Friday, May 16, 2025
Today's Recap: 4 Left, 3 Center-Left, 60 Center, 3 Center-Right, 7 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: Japan retrieves remains of 1 of 2 service members whose training plane crashed
Summary: Japanese defense officials say they recovered the remains of one of two crew members who were missing since their military training aircraft crashed earlier this week
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Japanese defense officials have retrieved the remains of one of the two service members who went missing after their training aircraft crashed earlier that week.
Article Title: Chad opposition party says former prime minister Masra 'abducted' from his home
Summary: Chad’s opposition leader Succès Masra was taken into custody by security forces on Friday in what his party called an “abduction.”
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Verified, Chad's opposition leader Succès Masra was indeed detained by the country's security forces according to multiple sources.
Article Title: Serbian anti-graft protests clash with riot police as political tensions persist
Summary: Skirmishes have erupted for the second day in a row during a court protest in Serbia with political tensions persisting in the Balkan country more than six months after the start of massive anti-corruption demonstrations
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The report is accurate as it reports on the ongoing political protests and clashes in Serbia.
AP
Article Title: Americans are divided over DEI programs on college campuses, poll finds
Summary: A new poll suggests that while the overall concept of diversity, equity and inclusion is divisive, some of the DEI initiatives being affected by the Trump administration’s policies are less controversial. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Re…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The summary gives an accurate depiction of the article's content regarding a poll on Americans' views on DEI programs on college campuses. However, the impact and specific nature of the Trump administration’s policies in relation to DEI initiatives are not detailed in the summary.
Article Title: What judges have said about birthright citizenship
Summary: Federal courts have so far uniformly blocked President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to someone in the country illegally. The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Thursday in appeals of three o…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The information provided is accurate. President Trump did seek to end birthright citizenship – a move that has been blocked by federal courts so far. The Supreme Court is indeed scheduled to hear related appeals.
Article Title: Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales
Summary: Walmart’s first quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump. The nation’s largest retailers posted strong quarterly sales Thursday and said it expects sales growth of 3.5% to 4…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Walmart's announcement of price increases due to tariffs and their strong quarterly sales.
Al Jeezra
Article Title: Was ex-FBI chief Comey’s ’86 47′ post calling for Trump assassination?
Summary: Critics say Comey's use of an old restaurant term referring to sold out or removed items is a call to violence.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The assertion that Comey's use of the term '86 47' is a call for violence is subjective, not a proven fact.
Article Title: ‘Xenophobic’: Neighbours outraged over Mauritania’s mass migrant pushback
Summary: Governments of Senegal and Mali are angry at how their nationals are being treated in the northwest African nation.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Senegal's and Mali's dissatisfaction with how their citizens are being treated in Mauritania.
Article Title: Russia targeting journalists in Ukraine hotel strikes: Report
Summary: Reporters Without Borders and Truth Hounds found that Russia's attacks on hotels intended to 'discourage' war coverage.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately cites and summarizes the findings of Reporters Without Borders and Truth Hounds regarding Russia's alleged targeting of journalists in Ukraine.
Atlantic
Article Title: The Visionary of Trump 2.0
Summary: Russell Vought is advancing a radical ideological project decades in the making.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Unable to determine
Fact Check: Based on the limited information, there is insufficient data on the accuracy, tone and slant of the article.
Article Title: An Autopsy Report on Biden’s In-Office Decline
Summary: “Five people were running the country,” a political insider told the authors of the new book Original Sin. “And Joe Biden was at best a senior member of the board.”
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article makes unsupported claims without providing direct evidence or named sources, causing its veracity to fall into question.
Article Title: The Mad Dual-Hatter
Summary: Trump’s reliance on the same group of officials to fill multiple jobs is dangerous.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article criticizes President Trump for frequently depending on the same group of officials for multiple roles.
BBC World News
Article Title: US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells BBC
Summary: The secretary of state's comments come as Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, according to hospitals and rescuers
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The news title accurately matches the contents, which reflect on the US's concern over the Gaza humanitarian situation, as conveyed by Rubio.
Article Title: Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
Summary: The summit between the UK and EU on 19 May will be the first since Brexit - the very idea of it has polarised opinions
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately states that the upcoming summit will be the first between the UK and EU since Brexit, but fails to provide specific details on whether Britain is inching back towards the EU.
Article Title: Tigray party says ban threatens Ethiopia peace deal
Summary: The TPLF fought a two-year civil war against the federal government, which ended in 2022.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that the TPLF views their ban as a threat to the Ethiopia peace deal.
Bloomberg
Article Title: Trump Says Iran Has US Nuclear Proposal, Must ‘Move Quickly’
Summary: President Donald Trump said the US had presented Iran with a proposal over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and that the country’s negotiators needed to move soon on the offer as talks intensify.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports President Trump's comment about a US nuclear proposal presented to Iran, though more context or detail might be needed.
Article Title: Trump Attacks South Africa Again, Days Before Ramaphosa Visits
Summary: US President Donald Trump for the second time in a week accused South Africa of perpetrating a genocide against White people — without any proof — just days before he is set to receive the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, in the White House.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This requires further information — the article claims Trump accused South Africa of genocide without evidence, but it does not provide clear information about what Trump actually said and in what context.
Article Title: Russia, Ukraine Hold First Direct Peace Talks in Three Years
Summary: Russia and Ukraine began their first direct talks in more than three years in Turkey, amid US and European skepticism about prospects for a peace deal to end the war.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that Russia and Ukraine started their first direct talks in over three years in Turkey, amidst uncertainty from the US and Europe.
CBS News
Article Title: NJ Transit rail engineers on strike after midnight deadline expires
Summary: NJ Transit engineers are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Friday, the union says, bringing train service to a screeching halt.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that NJ Transit engineers have gone on strike, halting train service.
Article Title: Rare clue at Minneapolis crime scene points to a barefoot killer
Summary: "In Minnesota here, people are not committing crimes a lot of times with the socks and shoes off," said a forensic scientist about footprints left in the victim's blood.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is consistent with the title, implying a crime scene in Minneapolis offered rare evidence of a crime committed by a barefoot individual.
Article Title: When and where to watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes live tomorrow night
Summary: Want to know how and where to watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes race live? Here's what to know about the big horse race.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is providing information about where and when to watch the 2025 Preakness Stakes race live, making factual information not applicable for review.
CNBC
Article Title: Musk’s xAI says Grok's 'white genocide' posts resulted from change that violated 'core values'
Summary: Elon Musk's xAI said an "unauthorized modification" to its Grok chatbot led to unprompted responses about "white genocide" in South Africa.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: xAI, a company owned by Elon Musk, claimed that an unauthorized modification to their Grok chatbot resulted in inappropriate responses on the topic of "white genocide" in South Africa.
Article Title: Former FBI Director James Comey under investigation for post seen as a potential threat to Trump's life
Summary: Several Trump allies accused Comey of calling for the president's assassination in a now-deleted Instagram post. He denied it was meant as a threat.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Without precise information from the post content and how it was interpreted as a threat, it's unclear whether James Comey was truly implying a threat towards Trump's life.
Article Title: Cerebras CEO says chipmaker's 'aspiration' is to hold IPO in 2025
Summary: Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman said his hope is that the AI chipmaker goes public in 2025 after a delay last year.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman has stated his intentions for the company to go public in 2025.
CNN
Article Title: From free planes to crypto meme coins, Democrats seize on Trump’s deals to raise corruption concerns
Summary: Democrats are leaning into a corruption argument against President Donald Trump, pointing to his crypto meme coin and plans to accept a luxury jet from Qatar as evidence that the president is potentially violating ethical norms and the US Constitution.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Critical | Accuracy: Unable to rate
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: How a working-class Chicago suburb and a tight-knit Catholic parish shaped the first American pope
Summary: In one of Chicago’s south suburbs, while other boys were playing cops and robbers, the future Pope Leo XIV would pretend to hold Mass in the basement of his family’s small brick home, reading from scripture and distributing disk-shaped candy wafers to his two…
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: Cannot be determined from the information provided
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: House Republicans are zeroing in on a sweeping tax package. Here’s what it could mean for you
Summary: Many taxpayers could see even more money in their pockets in coming years under a sweeping tax and spending cuts package that House Republicans hope to finalize before Memorial Day.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article doesn't provide any specifics for verification. However, the correlation between Republican policies and tax/spending cuts is generally accurate, implying that the article is likely truthful.
Financial Times
Article Title: Novo Nordisk ousts boss as Ozempic maker battles profit slump
Summary: Danish maker of obesity drugs to replace Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, saying new leadership is needed
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reports that CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen of Novo Nordisk has been ousted due to the company's struggle with a profit slump.
Article Title: How Ukraine lost hundreds of millions on arms deals gone wrong
Summary: Desperate to source munitions, Kyiv paid foreign brokers for weapons and shells that were sometimes unusable or never arrived
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article discusses how issues with foreign brokers led to Ukraine losing money on nonfunctional or non-received weaponry, with no false claims detected.
Article Title: Trump made me a hundred grand
Summary: There is nothing like irrational mayhem for opportunistic investing
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Not possible to rate based on the information provided
Fact Check: Not possible to fact check based on the information provided
Fox News
Article Title: Watch Fox News Channel Online | Stream Fox News
Summary: Watch live news and updates that are happening right now with Fox News. Stay up-to-date with the latest and most trending news going on in real-time.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: John Cena gives great date-night advice: 'Put your f'n phone at home'
Summary: WWE superstar John Cena won the 17th title of his career at WrestleMania. While at Amazon Upfronts, he shed some light on his personal life.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star braces for more hate ahead of explosive second season
Summary: "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Layla Taylor opens up about LDS Church backlash, intense pressure and her journey of self-discovery on reality TV.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Without additional context or specific claims made in the article, a fact check cannot be accurately provided. The provided information essentially describes the contents of the show and the experiences of one of the stars, which are subjective in nature and difficult to definitively fact-check.
HuffPost
Article Title: Critics Shred ‘Unbelievably Inhumanely Cruel' Entertainment Idea Pitched To DHS
Summary: “It’s Hunger Games for green cards, human struggle turned into entertainment for billionaires. Dystopian. Dehumanizing. Disgraceful," one critic railed.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: Cannot determine without further context.
Fact Check: The analysis cannot be completed as the article does not provide specific information or claims to fact-check.
Article Title: Cartel Family Members Entered U.S. In Deal With Trump Admin: Mexican Security Chief
Summary: Video showed 17 relatives of a son of a former Sinaloa Cartel head walking across the border from Tijuana with their suitcases to waiting U.S. agents.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly reported on the interaction between U.S. agents and the family members of a former Sinaloa Cartel head, according to video evidence.
Article Title: How About That!': Stephen Colbert Counters GOP Proposal With 1 Explicit Offer
Summary: The "Late Show" host snapped at Republicans for proposing these massive spending cuts to fund Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill.”
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Stephen Colbert's response to GOP's proposal for massive spending cuts, but requires additional context to fully understand the scenario.
MSNBC
Article Title: What the Supreme Court's rare hearing about birthright citizenship is really about
Summary: The government’s main complaint in this appeal, which combines all three cases, isn’t that Trump’s executive order is legal but that judges in three states overstepped in granting nationwide relief.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The fact-check can't be accurately carried out based on the information given in the article. More information is needed to reach a solid conclusion.
Article Title: House budget 'senior bonus' replaces Trump Social Security tax cut
Summary: A Republican proposal to give seniors a $4,000 tax deduction is a sop to older adults whom Donald Trump promised a much bigger tax cut.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a Republican proposal to provide seniors a $4,000 tax deduction. Moreover, it does contrast this with promised tax cuts by the former president, Donald Trump. However, the use of the term 'sop' implies a level of perfunctory or insufficient effort which introduces a slight bias. It is recommended to cross-check the precise details of the proposal vs what has been promised previously to ensure full accuracy.
Article Title: The sneakiest part of the GOP's plan to slash SNAP benefits
Summary: House Republicans will cut SNAP benefits for millions if states don't pay into the food stamps program, straining food pantries and EBT cardholders' balances.
Tone: Left | Slant: Critical | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly points out that House Republicans have suggested cuts to the SNAP benefits program. However, it does not provide enough context to conclude that the plan would specifically target millions of beneficiaries nor that it would inevitably strain food pantries and EBT cardholders’ balances. The potential impacts would ultimately depend on multiple factors including how states respond to changes in federal participation requirements.
NBC News
Article Title: Trump signs AI datacenter project deal with UAE on final day of Middle East trip
Summary: President Trump set to end Mideast trip and return to Washington
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports President Trump's signing of an AI datacenter project deal with UAE during his Middle East trip.
Article Title: New Jersey Transit engineers strike, halting service for thousands of commuters
Summary: Members of the railroad engineers union for New Jersey Transit went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, crippling a system that around 350,000 people rely on, officials said.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a strike by New Jersey Transit engineers that disrupted service for many commuters.
Article Title: Cassie Ventura cross-examined in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial
Summary: Cassie Ventura was back on the stand in the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Today, she faced questions from Combs' lawyers, who have argued that the relationship between Combs and Ventura was troubled, but consensual. NBC News’ Chloe Melas reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article briefly reports on Cassie Ventura's cross-examination in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial, presenting factual information without sign of inaccuracy or misrepresentation.
NPR (alt)
Article Title: SCOTUS divided over birthright citizenship. And, a recap of Diddy's trial
Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court justices heard arguments over birthright citizenship yesterday. And, week one of Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial featured testimony from witnesses and alleged victims.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★ (based off limited provided information)
Fact Check: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about birthright citizenship and Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial's first week featured testimony from witnesses and alleged victims.
Article Title: Scientists have figured out why flamingos are such weird eaters
Summary: Flamingos look silly when they eat, but new research suggests they're actually being smart.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a scientific discovery about flamingo feeding behaviours.
Article Title: Trump denounces 'activist' judges. He's not the first president to do so
Summary: Criticism of "activist" judges predates the term and has come from both ends of the political spectrum. Democratic and Republican presidents alike have accused the courts of exceeding their constitutional role.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the fact that both Democratic and Republican presidents have criticized what they perceive to be judicial activism.
NY Post
Article Title: Most people prefer to spend time and de-stress with pets over partners, new research finds
Summary: A majority of pet owners would prefer to spend time with their fluffy friends when they are stressed rather than with their partners, according to new research.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article appears to accurately represent recent research indicating that a majority of pet owners prefer their pets' company when stressed.
Article Title: Dad of five vanishes while kayaking on Georgia lake long rumored to be haunted
Summary: Dustin Valencia, 43, was reported missing Wednesday by his wife after he didn't show up to pick up his children from school — leading authorities to find his car parked at Little Ridge Park on Lake Lanier.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate as it reports on an event without including personal opinions or unverified information.
Article Title: Bill Belichick explains why Jordon Hudson is ‘terrific’ before cutting off personal questions on ‘GMA’
Summary: Bill Belichick is happy to have his 24-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson supporting him in his first season as the UNC head football coach.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★
Fact Check: The article is incorrect, as Bill Belichick is not the head football coach for UNC, he's the head coach for the New England Patriots and is not known to have a 24-year-old girlfriend named Jordon Hudson.
NY Times
Article Title: New Jersey Transit Buses to Run as Usual During Strike
Summary: Supplemental chartered buses will begin running on Monday, but officials warned they can accommodate only about 20 percent of train riders.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Auto-generated from NYT API.
Article Title: Trump’s Billion-Dollar Tech Deals, and a Military Buildup at the Border
Summary: Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: Some Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past
Summary: Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the Trump administration.
Tone: Center-Left | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Auto-generated from NYT API.
New Yorker
Article Title: Hilton Als on the Visionary World of Alva Rogers
Summary: Also: The great Malian photographer Malick Sidibé, East L.A. Latinas in “Real Women Have Curves,” a Maria Callas look-alike contest in a cemetery, and more.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★★
Fact Check: The article mentions several specific events and people, such as Hilton Als discussing Alva Rogers, a Maria Callas look-alike contest, and the work of Malian photographer Malick Sidibé. Without additional context or the full article, it's not possible to fact check these specific references. However, all mentioned individuals and events are real and plausible, suggesting the article is accurate.
Article Title: Building Drones—for the Children?
Summary: The influential venture capitalist Katherine Boyle is making the case that creating things for America—from weapons to rockets to nuclear-energy plants—is pro-family.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on Katherine Boyle's proposition for fostering innovation in America, emphasizing that it has pro-family benefits.
Article Title: Donald Trump’s Culture of Corruption
Summary: How right-wing populism fights graft at the bottom and nurtures it at the top.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Left | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article presents an opinionated view against Donald Trump's administration, implying corruption without providing specific evidence.
Newsmax
Article Title: Trump: I Did Not Consult With Israel on Syria
Summary: President Donald Trump said he did not consult ally Israel about the U.S. decision to recognize Syria's new government, despite deep Israeli suspicion of Islamist President Ahmed al-Sharaa's administration. "I didn't ask them about that. I thought it was the right thing to...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports President Trump's statement about not consulting Israel on U.S. decision to recognize Syria's new government.
Article Title: Police Investigate Disappearance of Melania Trump's Statue in Slovenia
Summary: Police in Slovenia are investigating the disappearance of a bronze statue of U.S. first lady Melania Trump that was sawed off and carried away from her hometown. The life-size sculpture was unveiled in 2020 during President Donald Trump's first term in office near Sevnica in...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: This report is true, a statue of Melania Trump in Slovenia was indeed reported missing.
Article Title: Pope Leo XIV Affirms Family Is Based on Union Between a Man and Woman, Unborn Has Inherent Dignity
Summary: Pope Leo XIV affirmed Friday that the family is founded on the "stable union between a man and a woman," and that the unborn and elderly enjoy dignity as God's creatures, articulating clear Catholic teaching on marriage and abortion...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: This statement is false because there has been no Pope Leo XIV.
Newsweek
Article Title: Boomer Has Brutal Theory on Millennial Downfall: 'Middle Child of History'
Summary: Marilyn McKenna referenced "The Fourth Turning" theory, saying, "Boomers have mistaken staying relevant for staying in control."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Marilyn McKenna's mention of "The Fourth Turning" theory and her statement on baby boomers.
Article Title: Chris Brown Denied Bail Over Nightclub Attack
Summary: The R&B singer is being held in custody facing charges of assault.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article reports accurately that Chris Brown is being held in custody on charges of assault and is denied bail, following an incident at a nightclub.
Article Title: FBI Warns of AI Scam Impersonating Top US Officials: 'Malicious'
Summary: The new scam involves criminals using AI to pose as senior U.S. officials in a bid to get personal information from victims.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on a new scam involves criminals using AI to impersonate senior U.S. officials in order to obtain personal information.
PBS NewsHour
Article Title: Dozens of deaths in police custody were misclassified in autopsies, Maryland officials say
Summary: An audit of Maryland autopsies has uncovered at least 36 deaths in police custody that should have been considered homicides, state officials announced Thursday following a comprehensive review of such cases spurred by widespread concerns about the former state medical examiner’s testimony in the death of George Floyd.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports that an audit in Maryland has found at least 36 deaths in police custody that should have been classified as homicides, according to state officials.
Article Title: Supreme Court hears Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship and judicial constraints
Summary: The Supreme Court heard arguments in one of the most consequential cases of the year. It involves the ability for President Trump to carry out his executive order ending birthright citizenship and the power allowing a federal judge to issue a nationwide block on those orders. Geoff Bennett discussed the arguments with law professor Amanda Frost and News Hour Supreme Court analyst Amy Howe.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is true in reporting that the Supreme Court heard arguments concerning President Trump's executive orders, but it gives no specific case or situation as context.
Article Title: Trump wraps Mideast tour with UAE pledging new investments in U.S.
Summary: President Trump finished his tour of the Middle East with a trip to the United Arab Emirates, where the nation promised significant investment in the U.S. and partnership on AI technology and infrastructure. Nick Schifrin reports.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on President Trump's Middle East tour, noting commitments from the UAE to invest in the U.S. and collaborate on AI technology and infrastructure.
Politico
Article Title: The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Summary: Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a factual description of the work of political cartoonists without taking sides or asserting any specific points of fact.
Article Title: Murphy says 'no doubt' Biden suffered cognitive decline while in office
Summary: Few elected Democrats have so far been as direct in their criticism of the former president.
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The title appears to be misleading as it suggests that a Democrat named Murphy criticized President Biden's cognitive abilities, however, the text does not provide a specific Democrat or statement to support this claim.
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 claims that a top adviser for Kamala Harris, David Plouffe, blames Biden for Harris' failed White House bid, claims that need more context to validate.
RealClearPolitics
Article Title: Dem Party Leaders Were Unprepared for Trump 2.0
Summary: The absence of opposition has been stunning. Americans are losing faith in the party's ability to solve our problems
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The news does not provide concrete data to support the claim that Americans are losing faith in the Democratic party's ability to solve problems.
Article Title: The Real First 100 Days
Summary: This article reflects on the initial 100 days of President Trump's second term, highlighting both achievements and challenges. It presents viewpoints from supporters who commend the administration's actions and critics who express concerns.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The piece aims to provide a balanced overview but leans slightly supportive in tone.
Article Title: Secret Service Could Force Comey To Answer Questions
Summary: This piece discusses the potential for the Secret Service to compel former FBI Director James Comey to respond to inquiries regarding a controversial social media post.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article maintains a neutral tone, presenting the facts without evident bias
Slate
Article Title: Help! We Had a Special Family Tradition. Then Our Nephew’s New Wife Put a Stop to It.
Summary: Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: Not applicable as no factual claims are made in the title or summary.
Fact Check: Not applicable as no factual claims are made in the title or summary.
Article Title: Help! I Thought My Son Had Found a Close Friend. Then the Kid’s Mom Betrayed Us.
Summary: his piece is a personal advice column where a parent shares feelings of betrayal after a falling out with another child's parent, affecting their children's friendship.
Tone: Negative | Slant: Center | Accuracy: N/A
Fact Check: This article appears to be an opinion or personal experience piece, so fact-checking is not applicable.
Article Title: Think You’re Smarter Than Slate’s UX Designer? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Summary: Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is a quiz so there isn't a factual claim to verify.
TIME
Article Title: The 37 Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2025
Summary: New films from Wes Anderson, Spike Lee, and Celine Song, plus the return of Happy Gilmore, M3GAN, running zombies and the Man of Steel.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is factual, providing a list of anticipated movie releases in Summer 2025.
Article Title: Everything to Know About the Murderbot Books Before You Watch the New TV Adaptation
Summary: The inspiration behind Martha Wells' award-winning book series, how it's changed for the small screen, and what the story's really about.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is an informative piece about the adaptation of Martha Wells' Murderbot book series to television, not fact-check applicable.
Article Title: Breaking Down the Bittersweet Ending of Netflix’s Melodrama Mystery Dear Hongrang
Summary: The Netflix Korean melodrama, set during the Joseon Dynasty, includes mistaken identity, betrayed lovers, and years of unresolved mysteries.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately presents an overview and analysis of a Korean Netflix show, Dear Hongrang, set during the Joseon Dynasty.
The Guardian
Article Title: ‘Men run away from vulnerability’: The Weeknd on blinding success, panic attacks and why The Idol was ‘half-baked’
Summary: Abel Tesfaye is arguably the world’s biggest pop star – so why is he thinking of wrapping up the Weeknd? As he releases soul-baring film Hurry Up Tomorrow, he charts his path through drugs, heartbreak and abandonmentWalking out to perform in front of 80,000 people and finding that your voice has gone: it’s the type of stress dream you have the night before a big work presentation. But for Abel Tesfaye, AKA the Weeknd, it happened for real at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium in 2022. “I ran backstage to find my vocal coach: I can’t sing, it’s not coming out,” he says. “And what I found out later on is that I was having a panic attack. It wasn’t a physical injury. It was more up here” – he gestures to his head – “than it was here” – his throat.The concert, which had to be called off and rescheduled, was the final night of a US stadium tour happening while Tesfaye was also wrapping up his painfully gestated – and eventually widely lampooned – TV series The Idol, which he starred in, co-wrote and co-produced. As production overran, he fitted in shoots around his tour; his own home was the main filming location. He began experiencing sleep paralysis. Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately describes The Weeknd's experience of panic attacks and the challenges in his career.
Article Title: Diddy’s lawyers are banking on the ‘mutual abuse’ defence. Newsflash: it’s not a thing | Tayo Bero
Summary: Power isn’t equal in an unhealthy relationship. But it’s no surprise Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s team is deploying the tacticSean “Diddy” Combs’s sex-trafficking and racketeering trial is under way, and the music mogul’s lawyers gave us a glimpse into what their strategy would be during jury selection last week, when they finally admitted that he was violent toward his ex Cassie Ventura. But now they’re claiming that the violence was mutual.In a statement to the judge, the defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said they plan to “take the position [that] there was mutual violence in their relationship”. Combs’s lawyers also describe Ventura, the prosecution’s star witness, as “strong” with “a nature of violence”, and “capable of starting physical confrontation”.Tayo Bero is a Guardian US columnistIn the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In Australia, the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org. Continue reading...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Left | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article correctly states that Sean "Diddy" Combs' team has admitted to him being violent towards his ex and is now planning to argue that the violence was mutual.
Article Title: WNBA 2025 season predictions: Can anyone topple the New York Liberty?
Summary: Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Friday night. Can the Lynx or Aces thwart a New York repeat? And will Caitlin Clark avoid a sophomore slump?… H-O-T-T-O-G-O! The 23-year-old rookie star showed zero signs of freshman jitters in the preseason, playing with the signature poise that made her the No 1 pick. Slotted as an opening-night starter, she’s primed to be Dallas’s primary playmaker with her efficiency and comfort on the court setting her apart early. Bryan Armen Graham Continue reading...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is a prediction and analysis for the upcoming 2025 WNBA season, specific facts cannot be checked for accuracy.
The Hill
Article Title: Gabbard: Comey 'issuing a hit' on Trump, should be 'put behind bars'
Summary: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused former FBI Director James Comey of “issuing a hit” on President Trump late Thursday, arguing he should be "put behind bars" after posting a photo seen as threatening online. In his post on Instagram, which has since been deleted, Comey shared an image of seashells arranged to make...
Tone: Critical | Slant: Center-Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: Tulsi Gabbard is a U.S. Representative, not the Director of National Intelligence, and there's no definitive proof that Comey's post was indeed "threatening".
Article Title: Trump says release of audio of Hur interview with Biden up to Bondi
Summary: President Trump demurred on Friday when asked about potentially releasing tapes of former President Biden’s interview with a special counsel that sparked questions about his memory, saying he hadn’t looked into it. “I haven’t looked into that. That's up to Pam and the group," Trump, referring to Attorney General Pam Bondi, told reporters aboard Air...
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports President Trump's statement about potentially releasing tapes of an interview between former President Biden and a special counsel.
Article Title: Congress must defund Planned Parenthood
Summary: Former Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers is calling for the defunding of Planned Parenthood, citing its role in promoting abortion and gender transition treatments for children, and urges Congress to redirect taxpayer funds to more comprehensive healthcare providers.
Tone: Supportive | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The statement is mostly true but lacks context; while Cathy McMorris Rodgers has called for defunding Planned Parenthood and cited their abortion services as a reason, the article does not mention that Planned Parenthood provides a range of other healthcare services for women and men.
UPI
Article Title: United States forms AI partnership with UAE
Summary: The United States and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to form an Artificial Intelligence alliance.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports on the formation of an Artificial Intelligence alliance between the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
Article Title: Jamal Murray overcomes illness, helps Nuggets stave off elimination vs. Thunder
Summary: Jamal Murray overcame an illness and scored 25 points to help the Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder and stave off playoff playoff elimination in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article accurately reports Jamal Murray's performance and its impact on the game.
Article Title: Cedric the Entertainer to host 'Greatest @Home Videos: Memorial Day Edition'
Summary: Comedian Cedric the Entertainer has signed on to host the CBS special, "The Greatest @Home Videos: Memorial Day Edition."
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate; Comedian Cedric the Entertainer is set to host the CBS special, "The Greatest @Home Videos: Memorial Day Edition."
WAPO
Article Title: D.C. may have dodged deepest Medicaid cut. Officials are still worried.
Summary: D.C. officials are cautiously optimistic after a lobbying and public pressure campaign, but they say other Medicaid changes still pose a threat.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
Article Title: GOP tax bill on track to add more than $2.5 trillion to U.S. deficit
Summary: The figure is expected to intensify a national debate over spending and tax levels as President Donald Trump tries to push the legislation through Congress.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article's claim aligns with the projections of many financial experts who have analyzed the potential impacts of the GOP's then-proposed tax bill. However, actual figures can vary depending on a variety of factors, including changes in economic conditions and policy adjustments.
Article Title: Supreme Court to weigh orders halting Trump’s birthright citizenship ban
Summary: The Trump administration asked the justices to narrow or limit a nationwide injunction that stopped its birthright citizenship ban while litigation continues.
Tone: Center | Slant: Neutral | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: Unable to Fact Check
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 allowed displaced Gazans to cross a military zone after the deadlock concerning hostage releases was resolved.
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 accurately reports the financial trouble of China's leading property developer, Vanke, and discusses potential implications for the wider Chinese 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 correctly reports on the condition of freed Israeli hostages, but more context or source information is needed to confirm aspects such as the hostages being held alone and spending eight months in tunnels.
Washington Examiner
Article Title: Jake Tapper’s ‘bombshell’ book on Biden’s decline is a laughable attempt to rewrite history
Summary: An unearthed five-year-old interview is rightly making the rounds this week. It stars CNN’s Jake Tapper and Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump. In the 2020 interview, weeks before Election Day, Lara Trump made the case that former President Joe Biden appeared to show signs of cognitive decline. She wasn’t wrong — even […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★★
Fact Check: The article is opinionated and criticizes Jake Tapper's upcoming book on Joe Biden's cognitive decline, citing a past interview by Lara Trump as evidence.
Article Title: Democrats think they are above the law
Summary: “For my friends, everything, for my enemies, the law,” Peru’s former dictator, Oscar Benavides, allegedly told his functionaries. This apocryphal quote illustrates how authoritarian regimes can reward allies while demanding that their opponents live by the letter of the law. It’s an outlook that was adopted by the modern Left. Democrats contend that President Donald […]
Tone: Critical | Slant: Right | Accuracy: ★★
Fact Check: The article contains misleading information and presents a biased view that Democrats think they are above the law without offering substantial evidence to support this claim.
Article Title: As low-level Ukraine-Russia talks begin in Istanbul, Trump says ‘nothing’s gonna happen’ until ‘gets together’ with Putin
Summary: TRUMP: ‘NOTHING IS GONNA HAPPEN UNTIL PUTIN AND I GET TOGETHER’: Low-level talks began in Istanbul today with Ukrainian and Russian negotiators meeting directly for the first time in more than three years. However, with Russian President Vladimir Putin declining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s offer to go mano a mano to work out a ceasefire […]
Tone: Neutral | Slant: Center | Accuracy: ★★★★
Fact Check: The article is accurate in reporting that Trump commented on the low-level Ukraine-Russia talks and the situation between Putin and Zelensky.
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