washingtonsun.com media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give washingtonsun.com one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. We have seen it on 228 published stories of ours.
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Is washingtonsun.com biased?
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Is washingtonsun.com left or right?
The rating organisations do not give washingtonsun.com one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is washingtonsun.com reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for washingtonsun.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 washingtonsun.com has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with washingtonsun.com’s own report linked underneath.
The White House is reportedly evaluating the possibility of issuing mass pardons to junior staffers. Conservative groups have urged the administration to grant preemptive clemency, though one source suggests a blanket pardon for all junior officials is unlikely.
washingtonsun.com reported it asWhite House Is Weighing Mass Pardons for Junior Staff (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
Federal prosecutors are investigating allegations of contract misconduct at the Department of Homeland Security, focusing on the role of Corey Lewandowski. The investigation stems from a criminal referral by the DHS Inspector General.
washingtonsun.com reported it asDOJ Investigating Corey Lewandowski Over Alleged Contract Misconduct At DHS: Reports (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and his family's crypto firm, World Liberty Financial, alleging illegal profits from deals with the United Arab Emirates. The suit claims violations of the Constitution's foreign emoluments clause.
washingtonsun.com reported it asTrump-Linked Crypto Company Accused of ‘Public Corruption’ in New Lawsuit (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has confirmed it produced an ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother. The ad includes criticism of Acton and insinuations about her mental health. The campaign plans a significant advertising spend around the video, which has drawn criticism.
washingtonsun.com reported it asTrump Enthusiastically Endorses Ramaswamy’s Controversial Attack Ad (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
The United States has quietly reduced its military presence at bases across the Middle East in recent days. The State Department has also ordered a reduction of non-essential staff and their families from diplomatic posts in Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi attacks.
washingtonsun.com reported it asState Department Recalls Diplomatic Staff in Saudi Arabia (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced she will move out of her D.C. residence after federal agents conducted a four‑to‑five‑hour search, seized 17 items and sparked safety concerns. The raid is linked to a fraud probe into her family’s immigration records.
washingtonsun.com reported it asIlhan Omar Says She Can’t Continue to Live at Her D.C. Home Post-Raid (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has confirmed it produced an ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother. The ad includes criticism of Acton and insinuations about her mental health. The campaign plans a significant advertising spend around the video, which has drawn criticism.
washingtonsun.com reported it asOhio's Republican Governor Says Ramaswamy Should Take Down His Acton Ad (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
The State Department is reportedly asking some foreign service officials about their past presidential election voting history, with eligibility for promotion allegedly linked to votes for Donald Trump. This practice raises concerns about violating federal laws against politicizing personnel decisions.
washingtonsun.com reported it asState Asked Foreign Service Officers Up for Promotion Whether They Voted for Trump (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
The Trump administration is on track to deport approximately 660,000 people in its past year, a 26% increase compared to the Biden administration's yearly average. Voluntary departures are at an all-time high, but most deported individuals have no criminal convictions.
washingtonsun.com reported it asFormer DHS Data Chief: White House’s Tally of Immigrants Leaving Is ‘Highly Unlikely’ (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting field operations to identify noncitizen voters in nine states. The order cites concerns that the department's efforts rely on flawed data that may include U.S. citizens.
washingtonsun.com reported it asJudge Restricts Federal Agents’ Ability to Question Suspected Noncitizen Voters at Their Homes (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
The Trump administration is ending its legal challenge to a popular student loan forgiveness program. The Department of Justice had appealed federal judges' rulings against the administration's efforts to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
washingtonsun.com reported it asTrump Administration Drops Legal Fight to Overhaul Student Loan Forgiveness Program (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from former National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox, who challenged her dismissal by President Donald Trump. The court's decision upholds a lower court's ruling that validated Trump's executive authority in the firing.
washingtonsun.com reported it asSupreme Court Keeps Freeze on Limits for Transgender Inmate Care (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old retired American teacher, has been released by Russia after nearly five years of detention. He was convicted of serving as a mercenary. The release was announced by former President Donald Trump, who stated Russia demanded nothing in return.
washingtonsun.com reported it asRussia Frees American Prisoner During Visit by Steve Witkoff (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
The Social Security Administration has corrected records for nearly 15% of active Social Security numbers, adding missing death and citizenship data. The update follows concerns about improper benefit payments and a data security incident involving a third-party server.
washingtonsun.com reported it asSocial Security Fixes Millions of Records After Trump’s Fraud Claims Fade Away (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
An FBI anti-corruption team investigated allegations of a bribery scheme involving Senator Lindsey Graham and a Hawaii-based defense contractor. The probe reportedly went dark after the Trump administration reduced resources for the FBI and Department of Justice.
washingtonsun.com reported it asThe FBI Was Reportedly Eyeing Graham and Clyburn as Part of a Bribery Probe (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
Michael Bloomberg has donated approximately $80 million to support Democratic candidates in the upcoming US midterm elections. The move is seen as an effort to offset Republican fundraising advantages, as another tech billionaire has reportedly given more to Trump's Republicans.
washingtonsun.com reported it asMichael Bloomberg Delivers $80 Million to Democrats in Final Midterms Stretch (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a batch of interceptors purchased for Ukraine might not have been delivered. He denied any deliberate political directive to withhold the weapons, suggesting technical or allocation reasons instead.
washingtonsun.com reported it asRubio Says Ukraine Isn’t Being ‘Deliberately Denied’ Intelligence or Weapons (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
The BBC is seeking to depose special counsel Jack Smith as part of its defense against Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump sued the BBC over a documentary he claims falsely portrayed his January 6, 2021 speech. A federal judge will hold a hearing on the dispute.
washingtonsun.com reported it asTrump’s $10B Suit Against the BBC Could Offer Jack Smith a Platform (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has stated that Democrats should pursue "signature cases" against individuals associated with a future Trump administration to create a "deterrence message." She made these remarks at a University of Chicago podcast recording, predicting a contested 2028 Democratic primary. Conservatives have condemned her statements.
washingtonsun.com reported it asSlotkin Said It Was a Call for Accountability. Conservatives Saw It as a Threat. (opens washingtonsun.com in a new tab)
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to promote women's health, establishing a new division within the National Institutes of Health and a specialized task force. Melania Trump spearheaded the initiative, which observers noted was accompanied by an apparent attempt to avoid a kiss from the President.
washingtonsun.com reported it asTrump Gives Wiles an Additional Role, Further Squashing Rumors He Wants Her Gone (opens washingtonsun.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
- 228
- Reports listed
- 239
- We could read
- 16
- First seen
- 9 September 2026
223 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 16 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 63 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and washingtonsun.com ran the story anyway.
Across the 228 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than washingtonsun.com’s on 7 of them. Overall it filed a median of 18 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 25 October 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 25 October 2026. Ratings pulled 10 October 2026.
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