Expansion media bias and reliability
Expansion is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 97 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is Expansion biased?
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Is Expansion left or right?
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Is Expansion reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for Expansion. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What Expansion has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Expansion’s own report linked underneath.
Cybersecurity researchers used Anthropic's Claude AI to access OpenAI's internal systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the company's community forum. The team gained access to an employee's ChatGPT account, which was linked to the code repository, and reported the findings to OpenAI, receiving a $6,500 reward.
Expansion reported it asResearchers Manage to Violate OpenAI Using Anthropic Models (opens Expansion in a new tab)
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.
Expansion reported it asTrump Sees a "Hostile Act" in the EU-Canada Alliance and Threatens to "Severe Tariffs" on Europe (opens Expansion in a new tab)
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.
Expansion reported it asCanada Challenges Trump and Approaches the EU; US President Threatens Strong Tariffs on Europe (opens Expansion 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.
Expansion reported it asThe Passage to the Front of the Fed Anticipates New Increases of Types (opens Expansion 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.
Expansion reported it asFed Raises the Interest Rate to 4% Under Inflationary Pressures and Anticipates Further Increases (opens Expansion in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
Expansion reported it asVon Der Leyen Announces a European Emergency Law to Deal with Crises Such as Ceuta (opens Expansion in a new tab)
OpenAI is reportedly in early discussions with investors for a new funding round that could value the company at approximately $1.2 trillion. This comes as the AI firm considers its timeline for a potential initial public offering.
Expansion reported it asOpenAI Studies a Round of Funding with an Assessment of $1.2 Trillion Before Its OPV (opens Expansion in a new tab)
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
Expansion reported it asNATO Fighters Shoot Down a Drone over Lithuania's Airspace (opens Expansion in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
Expansion reported it asThe U.S. Military Recognizes that It Has Weapons in Space (opens Expansion in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
Expansion reported it asThe U.S. Military Recognizes that It Has Weapons in Space (opens Expansion 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.
Expansion reported it asMicrosoft Limits Its Future AI Models with the Humanist AI: “People Matter More” (opens Expansion 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."
Expansion reported it asTrump: "The only Control that AI Needs Is a Strong and Intelligent President" (opens Expansion 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.
Expansion reported it asTrump: "The only Control that AI Needs Is a Strong and Intelligent President" (opens Expansion in a new tab)
A 21-year-old Spanish student, Claudia Tacoronte, was murdered in Mexico on Saturday, September 12. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Álvarez has called for justice and a full investigation, with Mexican authorities examining the case under the protocol for femicide.
Expansion reported it asA Spanish Exchange Student Murdered in Mexico on an Erasmus Grant (opens Expansion 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.
Expansion reported it asTrump Does Not Contemplate Leaving the T-MEC and Promises an Excellent Relationship with Mexico, but Beats Canada (opens Expansion in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
Expansion reported it asSaudi Arabia Closes Its East-West Pipeline, Which Prevents Ormuz, After Several Attacks (opens Expansion in a new tab)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has indicated the company is open to slowing the pace of artificial intelligence development. This consideration comes amid increasing concerns about AI safety and the potential for advanced systems to escape human control.
Expansion reported it asOpenAI Opens the Door to Slow Down the Pace of AI Development (opens Expansion in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
Expansion reported it asThe World Trade Center Continues to Rise 25 Years After 9/11 (opens Expansion in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic has blocked researchers from using its models for work that could potentially aid biological weapons development. The company stated it could not determine if the research served a legitimate scientific purpose or malicious intent, citing attempts to circumvent restrictions and obscure research goals.
Expansion reported it asAnthropic Claims that It Has Blocked Several Attempts to Create Biological Weapons with Its AI (opens Expansion in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
Expansion reported it asOil Exceeds 105 Dollars, Peaks Since May (opens Expansion in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed Expansion. We asked on 4 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
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We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for Expansion.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Seen publishing on
- expansion.com, expansion.mx
- 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
- 97
- Reports listed
- 115
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
115 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.
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Across the 97 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of Expansion: its report arrived a median of 28 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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