Slate media bias and reliability
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What Slate has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with Slate’s own report linked underneath.
President Trump has called for Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola to be removed from the ballot, alleging election fraud after reports surfaced of her campaign's alleged involvement in recruiting a candidate with the same name as her opponent, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Slate reported it asThe One Real Danger of Donald Trump’s Mary Peltola Threats (opens Slate in a new tab)
An individual who interrupted a town hall for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has been identified as Thomas Teepell, a former aide to Senator Josh Hawley. El-Sayed posted a video of the exchange, which went viral, showing him questioning the heckler's motives.
Slate reported it asAbdul El-Sayed’s Viral Moment With a Heckler Was Revealing—but Not in the Way the Heckler Intended (opens Slate in a new tab)
Federal agents have issued subpoenas to relatives of Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation into her family's immigration history. The probe follows a search of Omar's Washington, DC home.
Slate reported it asA Former Federal Prosecutor Explains Why the Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar Is So Very Bad (opens Slate in a new tab)
Novelist Sally Rooney's books will no longer be supplied in the UK by her publisher, Faber. Rooney stated that fulfilling publishing contracts in the UK could now constitute a serious criminal offence due to her support for Palestine Action, a group banned in the UK.
Slate reported it asOne of Our Most Celebrated Authors Has Had Her Books Effectively Banned in the U.K. This Is Absurd. (opens Slate in a new tab)
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a lawsuit filed by a watchdog group seeking public records related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE was an initiative led by Elon Musk during Donald Trump's second presidential term.
Slate reported it asThe Law Might Finally Catch Up to DOGE (opens Slate in a new tab)
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell University gang rape investigation. The governor removed the local district attorney from the case, citing a lack of trust. Allegations from 2024 have resurfaced, contributing to palpable tension on campus.
Slate reported it asI Was Hired by One of the “Cornell Seven” Last Year. I Know Well How This Case Has Gone Uniquely Wrong. (opens Slate in a new tab)
The Department of Homeland Security used $20 million in taxpayer funds for advertisements that critics say glorify President Donald Trump and may violate anti-propaganda laws. The ads were funded through U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Slate reported it asTrump’s Latest Attempt to Cheat in the Midterms Faces Little Blowback (opens Slate in a new tab)
Senator Eric Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjury, claiming Smith lied about attending an NBA game in Atlanta. Smith stated he was at a game in Maryland involving the Iowa Hawkeyes. Senator Amy Klobuchar highlighted Schmitt's mix-up of the teams.
Slate reported it asThis Mortifying Attempt to Trap Jack Smith in Perjury Was Like Something Out of The Office (opens Slate in a new tab)
Senator John Kennedy repeatedly clashed with former special counsel Jack Smith during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Kennedy accused Smith of political bias, while Smith defended the independence of his investigations into Donald Trump.
Slate reported it asThis Mortifying Attempt to Trap Jack Smith in Perjury Was Like Something Out of The Office (opens Slate in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced his proposed Washington arch will function as a military complex, housing drones and snipers. This announcement has raised further questions about the project's approval process and safety implications, particularly concerning airspace.
Slate reported it asTrump Perfected His Favorite New Legal Pretext in Environmental Cases (opens Slate 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.
Slate reported it asKamala Harris Is Quietly Reaching Out to the Voters She Thought She Didn’t Need in 2024. They’re Listening—Carefully. (opens Slate in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated he would discuss security, technology, and artificial intelligence with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He suggested cooperation between the US and China to foster peace and prosperity, while also indicating a preference for current regulatory frameworks over new multilateral constraints on AI.
Slate reported it asAmerica Might Beat China in a Crucial Race. You Might Not Like What That Means. (opens Slate in a new tab)
Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he helped end the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025. He also stated that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked him for saving lives and called Sharif a 'terrific man'.
Slate reported it asThe Reaction to Trump’s Speech at the U.N. Was Revealing (opens Slate in a new tab)
President Donald Trump cut short his weekend at Camp David to return to the White House on Saturday. The move coincided with a US security alert warning of potential rapid escalation in the Middle East due to the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
Slate reported it asThe Reaction to Trump’s Speech at the U.N. Was Revealing (opens Slate 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.
Slate reported it asWhat Did the Kennedy Center Ever Do to Donald Trump? (opens Slate in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance said the conflict with Iran is expected to enter a "much different phase" within months. He also suggested the war could conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections, aligning with President Trump's predictions.
Slate reported it asJD Vance Enters the Mommy Wars (opens Slate in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon, a researcher formerly with OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, stating that leading AI developers are acting irresponsibly and "gambling with our lives." His departure has drawn comparisons to the Skynet scenario from the Terminator film.
Slate reported it asHe Quit a Major Tech Company Because He Thinks It’s Risking Human Extinction. We Should at Least Hear Him Out, Right? (opens Slate in a new tab)
A 27-year-old British researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and the AI industry, citing concerns over the rapid, irresponsible development of self-improving superintelligence. He fears this race poses a significant risk to humanity, with some reports suggesting an existential threat by the end of the decade.
Slate reported it asHe Quit a Major Tech Company Because He Thinks It’s Risking Human Extinction. We Should at Least Hear Him Out, Right? (opens Slate in a new tab)
Jacob Coxon has resigned from AI company Anthropic, warning that the rapid development of artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. His departure and warnings have been reported across several outlets, highlighting concerns about AI safety and the race for superintelligence.
Slate reported it asHe Quit a Major Tech Company Because He Thinks It’s Risking Human Extinction. We Should at Least Hear Him Out, Right? (opens Slate in a new tab)
An Anthropic researcher has warned of a greater than 10% chance of AI causing human extinction in the next ten years. The warning follows a colleague's resignation over concerns about reckless AI development.
Slate reported it asHe Quit a Major Tech Company Because He Thinks It’s Risking Human Extinction. We Should at Least Hear Him Out, Right? (opens Slate in a new tab)
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