LexBlog media bias and reliability
LexBlog is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 15 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is LexBlog biased?
LexBlog 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 LexBlog left or right?
LexBlog is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is LexBlog reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for LexBlog. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What LexBlog has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with LexBlog’s own report linked underneath.
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'.
LexBlog reported it asThe EU KIDS Act Proposal: Towards a New Regulatory Framework for the Protection of Children Online (opens LexBlog 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.
LexBlog reported it asNew Lawsuit Raises Unresolved Questions About House Civil Subpoena Enforcement (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on a select group of Canadian products, including motorboats and steel, while simultaneously removing tariffs on others like cement and toilet paper. The measures are part of an escalating trade war between the two nations.
LexBlog reported it asCBP Issues CSMS Guidance on Section 338 Canada Duties (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
The United States will ban imports of dairy, motorcycles, and alcoholic beverages from Canada, and impose a 50% tariff on new Canadian products. These actions are a response to Canada's own retaliatory tariffs.
LexBlog reported it asThe U.S. Trade War with Canada Escalates with Import Bans and More Products Subject to Section 338 Tariffs (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
OpenAI's chief scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has warned that no one is prepared for the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. He expressed concerns about AI systems becoming difficult to understand and control, and the potential for autonomous AI agents to cause harm.
LexBlog reported it asNo One Is Prepared for Consequences Of AI, Says OpenAI Chief Scientist: Artificial Intelligence Trends (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
LexBlog reported it asGermany names Russia for the Leipzig drone, and keeps most of its evidence out of view (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency concerning the US electricity grid. The executive order prohibits the use of certain foreign-made components in power generation and transmission facilities, citing potential security vulnerabilities.
LexBlog reported it asPower Play: New Executive Order Targets Electrical Grid Equipment (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas for up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum in the US. The State Department expects to announce the action, which would be the largest mass visa revocation in US history, in the coming weeks.
LexBlog reported it asUpdate for Employers on DHS’s Proposed Rule to Codify a $100,000+ H-1B Visa Fee (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on the United States starting September 8, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced. The decision follows the collapse of trade talks, which British Columbia Premier David Eby described as revealing the "true nature" of American objectives.
LexBlog reported it asUnited States Implements 50% Tariffs on Canada; Canada Responds with Matching Retaliatory Tariffs (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
The US State Department has removed Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, a designation it held for 47 years. The move, announced on Monday, also saw Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham removed from a US terrorist list. The designation imposed restrictions on foreign assistance, defence exports, and financial transactions.
LexBlog reported it asState Department Rescinds Syria’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
The Trump administration has proposed a new regulation to establish a fee of $103,265 for new H-1B visas. This proposed fee, which would apply to petitions subject to the annual visa cap, is distinct from a previous fee that was blocked by courts. The proposal is now open for a 30-day public comment period.
LexBlog reported it asDHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for All Cap-Subject Petitions (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
The US Department of Defense directed 30 academic institutions to audit their research and financial ties to foreign entities identified under federal law, including organisations linked to China. The institutions must submit findings by 31 August 2026 or face funding restrictions.
LexBlog reported it asDepartment of War Launches Research Security Audits: Key Compliance Steps for Higher Education Institutions (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
A baby diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome was born in Texas after his surrogate mother refused the biological parents' request for an abortion. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a court order requiring hospitals to provide life-saving care, while the parents and surrogate fight over custody and medical decisions.
LexBlog reported it asInterstate Surrogacy Yields a Frightening Set of Problems (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination 111 times during a hearing on COVID-19 origins. The resolution, opposed by all Democrats, was sent to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for potential prosecution.
LexBlog reported it asFauci Contempt Vote Underscores Renewed Stakes of Congressional Testimony (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
California lawmakers are advancing legislation to regulate AI chatbots marketed as therapy, following concerns over unchecked use in mental healthcare. The bill, authored by Sen. Steve Padilla, would ban companies from advertising chatbots as therapy and require licensed professional review for therapeutic decisions.
LexBlog reported it asAI “Therapists” Draw State Scrutiny as Mental Health Chatbot Use Surges (opens LexBlog in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed LexBlog. We asked on 6 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 LexBlog.
Where it publishes from
- Official site
- lexblog.com
- Seen publishing on
- lexblog.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
- 15
- Reports listed
- 15
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
15 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. LexBlog has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 15 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of LexBlog: its report arrived a median of 2 days after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 22 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 21 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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