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Hegseth Mounts Aggressive Campaign to Fight Pending Impeachment...

Hegseth Mounts Aggressive Campaign to Fight Pending Impeachment... (First column, 1st story, link ) Related stories: Ex-RFK Jr. adviser alleges corruption prompted his resignation...

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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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Associated PressCenterPBS NewsHourLeans leftThe New York TimesLeftNPRLeans leftABC News (Australia)CenterThe GuardianLeftDW NewsCenterThe Christian Science MonitorCenterCBS NewsLeans leftAxiosCenterFRANCE 24 EnglishCenterCNBCCenterABC News (US)Leans leftThe Japan TimesCenterNBC NewsLeans lefteuronews (English)CenterSky NewsLeans rightLos Angeles TimesLeans leftThe HillCenterAl Jazeera EnglishLeans leftUSA TODAYLeans leftCNNLeftNDTVCenterSouth China Morning PostLeans rightThe Jerusalem PostLeans rightAll 55 outlets
Truth score 8945
Left 35%35%Centre 42%42%Right 24%24%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

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

Army Lt. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner, Army Lt. Covered by 54 outlets: 19 lean left, 22 are centre, 13 lean right.

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Truth score: 89 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 55 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 19 Risk: 4Sentiment: -43Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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The HillCenterUSA TODAYLeans leftIbtimesCenterThe Daily BeastLeftDaily MailCenterWashington TimesRightWashington ExaminerRightRedStateRightBreitbart NewsRight
Truth score 79
Left 22%22%Centre 33%33%Right 44%44%
The HillCenter

Hegseth not in consideration for Tennessee Senate: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly not in consideration to replace Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn’s (R) open Senate seat. The race to replace Sen. Covered by 8 outlets: 1 lean left, 3 are centre, 4 lean right.

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Truth score: 79 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 9 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: -10Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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PBS NewsHourLeans leftPOLITICOLeans leftThe HillCenterUSA TODAYLeans leftBangor DailyLeans leftNew RepublicLeftFox NewsRightWashington ExaminerRightZero HedgeRight
Truth score 80
Left 56%56%Centre 11%11%Right 33%33%
PBS NewsHourLeans left

Hegseth allows National Guard to boost DC patrols with military vehicles, boats and patrol cars

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed off on the National Guard ramping up its presence in the nation's capital in military vehicles and boats as troops deepen their integration with local law enforcement. War Secretary Pete Hegseth...

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Axel Springer11%
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Truth score: 80 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 9 Reliability: 69 Bias severity: 25 Risk: 11Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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IbtimesCenterRaw StoryLeftRedditLeans leftZero HedgeRight
Truth score 60Factuality: Mixed
Left 50%50%Centre 25%25%Right 25%25%
Raw StoryLeft

‘Yikes:’ Uproar as Pete Hegseth’s wife quietly cashed in with Trump-connected firm

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Jennifer Hegseth was paid by Watchtower Strategy while Lockheed Martin was a client. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's wife is under fire from critics across the political spectrum after a report revealed who cut her checks last year....

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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 50 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 25Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The HillCenterRedStateRightRaw StoryLeft
Truth score 63
Left 33%33%Centre 33%33%Right 33%33%
The HillCenter

Tillis: Hegseth faces ‘a reckoning’ in lame-duck session of Congress

Sen. Republicans warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that a “reckoning” is coming as Democrats prepare to take over both chambers of Congress. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.

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Truth score: 63 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Washington PostLeans leftABC News (US)Leans leftBreitbart NewsRight
Truth score 603
Left 67%67%Right 33%33%
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...

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    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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ReutersCenterUSA TODAYLeans left
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Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war

Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war Reuters

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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The InterceptLeftFox NewsRight
Truth score 54
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“Dead Man Walking”: Officials Say Hegseth Has to Go

Following the landslide Democratic midterms victory, War Secretary Pete Hegseth finds himself on the brink of bipartisan impeachment.

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Truth score: 54 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -16Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The HillCenterSouth China Morning PostLeans right
Truth score 57
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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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Hindustan TimesCenter
Truth score 40
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Hegseth faced bipartisan Iran war criticism for months before GOP's midterm election defeat

Speculation rose that Hegseth could be in the line of fire for the Iran war, as Republicans lost the midterms, but he faced criticism for the war for months.

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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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‘Hegseth has been a disaster’: Sen. Kelly tells CNN

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called Trump’s handling of the Iran war a “complete disaster,” as he argued Democrats should use congressional power to push for an end to the conflict.

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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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USA TODAYLeans left
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Hegseth fired Nancy Lacore. Now he could help her get to Congress

Hegseth fired Nancy Lacore. Now he could help her get to Congress USA Today

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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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The Epoch TimesRight
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Hegseth Fires Senior General Responsible for Planning Amid Leak Allegations

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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)

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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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Hegseth Fires Top General After Laura Loomer Targets Him

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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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Culture
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New RepublicLeft
Truth score 39
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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...

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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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New RepublicLeft
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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...

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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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Foreign PolicyCenter
Truth score 45
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Is Hegseth the New Rumsfeld?

When the face of an unpopular war faces a wrathful Congress “stuff happens.”

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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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CNNLeft
Truth score 421
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Defiant Hegseth Says Impeachment Threats “Won’t Work” on Him

The fingers point and the knives sharpen in MAGA after historic losses. Plus, the Left debates replacing its leaders. Also, with wins for socialists across the country, is this the start of a change for modern capitalism? Learn more...

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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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RedStateRight
Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed
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RedStateRight

Pete Hegseth Comes Out Swinging, Lays Down DOW Rules of Engagement and Dems' 'Sham' Impeachment

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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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Raw StoryLeft
Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed
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Raw StoryLeft

Pete Hegseth facing GOP ‘campaign’ to blame him for bruising midterm blowout: CNN

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suddenly found himself in the crosshairs of his own party as Republicans scrambled to explain their bruising election-night defeat. CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins reported Wednesday on "a growing campaign...

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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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Pete Hegseth Is Destined to Be Trump’s Midterm Fall Guy

“Listen, Gutman, we’ve absolutely got to give them a victim. There’s no way out of it. Let’s give them the punk.” He nodded pleasantly at the boy in the doorway. “He actually did shoot both of them—Thursby and Jacobi—didn’t he? Anyway,...

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Pete Hegseth's Dad Leveled El-Sayed, Then Came the Clips That Finished Him Off

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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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Raw StoryLeft
Truth score 34Factuality: Mixed
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Raw StoryLeft

Pete Hegseth's flashy outfit gets brutal three-word review from men's style expert

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A menswear writer known for picking apart politicians’ clothes had a short verdict on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s look at a recent Army conference. “This looks undignified,” wrote Derek Guy, a menswear writer and editor at Put This...

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 55 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Mother JonesLeft
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Pete Hegseth’s Spiritual Adviser Wants a Christian America

On a brilliantly sunny day in May, Mother Jones national correspondent Kiera Butler found herself eating quiche in the cheerful breakfast nook of a home high above the rolling farmland of Moscow, Idaho. Her host was Doug Wilson, a...

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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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Truth score 876
Left 31%31%Centre 31%31%Right 38%38%
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White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses

The Trump administration has downplayed reports the pair could be on their way out after heavy Republicans election losses. Kylie Cooper / REUTERS President Donald Trump’s former press secretary has suffered a social media self-own,...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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United Kingdom38%
India6%
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Truth score: 87 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 16 Reliability: 66 Bias severity: 9 Risk: 12Sentiment: -24Sensationalism: 4 Amplification: 0

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Trump says Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future

There are concerns within the Republican Party regarding the Iran war and Hegseth's leadership. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

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Emerson Collective33%
Thomson Reuters33%
Independent33%
Avg reliability81
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 64 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 81 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -33Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Fox NewsRightDaily ExpressLeans rightDrudge Report FeedLeans right
Truth score 53
Right 100%100%
Fox NewsRight

Pentagon's top spies tasked with 'no-fail' mission as Hegseth puts foreign midterm meddling in crosshairs

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's September directive mobilizes the entire Defense Intelligence Enterprise for midterm election security overseas. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 lean right, 1 are not rated.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Fox Corporation
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Corporate100%
Countries
United States67%
United Kingdom33%
Media ownership
Independent67%
Fox Corporation33%
Avg reliability64
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion11/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 53 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 64 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -91Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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USA TODAYLeans leftGoogle NewsCenterRedditLeans left
Truth score 60
Left 67%67%Centre 33%33%
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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Corporate100%
Countries
United States100%
Media ownership
Google News33%
Independent33%
Gannett33%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion6/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 60 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The HillCenterThe Daily BeastLeftTimes of IndiaCenter
Truth score 60
Left 33%33%Centre 67%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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Corporate100%
Countries
United States67%
India33%
Media ownership
IAC33%
Nexstar Media Group33%
Independent33%
Avg reliability69
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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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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