Sources Today: (26 publishers, 78 items): Politico, The Hill, Roll Call - Congress, Roll Call - White House, Roll Call - Campaigns, Roll Call - Policy, RealClearPolitics, AP Politics, Reuters Government, NYT Politics, and 16 more
Top Stories
[Politico]
Black mayors celebrate drop in crime, even if they aren’t getting any credit
Mayors at CBC conference challenged Trump on deploying troops to cities.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: politico.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
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.
[The Hill]
Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students
The Pell Grant – a need-based higher education grant from the U.S… Department of Education that, unlike a loan, does not need to be repaid – lies at the heart of the federal financial aid system.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: theatlantic.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Abrego Garcia transferred to Pennsylvania detention facility
KIlmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran national mistakenly deported but returned to the U.S… to face unrelated charges, was transferred to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Phillipsburg, Pa., according to court records.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|cbsnews.com|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Russia targets Ukraine with massive drone, missile barrage
Russia targeted Ukraine in a massive drone and missile attack on Sunday, killing at least four people in Kyiv and wounding dozens more days after President Trump said Ukraine could win the war against Moscow… The overnight attack lasted more than 12 hours and primarily targeted Kyiv and the nearby region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: thehill.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|abcnews.go.com|NPR
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Roll Call - Congress]
Trump to meet with Hill leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
The top four congressional leaders will head to the White House on Monday for a meeting with President Donald Trump in a last-ditch effort to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Analysis provided by OpenAI
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that top congressional leaders planned to meet with President Trump ahead of a possible government shutdown.
Supreme Court allows US to cancel $4 billion in foreign aid funds
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to effectively cancel about $4 billion in appropriated foreign aid funds.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Analysis provided by OpenAI
Fact Check: The Supreme Court did allow the Trump administration to cancel around $4 billion in foreign aid funds.
Shutdown could bolster White House’s legal case for ‘RIFs’
A federal funding lapse appears to be one of the stipulated reasons why “reductions-in-force” may be allowed -- but it’s complicated.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Analysis provided by OpenAI
Fact Check: The article is accurate in stating that a federal funding lapse may allow for “reductions-in-force, “ however, the situation is complex and depends on specific legal parameters.
[Roll Call - White House]
Trump to meet with Hill leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
The top four congressional leaders will head to the White House on Monday for a meeting with President Donald Trump in a last-ditch effort to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Analysis provided by OpenAI
Fact Check: The report is accurate, providing information on an upcoming meeting with President Trump and congressional leaders to avoid a government shutdown.
Supreme Court allows US to cancel $4 billion in foreign aid funds
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to effectively cancel about $4 billion in appropriated foreign aid funds.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|cbsnews.com|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Shutdown pain may not be evenly spread as OMB readies hatchet
The White House has issued spending guidance that indicates it will likely target Democratic priorities first if the government shuts down.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Analysis provided by OpenAI
Fact Check: The article suggests potential political bias in government spending in the event of a shutdown, but does not provide concrete evidence to support this claim.
[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: Supportive • Slant: Center-left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|pbs.org|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]
Trump to meet with Hill leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
The top four congressional leaders will head to the White House on Monday for a meeting with President Donald Trump in a last-ditch effort to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|politico.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Shutdown could bolster White House’s legal case for ‘RIFs’
A federal funding lapse appears to be one of the stipulated reasons why “reductions-in-force” may be allowed -- but it’s complicated.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: NPR|NYT|links.message.bloomberg.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Shutdown pain may not be evenly spread as OMB readies hatchet
The White House has issued spending guidance that indicates it will likely target Democratic priorities first if the government shuts down.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: rollcall.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|realclearpolitics.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[RealClearPolitics]
Comey Indictment: Retribution or Justice?
In the matter of James Brien Comey Jr., how finds the court? … I do not mean a court of law.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: NPR|NYT|politico.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
The Flimsy, Dangerous Indictment of James Comey
The charges against the former F.B.I… director look weak.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: NYT|pbs.org|The Guardian
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
The Comey Complainers Should Choke on Their Hypocrisy
The weeping and gnashing of teeth from the no one is above the law crowd could be heard around the world last night.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: realclearpolitics.com | Corroborated By: The Guardian|NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[AP Politics]
AP Top 25 Preview: Florida State to fall after loss to Virginia
Florida State suffers a surprising upset, losing 46-38 to Virginia… Illinois bounces back with a buzzer-beater 34-32 win against USC.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: Washington Post|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Thieves steal $1M worth in craft whiskey from Washington distillery
Thieves have stolen 12, 000 bottles of craft whiskey from Westland Distillery in a rare U.S… liquor heist.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold restrictions he wants to impose on birthright citizenship
President Donald Trump’s administration is asking the Supreme Court to uphold his birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily aren’t….
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: apnews.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|politico.com|NPR
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
[Reuters Government]
Standard Chartered defeats two lawsuits in US over alleged ties to attacks
A U.S… judge on Friday dismissed two lawsuits seeking to hold Standard Chartered Bank liable for having allegedly provided indirect support to groups that conducted 12 attacks in Israel and Iraq between 2010 and 2019.
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.
Trump urges Supreme Court in new filing to allow his firing of Fed’s Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump’s administration pushed back on Friday against arguments made by Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook that his attempted firing of her should not be allowed to proceed, telling the U.S… Supreme Court in a filing that his removal of her would be a valid exercise of his authority.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: CNBC|pbs.org|The Guardian
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Comey indictment escalates Trump’s campaign to chill opposition
The U.S… criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey shatters norms of independence in federal investigations and will face significant hurdles in court, according to legal experts.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: reuters.com | Corroborated By: NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[NYT Politics]
Trump to Meet With Congressional Leaders, Aides Say, as Shutdown Deadline Looms
Lawmakers face a Tuesday deadline to fund the government, which will require them to agree on a spending measure that can win at least 60 votes in the Senate.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|abcnews.go.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
With Scant Information, Federal Workers Brace for Possible Shutdown
After a tumultuous year of staffing cuts, government employees now face the prospect of going without pay — or facing even more layoffs.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nytimes.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Greene, Straying From Trump, Reflects an Emerging MAGA Split
The right-wing Republican congresswoman from Georgia has grown disillusioned with her own party and with President Trump, and increasingly willing to say so.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center-left
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]
How Vance helped Trump get his TikTok deal, despite political risks
The creation of a U.S… subsidiary, which has raised questions about censorship and favor for allies, will almost certainly be touted by Vance as a top achievement.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|NPR|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
The full force of Trump’s federal job cuts is about to hit the D.C. region
Paychecks will end soon for thousands of workers who took offers of deferred resignation — and a possible shutdown looms, too.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|NPR|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
White House considers funding advantage for colleges that align with Trump policies
The proposal has the potential to transform the government’s vast research funding operation, which has long awarded university grants based on scientific merit.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtonpost.com | Corroborated By: thehill.com|NPR
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[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: links.message.bloomberg.com|Reuters|Bloomberg
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]
Russell M. Nelson, president of the Mormon church, dies at 101
Russell M… Nelson, a heart surgeon and president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at his Salt Lake City home on Saturday.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nbcnews.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Russia pounds Kyiv, other regions in mass drone and missile attack
At least four killed and dozens injured in mass Russian attack as Ukraine says more sanctions are needed against Moscow.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|pbs.org
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
These people grew up under dictators. They’re worried about what’s happening here.
A number of Americans who started life in countries run by an authoritarian leader see lots of warning signs in Trump’s behavior.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: usatoday.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|pbs.org|NPR
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[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-Left
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]
Harris recalls stun over Biden’s botched debate response about fallen service members in Afghanistan
Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Biden’s debate performance in new book, noting his failure to mention troops killed during botched Afghanistan withdrawal.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|NYT
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
‘Escape From New York’: Researcher predicts NYC business exodus if Zohran Mamdani wins
Researcher predicts a mass business exodus if Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the Nov… 4 mayoral election in New York City.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: foxnews.com | Corroborated By: NYT|nypost.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Portland mayor condemns federal intervention, claims videos of anti-ICE riots were from years ago
Mayor Keith Wilson opposes President Donald Trump’s troop deployment to protect Portland’s ICE facility amid ongoing protests and federal tensions.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: foxnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[NBC News Politics]
Chuck Schumer: ‘I have no faith in Donald Trump’s judicial system’ amid Comey indictment
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) says President Trump is turning the Justice Department into “his own political watchdog” after the president pushed for….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nbcnews.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|abcnews.go.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Trump’s TikTok Deal Gives Control of Platform to Media Moguls
President Donald Trump says he’s approved a plan that will see American investors take majority ownership and control of TikTok in the United States… Trump has confirmed a few names of those who will get a slice of the popular app, including high-profile billionaires like Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, who own Fox Corp and News Corp, and Larry….
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: today.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|msnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Leader Thune says Comey ‘will have his day in court’ after Trump-backed indictment
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) reacts to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey following pressure from President Trump, saying he “trust[s] the….
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[ABC News Politics]
Trump’s moves to consolidate power, punish enemies draw comparisons to places where democracy faded
President Donald Trump’s consolidation of power and targeting of his political opponents bring back unnerving memories for those who have watched elected leaders undermine democracies elsewhere in the world.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Intense and intentional training is helping Democratic women gain state lawmaking seats
Democratic women have made gains in state legislatures and are now nearly equal in number to Democratic men in state legislatures since 2016, according to the The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center-Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: AP|politico.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
A quick look back at this week’s biggest stories
Former FBI director James Comey has been charged with lying to Congress, Jimmy Kimmel is back on air after his suspension over his Charlie Kirk remarks, and world leaders speak at the U.N… These are the week’s top stories.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: abcnews.go.com | Corroborated By: NPR|cbsnews.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[CBS News Politics]
Des Moines school superintendent placed on leave after ICE detention
Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts was taken into ICE custody after immigration authorities said he was in the country illegally.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: nbcnews.com|cnn.com|abcnews.go.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
U.N. hits Iran with “snapback” sanctions over its nuclear program
The sanctions will again freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalize any development of Iran’s ballistic missile program, among other measures.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|pbs.org|NYT
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Trump to meet with congressional leaders ahead of shutdown deadline
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: cbsnews.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
[White House — Briefing Room]
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy and the Small Business Administration Reinforce Small Business Participation in Federal Contracting.
Washington, D.C… – Today, the Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Federal Procurement Policy and other members of the FAR Council, in close.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: whitehouse.gov | Corroborated By: Bloomberg|static.foxnews.com|thehill.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Presidential Message on the 45th Ryder Cup
Today, I look forward to joining thousands of fans on Long Island, New York, to root for Team USA as we begin our epic duel with Team Europe for the 45th.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: whitehouse.gov | Corroborated By: NYT|nbcnews.com|AP
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
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: cnn.com|foxnews.com|noticias.foxnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Breitbart — Politics]
Newsom Attacks Stephen Miller, Calls Him ‘A Fascist’
California Gov… Gavin Newsom (D) launched an attack on White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, labeling him “a fascist, “ in a social media post.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: breitbart.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|abcnews.go.com|cbsnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Pollak: Why Gavin Newsom Continues Incendiary Rhetoric After Charlie Kirk Assassination
California Gov… Gavin Newsom has not let the assassination of Charlie Kirk stop him from using the same sort of incendiary language later found on the bullet casings of the suspect who murdered the young leader.
Accuracy: ★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 1 (Weak) | Origin: breitbart.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Schumer Shutdown Watch: Trump to Host Congressional Leaders at White House as Government Funding set to Expire
President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to meet with the “top four congressional leaders” at the White House on Monday, ahead of next week’s government shutdown, according to a report… The post Schumer Shutdown Watch: Trump to Host Congressional Leaders at White House as Government Funding set to Expire appeared first on Breitbart.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: breitbart.com | Corroborated By: politico.com|NPR|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[Washington Times — Politics]
Bruce Springsteen criticizes Democratic Party, Trump in interview
Rocker Bruce Springsteen says the Democratic Party has a messaging problem that doesn’t appeal to the majority of Americans.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: washingtontimes.com | Corroborated By: cbsnews.com|NYT|foxnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
Trump rages about claim that FBI undercover agents were in Jan. 6 crowd
President Trump fumed about a report that alleges the FBI had almost 300 undercover agents amid the Jan… 6, 2021, protest at the Capitol, which he says contradicts what former FBI Director Christopher Wray said.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtontimes.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|NYT|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
As Democrats prepare for a possible federal shutdown, their endgame is uncertain
Senate Democrats who have struggled for months to counter President Donald Trump have settled on a bold, one-step strategy if they do not get significant concessions on health care before government funding runs out….
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: washingtontimes.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|AP
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[National Review]
The Media’s Sins of Omission Are Getting Worse
NBC botches the coverage of a ‘Free Palestine’ shooter and an ICE encounter.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: nationalreview.com | Corroborated By: pbs.org|theatlantic.com|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
JD Vance’s Delicate Dance
The vice president has done a lot correctly if he hopes to become president in 2029… But he still faces many obstacles to that goal.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Supportive • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nationalreview.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|transcripts.cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Will AI’s Future Be American?
If we fail to beat China in the AI race, we risk a global order in which freedom is eclipsed by state-run surveillance and coercion.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Center-Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: nationalreview.com | Corroborated By: NYT|NPR|politico.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[The Federalist]
WI Republican Linked To Explicit Trans Account Was A Trump-Dissing RINO Who Pushed Leftist Election Rules
Whitefish Bay businessman Bill Berrien -- who also had a past dalliance with the disastrously kinky election method known as ranked-choice voting -- has dropped out of the Badger State governor’s race.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: thefederalist.com | Corroborated By: NYT|Reuters|nbcnews.com
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
SCOTUS Shuts Down Lower Court Blockade On Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts (For Now)
The U.S… Supreme Court blocked a lower court order on Friday afternoon that attempted to prevent President Trump from cutting billions of dollars’ worth of foreign grants.
Accuracy: ★★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 5 (Confirmed) | Origin: thefederalist.com | Corroborated By: Reuters|nbcnews.com|pbs.org
Fact Check: This claim has been thoroughly verified by multiple trusted outlets and shows no evidence of dispute.
‘Political Retribution’: Former AGs Slam DC Bar’s ‘Dangerous’ Crusade Against Jeff Clark
This case involves an unprecedented attempt to punish purely internal and deliberative discussions that took place at the highest levels of the Department and the White House.’.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: thefederalist.com | Corroborated By: foxnews.com|msnbc.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
[Daily Caller — Politics]
Democrats Reportedly Quietly Planning Luxury Getaway Escape To 5-Star Resort Despite Looming Government Shutdown
This is a complete slap in the face’.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: dailycaller.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|nbcnews.com|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
2028 Dem Hopeful To Share Stage With Pro-Terror Radicals At ‘ArabCon’
Openly defending Hamas’.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: dailycaller.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
‘Money Just Like That For The War Pimps’: House Lawmakers Press For More Funds For ‘Joke’ Member Security
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking for ways to increase their security following a slew of high-profile political attacks in recent weeks, including the Sept… 10 assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Left
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: dailycaller.com | Corroborated By: NYT|The Guardian|cnn.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[RedState]
RedState Weekly Briefing: The Game Is Afoot
RedState Weekly Briefing: The Game Is Afoot.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: redstate.com | Corroborated By: NYT|politico.com|msnbc.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
Horror in N. Carolina: Multiple Casualties Reported As Killer on Boat Opens Fire on Dockside Restaurant
Horror in N… Carolina: Multiple Casualties Reported As Killer on Boat Opens Fire on Dockside Restaurant.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: redstate.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|foxnews.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
Death Toll Climbs to 4, ‘Massive Search & Rescue’ Op Underway After Flooding ‘Decimated’ Gila County, AZ
Death Toll Climbs to 4, ‘Massive Search & Rescue’ Op Underway After Flooding ‘Decimated’ Gila County, AZ.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: redstate.com | Corroborated By: cnn.com|us.cnn.com|nypost.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
[PJ Media]
DEI vs. Story: How Publishing Lost the Plot. Part 2 of 7: The Awards Racket
DEI vs… Story: How Publishing Lost the Plot.
Accuracy: ★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 3 (Plausible) | Origin: pjmedia.com | Corroborated By: apps.npr.org|cdn.theatlantic.com|NYT
Fact Check: Some supporting evidence exists, but corroboration is limited and further confirmation is needed.
Trump Honors Gold Star Mother’s Day
Trump Honors Gold Star Mother’s Day.
Accuracy: ★★★★
Tone: Neutral • Slant: Center
Analysis: Rating: 4 (Likely) | Origin: pjmedia.com | Corroborated By: abcnews.go.com|NPR|newsweek.com
Fact Check: Evidence from reliable outlets strongly supports this claim, with no significant counterclaims identified.
WATCH: A-List Nepo Baby Demands Global Mask Mandates at UN
WATCH: A-List Nepo Baby Demands Global Mask Mandates at UN.
Accuracy: ★★
Tone: Critical • Slant: Right
Analysis: Rating: 2 (Weak) | Origin: pjmedia.com | Corroborated By: nypost.com|huffpost.com|cnn.com
Fact Check: Few sources support this claim, and there are credibility concerns or conflicting reports.
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