The Chronicle media bias and reliability
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The short answers
Is The Chronicle biased?
Ad Fontes Media places The Chronicle in the centre. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Chronicle left or right?
Ad Fontes Media places The Chronicle in the centre. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Centre.
Is The Chronicle reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Chronicle are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Chronicle has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Chronicle’s own report linked underneath.
US President Donald Trump stated that the US has "knocked the hell out" of Iran and indicated the possibility of further military action. This comes amid reports of US and Israeli military preparations to disrupt Iran's nuclear rebuild.
The Chronicle reported it asTrump prepares for Iran escalation after US, Israeli elections - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Tom Barrack said a US attack on Iran could happen within two days, but President Donald Trump told reporters he did not know of any such plan and recalled his October pledge not to strike before the midterm elections.
The Chronicle reported it asTrump prepares for Iran escalation after US, Israeli elections - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle 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.
The Chronicle reported it asMore than 700,000 Washington state voters have cast ballots - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
On Tuesday, Americans vote in the 2026 midterms that will decide whether Republicans keep their narrow House majority and Senate seats. Trump faces low approval ratings, a war with Iran and a costly cost‑of‑living squeeze, while polls show 54% of his base would back him even if he loses.
The Chronicle reported it asMore than 700,000 Washington state voters have cast ballots - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
European leaders plan to ask Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reduce his public criticism of US President Donald Trump. They fear his sharp remarks could further damage Washington-Kyiv relations, potentially impacting aid and support.
The Chronicle reported it asZelenskyy orders new Russia refinery attacks in Trump rebuke - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president capable of reaching an agreement with Russia and condemned Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha responded that President Zelensky has the support of the Ukrainian people and deserves backing.
The Chronicle reported it asTrump says Ukraine needs new leader who can deal with Putin - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Elon Musk has publicly supported Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Musk stated on X that Zelensky has "gone too far," a comment made in response to Trump's call for Ukraine to find a new president and his criticism of attacks on Russian oil refineries.
The Chronicle reported it asTrump says Ukraine needs new leader who can deal with Putin - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
President Donald Trump announced the completion of automatic enrollment for all eligible children under 18 into "Trump Accounts." He stated the initiative aims to boost private ownership and counter socialist ideologies among young Americans.
The Chronicle reported it asPresident Trump auto-enrolls 10s of millions in child investment accounts - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Donald Trump stated that intensified bombing of Iran after the November midterm elections is possible. He made these remarks in an interview with Time magazine, where he also addressed concerns about US arms stockpiles.
The Chronicle reported it asTrump says ramped up bombing of Iran ‘possible’ after midterms - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice seeking access to Utah's private voter information. The ruling marks the 27th consecutive loss for the DOJ in similar cases, according to Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson.
The Chronicle reported it asTrump administration’s Washington voter roll lawsuit dismissed - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
The US military's Central Command stated that over one billion barrels of oil and more than 2,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz in recent months. CENTCOM also reported that Iran has exported no oil during this period.
The Chronicle reported it asHormuz oil shipments hit six-month high, US commander says - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Washington state House candidate Krista Perez was arrested for driving under the influence after allegedly causing a multi-vehicle collision. Police video shows her admitting to drinking wine and praying and crying in a patrol car after her arrest. She has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The Chronicle reported it asDemocratic Washington House candidate pleads not guilty to DUI charge - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ordered the U.S. Postal Service not to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting. The order came late Sunday, September 13, 2026, adding an obstacle to the administration's efforts to change election rules as the Supreme Court considers an appeal.
The Chronicle reported it asRural, Latino, Trump voters hit hard by USPS delays as SCOTUS halts changes - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
On 9 September 2026, a coalition of twenty U.S. states and the District of Columbia filed two lawsuits accusing the Trump administration of illegally weakening the Endangered Species Act. The suits target rules that narrow habitat protections and reduce safeguards for newly threatened species.
The Chronicle reported it asWashington state, other states sue feds over endangered species rollbacks - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Idahoans United for Women and Families has sued state officials over the ballot language for Proposition One, an abortion rights initiative. The group claims the language is misleading and asks the Idaho Supreme Court to strike down the proposed 'Yes' or 'No' statements.
The Chronicle reported it asAbortion initiative group sues Idaho state officials over ‘misleading’ ballot language - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. The department alleges that state laws offering in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented students discriminate against U.S. citizens and violate federal law.
The Chronicle reported it asDOJ challenges four more states — including Washington — over in-state tuition for immigrants - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
A federal judge has lifted a nationwide injunction blocking President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting. The Supreme Court ruled a previous challenge was premature, but states have filed a new lawsuit arguing the USPS rule interferes with election administration.
The Chronicle reported it asWashington sues again to stop Trump administration mail-in voting requirements - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
The United States announced it would impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian products, effective early Saturday. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated Canada declined to finalize a trade deal on previously agreed terms, leading to the tariffs.
The Chronicle reported it asWith new tariffs, Washington state braces for another cold shoulder from Canada - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, has threatened that any neighbouring country joining the US economic measures against Iran would be considered an enemy. He stated their interests would be targeted and accused the US of increasing global nuclear insecurity.
The Chronicle reported it asTrump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across Gulf - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that US President Donald Trump's actions have fueled a global desire for nuclear weapons. Rezaei asserted that Iran adheres to international nuclear treaties and safeguards, while the IAEA has previously noted concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
The Chronicle reported it asTrump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across Gulf - The Daily Chronicle (opens The Chronicle in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
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- Access
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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
- 30
- Reports listed
- 30
- We could read
- 1
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
29 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.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. The Chronicle is rated centre, so there is no side for it to be counted against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 30 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Chronicle’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 2 days after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 6 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 6 November 2026. Ratings pulled 5 November 2026.
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