Center · Read · October 24, 2026
Oct 23 ยท U.S. intelligence chief Jay Clayton warns Iranian plots against Americans abroad have reached 'advanced stages'
Scripps News: New memo to Secretary Marco Rubio warns Iran is working to target US personnel
Grade F (58/100). Scripps News: the memo's key lines confirmed by a U.S. official, its own earlier reporting on Middle East embassy drawdowns, the Saudi ordered departure, and Trump's 'another little Epic Fury' remark
F: Mixes in the reporter's opinion and leaves out key context.
- Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): 'U.S. officials initially sought to frame the staffing adjustments as predominately in response to escalations by the Houthis, though the memo suggests threats from Iran have also reached "advanced stages"' (the outlet's own characterization)
- Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): no response from Iran's government is sought or reported
Splits: Scripps News: the memo's key lines confirmed by a U.S. official, its own earlier reporting on Middle East embassy drawdowns, the Saudi ordered departure, and Trump's 'another little Epic Fury' remark