The Algemeiner media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give The Algemeiner one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans right. We have seen it on 31 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Algemeiner biased?
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Is The Algemeiner left or right?
The rating organisations do not give The Algemeiner one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is The Algemeiner reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Algemeiner are Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Algemeiner has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Algemeiner’s own report linked underneath.
Presidential advisor Mehmet Uçum has stated that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to run for a new term in an early election on April 16, 2028. Uçum indicated this would be Erdogan's final term if he wins, as the Turkish constitution prevents him from running again after his current term.
The Algemeiner reported it asTurkey’s Erdogan to Seek Reelection, Circumvent Constitutional Term Limits, Adviser Says (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
US Representative Gregory Meeks has placed a hold on a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, citing concerns about the use of 40,000 bombs in densely populated areas. The Trump administration is planning the sale, which could be bypassed from normal congressional review.
The Algemeiner reported it asTop US House Democrat Puts Hold on Israel Arms Sale (opens The Algemeiner 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Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore.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.
The Algemeiner reported it asAfter Ed Sheeran Tour Ouster, Macklemore Pledges $1 Million to Gaza Aid Groups With Terror Ties, Watchdog Says (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
US Vice President JD Vance said American policy in the Middle East cannot be made subservient to Israel. He argued that President Trump has shown a greater willingness than other recent presidents to diverge from Israeli interests when they conflict with American ones.
The Algemeiner reported it asVance Says US Policy Toward Middle East Can’t Be ‘Subservient’ to Israel (opens The Algemeiner 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.
The Algemeiner reported it asEd Sheeran’s Supporting Acts Withdraw From Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore Following ‘Free Palestine’ Controversy (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
British, US, and Dutch intelligence services have issued a joint warning about Iranian state-linked spyware known as 'CHOSEN BRICK'. The malware is used to steal sensitive information from dissidents, activists, and journalists through spear-phishing attacks.
The Algemeiner reported it asUK, US, Netherlands Issue Advisory on Iran-Linked Spyware (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, was prevented from attending an IAEA meeting in Vienna. Austria cited a UN travel ban, while Iran accused the US of pressuring Vienna to deny the visa.
The Algemeiner reported it asIran Protests as US Prevents Its Nuclear Chief Attending IAEA Meeting (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic has blocked researchers from using its models for work that could potentially aid biological weapons development. The company stated it could not determine if the research served a legitimate scientific purpose or malicious intent, citing attempts to circumvent restrictions and obscure research goals.
The Algemeiner reported it asAnthropic Disrupts Bioweapons Research Efforts, Russian Hacking, Chinese Claude Misuse (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
The Trump administration has offered a muted response to planned sanctions by the UK, France, and Canada against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This marks a departure from previous US policy, as officials suggest internal administration debate over the issue.
The Algemeiner reported it asUS Lawmaker Urges Trump Administration to Take Stand Against British Sanctions on Israeli Settlements (opens The Algemeiner 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.
The Algemeiner reported it asIran and US Hit Tankers in Biggest Wave of Attacks on Shipping Since War Began (opens The Algemeiner 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.
The Algemeiner reported it asIran and US Hit Tankers in Biggest Wave of Attacks on Shipping Since War Began (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
The United States, Britain, France, and Germany have drafted a resolution to refer Iran to the UN Security Council. The move follows Iran's non-compliance with nuclear non-proliferation obligations, with the IAEA board having previously found Iran in breach.
The Algemeiner reported it asUS and Allies Push IAEA Board to Report Iran to UN Security Council, Diplomats Say (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
US Central Command announced strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets on 1 September 2026 after IRGC attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq. Trump said the campaign would not last long but warned Iran against rebuilding radar and missile systems.
The Algemeiner reported it asTrump Says Renewed US Campaign Against Iran Won’t Last Long After Biggest Exchange of Fire Since July (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
On 2 September 2026, Germany tested an Israeli Lora ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, marking its first such trial. The test followed accusations against Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Germany is considering purchasing the Lora system to supplement its existing Taurus cruise missiles.
The Algemeiner reported it asGermany Successfully Tests Israeli Ballistic Missile, Officials Say (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
Greece and Israel are set to sign an agreement for the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system, valued at over three billion euros. The system aims to provide a networked shield against aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles, and is expected to be operational within 35 months.
The Algemeiner reported it asIsrael, Greece Sign $3.5 Billion Air Defense Deal as Tensions With Turkey Continue to Rise (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
US forces attacked targets in Iran, which CENTCOM described as limited measures against mine-laying units. Iran responded with strikes on two US bases in Jordan, which Jordanian authorities said were intercepted. This marks the first direct military exchange between the two nations in weeks.
The Algemeiner reported it asTrump Vows to Hit Iran Hard After First Exchanges of Fire in a Month (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
Donald Trump has declared that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, stating that Tehran would use them if it acquired them. He also claimed that if he were not president, Israel would no longer exist.
The Algemeiner reported it asTrump Vows to Hit Iran Hard After First Exchanges of Fire in a Month (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled its planned 2027 Met Gala exhibition featuring designer John Galliano. The decision follows significant backlash over the designer's past antisemitic and racist comments.
The Algemeiner reported it asMetropolitan Museum of Art Cancels Met Gala Exhibit on John Galliano Following Backlash Over Antisemitic Comments (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
The US Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting 60 individuals, entities, and vessels, aiming to cut off Iran's economic lifeline. Iran's Economy Minister has vowed retaliation and predicted 'another defeat' for the US, stating preparedness to counter the pressure.
The Algemeiner reported it asIran Vows to Resist Widened US Sanctions, Says Washington Seeks Talks (opens The Algemeiner in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that all mines have been cleared from the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Navy confirming the waterway is demined. He issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening immediate destruction for any vessel attempting to lay new mines.
The Algemeiner reported it asTrump Says Strait of Hormuz Has Been Demined, Warns Iran Not to Plant More (opens The Algemeiner 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
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High factuality
- Media Bias/Fact CheckhighCheck it
Who owns it
- Gershon Jacobson Jewish Continuity FoundationIndependentdirect owner
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- New York, New York, United States
- Official site
- algemeiner.com
- Seen publishing on
- algemeiner.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
- 31
- Reports listed
- 32
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
31 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 2 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and The Algemeiner ran the story anyway.
Across the 31 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Algemeiner: its report arrived a median of 27 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 22 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 21 September 2026. Ratings pulled 7 September 2026.
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