washingtonstatestandard.com media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give washingtonstatestandard.com one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. We have seen it on 32 published stories of ours.
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Is washingtonstatestandard.com biased?
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Is washingtonstatestandard.com left or right?
The rating organisations do not give washingtonstatestandard.com one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Leans left; Media Bias/Fact Check: Left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is washingtonstatestandard.com reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for washingtonstatestandard.com are Ad Fontes Media: High factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What washingtonstatestandard.com has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with washingtonstatestandard.com’s own report linked underneath.
Record-high diesel prices have prompted Republican Senator Chuck Grassley to call for an embargo on exports. Farm state Republicans are pressuring the White House to stop exports, citing the impact on farmers and truckers.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asDiesel prices shoot upward as top farm-state GOP senator begs Trump for export embargo • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
Three major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights after their White House press credentials were revoked. The outlets seek immediate restoration of access.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asCNN, MS Now, Politico sue Trump over White House ban • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
A federal judge has blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate political allies of former President Donald Trump. The judge stated the issues underlying the case remain relevant, despite the administration's claims the fund is defunct.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asJudge says case challenging Trump’s anti-weaponization fund ‘still alive and kicking’ • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com 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.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asWashington state House candidate pleads not guilty to DUI charge • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
A coalition of civil rights and union groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from being deployed to polling locations. This is the second such legal challenge this month.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asTrump administration faces second lawsuit to block ICE agents at polls • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
Both chambers of Congress are returning to Capitol Hill for a brief session before the midterm elections. The House will meet for one week, while the Senate will be in session for three weeks, leaving limited time for legislative action.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asCongress returns to session before midterms sprint, but no action expected on AI fears • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asUS Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of Democratic-led cities and states have filed a lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration rule. The rule would allow immigration officials to deny green cards and visas to immigrants who use public benefits.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asStates, cities sue Trump administration over new green card restrictions • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
An analysis from a Democratic-aligned voting rights group indicates that efforts to limit mail-in voting could disproportionately affect Democratic voters. This finding aligns with previous statements by Donald Trump regarding the partisan implications of mail-in voting.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asTrump plan to limit mail voting hinders Democrats more than GOP, analysis finds • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with an exhibit of artifacts. The display includes personal items from the day, presented openly due to fragility, as museum leadership navigates political criticism.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asFrustrations, remorse and pain surface on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
Trump pressured officials to 'find' votes, loyalist Republicans sought to deny Biden presidency
Trust 33President Donald Trump pressured state election officials to "find" votes after his 2020 loss, while loyalist Republicans in Congress attempted to deny Joe Biden the presidency during the Electoral College certification. Concerns exist about future attempts to overturn election results.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asHow the US House could overturn the midterm election results (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has proposed giving $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House and Senate in the upcoming midterms. The plan is projected to cost $1.2 trillion and has raised concerns about inflation.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asTrump plan to send $5K to every adult projected to cost $1.2T and ‘explode’ the deficit (opens washingtonstatestandard.com 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.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asWA, other states sue feds over endangered species rollbacks • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
The Trump administration proposed changes to the U.S. census that would count only citizens and permanent residents, potentially excluding millions and reshaping political representation and federal funding. The changes could also eliminate demographic questions.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asTrump administration aims to exclude many noncitizens from the census (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
Over 250 current and former members of Congress have urged the US Supreme Court to deny a request to pause a ruling blocking parts of a USPS mail-in voting rule. They argue the rule and a related executive order unconstitutionally infringe on Congress's authority over federal elections.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asTrump doesn’t have the power to limit mail-in voting, lawmakers tell US Supreme Court • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
A federal judge has blocked new U.S. Postal Service rules that could delay mail-in ballots, following warnings from a whistleblower and election officials. The Trump administration is appealing the order.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asWhy the rushed Postal Service plan for mail-in voting has states in a panic • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve a legal dispute over the regulation of prediction markets. The case could determine whether these platforms are considered sports betting, subject to state laws, or financial derivatives regulated by the federal government.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asNJ wants US Supreme Court to review Kalshi’s sports markets (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
A federal judge has blocked New York's law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years for climate change damages. The judge found the state law conflicted with federal authority, particularly the Clean Air Act.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asJudge blocks New York’s ‘climate Superfund’ law as other states watch closely (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
A whistleblower has raised alarms about a new U.S. Postal Service system designed to verify mail ballots, alleging it is being developed with inadequate testing and a rushed timeline. The system, intended to comply with a Trump executive order, could lead to the rejection of large numbers of ballots.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asUSPS whistleblower predicts ‘catastrophic’ effect on elections under Trump vote-by-mail order • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
A federal judge has paused a lawsuit aiming to overturn the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. The case will not proceed until at least December 1, following a request from the Department of Justice.
washingtonstatestandard.com reported it asFederal judge pauses case on mifepristone access until after midterm elections • Washington State Standard (opens washingtonstatestandard.com in a new tab)
Who says so
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How reliably it reports fact
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High factuality
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
- 32
- Reports listed
- 32
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
32 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 6 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and washingtonstatestandard.com ran the story anyway.
Across the 32 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of washingtonstatestandard.com: its report arrived a median of 22 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 22 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 22 September 2026. Ratings pulled 8 September 2026.
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