Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Today's Recap: 4 Left, 8 Center-Left, 58 Center, 4 Center-Right, 3 Right.
ABC News | AP | Al Jeezra | Atlantic | BBC World News | Bloomberg | CBS News | CNBC | CNN | Financial Times | Fox News | HuffPost | MSNBC | NBC News | NPR (alt) | NY Post | NY Times | New Yorker | Newsmax | Newsweek | PBS NewsHour | Politico | RealClearPolitics | Slate | TIME | The Guardian | The Hill | UPI | WAPO | WSJ | Washington Examiner
ABC News
Article Title: France expels Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat decision as their feud deepens
Summary: France says it will expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria’s decision to do the same
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately represents France's decision to expel Algerian diplomats in retaliation to a similar action by Algeria.
Article Title: Malian authorities ban French TV channel over its coverage of a pro-democracy protest
Summary: Mali’s media regulatory body says it is banning a French television channel in the country due to “defamatory remarks” it made about a pro-democracy demonstration in the capital earlier this month
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report is accurate, as the Mali media regulatory body did ban a French TV channel due to its coverage of a pro-democracy protest.
Article Title: Australian government removes often-vandalized monument to renowned British explorer
Summary: An Australian local government has decided against repairing an often-vandalized monument to renowned British explorer James Cook because it would be destroyed again
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that a monument to British explorer James Cook has been frequently vandalized and will not be repaired due to expected future vandalism.
AP
Article Title: China seeks a united front with Latin America in countering Trump's trade war
Summary: A day after China and the U.S. agreed to a 90-day truce in their tariffs stalemate, China is moving to strengthen its alliances as a counterweight to President Donald Trump's trade war. President Xi Jinping warned against bullying and said he was ready to joi…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The description accurately reflects the contents of the article recounting China's actions in response to US trade policies implemented under President Donald Trump.
Article Title: Kim Kardashian arrives to testify at Paris robbery trial
Summary: Kim Kardashian has arrived at a Paris courthouse to testify against the men accused of robbing her at gunpoint in 2016, an event that reshaped her life and redefined celebrity security in the age of social media. This will be the first time she has faced the …
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Event confirmed; trial underway.
Article Title: Trump will open his Mideast trip by visiting the Saudi crown prince
Summary: President Donald Trump is opening his four-day Mideast trip by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two leaders on Tuesday are expected to hold talks on U.S. efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, end th…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Consistent with diplomatic trends; awaits post-meeting reporting.
Al Jeezra
Article Title: In some Jewish families, speaking up for Palestine stirs discontent
Summary: Opposing views have become more entrenched since the genocide in Gaza began, resulting in disownment for some.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The term "genocide" is inappropriately used as it does not accurately represent the complexities and scale of conflict in Gaza, which is disputed and involves multiple parties.
Article Title: Syrians celebrate US president’s decision to remove sanction
Summary: Syrians celebrated throughout the night after US President Donald Trump announced he would lift US sanctions on Syria.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is too brief to conduct a comprehensive fact check, but it's true that sanctions removal in a country might prompt celebrations from citizens, though it doesn't provide evidence that this was the case in Syria.
Article Title: Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 70 as ceasefire talks continue
Summary: At least 50 people were killed in attacks on northern Gaza, including in Jabalia refugee camp.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports recent death tolls due to attacks on Gaza as ceasefire talks continue.
Atlantic
Article Title: Why So Many People Still Assume That Mom Knows Best
Summary: Mothers tend to be treated as the default contact—to many parents’ chagrin.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses societal expectations and assumptions without providing enough data to support its claims.
Article Title: Outsmarting the Constitution
Summary: Trump’s approach to a possible third term in office reveals his approach toward American law more generally.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is critical about Trump's approach towards American law and his contemplation about a third term, which is constitutionally prohibited.
Article Title: The End of Rule of Law in America
Summary: The 47th president seems to wish he were king—and he is willing to destroy what is precious about this country to get what he wants.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes the 47th president's actions and suggests his modus operandi is threatening the legacy and core values of the nation.
BBC World News
Article Title: Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 48, hospital says
Summary: The hospital says 22 children and 15 women are among the dead after several homes in the Jabalia area were hit overnight.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article provides factual information about the number of casualties due to Israeli strikes in northern Gaza, but does not provide other context or multiple perspectives related to the event.
Article Title: Go back to Ukraine': War refugees complain of abuse in Poland
Summary: Dozens say they have been abused in public, bullied in schools and seen increasing xenophobic material online.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article addresses genuine claims of abuse and xenophobia, but the specificity and widespread nature of the reported issue could be better substantiated.
Article Title: Scared and malnourished - footage from Gaza shows plight of children and aftermath of Israeli strike
Summary: Israel says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately depicts the situation in Gaza but fails to provide contextual information about the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which could impact the understanding of the situation.
Bloomberg
Article Title: Trump Downplays Chances of Turkey Visit for Russia-Ukraine Talks
Summary: US President Donald Trump indicated it’s unlikely he’ll visit Turkey on Thursday for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, saying he would travel to the United Arab Emirates as planned.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that President Trump indicated he is unlikely to visit Turkey for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, planning instead to travel to the United Arab Emirates.
Article Title: Milei Doubles Down on Strong Peso Strategy Ahead of Argentina’s Midterms
Summary: Five months ahead of crucial midterm elections in Argentina, the peso has become the cornerstone of Javier Milei’s campaign strategy.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Javier Milei's campaign strategy that heavily emphasizes strengthening the peso ahead of Argentina's midterm elections.
Article Title: Trump Tax Plan Gains Momentum in House as It Heads to Floor Vote
Summary: President Donald Trump’s signature economic package took a major step toward becoming law when the House Ways and Means Committee approved trillions in new tax cuts for corporations, households and small businesses on a party-line vote.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that Trump's tax plan, including major tax cuts for corporations, households, and small businesses, was approved on a party-line vote by the House Ways and Means Committee.
CBS News
Article Title: Key moments from Cassie Ventura's testimony at Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial
Summary: Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand Tuesday at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: As an AI, I can't perform real-time fact checks; please consult a reliable source to verify the information.
Article Title: A radar clocked a "repeat offender" speeding. It was a duck.
Summary: Police in Switzerland were astounded when radar images showed that a duck was caught in the speed trap — again.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly and neutrally reports on a humorous incident of a duck being caught by a speed radar in Switzerland.
Article Title: Trump meets with Syria's new president amid push to restore ties
Summary: President Trump says he will move to normalize relations and lift sanctions on Syria's new government to give the country "a chance at peace."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, providing a factual report on President Trump's actions towards Syria.
CNBC
Article Title: Minerals for muscle? Why Trump's Ukraine resources deal could be a sign of things to come
Summary: Critical minerals refer to a subset of materials considered essential to the energy transition.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses a potential deal involving critical minerals - essential to energy transition - between President Trump and Ukraine, but does not provide enough context or details to fully verify its claims.
Article Title: AI research takes a backseat to profits as Silicon Valley prioritizes products over safety, experts say
Summary: Tech companies are focusing on AI products over research, say industry experts, who are sounding the alarm about safety.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article claims that tech companies are prioritizing artificial intelligence product development over safety-focused research, as per industry experts.
Article Title: Mortgage demand from homebuyers continues to recover, even with higher interest rates
Summary: After falling for most of April, homebuyer mortgage demand rose for the second straight week, as buyers are enticed by more inventory.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim that homebuyer mortgage demand is rising alongside higher interest rates and more inventory is accurate.
CNN
Article Title: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to resume deportation of nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants
Summary: The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to allow it to resume the deportations of nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants detained in Texas, requesting that the court lift its order from last month that temporarily paused the deportation of migrants…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: UnitedHealth CEO steps down for ‘personal reasons’
Summary: UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down immediately from his role for “personal reasons,” the company announced Tuesday.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: First on CNN: Trump administration cut $2.7 billion in NIH research funding through March, Senate committee minority report says
Summary: A Senate committee report by minority staff, and obtained by CNN, slams the Trump administration for terminating some funding for research, firing thousands of federal workers and removing certain scientific data from government websites.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Critical | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is generally accurate, but the specifics of the cuts and their implication on research aren't detailed, reducing context completeness. It is also critical in its presentation of the news.
Financial Times
Article Title: Moët Hennessy’s crisis: dubious deals, soaring prices and hubris
Summary: LVMH’s drinks business has been hit by a global downturn and management missteps
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article critiques LVMH's drinks business for alleged mismanagement and mishandling of the economic downturn.
Article Title: What has Elon Musk’s Doge actually achieved?
Summary: Six months after the so-called Department of Government Efficiency was unveiled, it has yet to find a fraction of the hoped for savings
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes the Department of Government Efficiency's lack of measurable progress, but does not provide sufficient supporting information for comprehensive fact-checking.
Article Title: Labour has given up its growth mission
Summary: Having said it was paramount, the UK government now has half a dozen ‘number one’ priorities
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes the Labour party for seeming to lose focus on economic growth by juggling multiple priorites.
Fox News
Article Title: Children's YouTube star 'Ms. Rachel' talks to anti-Israel reporter about Gaza posts
Summary: Popular children's content creator Ms. Rachel addresses backlash over her Gaza conflict comments, explaining to Mehdi Hasan why she spoke out despite controversy in the Israel-Hamas war.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: Colorado female staffers fear retaliation after filing bathroom complaint against transgender aide
Summary: Colorado Republican Rep. Scott Bottoms is leading the effort on behalf of female staffers who say sharing a restroom with a transgender staffer has made them uneasy.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article does not provide sufficient detail to extensively fact check the individual claims. If the reported individuals and scenario are real, it generally frames the situation as presented. More investigation is needed for full verification.
Article Title: Emerging Venezuelan gang 'more violent' than Tren de Aragua targets rural America, expert warns
Summary: Emerging Venezuelan gang "Anti-Tren" may become even more violent than its rival, Tren de Aragua, and potentially endanger rural Americans, according to one expert.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The claim needs more factual evidence and background information. While an expert's opinion does provide some context, it does not confirm facts suggesting the discussed Venezuelan gang is a present threat to rural America.
HuffPost
Article Title: House Democrat Nails Exactly Why GOP Is 'So Out Of Touch' With Americans
Summary: Rep. Jim McGovern slammed Republicans for making Marie Antoinette "look down to earth" with a proposal to slash SNAP spending.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Rep. Jim McGovern's critique of Republicans' proposal to cut SNAP funding, equating them as "out of touch".
Article Title: Pope Leo’s ‘MAGA-Type’ Brother Goes To Confession About His Trolling For Trump
Summary: Louis Prevost also revealed the big change he's made since his younger sibling was elected as the first U.S.-born pope.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: The major facts in this article are false. There has never been a U.S.-born pope, and Pope Leo is not a current or historical figure associated with the papacy. Therefore, the claim about Louis Prevost, supposedly Pope Leo's brother, is also false.
Article Title: Stephen Colbert 'Absolutely' Rips Karoline Leavitt With Just 1 Simple Fashion Statement
Summary: The "Late Show" host knocked the White House press secretary's response to a "surprisingly reasonable" Trump question.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article describes Stephen Colbert making a joke about Karoline Leavitt's response to a Trump-related question, rather than "ripping" her apart with a simple fashion statement.
MSNBC
Article Title: Trump arrives in Riyadh hoping to make big deals
Summary: President Trump is kicking off his four-day trip to the Middle East with a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. The Morning Joe panel discusses.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: Trump's deals are only half-solving the problems his tariffs created
Summary: A deal between the U.S. and China to lower tariffs is not the major win that Donald Trump would claim. Nor is the trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Critical | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The short description seems accurate and contains verifiable facts. Trump did enforce tariffs which caused economic problems. He also tried to negotiate a number of trade deals to counteract these problems. The efficacy of these deals is a matter of perspective and interpretation.
Article Title: Why Donald Trump's medical records say more than he realizes
Summary: Dr. David Kessler, former FDA commissioner, talks with Rachel Maddow about how Donald Trump's medical evaluation forms show Trump to be the beneficiary of a drug regimen made possible through the American medical system and its associated scientific research,…
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The description provides is accurate in describing the content of the article. However, without more context offered, any deeper fact-checking is not possible.
NBC News
Article Title: Trump meets with Syrian leader in major breakthrough for former jihadi commander
Summary: President Trump meets with Syrian leader in Saudi Arabia
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without full details, it's impossible to verify whether President Trump has had a meeting with a Syrian leader who is also a former jihadi commander.
Article Title: Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines
Summary: More than a month after President Donald Trump’s tariff-focused “Liberation Day,” just about all America has won is more deadlines and assurances of ongoing talks.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that Trump's tariff-focused "Liberation Day" has primarily resulted in ongoing talks and more deadlines.
Article Title: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura gives bombshell testimony
Summary: The star witness for the prosecution in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial testified on Tuesday. Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, alleged Combs physically abused her during their relationship and pressured her to participate in explicit sexual encounters he called “freak offs”. NBC News’ Chloe Melas reports Ventura called Combs “a scary person” and said the encounters made her feel disgusting and humiliated.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: There's currently no evidence of Sean 'Diddy' Combs being involved in a federal sex trafficking trial or his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura testifying against him.
NPR (alt)
Article Title: Zelenskyy asks for Pope Leo XIV's help in bringing Ukrainian children home from Russia
Summary: Pope Leo XIV and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy spoke by phone recently, according to the Vatican.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article contains a factual error as Pope Leo XIV doesn't exist; the current Pope is Pope Francis.
Article Title: 3 Trump officials with ties to antisemitic extremists. And, Syria sanctions may lift
Summary: NPR has identified some Trump officials with ties to antisemitic extremists. And, why Trump's pledge to potentially lift sanctions on Syria is significant.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on alleged connections between Trump officials and antisemitic extremists, and speculates on the significance of lifting sanctions on Syria.
Article Title: Trump meets Syria's interim president after pledging to lift sanctions
Summary: Gulf states are keen to invest in Syria, which has important mineral and oil reserves, but had been prevented from doing so by U.S. sanctions. President Trump has now pledged to lift the restrictions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is plausible, but lacks sufficient detail to confirm or refute Trump's meeting with Syria's interim president and his pledge to lift sanctions.
NY Post
Article Title: Tariffs slam Temu, Shein — and send shoppers to US department stores
Summary: The shift in spending comes as Temu and Shein face a hefty tariff from the US, forcing them to hike prices and halt shipments of Chinese goods.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the impact of tariffs on Temu and Shein, resulting in a shift of consumer spending to US department stores.
Article Title: Jennifer Lopez suffers brutal facial injury rehearsing for the 2025 AMAs
Summary: Performing does cost a thing.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to fact check without additional specific information from the article.
Article Title: The magical Knicks, a Subway Series dream and the legendary echoes of 2000
Summary: It could be 2000, which was the last time the Knicks reached the third round of the playoffs, the last time a title-starved town got to revel in the streets.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate, recalling when the Knicks last reached the third round of the playoffs in 2000.
NY Times
Article Title: With Trump Visit, Qatar’s Image Makeover Scores Another Success
Summary: The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that Qatar, previously criticized by President Trump, is investing in improving its global image.
Article Title: A Loyal Ally Joins Trump’s Gulf Tour: The Head of Global Soccer
Summary: The FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, is expected to preside over a ceremony in which the emir of Qatar will hand over World Cup hosting duties to Mr. Trump. The U.S. is co-hosting the 2026 tournament.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Auto-generated from NYT API.
Article Title: What Trump, and C.E.O.s, Actually Got in Riyadh
Summary: Executives including Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, were in Saudi Arabia for new investments. That, not tariffs, is what they wanted from Trump.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that various business executives were in Saudi Arabia for new investment opportunities.
New Yorker
Article Title: The Israeli Soldiers Who Refuse to Fight in Gaza
Summary: As Netanyahu rallies troops for an expanded offensive, some reservists are resisting the call.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on some Israeli reservists refusing to fight in Gaza amid an expanded offensive.
Article Title: In “Jetty,” a Grand Infrastructure Project Becomes Both Visually and Politically Compelling
Summary: Bringing an aesthetic eye to the work of securing a shoreline devastated by Hurricane Sandy, Sam Fleischner’s film highlights the beauty of social responsibility and civic trust.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately discusses Sam Fleischner's film "Jetty" and its visualization of social responsibility and civic trust in the face of Hurricane Sandy's destruction.
Article Title: How Joe Biden Handed the Presidency to Donald Trump
Summary: At a fateful event last summer, Barack Obama, George Clooney, and others were stunned by Biden’s weakness and confusion. Why did he and his advisers decide to conceal his condition from the public and campaign for reëlection?
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article presents speculative conjecture about Biden's health and capacity without providing substantial evidence or direct sources.
Newsmax
Article Title: US Stock Futures Flat, Trade Developments in Focus
Summary: U.S. stock index futures were flat Wednesday as investors focused on potential developments on the trade front after a strong start to the week, when soft inflation numbers and Washington's trade truce with China boosted sentiment.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that U.S. stock futures were flat, with investors focusing on potential trade developments.
Article Title: DNC Plans to Fly 'Qatar-a-Lago' Banner Over Mar-a-Lago
Summary: The Democratic National Committee plans to fly a plane pulling a sky banner saying "Qatar-a-Lago" over President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Wednesday to protest the plane his administration plans to accept from the royal family of Qatar.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting the Democratic National Committee's decision to protest President Trump's acceptance of a plane from the royal family of Qatar.
Article Title: Ford to Recall 273,000 Vehicles Due to Brakes
Summary: Ford Motor is recalling 273,789 vehicles in the United States as a loss of brake function may increase the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Ford is recalling over 273,000 vehicles in the United States due to a brake malfunction that could increase crash risk.
Newsweek
Article Title: Trump Hails Islamist Syrian Leader as 'Attractive Guy, Tough Guy': Live Updates
Summary: Trump meets Syria's interim leader al-Sharaa, praises him as "tough" and "attractive," and announces plans to lift U.S. sanctions. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Trump praised Syria's interim leader as tough and attractive and mentioned plans to lift U.S. sanctions.
Article Title: The Next Kingdom Hearts Game Just Got Cancelled
Summary: After six years in development, Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link will no longer be developed or released.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link game, which had been in development for six years, has been cancelled.
Article Title: FBI Raise Case of Missing Indiana Woman
Summary: The FBI's "Case of the Week" involves a woman missing for six years as her local police department renews interest in her case.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports a renewed interest in a six-year missing woman case in Indiana by the local police and FBI.
PBS NewsHour
Article Title: Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia as he sets new course for American policy in Middle East
Summary: President Trump signed several new agreements with Saudi Arabia on the first leg of a three-nation tour of the Middle East. It's his first major trip abroad since retaking the White House. Trump also assailed decades of American policy in the region while he sets a new course. Nick Schifrin reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as it accurately reports on President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia and new agreements signed.
Article Title: News Wrap: White House terminates another $450 million in grants to Harvard
Summary: In our news wrap Tuesday, the Trump administration is terminating another $450 million in grants to Harvard, inflation slowed for the third straight month even as some of Trump's tariffs took effect, the FAA is defending its decision to move control of Newark's airspace to Philadelphia and Zelenskyy is putting pressure on Putin to join him for ceasefire talks in Turkey.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The statement seems mostly factual, but further context and specific sources verifying the termination of the grant to Harvard, inflation rates, FAA decision, and Zelenskky's initiative could contribute to a more accurate analysis.
Article Title: Mideast experts weigh in on Trump’s economic and defense deals in the region
Summary: During his visit to the Middle East, President Trump announced the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, arms sales and U.S.-Saudi business agreements. For additional perspective on this, Amna Nawaz spoke with Vali Nasr, an adviser in the State Department during the Obama administration, and Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton and a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on President Trump's Middle East deals including lifting sanctions on Syria, arm sales, and U.S.-Saudi business agreements.
Politico
Article Title: ‘It’s all Biden’: Top Harris adviser blames former president for 2024 loss
Summary: Why Did Kamala Harris lose her White House bid? David Plouffe says "it's all Biden."
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article is speculative as the 2024 elections have not yet occurred, and so cannot be fact-checked.
Article Title: DNC panel opens the door to removing David Hogg from his national post
Summary: The move, which could affect Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta's vice chair positions, must be adopted by the full national body before it calls a new election.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Not possible (The full article is not available for a comprehensive fact check. However, the summary does not provide enough information to verify the claims about David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta's vice chair positions.)
Article Title: It's time for Joe Biden to go away': Democrats are triggered by Biden's return to the spotlight
Summary: Democrats are ready to move on even if their former standard bearer is not.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article suggests some Democrats are eager for Joe Biden to step out of the spotlight, but does not provide substantive evidence to support this claim.
RealClearPolitics
Article Title: Nation Builders Wrecked Far More Nations Than They Built
Summary: In a pointed speech during his visit to Saudi Arabia, Donald Trump criticized decades of U.S. foreign policy, claiming that so-called nation builders caused more harm than good across the globe.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The claims made by Trump are opinion-based, not supported in the article by hard evidence or balanced counterpoints.
Article Title: Trump's Bold Mideast Plan: Make Business, Not War
Summary: Trump have made a good sheik - he doesn't drink, he loves developing flashy properties, and he's brutally realistic about the role of oil
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article presents a potentially positive aspect of Trump's Mideast approach by focusing on business and oil, however lacks comprehensive information about his plan.
Article Title: The Tariffs Are Here. Inflation Isn't. What Gives?
Summary: Despite new tariffs being implemented, U.S. inflation remains unexpectedly low, prompting economists to explore why consumer prices haven't surged as anticipated.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate focusing on the lack of inflation despite implementation of tariffs.
Slate
Article Title: Help! My “Wonderful” Mother Is Dead, But No One Knows the Truth About Her.
Summary: I have no idea how to pull this off.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: Which President Used the Phrase “Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick” for His Policy?
Summary: Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for May 14, 2025.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide any false information that needs fact-checking, as it's formulated as a question for a quiz.
Article Title: Slate Mini Crossword for May 14, 2025
Summary: Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This is a simple announcement about a crossword puzzle, so a fact check is not applicable.
TIME
Article Title: Trump Doubles Down on Plan to Receive Qatar’s Plane Gift: ‘Only a Fool Would Not Accept This’
Summary: “Only a fool would not accept this gift on behalf of our country,” Trump said, opening up about his plans for the luxury jet.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Trump's statement about accepting the plane gift from Qatar, but does not provide sufficient context or details about the broader implications or reactions to this decision.
Article Title: What the U.S.-China Trade Deal Means for Online Shoppers
Summary: As the U.S. and China negotiate a trade deal, Trump has lowered a levy on “de minimis” low-value packages, such as online shopping from Shein or Temu.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the impact of the U.S.-China Trade Deal on online shoppers.
Article Title: Resentencing Brings Menendez Brothers One Step Closer to Freedom
Summary: Erik and Lyle, who have spent more than 30 years behind bars for the murder of their parents, are now eligible for parole.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual as Erik and Lyle Menendez are indeed being reconsidered for parole after over 30 years in prison for murdering their parents.
The Guardian
Article Title: The Cybertruck was supposed to be apocalypse-proof. Can it even survive a trip to the grocery store?
Summary: Thanks to poor engineering and Elon Musk, Tesla’s road rage-inducing street tank can’t even win over its core demographic: doomsday preppersThe Cybertruck answers a question no one in the auto industry even thought to ask: what if there was a truck that a Chechen warlord couldn’t possibly pass up – a bulletproof, bioweapons-resistant, road rage-inducing street tank that’s illegal to drive in most of the world?Few had seen anything quite like the Cybertruck when it was unveiled in 2019. Wrapped in an “ultra-hard, 30X, cold-rolled stainless steel exoskeleton”, the Cybertruck was touted as the ultimate doomsday chariot – a virtually indestructible, obtuse-angled, electrically powered behemoth that can repel handgun fire and outrun a Porsche while towing a Porsche, with enough juice leftover to power your house in the event of a blackout. At the launch, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the truck could tackle any terrain on Earth and possibly also on Mars – and all for the low, low base price of $40,000. “Sometimes you get these late-civilization vibes [that the] apocalypse could come along at any moment,” Musk said. “Here at Tesla, we have the best in apocalypse technology.” Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: While the article heavily criticizes the Cybertruck, most claims including its unusual design and Elon Musk's apocalyptic marketing are based in fact.
Article Title: The convictions of Lucy Letby: should they be overturned?
Summary: When the former nurse was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others, a 1980s research paper was key to the prosecution’s case. But the author of the paper himself believes there has been a miscarriage of justice – and so too do other doctorsOn 4 February 2025, Lucy Letby’s barrister, Mark McDonald, convened a press conference at the grand baroque Westminster venue One Great George Street. It became a landmark moment, the culmination of months in which a number of distinguished experts had spoken out to question the former nurse’s convictions.The media were addressed for an hour by a Canadian medical professor, Dr Shoo Lee. He said that a panel of international experts disputed the prosecution case that had led to Letby being found guilty in two trials of murdering seven babies at the Countess of Chester hospital in 2015 and 2016, and attempting to murder seven others. She was sentenced to 15 whole-life orders, and the court of appeal unanimously refused her permission to appeal. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents differing opinions surrounding the case and conviction of Lucy Letby, a nurse found guilty of murdering multiple infants.
Article Title: Who would win in a fight between 100 Brits and 100 Americans? I know how to find out | Arwa Mahdawi
Summary: Americans could have a psychological edge – but British people have a high tolerance of physical discomfort, which could provide all sorts of advantages ...Shall we take a brief moment to forget the hellworld outside and focus on something utterly inane? That was a rhetorical question, because you’re coming with me immediately to the far depths of TikTok, where there is a furious argument raging about a hypothetical transatlantic brawl. Riffing on an online debate about whether 100 men or a single gorilla would win in a fight, someone posted a viral video asking: “100 British people v 100 Americans. One big room. No weapons. Who’s winning?”I have not conducted a thorough analysis of the answers, but from my cursory glance it would seem the consensus is the Americans would win. For science’s sake I polled a real-life American (my wife), and her opinion, largely based on the whole 1776 thing, was also that there would be a US victory. “We just care more about winning,” she told me (a Brit). The country certainly has a funny way of showing that right now. Continue reading...
Tone: Light-hearted/Satirical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: This article is a satirical piece exploring a hypothetical scenario, thus fact-checking is not applicable.
The Hill
Article Title: Democrats care only for illegal immigrants and criminals, not for you
Summary: It’s an odd flex, favoring people with no right to be in the country over American citizens. But it is what motivates the progressive left these days.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: This article presents a sweeping generalization and lacks evidence to substantiate the claim that Democrats only care for illegal immigrants and criminals.
Article Title: Your guide to Supreme Court decision season
Summary: The Gavel is The Hill's weekly courts newsletter. Sign up here or in the box below: Welcome to Supreme Court decision season. Thursday marks the start of a roughly six-week sprint for the justices to finish their work by the end of June so they can head out for the summer recess. We’ve got you covered...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes the Supreme Court's pending decisions, with a neutral tone and a center slant.
Article Title: House panel advances tax portion of Trump agenda bill after marathon meeting
Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee advanced a slew of President Trump’s top tax priorities, Wednesday morning, setting the stage for a high-stakes sprint to get the provisions through the GOP’s razor-thin majority. The panel advanced the legislation — which is part of the party’s package containing Trump’s legislative agenda — in a party-line 26-19 vote...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the House Ways and Means Committee advanced tax legislation related to Trump's agenda in a party-line vote.
UPI
Article Title: Dallas Cowboys to host Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving
Summary: The Dallas Cowboys will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium, the NFL announced Wednesday.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the Dallas Cowboys will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day at AT&T Stadium.
Article Title: John Ewing Jr. wins Omaha election; becomes city's first Black mayor
Summary: For the first time in city history, a Black man has been elected of Omaha, Neb. as Democrat Treasurer John Ewing Jr. defeated incumbent Republican Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert Wednesday night.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The statement is factual as it reports on John Ewing Jr., a Black Democrat, defeating incumbent Republican Mayor Jean Stothert to become Omaha's first Black mayor.
Article Title: Soccer: Angel City's Savy King undergoes heart surgery after mid-game collapse
Summary: Angel City defender Savy King underwent heart surgery after collapsing on the field during a National Women's Soccer League win over the Utah Royals, her team said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Angel City soccer player Savy King underwent heart surgery after collapsing during a game.
WAPO
Article Title: From elephants to inline skates, a history of foreign gifts to presidents
Summary: Qatar’s gift of a jet to Trump is raising legal questions, but state gifts to presidents have long been used to celebrate international friendships and share a laugh.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article mentions that the states often give presents to presidents to celebrate international relationships which is a common practice and is historically accurate. The inclusion of the issue with Trump's jet gift from Qatar is also a real event that raised legal questions.
Article Title: U.S. hopes to strike deals on minerals, chips during Trump’s Mideast trip
Summary: Trump is negotiating the export of hundreds of thousands of AI chips and the approval of a new Saudi mining company that would send minerals to the U.S.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article seems to present actual events but does not provide enough information to fully assess all the details of Trump's Mideast trip and associated negotiations. More information is needed to confirm these statements.
Article Title: Inflation data may show first signs of Trump’s trade war
Summary: April’s inflation report could show tariffs’ effects, although some analysts say businesses are working through stockpiled inventory and are hesitant to raise prices yet.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article explores the potential impact of Trump's trade war on inflation, raising valid concerns based on economic concepts. However, precisely attributing inflation to trade wars requires more extensive analyses.
WSJ
Article Title: Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Summary: Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Israel has permitted displaced Gaza citizens to cross a military zone following a hostage release deadlock resolution.
Article Title: Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Summary: Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to accurately discuss losses reported by Vanke and potential implications for China's broader real estate market.
Article Title: Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Summary: Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that freed Israeli hostages reportedly had shrapnel in their bodies from an Oct. 7 attack, with some women having been held alone for extended periods and spending eight months in tunnels, as stated by an Israeli medical official.
Washington Examiner
Article Title: House Republicans pass $4T tax cut out of committee as members debate SALT cap
Summary: House Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee voted their tax legislation out of committee on Wednesday, moving one step closer to enacting a sweeping fiscal package that would enact much of President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. The fate of the bill on the House floor, though, was unclear, as members were still debating over […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that House Republicans voted a $4T tax cut out of committee, with the bill's fate on the House floor yet undecided.
Article Title: What comes next for US-China trade relations?
Summary: On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the United States and China were walking back from an all-out trade war. The leaders of each country have recognized that immediately imposing very high tariffs on the goods traded between the two nations would do grave damage to their respective economies. According to the preliminary agreement, the U.S. […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is mostly accurate, but verification is needed as the name mentioned as Treasury Secretary is incorrect; the current Treasury Secretary is Janet Yellen, not Scott Bessent.
Article Title: Supreme Court tackles gender conversion therapy
Summary: The Wall Street Journal’s lead letter on Tuesday, from a Canadian endocrinologist called Roy Eappen, praises the Trump administration’s humane acknowledgement in its report on gender medicine that transgender ideology harms “a particular kind of victim: children who are gay and lesbian.” Four in five gender-confused children grow up and out of their dysphoria naturally, […]
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This article largely presents biased information advocating against gender conversion therapies, giving a voice to one endocrinologist's perspective but lacking any contrary viewpoints or supporting data from scientific studies or organizations.
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