KESQ media bias and reliability
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place KESQ in the centre. We have seen it on 240 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is KESQ biased?
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place KESQ in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is KESQ left or right?
AllSides, Ad Fontes Media and Media Bias/Fact Check place KESQ in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is KESQ reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for KESQ are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What KESQ has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with KESQ’s own report linked underneath.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order mandating state agencies to develop recommendations for strengthening AI safety laws. The order calls for a team of experts to propose new regulations within two months, potentially including a 'kill switch' for AI programs.
KESQ reported it asNewsom signs executive order to consider AI regulation, including proposal for ‘kill switch’ (opens KESQ in a new tab)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a televised address to the nation on September 16 at 6 p.m. Moscow time. The speech is in anticipation of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to take place from September 18 to 20. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the president's speech.
KESQ reported it asEmpty podiums, prizes for e-voting, no opposition: Russians head to the polls amid intensifying war in Ukraine (opens KESQ in a new tab)
In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, juror Michael P. Desronvil was the sole holdout against an insanity acquittal, leading to an 11‑1 deadlock and a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. Desronvil maintains prosecutors proved Clancy knowingly killed her three children.
KESQ reported it asReports: Lone holdout juror in Clancy trial says he had no doubts about the evidence presented (opens KESQ in a new tab)
Mexican security forces have arrested Francisco Javier “N”, alias “El Trompas”, the man accused of murdering Spanish student Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera. The 21-year-old was attacked near a medicinal plant fair in Cuautla, Morelos, and died from her wounds. Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible robbery.
KESQ reported it asSpanish Student Claudia Tacoronte Aguilera's Alleged Feminicide Arrested in Morelos (opens KESQ in a new tab)
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a keynote address at a conference for the anti-vaccine group Children's Health Defense, which he formerly chaired. He told attendees they had a friend in the Trump White House and highlighted administration actions to alter vaccine guidance.
KESQ reported it asKennedy tells anti-vaccine group he previously led that he’ll ‘stay in this fight’ (opens KESQ in a new tab)
The United States has imposed new sanctions on eight Cuban companies and three military officers. The companies are linked to mineral exploitation, including nickel extraction, and military research and development. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the sanctions aim to prevent Cuban resources from sustaining the security apparatus.
KESQ reported it asU.S. Sanctions Cuban Companies Linked to Mineral Exploitation and Military Development (opens KESQ in a new tab)
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to begin work on President Donald Trump's planned takeover of the East Potomac Golf Links. Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee have demanded project documents, citing a lack of public announcement.
KESQ reported it asTrump golf course could cost up to $49 million, documents show (opens KESQ in a new tab)
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
KESQ reported it asA Photo Shows Trump with a Sign that Appears to Say "Kennedy Center Demolished" (opens KESQ in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
KESQ reported it asIn France, Carney Attacks Trump and Supports Closer Ties with Europe (opens KESQ 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.
KESQ reported it asWhat Does It Mean for Borrowers and Savers that the Fed Raises Interest Rates? (opens KESQ in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for shooting down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib province. He also alleged Saudi Arabia conducted over 450 airstrikes this week and that other Saudi aircraft were forced to withdraw. Saudi authorities have not confirmed these claims.
KESQ reported it asHouthis release video claiming to show downed Saudi F-15 fighter as Iran-backed rebels press their lightning advance (opens KESQ 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.
KESQ reported it asTrump says Canada becoming ‘associate member’ of EU could be a ‘hostile act’ (opens KESQ in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
KESQ reported it asSome Republicans Fear Russia’s Sanctions Bill Give Trump Too Much Duty Power · Global Voices (opens KESQ in a new tab)
Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong Blocks Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Southern California
Trust 42U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong has blocked immigration officers from making warrantless arrests in Southern California unless they determine a person is likely to escape. The order applies to the Central District of California and follows a lawsuit by immigrant advocacy groups.
KESQ reported it asLA judge blocks feds from carrying out warrantless arrests in SoCal (opens KESQ in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
KESQ reported it asEd Sheeran stadium drama turns to donations and humanitarian cooperation (opens KESQ in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
KESQ reported it asCongress on track to approve major Russia sanctions bill that could hand new tariff powers to Trump (opens KESQ in a new tab)
The U.S. House Oversight Committee voted to recommend holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Reports differ on whether the vote was unanimous, and Black's lawyers denounced the resolution as a complete abomination.
KESQ reported it asHouse holds billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt over Epstein probe (opens KESQ in a new tab)
House Speaker Mike Johnson has sent representatives home early for their pre-election recess. This move postpones a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which had been initiated by Rep. Thomas Massie over Hegseth's actions in Iran and Venezuela.
KESQ reported it asHouse to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote (opens KESQ in a new tab)
A Government Accountability Office report found the Trump administration spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers in 2025. The initiative, known as DOGE, led to a 435% increase in such leave, with an estimated $6.7 billion spent on a deferred resignation program.
KESQ reported it asTrump administration paid federal employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025 under DOGE plan (opens KESQ 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'.
KESQ reported it asEuropean Union Announces Plan to Ban the Use of Social Networks for Children Under 13 (opens KESQ in a new tab)
Who says so
3 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
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.
High factuality
Who owns it
- News-Press & Gazette CompanyMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
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
- 240
- Reports listed
- 248
- We could read
- 3
- First seen
- 3 August 2026
245 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 3 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. KESQ is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 240 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than KESQ’s on 4 of them. Overall it filed a median of 23 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 4 September 2026.
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