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AxiosCenter
Truth score 44
Centre 100%
AxiosCenter

Democrats see AI hate as winning issue heading into 2028

Democrats weighing 2028 presidential bids are piling onto the AI hate wave in their messaging, per an analysis shared exclusively with Axios. Why it matters: Democrats are turning AI anxiety into a political rallying cry ahead of 2028,...

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Truth score: 44 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 82 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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EonlineNot rated
Truth score 34
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Pete Davidson Shows Off Tattoo Removal Transformation in Shirtless Pic

Pete Davidson is continuing to prove he’s the king of removing his ink. The Saturday Night Live alum shared an update of his years-long tattoo removal journey, revealing a glimpse of his progress...

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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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CBS SportsCenter
Truth score 381
Centre 100%
CBS SportsCenter

Pete Crow-Armstrong on His 40/40 Season, the Advice That Turned His Year Around

Chicago Cubs superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong joins Claudia Bellofatto on CBS Sports HQ to discuss receiving an MVP award from his peers, the support system behind his midseason turnaround, joining the 40/40 club, and the Bears adding...

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 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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Politics
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Washington TimesRightRaw StoryLeft
Truth score 50Factuality: Mixed
Left 50%Right 50%
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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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

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Breitbart News Network
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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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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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Avg reliability75
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Fact / opinion4/0
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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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Avg reliability69
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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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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...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: Private
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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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The Daily BeastLeft
Truth score 38
Left 100%
The Daily BeastLeft

Republican Humiliates Hegseth With Savage Roast to His Face

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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...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: IAC
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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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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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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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Defense and Security
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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%
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State-funded8%
Public broadcaster4%
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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 / opinion42/0
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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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Sports
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ESPNCenterUSA TODAYLeans leftGoogle NewsCenterCBS SportsCenter
Truth score 66
Left 25%Centre 75%
ESPNCenter

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 8

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

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Walt Disney Company
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Avg reliability74
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Truth score: 66 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 74 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -40Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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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.

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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
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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...

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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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CBS SportsCenter
Truth score 381
Centre 100%
CBS SportsCenter

NFL Week 8 BOLD Predictions: Bijan Robinson under 45 rushing yds, Sam Darnold HUGE game, & More

Leger Douzable and Pete Prisco join CBS Sports HQ Spotlight with their Week 8 BOLD predictions. (0:00) Look back at Week 7 predictions (1:31) Sam Darnold: 300 yds, 3 TDs (2:50) Bears under 80 rush yds & 17 points (4:23) Bijan Robinson...

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 28 Amplification: 0

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World
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The GuardianLeft
Truth score 45
Left 100%
The GuardianLeft

US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if midterms don’t go his way

Pete Hoekstra, controversial US ambassador to Canada, has also accused Canadian officials of interfering in US elections The US ambassador has suggested Canada could be blamed if Republicans perform poorly in next week’s midterm...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Nonprofit trustOwner: Scott Trust
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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ReutersCenterHindustan TimesCenterNewsweekCenterGizmodoLeans leftThe Daily BeastLeftTimes of IndiaCenterFox NewsRightIbtimesCenterWashington TimesRightBreitbart NewsRight
Truth score 82
Left 20%Centre 50%Right 30%
ReutersCenter

Pentagon treating military base freezer malfunctions as suspected cyberattack, officials say

Hackers are suspected of tampering with freezers at six US military commissaries, spoiling food and prompting investigations. The Pentagon is investigating suspected cyber interference after freezer failures at six US military...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate70%
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United States60%
India20%
United Kingdom20%
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Independent20%
Breitbart News Network10%
IAC10%
Operations Holdings10%
Newsweek Media Group10%
Avg reliability67
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Fact / opinion10/0
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Truth score: 82 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 67 Bias severity: 20 Risk: 0Sentiment: -10Sensationalism: 2 Amplification: 0

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