BITRSS media bias and reliability
BITRSS is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 73 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is BITRSS biased?
BITRSS is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is BITRSS left or right?
BITRSS is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is BITRSS reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for BITRSS. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What BITRSS has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with BITRSS’s own report linked underneath.
Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs or halt trade with the European Union if Canada is granted associate membership. He described the prospect as 'laughable' and a 'hostile act', while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed a desire for Canada to be the bloc's first associate member.
BITRSS reported it asTrump: May Impose High Tariffs on Europe (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum to identify and remove Canadian-origin goods from U.S. federal civil government procurement. The move escalates an ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
BITRSS reported it asThe US Plans to Disqualify Canadian Goods From Participating in Federal Procurement. (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
BITRSS reported it asThe Fed’s Interest Rate Decision Is Important, but What Chairman Kevin Warsh Has to Say May Be Even More Important—Here Are Experts’ Predictions on Warsh (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
US stock markets closed lower on September 15, 2026, influenced by climbing oil prices and Treasury yields. Concerns about artificial intelligence spending and corporate demand also added to investor apprehension, leading to a broad market downturn.
BITRSS reported it asBitcoin loses touch with the Dollar Index, U.S. stocks ahead of the Fed (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
BITRSS reported it asThe United States Plans to Sell Thousands of Bombs to Israel for $2.8 Billion. (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
BITRSS reported it asThe War with Iran Cost the United States $38 Billion, and Inflation Expectations Are Rising. (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated the United States can afford to send $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress. He indicated the payments would be made after the election, and a White House budget official discussed the funding plan.
BITRSS reported it asBessant: The President's Intentions Regarding the $5,000 Check Were "Very real." (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
Poland's state energy company Orlen lost $230 million in a failed attempt to purchase Venezuelan oil in late 2023. The deal involved intermediaries and cryptocurrency payments, bypassing US sanctions, but Orlen received only a fraction of the oil it paid for.
BITRSS reported it asUSDT payments feature in Polish energy giant’s failed $230M oil deal: FT (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
BITRSS reported it asEU set to propose social media and AI chatbot ban for under-15s (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
US prosecutors are seeking to forfeit over $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to illicit Iranian oil sales. The funds were allegedly laundered through Binance accounts by two Chinese companies and intended to finance Iran's government, military, and the IRGC.
BITRSS reported it asBREAKING: U.S. Department of Justice Issues Statement on Binance and Iran (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
An oil tanker exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after colliding with mines, according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The tanker was reportedly attempting to cross a prohibited zone. Thirteen crew members were rescued, and one remains missing.
BITRSS reported it asThe Iranian Revolutionary Guard Stated that the Strait of Hormuz Is Under Smart Control. (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
Microsoft has released a provisional 37-page code of conduct to govern its artificial intelligence models, restricting content related to weapons, dangerous substances, and explicit material. The move follows calls for slower AI development and researcher resignations over safety concerns.
BITRSS reported it asMicrosoft Releases Draft AI Code of Conduct, Soliciting Public Comments for Six Weeks. (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
Donald Trump told reporters in Dublin that Canada and Iran both want to make a deal. He was asked about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement on trade. Canada's Trade Minister said no formal talks were scheduled but conversations continue.
BITRSS reported it asThe Iranian Revolutionary Guard Stated that the Strait of Hormuz Is Under Smart Control. (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated he could resolve any conflict over the Falkland Islands, calling a war between the UK and Argentina a "potential disaster." He suggested the UK might be unwilling to travel the distance to defend the islands, citing domestic issues.
BITRSS reported it asBitcoin tops $79K, oil falls as Trump says Iran war could end (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
BITRSS reported it asTrump Says He’s the Only ‘Guardrails’ AI Needs, Attacks Anthropic and Defends Data Centers (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
Donald Trump has rejected calls for new regulations on artificial intelligence, stating that the U.S. government already possesses adequate power to control AI firms. He described efforts to implement guardrails as a "sick conspiracy" that could cede technological leadership to China.
BITRSS reported it asTrump Says He’s the Only ‘Guardrails’ AI Needs, Attacks Anthropic and Defends Data Centers (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
China's state-run Global Times has labelled a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development a 'Cold War playbook'. The essay, also endorsed by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, urged the US not to sell powerful AI chips to China.
BITRSS reported it asChina Calls Anthropic CEO’s AI Slowdown Plan a Cold War Playbook (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the world. He made the remarks ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting, arguing the nation's strong credit allows it to influence global economics.
BITRSS reported it asHassett: Trump Sees No Reason to Raise Interest Rates; Maintaining the Status Quo Is Important Before the Midterm Elections. (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
U.S. Senate Republicans have released a revised draft of the Clarity Act, a major cryptocurrency bill, incorporating new ethics language that President Donald Trump has agreed to. The bill includes provisions on affiliate trading, consumer protection, and software developer protections. A procedural vote is scheduled for Tuesday.
BITRSS reported it asTrump Discussed the Ethical Provisions of the Encryption Bill Involving His Family's Interests with Advisors on Friday. (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
China's state-run Global Times has labelled a proposal by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to slow AI development a 'Cold War playbook'. The essay, also endorsed by Sam Altman and Elon Musk, urged the US not to sell powerful AI chips to China.
BITRSS reported it asAnalyst: AI Warns or Drags Chip Stocks in the Short Term (opens BITRSS in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed BITRSS. We asked on 3 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for BITRSS.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- bitrss.com
- Seen publishing on
- bitrss.com
- Access
- Free to read
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 73
- Reports listed
- 75
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
75 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. BITRSS has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 73 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than BITRSS’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 26 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 3 September 2026.
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