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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.

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India12%
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Truth score: 87 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 25 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 18 Risk: 8Sentiment: -36Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Daily ExpressLeans right

Saudi Arabia capital Riyadh blitzed in huge attack as explosions reported

A new attack has been launched.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
  • Drudge Report Feed Army practicing how to dig mass graves...

    Army practicing how to dig mass graves... (First column, 8th story, link ) Related stories: Top Admiral Briefs White House On Iran Attack Options... SENATOR LEAKS: DEVASTATING ESCALATION... General ousted by Hegseth...

    Lean: Not rated Fact-focusedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 47 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 9 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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The Epoch TimesRight
Truth score 17Factuality: Low
Right 100%
The Epoch TimesRight

Hegseth Fires Senior General Responsible for Planning Amid Leak Allegations

Low reliability sourceElevated risk

Then-Maj. Gen. Brett Sylvia, outgoing commanding general of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), delivers a speech during the change of command ceremony in Fort Campbell, Ky., on May 30, 2025. (Staff Sgt. Kaden D. Pitt/U.S. Army)

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: LowCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Epoch Media Group
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Truth score: 17 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 35 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 100Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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RedditLeans left
Truth score 32Factuality: Mixed
Left 100%
RedditLeans left

Hegseth Fires Top General After Laura Loomer Targets Him

Mixed reliability

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Truth score: 32 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 50 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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USA TODAYLeans left

General fired by Hegseth referred for criminal prosecution, Pentagon says

Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 are centre.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Gannett
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Google News33%
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Avg reliability68
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Fact / opinion5/0
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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -60Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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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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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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Centre 75%Right 25%
ReutersCenter

Senior US general fired, accused of leaking classified information

The statement claims that Sylvia failed three polygraph tests about leaking classified information. Covered by 3 outlets: 3 are centre.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Jerusalem Post Group25%
Avg reliability77
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Truth score: 67 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 77 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -75Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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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

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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...

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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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Washington PostLeans left

Hegseth could face impeachment if Democrats win back the House

Thursday on “ABC News Live,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) spoke with ABC News correspondent Jay O’Brien regarding the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean left, 1 lean right.

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Jeff Bezos
  • Breitbart News Jeffries on Impeachment: We 'Haven't Ruled Anything Out'

    Thursday on “ABC News Live,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) spoke with ABC News correspondent Jay O’Brien regarding the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump. Jeffries said, “The American...

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
    Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Breitbart News Network
  • ABC News (US) Democrats bullish as election day approaches

    ABC News' Jay O'Brien spoke with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries about Democrats' chances to take back control of Congress. You can watch more of this conversation tonight at 7 p.m. ET on ABC News Live Prime...

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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 25Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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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...

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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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Culture
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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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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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Politics
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New RepublicLeft
Truth score 39
Left 100%
New RepublicLeft

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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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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Breitbart NewsRight
Truth score 31Factuality: Mixed
Right 100%
Breitbart NewsRight

Dem Rep. DelBene: Might Vote to Impeach Hegseth in Lame Duck, 'Top Priority' Is Costs

Mixed reliabilityElevated risk

On Thursday’s edition of CBS’s “The Takeout,” Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA) stated that “we might even see a vote” on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth “when we get back in the lame duck.” But when it comes to impeaching

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Truth score: 31 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 45 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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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...

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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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The Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%
The Daily BeastLeft

Republican Humiliates Hegseth With Savage Roast to His Face

Elevated risk

Ezra Acayan / via REUTERS A GOP lawmaker claims he told Pete Hegseth that he would struggle to get confirmed again by the Senate. “You have a problem, and you need to increase the amount and the quality of the communication” with...

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 24 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter
Truth score 341
Centre 100%
FRANCE 24 EnglishCenter

Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges accuses Hegseth of 'getting rid of people who may have the courage to push back'

State-funded media

Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Lt. General (ret.) Ben Hodges, former commander of US Army Europe and NATO Allied Land Command. The dismissal of senior military officers without public explanation raises fundamental questions about institutional...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: State-fundedState media
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Truth score 50Factuality: Mixed
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Washington TimesRight

Tim Burchett seeking Tennessee Senate seat

Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett is angling to become a senator in 2027.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Operations Holdings
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Truth score: 50 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 58 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 10 Amplification: 0

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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...

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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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World
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Truth score 45Factuality: Mixed
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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.

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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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PBS NewsHourLeans left

Trump calls for prosecution of Alaska Senate candidate Peltola over Sullivan name controversy

President Donald Trump called for the criminal prosecution of the Democratic candidate running for Senate in Alaska on Wednesday after revelations that her campaign appeared to be involved in recruiting a candidate with the same name as...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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United Kingdom11%
India6%
Canada3%
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Fox Corporation12%
Reason Foundation6%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 35 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 9 Risk: 3Sentiment: -15Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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PBS NewsHourLeans left
Truth score 4610
Left 100%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

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Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show. Sign up for Here's The Deal with Lisa Desjardins: https://to.pbs.org/41q6E8i...

Lean: Leans left VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: United StatesFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: PBS (Nonprofit)
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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