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205 audits on the recordLean Left

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These numbers are not a fault score. A hard contradiction means two accounts cannot both be true; it does not say which one is wrong, and this desk does not decide. A masthead appears in these counts because it covered a contested story, which is usually a sign it was doing its job. Outlets that publish more, and get read more, appear more. Read the counts as exposure, not as error.

205audits citing this outlet
18carried a hard contradiction
79carried a framing split
163spans quoted

Quoted from this masthead

“With New Hampshire jumping up to six, Texas stays as the seventh Senate seat most likely to flip.”
September 17, 2026 · see it in context →
“So far, the CDC has not counted any measles deaths in 2026.”
September 16, 2026 · see it in context →
“confirmed that he chose to cancel Macklemore's performances at Gillette Stadium.”
September 16, 2026 · see it in context →
“New York and 21 other states are suing the Trump administration to block a new Department of Homeland Security rule they said would give immigration officials wider discretion to deny green cards, visas or entry into the United States”
September 15, 2026 · see it in context →
“a week an a half before October 7”
September 15, 2026 · see it in context →
“I won't waste everyone's time. Who needs that?”
September 15, 2026 · see it in context →
“We stood waist-deep in a cold Montana river, cursing at the elusive trout”
September 15, 2026 · see it in context →
“McConnell arrived at the Capitol for the evening vote series in a wheelchair, his appearance noticeably thinner and his speech slower than before his prolonged absence.”
September 14, 2026 · see it in context →
“The 84-year-old was hospitalized on June 14, but did not initially disclose the reason for the hospitalization, leading to weeks of speculation over his health status.”
September 14, 2026 · see it in context →
“I'm still not quite back to 100%, but I've assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.”
September 14, 2026 · see it in context →
“President Donald Trump on Monday all but rejected calls from AI industry leaders for more government regulation on their cutting-edge models, making clear he considers outpacing China a higher priority than addressing growing public concerns.”
September 14, 2026 · see it in context →
“Of the 35 Senate races on the ballot in November, there are nine seats that will be key for determining the majority.”
September 14, 2026 · see it in context →

Audits citing CNN

Showing the 40 most recent of 205.

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