Archive
Every graded piece, newest first. 54 pieces.
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · U.S. holds up Patriot transfers to Ukraine
The Washington Post (Read, From the Left): Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Grade F, 58/100. Scoop; unnamed officials Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · U.S. holds up Patriot transfers to Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent (Read, Independent): ‘It's significant’: Ukraine fears US is withholding allied-funded air defense supplies to pressure Kyiv
Automatic F (0/100). First report; unnamed sources Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · U.S. holds up Patriot transfers to Ukraine
Washington Examiner (Read, From the Right): Zelensky says Hegseth blocking missiles, still ‘no explanation’ for Starshield limits
Grade B, 82/100. On-record; brief Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 16 · Trump waives new Russia sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act
CNN (Read, From the Left): Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they kick in, prompting backlash from Ukraine and US lawmakers
Grade D, 64/100. Waiver, bipartisan backlash Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 16 · Trump waives new Russia sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act
Semafor (Read, Independent): US sanction waivers are Russian economic boon
Grade F, 58/100. Economic effect of waivers Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 16 · Trump waives new Russia sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act
Fox Business (Read, From the Right): Trump waives many Russian sanctions, tariffs under new law backed by Lindsey Graham
Grade B, 82/100. Waiver explained; no critics Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Starlink dispute: Zelensky says slowdown was a U.S. “message”
NBC News (Read, From the Left): U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ Zelenskyy says
Grade B, 82/100. Zelensky blames US government Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Starlink dispute: Zelensky says slowdown was a U.S. “message”
The Guardian (reader-funded) (Read, Independent): Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’
Grade C, 76/100. Zelenskyy's claim, Bessent's reply Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Starlink dispute: Zelensky says slowdown was a U.S. “message”
New York Post (Read, From the Right): Bessent blasts ‘reckless’ Zelensky for faulting US over Starlink throttling
Grade C, 76/100. Bessent calls claim reckless Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
NPR (Read, From the Left): DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
Grade C, 76/100. Both sides; some context Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
CalMatters (Read, Independent): Federal prosecutors charge 28 California green card holders with voting violations
Grade F, 52/100. Both sides; own framing Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
New York Post (Read, From the Right): Inside the biggest voter fraud bust in California's history — as network of 28 democracy-defying cons are snared
Grade D, 64/100. On scene; loaded words Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Putin proposes a Trump–Xi–Putin summit in China without Ukraine
The Washington Post (Read, From the Left): Russia proposes a Trump-Xi-Putin meeting in China next month
Grade F, 58/100. Summit floated, unconfirmed Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Putin proposes a Trump–Xi–Putin summit in China without Ukraine
Euronews (Read, Independent): Putin seeks Ukraine summit with Trump and Xi but refuses talks with Zelenskyy
Grade D, 64/100. Kyiv, EU reject summit Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Putin proposes a Trump–Xi–Putin summit in China without Ukraine
The Daily Wire (Read, From the Right): Putin Pitches Guest List For Peace Talks. Here’s Who’s On It.
Grade F, 52/100. WSJ scoop recap; Kyiv's anger Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election
Associated Press, via NPR (Read, From the Left): Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu for reelection
Grade D, 64/100. Endorsement plus rocky history Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election
The Times of Israel (Israeli news site stand-in) (Read, Independent): Trump gives ‘warrior’ Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ for reelection
Grade A, 100/100. Straight account of the post Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election
The Daily Wire (Read, From the Right): Trump Makes Endorsement Ahead Of Israeli Elections
Grade B, 82/100. Trump's post, quoted at length Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · National Guard member shot breaking up a fight in Washington; suspect charged
ABC News (Read, From the Left): National Guard member injured in DC shooting, police say
Grade A, 100/100. Police account, on record Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · National Guard member shot breaking up a fight in Washington; suspect charged
WTOP (local news stand-in) (Read, Independent): National Guard member shot while breaking up fight near DC’s Eastern Market; suspect charged
Grade A, 100/100. Police, mayor and council on record Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · National Guard member shot breaking up a fight in Washington; suspect charged
The Daily Caller (Read, From the Right): DC National Guard Member Shot, Suspect Wounded In Return Fire
Grade C, 76/100. Police account plus deployment context Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · France imposes curfews after its worst rioting in years
NBC News (Read, From the Left): France moves to impose curfews as it reels from worst violence in years
Grade A, 100/100. Many named voices Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · France imposes curfews after its worst rioting in years
Associated Press (wire stand-in) (Read, Independent): Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital
Grade A, 100/100. Straight wire report Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · France imposes curfews after its worst rioting in years
Fox News (Read, From the Right): Trump says amid Paris riots: ‘Migrants have taken over France,’ ‘close the borders fast’ (live updates)
Grade D, 64/100. News and opinion mixed Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 17 · Fire during live-fire training kills 4 soldiers at Canada’s CFB Wainwright
Associated Press, via CBS News (Read, From the Left): 4 dead, dozens injured after large fire sweeps through Canadian military base, officials say
Grade A, 100/100. Officials' account, names of dead Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 17 · Fire during live-fire training kills 4 soldiers at Canada’s CFB Wainwright
CBC News (Read, Independent): Findings from fatal CFB Wainwright fire investigation will be made public, top commander says
Grade C, 76/100. Three probes, accountability questions Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 17 · Fire during live-fire training kills 4 soldiers at Canada’s CFB Wainwright
Fox News (Read, From the Right): 4 Canadian soldiers killed, dozens injured after fast-moving fire erupts at military base
Grade A, 100/100. Deaths and emergency response Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Alberta votes to stay in Canada in independence referendum
Associated Press, via CBS News (Read, From the Left): Alberta voters reject move toward separation from Canada in referendum
Grade B, 88/100. Result, voters on both sides Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Alberta votes to stay in Canada in independence referendum
CBC News (public broadcaster stand-in) (Read, Independent): Albertans vote to remain in Canada, CBC News projects
Grade A, 100/100. Projection, both campaigns quoted Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Alberta votes to stay in Canada in independence referendum
Washington Examiner (Read, From the Right): Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada in referendum
Grade F, 52/100. Result plus grievances backstory Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Trump says “someone else” should negotiate for Ukraine
PBS NewsHour (Watch, From the Left): Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine
Grade C, 76/100. Trump-Zelensky clash, Kyiv strikes Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Trump says “someone else” should negotiate for Ukraine
DW News (European public-broadcaster stand-in) (Watch, Independent): Trump turns on Zelenskyy as Ukraine launches massive strikes on Russia | DW News
Grade D, 64/100. Trump's attack on Zelensky; St. Petersburg strikes Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Trump says “someone else” should negotiate for Ukraine
New York Post (Watch, From the Right): Trump Sends Blunt Message to Zelensky: Get Someone Else to Negotiate Peace
Grade B, 82/100. Raw Trump remarks Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Rubio denies the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine
CBS News (Watch, From the Left): Marco Rubio responds to Ukraine's claims of U.S. intelligence-sharing pause
Grade C, 76/100. Zelensky claim, Rubio denial, grid strikes Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Rubio denies the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Associated Press (wire stand-in) (Watch, Independent): Marco Rubio says there has been 'no pause' in US intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Grade B, 82/100. Raw Rubio remarks Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Rubio denies the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Fox News (Watch, From the Right): Rubio sets the record STRAIGHT on Zelenskyy's intel sharing claim
Grade A, 100/100. Diesel waiver, Zelensky claim, Rubio denial Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Obama condemns the federal probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar
CNN (Watch, From the Left): Obama calls Trump's investigation into Ilhan Omar 'appalling'
Grade C, 70/100. Obama statement, probe details, panel Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Obama condemns the federal probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar
The Hill — commercial stand-in (Nexstar) (Watch, Independent): Inside the monthslong federal investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Grade B, 82/100. Critic says ICE interviewed him in January Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Obama condemns the federal probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Fox News (Watch, From the Right): OBAMA STEPS IN: Former president defends Ilhan Omar amid federal investigation
Grade F, 52/100. Obama quote vs GOP guest Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Judge spars with DOJ over Trump's plan for a D.C. golf course
NBC News (Watch, From the Left): DOJ tells judge that golf course won't close, despite Trumps's insistence after trees cut down
Grade D, 64/100. DOJ contradicts Trump in court Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Judge spars with DOJ over Trump's plan for a D.C. golf course
PBS NewsHour (public-media stand-in) (Watch, Independent): News Wrap: Federal judge clashes with DOJ over D.C. golf course
Grade A, 100/100. Judge demands who cut trees Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Judge spars with DOJ over Trump's plan for a D.C. golf course
Washington Examiner (Watch, From the Right): Trump vows golf course renovation work to start 'immediately' despite legal dispute
Grade C, 70/100. Trump vows immediate work Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Trump says “Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon”
CNN (Watch, From the Left): Trump: ‘Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon’
Grade B, 82/100. Raw clip; question included Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Trump says “Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon”
European news channel (stand-in): Euronews (Watch, Independent): Trump says Paris will soon be ‘a Muslim city’ under Macron's immigration policies
Grade B, 82/100. Raw clip; no context Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · Trump says “Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon”
New York Post (Watch, From the Right): Trump Says Paris Is Going to Be a ‘Muslim City’ Very Soon
Grade C, 70/100. Raw clip; editorial description Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election
NBC Montana (NBC affiliate) (Watch, From the Left): Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel election, warns U.S. could face Iran alone
Grade A, 100/100. Endorsement, polls, opposition Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election
Al Jazeera English (international news channel stand-in) (Watch, Independent): Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election
Grade C, 76/100. Reads post; correspondent; Tel Aviv guest Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election
NTD News (Epoch Media Group) (Watch, From the Right): Trump Endorses Netanyahu in Israeli Election
Grade A, 100/100. Endorsement and Netanyahu reply Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 17 · Fire at Canada's CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers
ABC News (Watch, From the Left): 4 dead, 39 injured in explosion at Canadian military training base
Grade A, 100/100. Cause probe, wind shift, casualties Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 17 · Fire at Canada's CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers
Associated Press (wire stand-in) (Watch, Independent): Grass fire at Canada military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 others
Grade A, 100/100. Military officials' briefing Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 17 · Fire at Canada's CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers
NTD News (Epoch Media Group) (Watch, From the Right): 4 Service Members Killed, 39 Injured in Fire at Canadian Military Base
Grade B, 88/100. Carney statement, base background Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
CBS LA (Watch, From the Left): Green card holders arrested in California for allegedly registering to vote illegally
Grade D, 64/100. Both sides; unnamed voices Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
KPBS News (public media) (Watch, Independent): Justice Department accuses four people in San Diego of voting crimes
Grade F, 46/100. Host framing; unnamed experts Source
October 20, 2026 · Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
Washington Examiner (Watch, From the Right): California voter fraud arrests ramp up days after DOJ warning
Grade A, 100/100. No lapses found Source