WSVN media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give WSVN 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 75 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is WSVN biased?
The rating organisations do not give WSVN one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is WSVN left or right?
The rating organisations do not give WSVN 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 WSVN reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for WSVN 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 WSVN has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with WSVN’s own report linked underneath.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
WSVN reported it asCarney embraces EU associate membership proposal as Trump pushes Canada closer to Europe - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN 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.
WSVN reported it asSpeaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
WSVN reported it asHouse approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
WSVN reported it asFederal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
WSVN reported it asFencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN 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.
WSVN reported it asActs abandon Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore barred over ‘Free Palestine’ comments - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
The US Space Force has confirmed the deployment of weapons in Earth orbit, marking the first public acknowledgement of such capabilities. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink stated the weapons are intended for defence against hostile actions, though specific details remain undisclosed.
WSVN reported it asUS acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the Space Force placed "space control weapons" to deter adversaries, drawing accusations from China and Russia.
WSVN reported it asUS acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
The board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the performing arts venue due to financial problems and a disagreement about naming the building after President Donald Trump. A judge had previously blocked the venue from being renamed.
WSVN reported it asKennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump’s name to building - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN 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.
WSVN reported it asTrump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move could save billions for the industry and boost American energy.
WSVN reported it asEPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN 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.
WSVN reported it asSupreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot restrictions ahead of midterms - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
Senator Mitch McConnell cast a vote to advance the farm bill in committee on September 16, after receiving voting instructions from Senator John Hoeven. The bill passed the committee 12-11 along party lines.
WSVN reported it asMcConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
WSVN reported it asSaudi oil pipeline shut down after attack triggers fires - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
WSVN reported it asSearch underway for about 130 people after Indonesian ferry overturns - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN 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.
WSVN reported it asUS marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
Opponents of Missouri's new congressional map have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. This follows a federal appeals panel's decision to let a new map stand, sending the dispute back to the nation's highest court.
WSVN reported it asUS Supreme Court again rejects push to use Trump-backed congressional map in Missouri - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
Drinking very hot beverages, defined as 65C or above, triples the risk of oesophageal cancer compared to warm drinks, according to a large Oxford University study. Consuming six or more hot drinks a day also increases the risk, though the overall likelihood of developing the cancer remains low.
WSVN reported it asDrinking very hot beverages could triple cancer risk, large study finds - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at its 'Surprise and Shine' event. The company also introduced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This marks the first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus.
WSVN reported it asNew Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN in a new tab)
Apple CEO John Ternus posted a cryptic video ahead of the company's expected iPhone 18 Pro unveiling. The video appears to hint at a new variable aperture camera feature for the device, which is set to be announced alongside new Apple Watch models.
WSVN reported it asNew Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN 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
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
High factuality
Who owns it
- Sunbeam TelevisionMedia Conglomeratedirect owner
Where it publishes from
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
- 75
- Reports listed
- 78
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
78 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 20 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and WSVN ran the story anyway.
Across the 75 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of WSVN: its report arrived a median of 31 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 18 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 18 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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