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[Politico]
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
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.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: politico.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
James Talarico on immigration, his faith, and how Democrats are getting it wrong
Talarico joined POLITICO’s Dasha Burns this week for an episode of The Conversation.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: politico.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Nexstar, joining Sinclair, will preempt Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show
The broadcasting group will effectively pull Kimmel’s show from more than 30 ABC affiliates as the program is set to resume airing Tuesday night.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: politico.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|nbcnews.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[The Hill]
Trump on Comey indictment: ‘He left himself ZERO margin of error’ on ‘big and important’ answer
President Trump weighed in on the indictment of James Comey early Friday, accusing his former FBI director of lying and said he left “zero” margin of error when he testified before Congress in 2020… “Whether you like Corrupt James Comey or not, and I can’t imagine too many people liking him, HE LIED! .
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Declassify and release what we know about Havana syndrome
As someone injured in the line of duty for my service, I am counting on Gabbard to declassify and release the Havana Syndrome files.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Washington Post|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Comey-Trump feud takes latest turn with indictment
The indictment is the latest chapter in a long-running feud between Trump and the former FBI chief he fired.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|NYT|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Roll Call - Congress]
White House ramps up pressure on Democrats’ shutdown strategy
Sources on both sides of the aisle and nonpartisan analysts agree that top congressional Democrats have a weak hand to play.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Analysis provided by OpenAI
Fact Check: The statement is mostly subjective, as the supposed weakness of the Democrats’ hand in the shutdown strategy can’t be universally agreed upon, making it hard to fact check.
White House tells agencies to prep mass layoffs for shutdown
White House budget office will advise program managers to fire employees and eliminate their functions if a partial government shutdown begins.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Analysis provided by OpenAI
Fact Check: The White House budget office advising program managers to consider layoffs in the event of a potential partial government shutdown is factually accurate.
Trump-Democrats meeting drama fuels risk of shutdown
Decision to cancel a planned meeting with top Democratic leaders becomes the latest twist in funding standoff.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|politico.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Roll Call - White House]
Amid court review, Trump says tariff revenue can aid farmers
President Trump says he’ll use tariff revenue to aid farmers, but the Supreme Court is reviewing his authority to set the levies.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|NYT|Bloomberg
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
White House ramps up pressure on Democrats’ shutdown strategy
Sources on both sides of the aisle and nonpartisan analysts agree that top congressional Democrats have a weak hand to play.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|politico.com|thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
White House tells agencies to prep mass layoffs for shutdown
White House budget office will advise program managers to fire employees and eliminate their functions if a partial government shutdown begins.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Analysis provided by OpenAI
Fact Check: The article is partially true as it is standard procedure for agencies to prepare for a potential government shutdown, not specifically ordered by the White House.
[Roll Call - Campiagns]
At the Races: Slowdown and shutdown
Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including on the economy and campaign announcements.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: NPR|NYT|Washington Post
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Democrat Adelita Grijalva becomes first Latina elected to Congress from Arizona
Democrat Adelita Grijalva has won the special election to succeed her father, the late Rep… Raúl M.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|The Guardian|NPR
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany announces campaign for governor
Wisconsin Rep… Tom Tiffany will run for governor next year, joining a growing Republican primary to succeed Democratic Gov.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|foxnews.com|thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Roll Call - Policy]
James Comey indicted over testimony at 2020 Senate hearing
A grand jury indicted former FBI Director James B… Comey on Thursday with lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|nbcnews.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Health insurance marketplace rate hikes top 20 percent in most states, Cantwell says
In 29 states, rates for the top marketplace insurer are expected to increase at least 20 percent next year, according to the data.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|transcripts.cnn.com|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
White House tells agencies to prep mass layoffs for shutdown
White House budget office will advise program managers to fire employees and eliminate their functions if a partial government shutdown begins.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|politico.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[RealClearPolitics]
Comey Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Comey Indicted by Federal Grand Jury.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|politico.com|thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Comey Says He’s Innocent, Hits Back at Indictment
Comey stressed that.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: huffpost.com|The Guardian|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Evidence Was There, ‘ Not a ‘Shaky’ Case vs. Comey
Evidence Was There, ‘ Not a ‘Shaky’ Case vs… Comey.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|politico.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[AP Politics]
Remains found in Washington state are of Travis Decker, wanted in daughters’ killings, officials say
Authorities in Washington state say forensic tests confirm that the remains of a former soldier wanted in the deaths of his three young daughters have been found.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|cnn.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownership
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: huffpost.com|Reuters|CNBC
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
US Justice Department sues 6 more states, including NY and California, in its quest for voter data
The U.S… Justice Department is suing six more states, saying the states refused to turn over their voter registration lists.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|NYT|media.npr.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Reuters Government]
Explainer: The 2020 Senate testimony that led to charges against ex-FBI chief Comey
Former FBI Director James Comey was criminally charged on Thursday with false statements and obstruction over congressional testimony he gave in September 2020 about the investigation into contacts between President….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: Al Jazeera|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Top Wall St regulator says he will review White House call for layoff plans
The head of the U.S… Securities and Exchange Commission said on Thursday he had yet to review a call from the White House for mass layoffs at federal agencies during a possible government shutdown but believed the agency was working to meet President Donald Trump’s priorities.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
US Justice Department pushing for swift charges against Bolton, people familiar say
Senior leaders at the U.S… Justice Department are urging swift charges against President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser John Bolton, despite hesitation from prosecutors who believe more investigation is necessary, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[NYT Politics]
Close National Parks if Government Shuts Down, Former Superintendents Plead
More than 35 former park superintendents wrote a letter to the Trump administration, saying the lands could be damaged under limited staffing.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|politico.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
4 Takeaways From Trump’s Securing of an Indictment Against Comey
The president’s pressure on the Justice Department to charge one of his highest-profile retribution targets could have profound consequences.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: nytimes.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Gabbard Ends Intelligence Report on Future Threats to U.S.
Some issues in the document, which is issued every four years, had become politically inconvenient, former officials said.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: nytimes.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[Washington Post Politics]
With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge
President Donald Trump’s predecessors sought to preserve the Justice Department’s independence in political prosecutions… Trump openly interfered with the Comey prosecution.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
This blue state governor sent the National Guard to her biggest city
New Mexico Gov… Michelle Lujan Grisham sent soldiers to Albuquerque to help police deal with crime, making sure it didn’t look like a military takeover.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NYT|NPR
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
What do Democrats think of Kamala Harris? It’s complicated.
Harris returns to the spotlight with a new memoir on her 2024 campaign, prompting questions about her political future during her national book tour.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: NYT|politico.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[WSJ (General)]
What to Know About China’s DeepSeek AI
The Chinese upstart says it has trained high-performing AI models cheaply, without using the most advanced chips.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|pbs.org|time.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
DeepSeek, SoFi and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|Bloomberg|biztoc.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Silicon Valley Is Raving About a Made-in-China AI Model
DeepSeek is called “amazing and impressive” despite working with less-advanced chips.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: wsj.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|CNBC|cnn.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[USA TODAY - Politics]
Hegseth abruptly calls top military leaders to Virginia meeting
Hegseth abruptly calls top military leaders to Virginia meeting.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: AP|Reuters|newsweek.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Washington preps for layoffs
Worker cuts readied as government shutdown looms.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: Washington Post|Reuters|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump slaps fresh tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets
Tariffs have been a feature of Trump’s second term, with duties on trading partners ranging from 10% to 50% and on a wide variety of products.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|CNBC
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[CNN Politics]
How Kyrsten Sinema’s decision makes Democrats’ 2024 Senate map tighter
Arizona Sen… Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: NPR|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Meet the woman steering Biden’s bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill
The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history… From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it’s a record….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnn.com | Corroborated By: politico.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
CNN Political Briefing
The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less… Hosted by David Chalian.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Fox News Politics]
Comey denies charges, declares ‘I am not afraid’
Former FBI Director James Comey has declared himself “not afraid” of President Trump’s Justice Department after he was indicted on federal charges.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Harris literally threw ‘JOE BIDEN WON’ talking points on table after disastrous debate: ‘Are you kidding me? ‘
Harris describes Biden’s debate struggles in her new memoir, noting he missed opportunities to attack Trump and appeared disoriented during key moments.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: noticias.foxnews.com|pbs.org|cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Netanyahu heads to UN General Assembly as Israel faces unprecedented criticism
Netanyahu arrives at the U.N… under ICC pressure and global recognition of a Palestinian state.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|Al Jazeera|cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NBC News Politics]
How Likely Is It the Government Will Shut Down Again?
The government is facing another potential shutdown as funding is set to run out by the month… NBC’s Kristen Welker joins TODAY with political analysis on how likely it is a shutdown will occur and the pushes being made on both sides of the aisle.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: today.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|pbs.org|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Imported Pharmaceuticals
President Donald Trump is revealing a wide-ranging set of new tariffs as a potential government shutdown is just days away… Several pharmaceutical products will receive a 100% tariff unless a company is building a manufacturing plant in the United States.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: today.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|Reuters|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
DOJ indicts James Comey and the future of TikTok’s algorithm: Morning Rundown
Plus, the threat of government shutdown has some Democrats demanding more fight from their leaders.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nbcnews.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[ABC News Politics]
Deadly shooting on Dallas ICE office reflects widely varying security levels
U.S… Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities have varying security levels, with some heavily secured and others more exposed.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP|NPR|The Guardian
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
James Comey’s son-in-law quits Justice Department after former FBI director’s indictment
James Comey’s son-in-law resigned as a federal prosecutor minutes after the former FBI director was indicted.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: msnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
US Justice Department sues 6 more states, including NY and California, in its quest for voter data
The U.S… Justice Department is suing six more states, saying the states refused to turn over their voter registration lists.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP|NYT|media.npr.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[CBS News Politics]
House Judiciary Democrats launch probe of Virginia U.S. attorney’s ouster
Former U.S… Attorney Erik Siebert resigned a week ago.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|abcnews.go.com|The Guardian
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
A grand jury charged Comey with 2 counts — but rejected a third. Here’s what they say.
President Trump’s Justice Department charged former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress — revisiting controversies over the FBI’s Trump-Russia probe from nearly a decade ago.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|abcnews.go.com|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
President Trump’s Justice Department has brought criminal charges against James Comey, indicting him on two counts, though a federal grand jury rejected one count.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|abcnews.go.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[White House — Briefing Room]
First Lady Melania Trump Launches a Global Coalition for Children Fostering the Future Together
First Lady Melania Trump launched Fostering the Future Together—a global coalition of nations committed to enhancing the well-being of children through.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: whitehouse.gov | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|cnn.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Presidential Message on National Gang Violence Prevention Week
This National Gang Violence Prevention Week, we send our heartfelt prayers and unwavering support to every family who has suffered from the evils of gang.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: whitehouse.gov | Corroborated By: thehill.com|NPR|Washington Post
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2025
This National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, we celebrate the enduring legacy and transformative influence of America’s historically.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: whitehouse.gov | Corroborated By: thehill.com|cnn.com|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Breitbart — Politics]
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on 2 Counts
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice… The post Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on 2 Counts appeared first on Breitbart.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: breitbart.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|nbcnews.com|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Fight Club Exclusive–Navarro on Comey Indictment: ‘If You Don’t Hold These SOBs Accountable, They Will Do It Again’
Peter Navarro, senior counselor for trade and manufacturing to President Trump, told the Founders’ Roundtable on Breitbart Fight Club, “If you don’t hold these SOBs accountable, they’re going to do it again and again, “ hours after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted… The post Fight Club Exclusive–Navarro on Comey Indictment: ‘If You….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: breitbart.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Exclusive — Navarro: Comey Was ‘the Mastermind or the Useful Idiot’ in Russia Hoax
Senior White House Adviser Peter Navarro told Founder’s Roundtable on Breitbart Fight Club in an exclusive interview Thursday that former FBI Director James Comey, who was federally indicted Thursday, was “the mastermind or the useful idiot” behind the Russia Collusion Hoax… The post Exclusive — Navarro: Comey Was ‘the Mastermind or the….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: breitbart.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Washington Times — Politics]
Trump announces tariffs on drugs, trucks and cabinets
President Trump late Thursday announced a smorgasbord of new tariffs on foreign pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks and kitchen and bathroom decor.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtontimes.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|cbsnews.com|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump says he will not let Israel annex West Bank
President Trump said he would not allow Israel to annex the occupied West Bank, saying “there’s been enough.”.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtontimes.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|nbcnews.com|Al Jazeera
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted by federal grand jury
A federal grand jury Thursday indicted former FBI Director James B… Comey on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction of justice in relation to the heavily criticized Russia collusion probe that was launched under his leadership at the bureau.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: washingtontimes.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|nbcnews.com|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[National Review]
The Left’s Ongoing Anti-Trump Terrorism Campaign
Democratic officeholders and progressive opinion-makers have whipped up an apocalyptic frenzy.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Opinion (Unverifiable)) | Origin: nationalreview.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|NYT|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Fed Independence Is a Myth Worth Keeping
Past history suggests Trump will get some slack, interest rates will go down, Powell will move on, and, unfortunately, inflation will rise again sooner or later.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nationalreview.com | Corroborated By: NYT|abcnews.go.com|politico.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
The Week: The Terror Campaign Against ICE
Plus: Major League Baseball inches toward robot umpires.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nationalreview.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|abcnews.go.com|NPR
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[The Federalist]
Democrats, Who Weaponized Justice Against Trump, Decry Comey Indictment As Retribution
The Democrat Party, the party for today’s political assassin, stopped at literally nothing to take out Trump.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: thefederalist.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|pbs.org|thehill.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
After Harming The Country With Russiagate, Comey’s Indictment Is Well Deserved
Former FBI Director James Comey’s role in helping form and advance the Russia collusion hoax cannot be overstated.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: thefederalist.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|abcnews.go.com|The Guardian
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
In Today’s Democrat Party, Political Violence Is Mainstream
Political violence is no longer confined to the margins of American life… The so-called “fringe” left is not fringe at all.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: thefederalist.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|politico.com|time.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Daily Caller — Politics]
Former FBI Director Comey Indicted
Former FBI Director Comey Indicted.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: dailycaller.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|pbs.org|Reuters
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump Says He’ll Give Tariff Revenues To Farmers Facing Short-Term Pain From Tariffs
Going to be hurt until it kicks in’.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: dailycaller.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|nbcnews.com|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
‘I’m Not President Right Now’: Pro-Gaza Hecklers Derail Kamala Harris Book Tour
The first stop on former Vice President Kamala Harris’ tour for her new book “107 Days” was interrupted Wednesday night by pro-Palestinian protesters… Videos show the New York City crowd jeering at the protesters after the interruption, while Harris continued to speak and waited for security to remove the activists.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: dailycaller.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|Reuters|NYT
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[RedState]
The Left’s Lies Have Consequences—and They’re Written in Blood
The Left’s Lies Have Consequences—and They’re Written in Blood.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: redstate.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT|theatlantic.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
German Shop Owner Bans Jews From Store
German Shop Owner Bans Jews From Store.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: redstate.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|foxnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Send in the Clowns – NAS Presents Hacks to Challenge Trump Climate Policy
Send in the Clowns – NAS Presents Hacks to Challenge Trump Climate Policy.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: redstate.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[PJ Media]
The Left’s Lies Have Consequences—and They’re Written in Blood
The Left’s Lies Have Consequences—and They’re Written in Blood.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: pjmedia.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT|theatlantic.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Blurred Lines: How Confusing Fact With Fiction Poisons Our Kids
Blurred Lines: How Confusing Fact With Fiction Poisons Our Kids.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: pjmedia.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR|theatlantic.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
FRIDAY AT 3 P.M. EASTERN: ‘Five O’Clock Somewhere’ With Kruiser, VodkaPundit, Jamie K Wilson
FRIDAY AT 3 P.M… EASTERN: ‘Five O’Clock Somewhere’ With Kruiser, VodkaPundit, Jamie K Wilson.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: pjmedia.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
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