Trump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran

Questions about this coverage

How did the left and right cover Trump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran?

Of the 8 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 0% are rated left, 62% are rated centre, 38% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 9. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Trump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran left or right?

Too few of the outlets on this story carry a published leaning rating to say. 8 of them do, and this site does not characterise a field under 12: at that size one newsroom filing moves the share by ten points. The percentages above are the count as it stands.

Is the coverage of Trump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran biased?

Trump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran is one event reported by 9 outlets, and this page does not rate the story as biased or unbiased. What it publishes is the spread: which outlets ran it, where named rating organisations place each of them on the spectrum, and what each side chose to lead with. A leaning rating describes an outlet's record over time, not this article, and the two should not be run together.

Which side is not reporting Trump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran?

When we first saw this story, outlets rated left had barely covered it. Coverage accretes for hours after an event, so that is where to look rather than a verdict — the split above is the current count, and it is the one to read.

Which outlets covered Trump signs sanctions targeting Russia and Iran?

9 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What does the new sanctions legislation do?

The legislation signed by President Trump expands statutory sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions on Russia. It also extends existing sanctions that target Iran. The law specifically addresses Russian energy revenue and shadow-fleet sanctions evasion.

Which lawmakers supported the legislation?

A majority of Pennsylvania lawmakers signed onto the legislation. The reports indicate that the law had bipartisan support.

What are the main targets of the sanctions?

The sanctions are primarily aimed at Russia and Iran. Specific targets include Russian energy revenue and shadow-fleet sanctions evasion, as well as existing sanctions on Iran.