NRSC media bias and reliability
Media Bias/Fact Check places NRSC on the right. We have seen it on 26 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is NRSC biased?
Media Bias/Fact Check places NRSC on the right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is NRSC left or right?
Media Bias/Fact Check places NRSC on the right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is NRSC reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for NRSC are Media Bias/Fact Check: Mixed factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What NRSC has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with NRSC’s own report linked underneath.
Multiple Republican senators are calling for a delay in the Senate Republican leadership elections. They seek a review of the party's performance after recent midterm election results, with some expressing dissatisfaction with the current leadership's direction.
NRSC reported it asNRSC Demands Mississippi Affidavit Ballots Are Separated and Preserved (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Republican Mike Rounds has won reelection to the U.S. Senate representing South Dakota. He defeated independent candidate Brian Bengs to secure his third Senate term. President Donald Trump had endorsed Rounds.
NRSC reported it asNRSC Congratulates Rounds on South Dakota Senate Win (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign with former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens in Detroit. This marks their first joint public appearance in months, with Rep. Jim Clyburn also set to attend a get-out-the-vote event.
NRSC reported it asHaley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers (opens NRSC in a new tab)
President Donald Trump attended a Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday, arriving dressed as himself. He told reporters that his costume preparation took only ten minutes, while other guests spent significantly longer.
NRSC reported it asNRSC Statement on President Trump’s Rally in Kansas (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Jason Turkish, fiancé of former Democratic Senate candidate Haley Stevens, announced he will vote for Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Turkish cited El-Sayed's rhetoric and concerns about antisemitism as his reasons, stating the election is about "country before party."
NRSC reported it asHaley Stevens’ Fiancé Voting For Mike Rogers (opens NRSC in a new tab)
President Donald Trump labelled Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed a "jihadist" and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Trump also questioned El-Sayed's loyalty to the US and his qualifications as a doctor.
NRSC reported it asNRSC Statement on JD Vance’s Rally in Michigan Today (opens NRSC in a new tab)
A preliminary Justice Department survey estimates that violent crime victimization in the US dropped by 25% in 2025. Property crime also saw a 19% decrease. The administration has credited its immigration and gang crackdowns for these declines.
NRSC reported it asViolent Crime Sees Historic Drop Under Trump & Senate GOP Leadership (opens NRSC in a new tab)
More than 34 million Americans have cast early ballots in the current midterm elections. This figure is on pace to surpass the early voting turnout of the 2022 midterms, according to data tracked by the UF Election Lab.
NRSC reported it as‘Caution’: Experts Warn Democrats of Historical Polling Misses in Red-State Senate Races (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail, making stops in several states to support Democratic candidates in the lead-up to the midterm elections. Her appearances include rallies with union members and endorsements for local candidates.
NRSC reported it asNRSC Statement on Kamala Harris’ Trip to New Hampshire (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Hot Air published a full report claiming Dr Abdul El‑Sayed has multiple ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, citing his father‑in‑law’s board roles, a 2012 open letter to Egypt’s president, and appearances with controversial imams, while noting a GMA host’s criticism of ABC’s coverage.
NRSC reported it asConfirmed: Abdul Signed Letter in Support of Muslim Brotherhood (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Donald Trump promised a $100 million investment in a Kentucky pharmaceutical facility if Republicans win the upcoming midterm elections. He also spoke about his power in a second term and claimed Google now defers to him.
NRSC reported it asNRSC Statement on President Trump’s Rally in Kansas (opens NRSC in a new tab)
A protester at a Donald Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio, was punched by a supporter and subsequently mocked by the president for their weight. The incident occurred as federal officers executed a search warrant at the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar.
NRSC reported it asPresident Trump and Jon Husted Rally in Youngstown, Ohio (opens NRSC in a new tab)
During a Donald Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio, attendees attacked a protester. Video captured supporters pulling at her clothing, shoving her, and striking her. Donald Trump referred to the protester as 'paid' and 'scum,' and mocked her weight. No arrests were made.
NRSC reported it asPresident Trump and Jon Husted Rally in Youngstown, Ohio (opens NRSC in a new tab)
President Donald Trump is visiting Grand Island, Nebraska, for a campaign rally. The visit comes as Nebraska ranchers express anger over the administration's plan to increase foreign beef imports, a policy Senator Pete Ricketts has stated is not helping local ranchers.
NRSC reported it asICYMI: President Trump Rallies with Pete Ricketts in Nebraska (opens NRSC in a new tab)
The Senate voted 57-43 to block the Ratepayer Protection Act, a bill intended to shield homeowners from increased energy costs attributed to data centers. The legislation had previously passed the House with broad support.
NRSC reported it asAbdul El-Sayed Wants Michiganders to Foot the Bill on Data Centers (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Former staffers have accused Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola of profane outbursts and hateful language, including allegations of shoving an aide and using slurs. Peltola's campaign has denied a pattern of abusive behavior, attributing some actions to grief over personal losses.
NRSC reported it asMary Peltola Runs from Questions about Her Disgusting Behavior (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Michigan to support Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. The events highlight maternal healthcare and voter engagement, aiming to bolster Democratic chances in a crucial swing state.
NRSC reported it asDon’t forget: Abdul called Kamala’s campaign “nauseating” (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker stated that the United States causes more deaths globally than al-Qaeda. His remarks have drawn criticism from Republicans and scrutiny for Democrats associated with him, including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
NRSC reported it asHasan Piker: America is worse than Al-Qaeda (opens NRSC in a new tab)
Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign in North Carolina with Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley. This event marks Trump's first rally since his midterm convention in Dallas, as Republicans hope his presence will energize voters.
NRSC reported it asNRSC Statement on President Trump Campaigning with Michael Whatley in North Carolina (opens NRSC in a new tab)
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Texas’ US Senate seat, described capitalism as an 'oppressive system' in a 2020 Sierra Club forum, grouping it with white supremacy and climate change. The remarks resurfaced as Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton in a tight race.
NRSC reported it asCNN: In 2020 Forum, James Talarico Said Texas Oil Was ‘Not Gonna Last,’ Called Capitalism ‘Oppressive (opens NRSC in a new tab)
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Mixed factuality
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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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
- 26
- Reports listed
- 26
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 12 August 2026
25 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 1 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 7 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and NRSC ran the story anyway.
Across the 26 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than NRSC’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 24 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 11 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 11 November 2026. Ratings pulled 12 October 2026.
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