Clancy's lawyer

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney Kevin Reddington spoke out after Patrick Clancy’s lawyer claimed that the Massachusetts mom will testify during civil proceedings.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Avg reliability72
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Fox NewsRightNew York PostRight
Truth score 47
Right 100%100%
Fox NewsRight

Unhinged judge who called Latino attorney a 'White savior' ordered to undergo psychiatric examination

Judge Ada Brown called attorney Ezra Young a "White savior" intimidated by "Black excellence" in a hearing now under Fifth Circuit investigation.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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News Corp50%
Avg reliability62
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
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TechinsiderNo political lean
Truth score 34
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TechinsiderNo political lean

I'm an employment law attorney. Here are the 3 steps you should take if you're offered a buyout like Microsoft's.

Microsoft offered buyouts to around 60,000 employees. Employment law attorney Craig Levey shares the three steps employees should take if offered one.

Lean: No political lean Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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NBC NewsLeans leftRaw StoryLeft
Truth score 49
Left 100%100%
NBC NewsLeans left

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s team acknowledged screwup in case against former FBI officials

WASHINGTON — A top aide to U.S.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Comcast50%
Raw Story50%
Avg reliability68
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 49 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Republicans face uphill battle in races for Illinois attorney general, comptroller, secretary of state

Illinois’ statewide offices could end up Tuesday where they have been for decades — with a full slate of Democrats taking the reins. The state hasn’t seen a Republican as secretary of state in nearly 30 years, as attorney general in...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Private100%
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United States100%
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Chicago Public Media100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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RedStateRight
Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed
Right 100%100%
RedStateRight

Decoy Dan Scandal Heats Up Even More As US Attorney Weighs in on the Case

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Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Salem Media Group
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United States100%
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Salem Media Group100%
Avg reliability55
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 55 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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NBC NewsLeans left
Truth score 431
Left 100%100%
NBC NewsLeans left

U.S. attorney announces investigation into Alaska race

U.S. attorney announces investigation into Alaska race

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Global NewsCenter
Truth score 411
Centre 100%100%
Global NewsCenter

Trump cannot rewrite voting rules "on a whim," California attorney general says

California Attorney General Rob Bonta reassured voters Wednesday that the state’s voting rules remained unchanged ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. “President Trump does not get to rewrite our voting rules and our voting system on...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Corus Entertainment
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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Fox NewsRight
Truth score 38
Right 100%100%
Fox NewsRight

Gov Hochul's cameo in Cornell sex-assault documentary casts ‘air of impropriety’ over investigation: attorney

Kathy Hochul appeared in the Netflix documentary about the Cornell rape case, prompting Donna Rotunno to question the prosecution's fairness.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Truth score 62
Left 67%67%Centre 33%33% Full coverage
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United States67%
Canada33%
Media ownership
Bangor Publishing Co.33%
Independent33%
PBS (Nonprofit)33%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion0/0
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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CBS NewsLeans left
Truth score 44
Left 100%100%
CBS NewsLeans left

ATF's top lawyer, who oversaw overhaul of its firearms regulations, resigns

Robert Leider was appointed as the ATF's top attorney last year, shortly after former Attorney General Pam Bondi abruptly fired the agency's former chief, claiming without evidence that the bureau was "targeting gun owners."

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Paramount Global
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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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The New York TimesLeftCBS NewsLeans leftNew RepublicLeftRaw StoryLeftBreitbart NewsRightZero HedgeRight
Truth score 66
Left 67%67%Right 33%33%
CBS NewsLeans left

DOJ vets say politically charged moves close to election violate norms

Former DOJ officials say Attorney General Todd Blanche's Justice Department has entered uncharted waters in ways that could influence politics. The Trump Justice Department went after Rep. Covered by 5 outlets: 4 lean left, 1 lean right.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Paramount Global
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Private83%
Corporate17%
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United States100%
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Win McCormack17%
Paramount Global17%
Raw Story17%
NY Times Company17%
ABC Media Ltd17%
Avg reliability61
Low-credibility share17%
Fact / opinion11/1
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Truth score: 66 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 61 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 17Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 3 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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VoxLeftRealClearPoliticsLeans rightThe Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 60
Left 67%67%Right 33%33%
VoxLeft

Republicans are trying to make the Texas Senate race about “manliness”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could have picked any number of messages for his first Senate campaign ad of the general election back in May. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 lean right.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Vox Media
  • RealClearPolitics GOP Trying To Make the Texas Senate Race About 'Manliness'

    Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could have picked any number of messages for his first Senate campaign ad of the general election back in May. Texans care a lot about cost of living, border security, healthcare,...

    Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: RealClearPolitics
  • The Daily Beast Must-Win MAGA Candidate Humiliated as Minuscule Crowd Size Is Exposed

    Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images President Donald Trump’s handpicked Texas Senate candidate is struggling to even fill a hotel sports bar. Only a few dozen people attended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign...

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    Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: IAC
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Private33%
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IAC33%
Vox Media33%
RealClearPolitics33%
Avg reliability69
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 7 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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PBS NewsHourLeans leftHindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 58
Left 50%50%Centre 50%50%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Live Results: Nevada governor midterm election

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Public broadcaster50%
Corporate50%
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India50%
United States50%
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HT Media50%
PBS (Nonprofit)50%
Avg reliability81
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 58 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 81 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
New York PostRight

NYPD sergeant busted for allegedly stalking female underling, sharing her naked photos after break-up: sources

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Sgt. Joel Dejesus, 37 – who joined the ranks in 2012 – turned himself into the Bronx District Attorney’s Office Thursday morning to face charges of computer trespass, official misconduct and unlawful dissemination or publication of an...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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HuffPostLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%100%
HuffPostLeft

Mary Trump Lays Out Her Uncle's Spine-Chilling Midterms Power Grab: 'Five Alarm Fire'

Mary Trump on Wednesday called out her uncle Donald Trump over what she described as the president’s latest “SCAM”: his plan to “rig” the midterms. “This is a five alarm fire, and it is indeed the most important election of our...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: BuzzFeed Inc.
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Avg reliability65
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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New RepublicLeft
Truth score 39
Left 100%100%
New RepublicLeft

Todd Blanche Basically Coached Ghislaine Maxwell in Epstein Interview

Attorney General Todd Blanche’s July 2025 interviews with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell were reportedly a calculated effort to steer public blowback from the Epstein files away from Donald Trump. House Judiciary Committee...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Win McCormack
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Private100%
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United States100%
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Avg reliability68
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Truth score: 39 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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POLITICOLeans left
Truth score 431
Left 100%100%
POLITICOLeans left

Arizona’s data center boom is running into a water crisis

Today, POLITICO Energy host Zack Colman sits down for an extended interview with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat seeking reelection in November. They discuss if Arizona can pursue its tech ambitions amid a water crisis,...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Axel Springer
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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Amherst BeeNot rated
Truth score 34
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Amherst BeeNot rated

Man convicted of sexual conduct against a child in Cheektowaga

A jury found Chad Grant, 47, of Lewiston, guilty of one count of course of sexual conduct against a child in the second degree, a Class D felony, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
New York PostRight

AG Letitia James ‘refused’ to probe NYC homeless shelters funding her campaign: critics

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Embattled New York Attorney General Letitia James failed to probe three of the Big Apple’s most scandal scarred homeless shelter operators-- while accepting more than $56,000 in campaign donations the past eight years from their head...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left

Controversial DOJ boss takes reins in tainted ‘Broadview 6’ case, stymies judge’s inquiry

<p>A controversial top Justice Department official inserted himself into Chicago's "Broadview Six" case Friday, insisting "the United States has not agreed to provide any information"<b> </b>sought by a judge who might name a special...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Private100%
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United States100%
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Chicago Public Media100%
Avg reliability78
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
7 sources

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NBC NewsLeans leftABC News (US)Leans leftThe HillCenterNew RepublicLeftWashington TimesRightBreitbart NewsRightRTRight
Truth score 721
Left 43%43%Centre 14%14%Right 43%43%
NBC NewsLeans left

Conservative influencer James O’Keefe charged with unlawful voting and identity theft in Minnesota

Two conservative influencers tried so hard to find voter fraud in Minnesota that they’re now being charged with identity theft. Conservative activist James O'Keefe accused Minneapolis prosecutors of using "weaponized lawfare" after they...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Corporate43%
Private43%
State-funded14%
Countries
United States86%
Russia14%
Media ownership
Win McCormack14%
Comcast14%
Walt Disney Company14%
Breitbart News Network14%
Nexstar Media Group14%
Avg reliability62
Low-credibility share14%
Fact / opinion7/0
State media14%
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Truth score: 72 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 7 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 14Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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The New York TimesLeftThe GuardianLeftChicago Sun-TimesLeans leftThe HillCenterWFLDNot ratedWLS-TVNot rated
Truth score 75
Left 75%75%Centre 25%25%
The New York TimesLeft

Former Head of Chicago F.B.I. Sues Justice Department Over Resignation

Douglas DePodesta says he was forced out of his job after U.S. The former head of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office says he was forced to resign after federal officials blamed him for the collapse of the Broadview Six case. Covered by 5...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Private33%
Not recorded33%
Nonprofit trust17%
Corporate17%
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United States83%
United Kingdom17%
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WFLD17%
WLS-TV17%
NY Times Company17%
Chicago Public Media17%
Scott Trust17%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion7/0
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Truth score: 75 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Medium Sources: 6 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 0Sentiment: -71Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
5 sources

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The HillCenterUSA TODAYLeans leftRedStateRightThe Epoch TimesRightZero HedgeRight
Truth score 64Factuality: Mixed1
Left 20%20%Centre 20%20%Right 60%60%
The HillCenter

DOJ announce student loan fraud scheme indictments from 'Operation Ghostbusters'

Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald holds a press conference to announce a large scale fraud crackdown in Bensenville, Ill., on July 14, 2026. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 3 lean right.

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
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Corporate60%
Private40%
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United States100%
Media ownership
Nexstar Media Group20%
Gannett20%
Salem Media Group20%
Epoch Media Group20%
ABC Media Ltd20%
Avg reliability55
Low-credibility share40%
Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 64 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 55 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 40Sentiment: -80Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
3 sources

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CNBCCenterThe HillCenterWashington ExaminerRight
Truth score 611
Centre 67%67%Right 33%33%
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West Virginia sues TikTok, alleging app is ‘harming kids’

West Virginia has sued TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, accusing the social media giant of deliberately keeping children hooked on its app while exposing them to sexualized content and potential predators. West Virginia is...

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Washington Examiner33%
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 61 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 49
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New York Jewish leaders defend Democratic AG Letitia James from GOP challenger’s attacks

The GOP challenger has frequently attacked James during the campaign over her handling of antisemitic crimes, but prominent Jewish leaders are rallying to defend the Democratic incumbent.

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Jerusalem Post Group50%
Avg reliability68
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