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From the Right · Read · October 22, 2026

Oct 22 · Trump administration asks Supreme Court to let Big Bend wall go ahead

Just the News: Trump admin turns to SCOTUS in Big Bend border wall case

Grade D (64/100). Center Square copy; stresses Texans' opposition

Lehrer score 64/100 (−12 loaded wording: plow through historic and environmentally protected regions; −24 own-voice claim/analysis: has sparked bipartisan statewide outrage). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → D.

plow through historic and environmentally protected regions; has sparked bipartisan statewide outrage

Splits: Center Square copy; stresses Texans' opposition

  • Broken. Rule: loaded wording (plow through historic and environmentally protected regions)
  • Broken. Rule: own-voice claim/analysis (has sparked bipartisan statewide outrage)

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