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Defense and Security
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The New York TimesLeftThe HillCenterThe IndependentCenterThe Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 66
Left 50%Centre 50%
The New York TimesLeft

Officials Back Trump’s Claim That Triumphal Arch Is Needed for National Security

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, submitted sworn statements to a federal court regarding the construction project. President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch would be a “generational...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: NY Times Company
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Private50%
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United States75%
United Kingdom25%
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IAC25%
NY Times Company25%
Nexstar Media Group25%
Independent Digital News25%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion4/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 66 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -25Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
3 sources

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The HillCenterThe Daily BeastLeftTimes of IndiaCenter
Truth score 60
Left 33%Centre 67%
The HillCenter

Trump blasts Democrats over Hegseth impeachment chatter

President Trump blasted Democrats Thursday over their ongoing calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom they see as one of their primary targets, if the party takes control of the House. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
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India33%
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Nexstar Media Group33%
Independent33%
Avg reliability69
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 11 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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New York PostRight
Truth score 361
Right 100%
New York PostRight

Trump Defends Pete Hegseth Amid Democratic Impeachment Push: ‘He’s a Great Warrior’

Trump sharply defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against Democratic impeachment threats, praising him as a "great warrior" who is the best at his post in years. #trump #hegseth #impeachment #democrats The New York Post is your...

Lean: Right VideoFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Avg reliability60
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

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Raw StoryLeft
Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed
Left 100%
Raw StoryLeft

'So odd': Questions fly as Hegseth team changes major 'misconduct' story on fired general

Elevated risk

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team abruptly changed its story overnight about a fired top general, after accusing him of leaking secrets and failing three lie-detector tests. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on X Thursday...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: Private
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Avg reliability55
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 55 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Culture
1 source

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New RepublicLeft
Truth score 39
Left 100%
New RepublicLeft

Hegseth Faith Adviser’s Disgusting Social Media Comments Exposed

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s senior religious adviser is just as bigoted as he is, if not more. CNN reported that Ryan Higgins, who has closely advised Hegseth since he assumed office, has used his social media platforms to spread...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Win McCormack
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Win McCormack100%
Avg reliability68
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 39 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
25 sources

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PBS NewsHourLeans leftThe New York TimesLeftThe GuardianLeftThe Christian Science MonitorCenterCBS NewsLeans leftAxiosCenterCNBCCenterABC News (US)Leans leftThe Japan TimesCenterThe HillCenterAl Jazeera EnglishLeans leftNDTVCenterSouth China Morning PostLeans rightHindustan TimesCenterNew RepublicLeftThe Daily BeastLeftFox NewsRightTimes of IndiaCenterWashington ExaminerRightRaw StoryLeftRedStateRightRedditLeans leftBreitbart NewsRightZero HedgeRightRTRight
Truth score 875
Left 40%Centre 32%Right 28%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Army Lt. Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Covered by 24 outlets: 10 lean left, 8 are centre, 6 lean right.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Corporate52%
Private28%
State-funded8%
Public broadcaster4%
Nonprofit trust4%
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United States68%
India12%
Russia4%
Qatar4%
United Kingdom4%
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Independent15%
Nexstar Media Group8%
HT Media8%
RRPR Holding8%
Christian Science Publishing Society8%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share8%
Fact / opinion41/0
State media8%
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Truth score: 87 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 25 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 18 Risk: 8Sentiment: -37Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
2 sources

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The Japan TimesCenterThe Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 45Factuality: Mixed
Centre 50%Right 50%
The Japan TimesCenter

With China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the commitment at a bilateral meeting this week.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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News2u Holdings50%
Avg reliability58
Low-credibility share50%
Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 58 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 50Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
2 sources

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The HillCenterSouth China Morning PostLeans right
Truth score 57
Centre 50%Right 50%
The HillCenter

Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to Philippines

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to guide cooperation in the next few years during...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Nexstar Media Group
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Hong Kong50%
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Nexstar Media Group50%
Alibaba Group50%
Avg reliability76
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion2/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 57 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 76 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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StandardCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
StandardCenter

New policy to apply to large overseas defence contracts in bid to secure UK jobs

The Chancellor and the Defence Secretary announced the policy on a visit to BAE Systems in Glasgow.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

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The Jerusalem PostLeans right
Truth score 41
Right 100%
The Jerusalem PostLeans right

Defense Ministry Chief Baram pushes munitions independence during visit to Covenant

Covenant, which has operations in the US, Germany, and Israel, emerged from stealth last month.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
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Israel100%
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Jerusalem Post Group100%
Avg reliability75
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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1 source

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USA TODAYLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%
USA TODAYLeans left

US defense contractor admits role in North Korean IT plot

US defense contractor admits role in North Korean IT plot USA Today

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
1 source

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WIREDLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%
WIREDLeans left

A Defense Contractor Gave Their Personal AI Agent Access to a Secure Pentagon System

Sources tell WIRED that an Accenture employee’s personal Claude agent ran on a DOD network for two months before it was identified and the vulnerability could be patched.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Condé Nast
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Avg reliability78
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

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POLITICOLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%
POLITICOLeans left

GOP defense hawks break with Trump ahead of the midterms

The president’s record $1.5 trillion request rests largely on the GOP defense hawks who disagree with his actions toward Moscow.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Axel Springer
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Corporate100%
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Avg reliability80
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

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POLITICOLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%
POLITICOLeans left

Trump turns defense into midterm campaign pitch — never mind Iran

Administration officials are focusing on defense manufacturing, not the Iran war, to influence voters ahead of the midterms.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Axel Springer
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Japan TimesCenter
Truth score 43
Centre 100%
The Japan TimesCenter

Koizumi vows to uphold ‘defense-oriented’ policy at ASEAN meet

The pledge comes as China continues to accuse Japan of "accelerated remilitarization."

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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World
1 source

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The Wall Street JournalLeans right
Truth score 45
Right 100%
The Wall Street JournalLeans right

Britain’s Defense Budget Blues

A new spending plan highlights the squeeze that welfare spending puts on national security.

Lean: Leans right OpinionFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Corporate100%
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United States100%
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News Corp100%
Avg reliability85
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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New RepublicLeft
Truth score 39
Left 100%
New RepublicLeft

JD Vance Gives Worst Defense Yet of Trump’s Senate Election Lawsuit

Alaskans are apparently too “busy” to comprehend what “incumbent” means, according to Vice President JD Vance. Vance was asked Tuesday to explain the rationale behind a fast-tracked Justice Department lawsuit working to preemptively...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Win McCormack
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United States100%
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Win McCormack100%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 39 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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1 source

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The Jerusalem PostLeans right
Truth score 41
Right 100%
The Jerusalem PostLeans right

France reimposes restrictions on Israeli defense firms at Euronaval 2026

France is again imposing restrictions on Israeli defense firms ahead of Euronaval 2026, continuing a policy of limiting Israel's presence at major defense exhibitions.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
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Avg reliability75
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
1 source

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NBC NewsLeans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%
NBC NewsLeans left

Prosecutors ask judge to reject Lindsay Clancy defense’s motion to dismiss charges

Prosecutors have asked a judge to reject Lindsey Clancy’s motion to dismiss the charges against her, arguing in a motion that they have the right to seek justice on behalf of her three young children even after a mistrial was declared.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Comcast
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
1 source

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ABC News (US)Leans left
Truth score 43
Left 100%
ABC News (US)Leans left

US imposes sanctions on Rwandan defense ministry over involvement in eastern Congo conflict

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Rwandan defense ministry on Wednesday over the country’s involvement in mineral-rich eastern Congo, where fighting continues between the Congolese government and Rwandan-backed rebels despite peace efforts...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
3 sources

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NewsweekCenterWinnipegfreepressCenterNew York PostRight
Truth score 59
Centre 67%Right 33%
New York PostRight

Ashton Jeanty gives Jets bulletin board material with vague defense dig

This coming Sunday's Week 8 matchup between the Raiders and Jets has some extra juice after comments from Ashton Jeanty. Even amid a miserable season, Ashton Jeanty smiled confidently when asked about the Jets, taking a swing at their...

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Corporate67%
Private33%
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United States67%
Canada33%
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Newsweek Media Group33%
Independent33%
News Corp33%
Avg reliability65
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Fact / opinion3/0
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Truth score: 59 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
2 sources

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Los Angeles TimesLeans leftNew York PostRight
Truth score 54
Left 50%Right 50%
Los Angeles TimesLeans left

High-scoring Lakers stress they need to play championship defense

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are helping the Lakers score at an elite clip, but a loss to Portland on Tuesday exposed the team's defensive lapses.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Patrick Soon-Shiong
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Avg reliability70
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Sports
1 source

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WinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
WinnipegfreepressCenter

Vikings and Lions match up NFL’s stingiest defense vs. high-scoring offense in NFC North showdown

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
1 source

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WinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
WinnipegfreepressCenter

Bye week addition of DeForest Buckner should provide a big lift to the 49ers defense

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Technology
1 source

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TechradarNot rated
Truth score 34
No rated outlets yet
TechradarNot rated

Getac says its new rugged notebooks offer faster AI-powered processing than ever — and seem to be targeting military and defense customers

Panther Lake, Copilot+ and an Nvidia Blackwell option: here's what Getac's 180 TOPS rugged laptop claim really means.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
1 source

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WinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
WinnipegfreepressCenter

Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman has found his home in the middle of the NFL’s most dominant defense

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
3 sources

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POLITICOLeans leftGoogle NewsCenterThe Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 62
Left 67%Centre 33%
POLITICOLeans left

Pentagon plans for death of Trump’s record military budget

The administration insists it has support for a $1.5 trillion defense budget. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Axel Springer
  • Google News Pentagon plans for death of Trump’s record military budget - Politico

    Pentagon plans for death of Trump’s record military budget Politico Inside the breakdown of Trump’s $1.5 trillion Pentagon plan The Washington Post GOP defense hawks break with Trump ahead of the midterms Politico FY...

    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: Corporate
  • The Daily Beast Joe Rogan Humiliates Trump Over Bill Maher ‘Break-Up Letter’

    YouTube/ PowerfulJRE Joe Rogan eviscerated President Donald Trump, 80, over what he called Trump’s “break-up letter” to comedian Bill Maher. Maher, 70, roasted Trump’s low approval rating on his show Real Time just...

    Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: IAC
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Corporate100%
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IAC33%
Axel Springer33%
Google News33%
Avg reliability73
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Science
1 source

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LiveCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%
LiveCenter

First clear image of China's mysterious 'divine dragon' space plane revealed in US government report

The Defense Intelligence Agency's latest "Challenges to Security in Space" report included a declassified satellite photo of China's Shenlong, or "divine dragon," space plane, which has released at least nine mysterious payloads into...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Future US
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Avg reliability75
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
1 source

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TheregisterCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%
TheregisterCenter

China's spaceplane bears striking resemblance to America's X-37B

Defense Intelligence Agency space report includes a rare orbital snap of the Chinese craft, and it looks rather familiar

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
1 source

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New RepublicLeft
Truth score 39
Left 100%
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Hegseth Eyes Senate Seat as He Tries to Avoid Getting the Axe

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth thinks a Senate seat would help him avoid impeachment or President Trump giving him the axe. Puck reports that Hegseth is hoping that Tennessee’s incumbent Senator Marsha Blackburn wins her election for...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Win McCormack
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Fact / opinion1/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 39 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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