NOTUS media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give NOTUS one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. We have seen it on 80 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is NOTUS biased?
The rating organisations do not give NOTUS one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is NOTUS left or right?
The rating organisations do not give NOTUS one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is NOTUS reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for NOTUS 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 NOTUS has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with NOTUS’s own report linked underneath.
The Trump administration has expressed "profound concern" over Ford Motor's business ties with Chinese companies, citing potential risks to U.S. automotive manufacturing and supply chains. Ford defended its position as the top U.S. automaker and stated the letter contained factual errors.
NOTUS reported it asDuffy Scolds Ford Over Deals With China in Urging More American Manufacturing (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask. A US official confirmed strikes on Iranian oil tankers, while Iran's military warned of retaliation if its vessels are attacked. Oil prices rose following the news.
NOTUS reported it asU.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers in Retaliation for Attacks on Navy Vessels (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran will conclude immediately after the US midterm elections in November. He accused Iran of prolonging the conflict to influence the election outcome and suggested the country seeks nuclear weapons.
NOTUS reported it asU.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers in Retaliation for Attacks on Navy Vessels (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced on Tuesday they seized a U.S. unmanned submarine drone in the Strait of Hormuz. The Guards described the drone as highly advanced and equipped with the latest technology. The incident occurs amid the ongoing Middle East war and existing blockades.
NOTUS reported it asU.S. Central Command Says American Drone Captured by Iran ‘Malfunctioned’ (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
The Trump administration has removed language that criticized the Confederate Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery from a sign at the site and the Defense Department website. The changes come as part of an effort to reshape historical portrayals of the Civil War.
NOTUS reported it asTrump Administration Removes Criticism of Confederate Memorial From Arlington Cemetery (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls. This marks the first time a far-right party has achieved such a result in modern German history, though it is unclear if the AfD can form a government alone.
NOTUS reported it asGerman Far-Right Party Is Projected to Win Regional Election (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan required the Trump administration to give at least 48 hours’ notice before any activity at the proposed 250‑foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The government intends to start four test pits after 21 September and finish restoration by 31 October.
NOTUS reported it asJudge Says Trump Administration Must Provide 48 Hours’ Notice Before Arch Construction (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
A Wall Street Journal report has led to criticism of Senator John Fetterman from former staffers and Democratic lawmakers. The report alleges Fetterman has shown little interest in his work, including constituent meetings and attending certain events.
NOTUS reported it as‘Fetterman Is a Disgrace,’ Democrats Say After Bombshell Article (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Tesla has launched its Cybercab robotaxi service, operating without traditional controls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated an audit of approximately 1,000 vehicles to assess safety compliance, while experts question regulatory frameworks.
NOTUS reported it asFeds Open Probe Into Elon Musk's Autonomous Taxis (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Maryland voters will decide in November on a Democratic-backed congressional redistricting amendment after the state's Supreme Court allowed it on the ballot. The court reversed lower rulings that had blocked the measure but ordered the ballot summary to be rewritten.
NOTUS reported it asMaryland Supreme Court Allows Redistricting Ballot Question to Move Forward (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Democrats have accused the Pentagon of attempting to redirect billions of dollars intended for NIH research into its own budget. Rep. Rosa DeLauro stated an interagency agreement could allow the Defense Department access to these funds, sparking criticism.
NOTUS reported it asHouse Democrat Says the Pentagon Sought NIH Funds for Defense Use (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Excavation for a planned 250-foot-tall arch in Washington, D.C. is set to begin within two weeks, the Trump administration announced. The project faces a lawsuit and criticism over its potential impact on historic sightlines.
NOTUS reported it asTrump’s 250-Foot Arch Will Soon Break Ground, Burgum Says (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to reject a federal judge's order that halts new rules for mail-in voting. The appeal comes as North Carolina prepares to send out mail ballots, with a whistleblower report warning the new rules could prevent millions of ballots from being sent.
NOTUS reported it asTrump Asks the Supreme Court to Reinstate Mail-In Ballot Rules (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
The US Department of Defense issued mandatory testosterone deficiency screening guidelines for active-duty and reserve service members aged 30 and older. Men will undergo blood tests, while women will be screened for fatigue and menstrual cycle disruptions. Treatment remains optional.
NOTUS reported it asThe Pentagon ‘Temporarily’ Rescinds Its New Testosterone Screening Guidance (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
ICE officer Christian Castro has been federally charged with making false statements about the January shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis. Federal authorities had initially accused Sosa-Celis of assaulting an officer, but dropped charges after video evidence emerged.
NOTUS reported it asICE Officer Accused of Lying to Investigators About Minnesota Shooting (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
A federal judge has blocked new U.S. Postal Service rules that could delay mail-in ballots, following warnings from a whistleblower and election officials. The Trump administration is appealing the order.
NOTUS reported it asElection Officials Warn It Could Take Years to Send Out Mail Ballots Under New USPS Rule (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve a legal dispute over the regulation of prediction markets. The case could determine whether these platforms are considered sports betting, subject to state laws, or financial derivatives regulated by the federal government.
NOTUS reported it asNew Jersey Takes Its Fight Against Kalshi to the Supreme Court (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced he will campaign in Alaska for Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, who is in a tight race for re-election. The event is scheduled for October, with control of the U.S. Senate at stake in the November vote.
NOTUS reported it asTrump Is Planning a Midterm Travel Blitz to Alaska and Other Battlegrounds (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Joel Shapiro's 'Blue' sculpture, installed at the Kennedy Center in 2019, was removed on September 2, 2026. The removal was requested by the Kennedy Center and the Joel Shapiro and Phelan Foundation, which will decide its future location. The action occurs amid broader renovation and renaming plans for the venue.
NOTUS reported it asKennedy Center Removes ‘Beloved’ Sculpture From Its Grounds (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated the US will respond forcefully to Iranian attacks on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. The exchange of fire follows a US strike on Iran's Larak Island, with both sides issuing threats of further action.
NOTUS reported it asIran Fires on Its Gulf Neighbors After U.S. Strikes (opens NOTUS in a new tab)
Who says so
2 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
- Allbritton Journalism InstituteIndependentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, United States
- Official site
- notus.org
- Seen publishing on
- notus.org
- 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
- 80
- Reports listed
- 80
- We could read
- 4
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
76 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 4 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 23 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and NOTUS ran the story anyway.
Across the 80 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of NOTUS: its report arrived a median of 18 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 19 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 15 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
Other outlets rated the same way
Publishers carrying the same published leaning as NOTUS, also publishing from United States, ordered by how often we have seen them on a story. Sharing a rating is not the same as being alike.
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