The New American media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give The New American one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. We have seen it on 27 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The New American biased?
The rating organisations do not give The New American one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The New American left or right?
The rating organisations do not give The New American one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Far right; Media Bias/Fact Check: Right. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Right.
Is The New American reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The New American are Media Bias/Fact Check: Mixed factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The New American has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The New American’s own report linked underneath.
President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations General Assembly included numerous claims that have been disputed by experts and official reports. These assertions covered topics from U.S. munitions stockpiles and global oil reserves to his record on settling wars and climate change warnings.
The New American reported it asTrump Threatens to Annihilate Iran if It Doesn’t Capitulate, Agree to U.S. Terms (opens The New American in a new tab)
In the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, juror Michael P. Desronvil was the sole holdout against an insanity acquittal, leading to an 11‑1 deadlock and a mistrial declared by Judge William Sullivan. Desronvil maintains prosecutors proved Clancy knowingly killed her three children.
The New American reported it asLindsay Clancy: One Hung Jury — One Hanged Jury System? (opens The New American in a new tab)
The juror who prevented a unanimous verdict in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has hired Edward Paltzik, an attorney who previously represented Donald Trump. The juror stated he had no doubts about Clancy's guilt based on the evidence presented.
The New American reported it asLindsay Clancy: One Hung Jury — One Hanged Jury System? (opens The New American in a new tab)
House Speaker Mike Johnson has sent representatives home early for their pre-election recess. This move postpones a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which had been initiated by Rep. Thomas Massie over Hegseth's actions in Iran and Venezuela.
The New American reported it asJohnson Recesses House to Duck Hegseth Impeachment Vote (opens The New American 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 New American reported it asDemocrat Wants to Block Trump “Sale” of 40K Bombs to Israel (opens The New American in a new tab)
Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges Hegseth continued U.S. military operations in Iran without congressional approval and criticizes his actions in Venezuela and Yemen.
The New American reported it asMassie Forcing Vote to Impeach Hegseth (opens The New American in a new tab)
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani were seen laughing during the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Video of the moment, which occurred while victims' names were being read aloud, circulated online and drew criticism.
The New American reported it asMamdani, Ocasio-Cortez Laugh As Speakers Read Names of 9/11 Victims (opens The New American in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced his intention to sue the newspaper Haaretz and its journalist over a report claiming UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned him of a planned Hamas operation before the October 7, 2023 attacks. Netanyahu's office denies the report, calling it a 'lie'.
The New American reported it asHaaretz: Netanyahu Ignored October 7 Warnings, Rejected Early Hostage Offer (opens The New American in a new tab)
Vice President JD Vance stated he would not disavow his friendship with Tucker Carlson, despite political disagreements. Vance made the remarks at a White House press conference, emphasizing that personal relationships should not be determined by political differences.
The New American reported it asVance Says He Won't Throw Carlson Under the Bus Despite Disagreements (opens The New American in a new tab)
The Trump administration is launching a six-month cybersecurity pilot program called Project Watershed 250 in San Antonio, Texas. The initiative aims to identify and address vulnerabilities in water systems using private sector cybersecurity and artificial intelligence tools, with assistance provided at no cost to utilities.
The New American reported it asTrump Admin Cyber Push Reaches Texas Water Systems, With Plans to Expand Nationwide (opens The New American in a new tab)
A Department of Justice report has sharply criticized an FBI memo that linked "radical-traditionalist Catholic ideology" to domestic violent extremism. The report found the memo to be a "grave failure" and an "abuse of power," while the FBI had initiated the investigation based on an individual with violent online posts.
The New American reported it asDOJ Report Details FBI’s “Richmond Catholic Memo” That Targeted “Radical Traditionalist Catholics” (opens The New American in a new tab)
Preston Parra, a former staffer for Republican Mike Collins, posted images including a swastika and himself in Ku Klux Klan-like regalia on social media. Parra also used an anti-Black slur and posted the phrase 'White Power'. He described himself as a 'twink fascist' and claimed his posts were 'satirical'.
The New American reported it asWaPo Report: Mike Collins' Former Staffer Posted Nazi, KKK Imagery; Son-in-Law Is “Pro White Nationalist” (opens The New American in a new tab)
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow for talks with Russian intelligence officials. President Donald Trump described the visit as 'semi-routine' and indicated that Washington desires an end to the war in Ukraine. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed intelligence contacts but denied a meeting with President Putin.
The New American reported it asRussia Threatens Britain As CIA Chief Returns From Moscow (opens The New American in a new tab)
Minneapolis police executed a search warrant at an apartment reportedly linked to Adnan Hirsi, son of Rep. Ilhan Omar. His roommate, Abdulrahman Abdi, was arrested on weapons charges, and firearms were recovered from the property.
The New American reported it asCops Raid Home of Anti-gun Democrat Omar’s Son; Guns, Ammo Found; Roommate Arrested (opens The New American in a new tab)
A candidate named Dan J. Sullivan advanced from the Alaska US Senate primary, sharing his name with the incumbent Republican senator. The race also features Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola.
The New American reported it asElection Rigging? You Just Won’t Believe the Dems’ Scam in Alaska (opens The New American in a new tab)
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, worked in the White House for more than a year without a routine security clearance, according to reports. Trump personally intervened to prompt her to complete the process after concerns were raised by White House counsel and security officials.
The New American reported it asWhite House Aide Natalie Harp’s Intimate Letters to Trump Revealed (opens The New American in a new tab)
The UK Home Office published new guidance for asylum seekers, allowing stays with friends or family and detailing UK laws on rape, sexual assault, and gender equality. The leaflets cover accommodation rules, financial support, and behavioural expectations, amid government efforts to reduce reliance on state housing.
The New American reported it asU.K. Gov’t Pamphlet Begs “Migrants”: Don’t Rape Women Because It’s Against the Law and Could Affect Asylum Claim (opens The New American in a new tab)
Elon Musk posted on X that Derek Chauvin was 'unjustly convicted of murder' and should be freed, aligning with Chauvin's third legal attempt to overturn his 2021 conviction. Chauvin's attorneys allege procedural errors, including Governor Tim Walz's transfer of prosecutorial oversight to state officials.
The New American reported it asChauvin Filing: Grand Jury Should Have Heard Case; AG Illegally Appointed to Oversee Case; Prosecution, Conviction Invalid (opens The New American in a new tab)
David Morens, 78, a senior adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from 2006 to 2022, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States. The case centres on efforts to hide federal records about COVID-19 origins and a terminated research grant linked to a Wuhan lab.
The New American reported it asFrom Public Servant to Conspirator: Fauci Advisor Pleads Guilty (opens The New American in a new tab)
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the US military has sufficient assets to maintain its naval blockade of Iran for as long as necessary. The blockade has redirected over 55 commercial vessels since its imposition, with US forces disabling three and boarding two.
The New American reported it asTrump: "I’ll Never Apologize” for High Gas Prices — Iran’s More Important (opens The New American 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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Low factuality
- Media Bias/Fact CheckmixedCheck it
Who owns it
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Where it publishes from
- Official site
- thenewamerican.com
- Seen publishing on
- thenewamerican.com
- 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
- 27
- Reports listed
- 27
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 6 August 2026
27 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 3 of those stories, outlets rated right were largely absent from the coverage and The New American ran the story anyway.
Across the 27 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The New American’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 35 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 23 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 23 September 2026. Ratings pulled 9 September 2026.
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