Columbus Telegram media bias and reliability
The bias data this site ingests places Columbus Telegram in the centre. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. We have seen it on 48 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Columbus Telegram biased?
The bias data this site ingests places Columbus Telegram in the centre. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is Columbus Telegram left or right?
The bias data this site ingests places Columbus Telegram in the centre. It does not name the organisation that made that assessment, so we publish it as an unattributed rating and nothing more. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is Columbus Telegram reliable?
The factuality data this site ingests describes Columbus Telegram as high factuality. It reaches us without a named assessor, so it is an unattributed rating rather than our verdict. It does not guarantee that every report is correct.
What Columbus Telegram has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Columbus Telegram’s own report linked underneath.
Jimmy Kimmel has drawn attention to Donald Trump's suggestion that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego. Kimmel contrasted the White House and Fox News's defence of Trump's remarks with their criticism of his own jokes, calling the situation 'glaring hypocrisy'. He stated he would report Trump to the FCC.
Columbus Telegram reported it asLetters to the editor: Californians, Nebraskans react to Trump's Iran comments (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated he regrets nominating Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He said the justices have voted against him in recent rulings and suggested he expected them to show more loyalty.
Columbus Telegram reported it asTrump says he regrets nominating Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett to SCOTUS (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Donald Trump posted Senator Tom Cotton's cellphone number on Truth Social, criticising the Republican for obstructing the Sunshine Protection Act. The bill, which would make daylight saving time permanent, passed the House but is stalled in the Senate.
Columbus Telegram reported it asTrump shares GOP senator's purported number in feud (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
A judge has permanently dismissed the case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The judge cited political pressure from President Donald Trump and evidence of a flawed installation as reasons for the dismissal.
Columbus Telegram reported it asDOJ forever blocked from prosecuting Olympian in Reflecting Pool case (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
A shooting near Omaha's Burke High School on Wednesday morning resulted in one person sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Police responded, secured the school temporarily, and have since detained a suspect and recovered a firearm.
Columbus Telegram reported it asOne person hurt, another detained after Omaha Burke High School shooting (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Musician JMSN, whose real name is Christian Berishaj, has sent a cease-and-desist letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. The letter objects to the use of his song 'Love Me' in a promotional ad featuring Donald Trump, which was paid for using tax dollars and is alleged to violate federal copyright law.
Columbus Telegram reported it asTrump government ads draw artist protest, regulatory complaints (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Italy has concluded its 12-year military presence in Iraq, with the final troops returning home. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated this marks a new phase in bilateral relations, with the withdrawal completed before the September 30 deadline.
Columbus Telegram reported it asUS forces exit Iraq after more than 2 decades of war (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has denied reports suggesting a withdrawal of 25,000 to 40,000 troops from Europe. While the US is re-evaluating its military presence, Whitaker affirmed continued commitment to the continent.
Columbus Telegram reported it asUS forces exit Iraq after more than 2 decades of war (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a contract exceeding $20 billion to develop the Navy's next-generation fighter jet, the F/A-XX. This decision follows Boeing's victory over Northrop Grumman in the competition for the program, which aims to replace the Super Hornet fleet.
Columbus Telegram reported it asU.S. Navy Selects Boeing for F/A-XX Program (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own. The court will hear arguments on the policy in December, with three liberal justices dissenting from the decision.
Columbus Telegram reported it asSupreme Court lets Trump resume deporting migrants to third countries (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Madonna and Taylor Swift emerging as the night's biggest winners. Madonna won seven awards, marking her return to the VMA stage after 23 years, while Swift secured the Video of the Year award.
Columbus Telegram reported it asBiggest VMAs moments, from Madonna's performance to Taylor Swift's new record (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
US Senate Democrats have criticised President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating it prioritised pageantry over substantive issues. They called for the immediate delivery of security assistance for Taiwan and raised concerns about trade and human rights.
Columbus Telegram reported it asUS needs a lot more than pandas in superpower stalemate with China (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences. US President Donald Trump said the suspects were 'looking to do big damage' and had been under investigation. About 85 households were evacuated from their homes.
Columbus Telegram reported it as5 ARRESTED AT AIR BASE USED BY US (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
A major study combining bat genomes and fossils suggests the flying mammals first appeared in Europe around 65 million years ago, shortly after the extinction of the dinosaurs. The research also indicates that flight and echolocation evolved near the dawn of bat evolution.
Columbus Telegram reported it asStudy reveals 65-million-year evolutionary history of bats (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20 percent cut to positions designated for generals and admirals. This move aims to streamline the military's senior ranks and is expected to be completed by January 1, 2027.
Columbus Telegram reported it asCongress needs to put a stop to Pete Hegseth’s purges (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Paramount has settled lawsuits brought by state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America concerning its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlements pave the way for the $81 billion deal to proceed, pending final court approval.
Columbus Telegram reported it asParamount settles merger suit (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, September 20, 2026. This marked the country's 14th launch of the year. Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan held consultations to share information and discuss responses.
Columbus Telegram reported it asUS backs Asian allies ahead of Xi summit (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Record-high diesel prices have prompted Republican Senator Chuck Grassley to call for an embargo on exports. Farm state Republicans are pressuring the White House to stop exports, citing the impact on farmers and truckers.
Columbus Telegram reported it asGlobal diesel shortage likely to last into 2027 (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Researchers have identified a new wild cat species, Leopardus tilcayo, in Bolivia's Yungas forest. The small feline, measuring about 45-46 cm and weighing 1.4 kg, is the first new wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
Columbus Telegram reported it asNew cat species identified in Bolivia (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
President Trump stated Iran is seeking a deal but is not yet prepared, ahead of a planned meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders. He indicated the US would only accept a favourable agreement.
Columbus Telegram reported it asTrump to face skeptical world leaders at UN (opens Columbus Telegram in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
- Seen publishing on
- columbustelegram.com
- Access
- Paywalled
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
- 48
- Reports listed
- 48
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
48 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. Columbus Telegram is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 48 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than Columbus Telegram’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 34 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 10 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 9 October 2026. Ratings pulled 6 October 2026.
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