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Truth score 44Factuality: Mixed
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USA TODAYLeans left

Democrats won big. Curbing Trump's global agenda may prove tough

Democrats won big. Curbing Trump's global agenda may prove tough USA Today

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
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ABC Media Ltd50%
Gannett50%
Avg reliability54
Low-credibility share50%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 54 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 50Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Zero HedgeRight
Truth score 16Factuality: Low
Right 100%100%
Zero HedgeRight

Consumer Stocks Surge As Democratic Sweep Fuels Bets On Reversing Trump's Welfare Cuts

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Consumer Stocks Surge As Democratic Sweep Fuels Bets On Reversing Trump's Welfare Cuts The reaction to the US midterm election results, a Democratic sweep , has been risk-on in the US ... But as we noted earlier: *NASDAQ 100 FUTURES...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: ABC Media Ltd
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Private100%
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United States100%
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ABC Media Ltd100%
Avg reliability30
Low-credibility share100%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 16 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 30 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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ReutersCenter
Truth score 47
Centre 100%100%
ReutersCenter

AI, data-center stocks slip as Democratic sweep clouds expansion plans

AI, data-center stocks slip as Democratic sweep clouds expansion plans Reuters

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate100%
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Thomson Reuters100%
Avg reliability92
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 40%40%Centre 40%40%Right 19%19%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns virtually

The closing sprint in Texas comes as early voting nears its conclusion in several states. Covered by 48 outlets: 21 lean left, 17 are centre, 9 lean right, 1 are not rated.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
  • USA TODAY Texas Republican blames GOP leaders for Democratic sweep - USA Today

    Texas Republican blames GOP leaders for Democratic sweep USA Today

    Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
  • The Hill Rove: Paxton ‘drew down the entire Republican ticket’ in Texas

    GOP strategist Karl Rove said he believes Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who lost his Senate bid to Democrat James Talarico Tuesday, sunk other Republican candidates in the Lone Star State. “Well, Paxton drew...

    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
  • Mother Jones Democrats Are Ready to Investigate Corruption—With One Exception

    Voters threw Republicans out of office on Tuesday by astounding margins, in large part due to disgust with Donald Trump’s extensively documented corruption. And Democrats have vowed to follow that mandate to crank up...

    Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: NonprofitOwner: Foundation for National Progress
  • Washington Times Texas talent: Newcomers to politics have musical backgrounds

    Apart from Democrat James Talarico's win over Republican Ken Paxton on Tuesday night, two other newcomers to Texas politics, Bobby Pulido and Nathan Johnson, both won their elections, and both share a musical background.

    Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Operations Holdings
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Corporate61%
Private19%
Public broadcaster8%
Nonprofit7%
State-funded3%
Countries
United States64%
Canada10%
United Kingdom8%
India5%
France3%
Media ownership
Independent35%
Vox Media10%
Salem Media Group10%
Comcast5%
News Corp5%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion219/0
State media3%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 2 Trending: Low Sources: 59 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 35 Risk: 0Sentiment: 30Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Left 8%8%Centre 62%62%Right 31%31%
Sky NewsLeans right

Wall Street edges higher after Democrats sweep midterms

Wall Street weighs how the 2026 midterms could affect stocks, Treasury yields, artificial intelligence, energy prices, banks, defense and healthcare. The Democratic sweep of the midterms could bring a crackdown on Wall Street as lefty...

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Corporate69%
Private12%
Not recorded12%
Public broadcaster6%
Countries
United States69%
United Kingdom12%
India12%
Australia6%
Media ownership
Independent21%
Business Insider7%
CNBC7%
Google News7%
Comcast7%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share8%
Fact / opinion20/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 16 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 60 Risk: 8Sentiment: 5Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Left 50%50%Centre 38%38%Right 12%12%
VarietyLeans left

Abdul El-Sayed Mocks Trump and Ted Cruz’s Cruel Rhetoric on ‘The View,’ Jokes He Wants ‘Jihadist Leprechaun’ Printed on a Hat

Democrats in Congress could impose tougher rules on crypto and investigate President Donald Trump, ushering in a tougher era for the industry. US President Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda faces new constraints after midterm losses....

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Corporate62%
Private19%
Nonprofit trust6%
Public broadcaster6%
State-funded6%
Countries
United States44%
United Kingdom38%
Qatar6%
Germany6%
Canada6%
Media ownership
Independent21%
IAC7%
Independent Digital News7%
Raw Story7%
Qatar Government7%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion40/1
State media6%
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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 16 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 60 Risk: 0Sentiment: -2Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Left 12%12%Centre 88%88%
Global NewsCenter

Stock markets poised for a rally after U.S. midterm election

Stock market futures in both Canada and the U.S. Meta Description: Sensex surged 1,225 points and Nifty closed above 23,800 as Indian stock markets rallied. Covered by 8 outlets: 1 lean left, 7 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Corus Entertainment
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Corporate88%
Private12%
Countries
India75%
Canada12%
United States12%
Media ownership
Independent50%
Living Media12%
Indian Express Group12%
Corus Entertainment12%
Google News12%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion17/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 74 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 29Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Centre 75%75%Right 25%25%
AxiosCenter

Trump to Axios: "No rush" to decide on restarting war in Iran

President Trump told Axios in a phone interview Monday he's "in no rush" to decide whether to resume fighting in Iran. Covered by 8 outlets: 6 are centre, 2 lean right.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: Private
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Corporate75%
Private25%
Countries
United States38%
India25%
United Kingdom25%
Israel12%
Media ownership
Independent12%
Axios12%
Google News12%
DMGT12%
News Corp12%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion9/1
State media0%
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Truth score: 76 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -70Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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QuartzLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%100%
QuartzLeans left

The Dow soars 1,500 points as a Democratic midterm election sweep lifts markets

Oil prices fell more than 7% and Nvidia stock dropped 3% as the S&P 500 gained 1.58% and the Nasdaq rose 1.44%

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: G/O Media
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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G/O Media100%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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Left 20%20%Centre 60%60%Right 20%20%
ReutersCenter

Democrats gain influence over trade agenda, but tariff repeals to hit Trump veto wall

Democrats made clear after Tuesday’s stunning midterm victories that they will use their historic gains in Congress to flex their investigative muscles, swiftly issuing warnings to Trump administration officials they say have thus far...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate60%
Private20%
Nonprofit20%
Countries
United States60%
India20%
United Kingdom20%
Media ownership
HT Media20%
Washington Examiner20%
Thomson Reuters20%
The Nation Company20%
Nexstar Media Group20%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion5/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 75 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 20Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The New York TimesLeft

The Big-Name Democrats Whose Bets Paid Off in the Midterms

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joins "The Daily Report" to break down the significance of Democrats' sweeping midterm victories. Covered by 8 outlets: 2 lean left, 6 are centre.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Corporate80%
Private20%
Countries
United States70%
United Kingdom20%
India10%
Media ownership
Independent20%
Thomson Reuters10%
G/O Media10%
Nexstar Media Group10%
CNBC10%
Avg reliability77
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion12/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 85 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 77 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: 50Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Left 12%12%Centre 60%60%Right 28%28%
ABC News (Australia)Center

Iranian military ordered to counter any attack swiftly and without restraint

Iran's military chiefs should meet any attack on its country with an immediate and unrestrained response, Supreme Leader Mjotaba Khamenei has ordered. Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has ordered the country’s top military...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: AustraliaFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: Australian Government
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Corporate64%
Private20%
State-funded8%
Nonprofit4%
Public broadcaster4%
Countries
United States44%
India20%
France8%
United Kingdom8%
Australia4%
Media ownership
Independent27%
Raw Story7%
Axios7%
Australian Government7%
AP (Cooperative)7%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion42/1
State media8%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 4 Trending: Low Sources: 25 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 40 Risk: 0Sentiment: -79Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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QuartzLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%100%
QuartzLeans left

Alcohol stocks jump as Democrats' election sweep lifts hopes on tariffs

Stocks of Constellation Brands, Brown-Forman and Molson Coors rose on bets a Democratic Congress will ease immigration and tariff pressure

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: G/O Media
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United States100%
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G/O Media100%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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QuartzLeans left
Truth score 40
Left 100%100%
QuartzLeans left

Chip stocks slip as Democrats' election sweep clouds the outlook for data centers

Democrats' wins in Texas and other states raise questions about the AI buildout, while shares of Amazon and Microsoft rose

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: G/O Media
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United States100%
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G/O Media100%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Fox NewsRight
Truth score 381
Right 100%100%
Fox NewsRight

Texas turns BLUE as Dems pull off STUNNING election sweep

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Fox News' Alex Hogan reports the latest on Democrats' key vicotires in states like Ohio, Iowa, Georgia and Texas. Pollster Justin Wallin also joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the results and the political implications of the...

Lean: Right VideoFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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Fox Corporation100%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 28 Amplification: 0

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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated
Truth score 34
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The Daily NorthwesternNot rated

Democrats projected to sweep countywide elections

Democratic nominees swept the elections for countywide offices on Tuesday. Democrat Toni Preckwinkle was elected to her fifth term as Cook County board president. The race was called at 9:28 p.m. At that time, Preckwinkle received 78.8%...

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The Daily Northwestern100%
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Fact / opinion1/0
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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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Truth score 44
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WSNS-TVNot rated

Alexi Giannoulias wins re-election as Illinois Secretary of State, projects NBC News

Lean: Not rated Fact-focusedCountry: United States
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Not recorded100%
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WSNS-TV50%
The Daily Northwestern50%
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Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 50%50%Centre 30%30%Right 20%20%
The New York TimesLeft

How the Audacious Trump Redistricting Push Backfired for Republicans in the Midterms

Republicans tried to redraw congressional maps to tilt more seats in their favor. Covered by 8 outlets: 4 lean left, 2 are centre, 2 lean right.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Private40%
Corporate40%
Nonprofit10%
Public broadcaster10%
Countries
United States80%
Canada10%
United Kingdom10%
Media ownership
Canadian Government10%
Paramount Global10%
Bangor Publishing Co.10%
AP (Cooperative)10%
Washington Examiner10%
Avg reliability79
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion12/1
State media0%
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Truth score: 86 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 79 Bias severity: 43 Risk: 0Sentiment: -23Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Left 33%33%Centre 38%38%Right 29%29%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

In a nationwide romp, Democrats ousted Republicans from coast to coast, with many surprising places in between, as voters rejected the president's party for the promise of something different for the country. Covered by 18 outlets: 5...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Corporate62%
Private29%
Public broadcaster5%
Nonprofit5%
Countries
United States76%
United Kingdom10%
Canada10%
India5%
Media ownership
Comcast14%
Independent14%
Reason Foundation7%
Nexstar Media Group7%
RealClearPolitics7%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion31/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 91 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 21 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 8 Risk: 0Sentiment: 19Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Left 38%38%Centre 50%50%Right 12%12%
The AtlanticLeans left

Americans Really Don’t Like Data Centers

Democratic victories in several gubernatorial races are likely to slow data center development across the U.S., according to tech analysts. U.S. Covered by 23 outlets: 8 lean left, 12 are centre, 1 lean right, 2 are not rated.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Emerson Collective
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Corporate68%
Private24%
Nonprofit6%
Public broadcaster3%
Countries
United States82%
India6%
Germany3%
United Kingdom3%
Taiwan3%
Media ownership
Independent19%
Vox Media12%
G/O Media12%
Walt Disney Company6%
German Government6%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion55/1
State media0%
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Truth score: 91 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 34 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 50 Risk: 0Sentiment: 16Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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

Staff exodus ensues after Dem Haley Stevens flips on own party and endorses GOP rival and more top headlines

Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
Media ownership
Fox Corporation100%
Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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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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QuartzLeans left

Prediction markets are banking on Democrats to win the Senate

Kalshi traders gave Democrats a 74% chance of winning the Senate on the eve of the midterms, up from 63% on Oct. Prediction markets give Democrats a 94% chance of winning the US House and 77.3% chance of taking the Senate in the 2026...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: G/O Media
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Corporate80%
Private20%
Countries
United States60%
United Kingdom20%
India20%
Media ownership
Independent20%
Google News20%
G/O Media20%
HT Media20%
ABC Media Ltd20%
Avg reliability63
Low-credibility share20%
Fact / opinion6/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 68 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 20Sentiment: 33Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Left 11%11%Centre 78%78%Right 11%11%
The New York TimesLeft

Democrat Pia Dandiya Wins Open Congressional Seat in Florida

Ms. Indian-Americans 2026 Midterms: Pia Dandiya wins Florida 22nd 52% vs 48%, Suhas Subramanyam re-elected VA-10, Aruna Miller wins, Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio Gov to Amy Acton. Covered by 9 outlets: 1 lean left, 7 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Funding
Corporate78%
Private22%
Countries
India67%
United States22%
Canada11%
Media ownership
Independent56%
HT Media11%
NY Times Company11%
Operations Holdings11%
RRPR Holding11%
Avg reliability69
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion15/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 81 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 9 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 80Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Left 61%61%Centre 26%26%Right 13%13%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Live fact check: Election Day 2026

Our partners at PolitiFact are fact-checking multiple competitive 2026 midterm races across the United States on Election Day. Covered by 41 outlets: 19 lean left, 7 are centre, 4 lean right, 11 are not rated.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Funding
Corporate45%
Not recorded26%
Private17%
Public broadcaster10%
State-funded2%
Countries
United States86%
India5%
Canada2%
United Kingdom2%
Germany2%
Media ownership
Comcast8%
Nexstar Media Group8%
Gannett8%
KCPQ8%
WSNS-TV8%
Avg reliability74
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion90/2
State media2%
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Truth score: 91 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 42 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 65 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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

As blue wave sweeps country, Illinois Democrats want to unwind Trump policies 'as quickly as possible'

<p>Voters across America — and Illinois — sent a loud and clear message to President Donald Trump on Election Night as Democrats flipped seats across the country in a referendum on the president’s aggressive immigration policies, the...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Chicago Public Media
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Private100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
Chicago Public Media100%
Avg reliability78
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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The Globe and MailCenter
Truth score 44
Centre 100%100%
The Globe and MailCenter

Democratic sweep of Congress delivers new era in Washington

Democrats vow 100-day agenda and investigations of Trump after voters revolt against GOP

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Woodbridge Company
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Corporate100%
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Canada100%
Media ownership
Woodbridge Company100%
Avg reliability82
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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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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ReutersCenter
Truth score 47
Centre 100%100%
ReutersCenter

Democratic sweep adds new twist to markets' Iran, AI, and debt worries

Democratic sweep adds new twist to markets' Iran, AI, and debt worries Reuters

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom100%
Media ownership
Thomson Reuters100%
Avg reliability92
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 92 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The New York TimesLeft
Truth score 46
Left 100%100%
The New York TimesLeft

A Democratic Sweep Gives Congress an Opening to Reassert Itself

President Trump usurped power from the legislative branch with Republican help for two years. Democrats are now positioned to try to claw back some of Congress’s prerogatives.

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Private100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
NY Times Company100%
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Debt ceiling fight looms after Democratic sweep

Democrats’ sweep of Congress could complicate the next U.S. debt ceiling fight as federal debt moves closer to the $41.1 trillion limit. The ensuing negotiations could potentially result in higher corporate tax rates, more expensive...

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What the Democratic Sweep Means for the U.S. Economy

WSJ’s Greg Ip explains what the Democrats’ sweeping election victories could mean for the U.S. economy, from new AI regulations to the federal deficit.

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