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Every graded piece, newest first. 57 pieces.
The Washington Post
Trump administration holds up Patriot missiles for Ukraine
Oct 19 · U.S. holds up Patriot transfers to Ukraine
Grade F, 58/100. Scoop; unnamed officials Source
The Kyiv Independent
Oct 19 · U.S. holds up Patriot transfers to Ukraine
Automatic F (0/100). First report; unnamed sources Source
Washington Examiner
Zelensky says Hegseth blocking missiles, still ‘no explanation’ for Starshield limits
Oct 19 · U.S. holds up Patriot transfers to Ukraine
Grade B, 82/100. On-record; brief Source
CNN
Oct 16 · Trump waives new Russia sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act
Grade D, 64/100. Waiver, bipartisan backlash Source
Semafor
US sanction waivers are Russian economic boon
Oct 16 · Trump waives new Russia sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act
Grade F, 58/100. Economic effect of waivers Source
Fox Business
Trump waives many Russian sanctions, tariffs under new law backed by Lindsey Graham
Oct 16 · Trump waives new Russia sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act
Grade B, 82/100. Waiver explained; no critics Source
NBC News
U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ Zelenskyy says
Oct 18 · Starlink dispute: Zelensky says slowdown was a U.S. “message”
Grade B, 82/100. Zelensky blames US government Source
The Guardian (reader-funded)
Zelenskyy thanks Trump for resumed intelligence sharing after US Starlink ‘message’
Oct 18 · Starlink dispute: Zelensky says slowdown was a U.S. “message”
Grade C, 76/100. Zelenskyy's claim, Bessent's reply Source
New York Post
Bessent blasts ‘reckless’ Zelensky for faulting US over Starlink throttling
Oct 18 · Starlink dispute: Zelensky says slowdown was a U.S. “message”
Grade C, 76/100. Bessent calls claim reckless Source
NPR
DOJ charges 28 in California with voting crimes as election tensions escalate
Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
Grade C, 76/100. Both sides; some context Source
CalMatters
Federal prosecutors charge 28 California green card holders with voting violations
Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
Grade F, 52/100. Both sides; own framing Source
New York Post
Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
Grade D, 64/100. On scene; loaded words Source
The Washington Post
Russia proposes a Trump-Xi-Putin meeting in China next month
Oct 19 · Putin proposes a Trump-Xi-Putin summit in China without Ukraine
Grade F, 58/100. Summit floated, unconfirmed Source
The Free Press
Trump’s turn toward Moscow (The Front Page)
Oct 19 · Putin proposes a Trump-Xi-Putin summit in China without Ukraine
Grade D, 64/100. WSJ scoop and Trump’s shift Source
The Daily Wire
Putin Pitches Guest List For Peace Talks. Here’s Who’s On It.
Oct 19 · Putin proposes a Trump-Xi-Putin summit in China without Ukraine
Grade F, 52/100. WSJ scoop recap; Kyiv's anger Source
Associated Press, via NPR
Trump endorses embattled Israeli PM Netanyahu for reelection
Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election
Grade D, 64/100. Endorsement plus rocky history Source
The Times of Israel (Israeli news site stand-in)
Trump gives ‘warrior’ Netanyahu ‘complete and total endorsement’ for reelection
Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election
Grade A, 100/100. Straight account of the post Source
The Daily Wire
Trump Makes Endorsement Ahead Of Israeli Elections
Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s Oct. 27 election
Grade B, 82/100. Trump's post, quoted at length Source
ABC News
National Guard member injured in DC shooting, police say
Oct 18 · National Guard member shot breaking up a fight in Washington; suspect charged
Grade A, 100/100. Police account, on record Source
WTOP (local news stand-in)
National Guard member shot while breaking up fight near DC’s Eastern Market; suspect charged
Oct 18 · National Guard member shot breaking up a fight in Washington; suspect charged
Grade A, 100/100. Police, mayor and council on record Source
The Daily Caller
DC National Guard Member Shot, Suspect Wounded In Return Fire
Oct 18 · National Guard member shot breaking up a fight in Washington; suspect charged
Grade C, 76/100. Police account plus deployment context Source
NBC News
France moves to impose curfews as it reels from worst violence in years
Oct 19 · France imposes curfews after its worst rioting in years
Grade A, 100/100. Many named voices Source
Drop Site News
2,400+ arrested in French protests (Drop Site Daily)
Oct 19 · France imposes curfews after its worst rioting in years
Grade B, 82/100. Brief, quotes officials Source
Fox News
Oct 19 · France imposes curfews after its worst rioting in years
Grade D, 64/100. News and opinion mixed Source
Associated Press, via CBS News
4 dead, dozens injured after large fire sweeps through Canadian military base, officials say
Oct 17 · Fire during live-fire training kills 4 soldiers at Canada’s CFB Wainwright
Grade A, 100/100. Officials' account, names of dead Source
Drop Site News
Fire at Canadian military base kills four, hospitalizes dozens (Drop Site Daily)
Oct 17 · Fire during live-fire training kills 4 soldiers at Canada’s CFB Wainwright
Grade B, 82/100. Toll per Premier Smith Source
Fox News
4 Canadian soldiers killed, dozens injured after fast-moving fire erupts at military base
Oct 17 · Fire during live-fire training kills 4 soldiers at Canada’s CFB Wainwright
Grade A, 100/100. Deaths and emergency response Source
Associated Press, via CBS News
Alberta voters reject move toward separation from Canada in referendum
Oct 19 · Alberta votes to stay in Canada in independence referendum
Grade B, 88/100. Result, voters on both sides Source
CBC News (public broadcaster stand-in)
Albertans vote to remain in Canada, CBC News projects
Oct 19 · Alberta votes to stay in Canada in independence referendum
Grade A, 100/100. Projection, both campaigns quoted Source
Washington Examiner
Alberta votes overwhelmingly to remain part of Canada in referendum
Oct 19 · Alberta votes to stay in Canada in independence referendum
Grade F, 52/100. Result plus grievances backstory Source
PBS NewsHour
Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine
Oct 19 · Trump says “someone else” should negotiate for Ukraine
Grade C, 76/100. Trump-Zelensky clash, Kyiv strikes Source
DW News (European public-broadcaster stand-in)
Trump turns on Zelenskyy as Ukraine launches massive strikes on Russia | DW News
Oct 19 · Trump says “someone else” should negotiate for Ukraine
Grade D, 64/100. Trump's attack on Zelensky; St. Petersburg strikes Source
New York Post
Trump Sends Blunt Message to Zelensky: Get Someone Else to Negotiate Peace
Oct 19 · Trump says “someone else” should negotiate for Ukraine
Grade B, 82/100. Raw Trump remarks Source
CBS News
Marco Rubio responds to Ukraine's claims of U.S. intelligence-sharing pause
Oct 19 · Rubio denies the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Grade C, 76/100. Zelensky claim, Rubio denial, grid strikes Source
Associated Press (wire stand-in)
Marco Rubio says there has been 'no pause' in US intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Oct 19 · Rubio denies the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Grade B, 82/100. Raw Rubio remarks Source
Fox News
Rubio sets the record STRAIGHT on Zelenskyy's intel sharing claim
Oct 19 · Rubio denies the U.S. paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine
Grade A, 100/100. Diesel waiver, Zelensky claim, Rubio denial Source
CNN
Obama calls Trump's investigation into Ilhan Omar 'appalling'
Oct 19 · Obama condemns the federal probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Grade C, 70/100. Obama statement, probe details, panel Source
The Hill — commercial stand-in (Nexstar)
Inside the monthslong federal investigation of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Oct 19 · Obama condemns the federal probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Grade B, 82/100. Critic says ICE interviewed him in January Source
Fox News
OBAMA STEPS IN: Former president defends Ilhan Omar amid federal investigation
Oct 19 · Obama condemns the federal probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Grade F, 52/100. Obama quote vs GOP guest Source
NBC News
DOJ tells judge that golf course won't close, despite Trumps's insistence after trees cut down
Oct 19 · Judge spars with DOJ over Trump's plan for a D.C. golf course
Grade D, 64/100. DOJ contradicts Trump in court Source
PBS NewsHour (public-media stand-in)
News Wrap: Federal judge clashes with DOJ over D.C. golf course
Oct 19 · Judge spars with DOJ over Trump's plan for a D.C. golf course
Grade A, 100/100. Judge demands who cut trees Source
Washington Examiner
Trump vows golf course renovation work to start 'immediately' despite legal dispute
Oct 19 · Judge spars with DOJ over Trump's plan for a D.C. golf course
Grade C, 70/100. Trump vows immediate work Source
CNN
Trump: ‘Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon’
Oct 19 · Trump says “Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon”
Grade B, 82/100. Raw clip; question included Source
European news channel (stand-in): Euronews
Trump says Paris will soon be ‘a Muslim city’ under Macron's immigration policies
Oct 19 · Trump says “Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon”
Grade B, 82/100. Raw clip; no context Source
New York Post
Trump Says Paris Is Going to Be a ‘Muslim City’ Very Soon
Oct 19 · Trump says “Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon”
Grade C, 70/100. Raw clip; editorial description Source
NBC Montana (NBC affiliate)
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel election, warns U.S. could face Iran alone
Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election
Grade A, 100/100. Endorsement, polls, opposition Source
Al Jazeera English (international news channel stand-in)
Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election
Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election
Grade C, 76/100. Reads post; correspondent; Tel Aviv guest Source
NTD News (Epoch Media Group)
Trump Endorses Netanyahu in Israeli Election
Oct 18 · Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's election
Grade A, 100/100. Endorsement and Netanyahu reply Source
ABC News
4 dead, 39 injured in explosion at Canadian military training base
Oct 17 · Fire at Canada's CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers
Grade A, 100/100. Cause probe, wind shift, casualties Source
Associated Press (wire stand-in)
Grass fire at Canada military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 others
Oct 17 · Fire at Canada's CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers
Grade A, 100/100. Military officials' briefing Source
NTD News (Epoch Media Group)
4 Service Members Killed, 39 Injured in Fire at Canadian Military Base
Oct 17 · Fire at Canada's CFB Wainwright kills four soldiers
Grade B, 88/100. Carney statement, base background Source
CBS LA
Green card holders arrested in California for allegedly registering to vote illegally
Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
Grade D, 64/100. Both sides; unnamed voices Source
KPBS News (public media)
Justice Department accuses four people in San Diego of voting crimes
Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
Grade F, 46/100. Host framing; unnamed experts Source
Washington Examiner
California voter fraud arrests ramp up days after DOJ warning
Oct 19 · DOJ charges 28 green card holders in California with voting crimes
Grade A, 100/100. No lapses found Source
Associated Press (wire stand-in)
Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital
Oct 19 · France imposes curfews after its worst rioting in years
Grade A, 100/100. Straight wire report Source
CBC News
Findings from fatal CFB Wainwright fire investigation will be made public, top commander says
Oct 17 · Fire during live-fire training kills 4 soldiers at Canada’s CFB Wainwright
Grade C, 76/100. Three probes, accountability questions Source
Euronews
Putin seeks Ukraine summit with Trump and Xi but refuses talks with Zelenskyy
Oct 19 · Putin proposes a Trump-Xi-Putin summit in China without Ukraine
Grade D, 64/100. Kyiv, EU reject summit Source