NewsNation media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give NewsNation one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Centre; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans right. We have seen it on 95 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is NewsNation biased?
The rating organisations do not give NewsNation one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Centre; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is NewsNation left or right?
The rating organisations do not give NewsNation one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Centre; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is NewsNation reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for NewsNation 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 NewsNation has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with NewsNation’s own report linked underneath.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
NewsNation reported it asTrump: US strikes security deal with Greenland, Denmark (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it asMeet the newest cat species in 100 years (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it asBillionaire Leon Black held in contempt of Congress over Epstein subpoenas (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it asTrump set to send nearly $3B worth of bombs to Israel (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it asIrish artists, Finneas walk away from Ed Sheeran Tour over Macklemore ouster (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
Newly released FBI documents offer further insight into Thomas Matthew Crooks, the 20-year-old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump on July 13, 2024. The records, obtained by the Senate Judiciary Committee, include interviews with Crooks' father and describe his withdrawn personality and growing interest in weapons.
NewsNation reported it asThomas Crooks trained with long rifle up to the day before he shot at Trump: docs (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
US Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the FBI has new information regarding the attacker in the 2024 attempt on Donald Trump's life. Trump claimed on social media that the assassination attempt was a "Democrat plot" to remove him from the election, though investigations concluded the shooter acted alone.
NewsNation reported it asThomas Crooks trained with long rifle up to the day before he shot at Trump: docs (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
Donald Trump alleged the assassination attempt against him in Butler, Pennsylvania, was a 'Democratic Plot' to remove him from the election. The FBI has found no connections between the suspect and others, and Trump offered no evidence for his claim.
NewsNation reported it asThomas Crooks trained with long rifle up to the day before he shot at Trump: docs (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
NewsNation reported it asKennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
NewsNation reported it asGOP Kentucky Rep. Massie launches effort to impeach Hegseth (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it asUS now has weapons in space to defend against Russia, China (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it asUS now has weapons in space to defend against Russia, China (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found that nearly 80 immigrant detainees at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility were held in small metal enclosures for periods ranging from several minutes to nearly two hours. The report described the enclosures as 'highly unconventional' and a risk to detainee health and safety.
NewsNation reported it as'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees kept in cramped cages: DHS watchdog (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
NewsNation reported it asSen. Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after 3-month absence (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it asTanker on fire, Iranian media claims (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it asTanker on fire, Iranian media claims (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
The Justice Department announced the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan woman accused of aiding a terror plot. Her case was the first to use the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal established 30 years ago, which had not been activated until this summer.
NewsNation reported it asAfghan woman deported in first Alien Terrorist Removal Court ruling (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
Republicans gathered at Donald Trump's midterm convention in Dallas to honour Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was killed in September 2025. Chants of his name filled the arena during a memorial video.
NewsNation reported it asRepublican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing (opens NewsNation 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.
NewsNation reported it as9/11 attacks: How over 300 dogs served as heroes (opens NewsNation in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
NewsNation reported it asApple unveils foldable iPhone Duo at September event (opens NewsNation 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
- Nexstar Media GroupMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States
- Official site
- newsnationnow.com
- Seen publishing on
- newsnationnow.com, newsnationusa.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
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
- 95
- Reports listed
- 98
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
98 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. NewsNation is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 95 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of NewsNation: its report arrived a median of 26 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 19 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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