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ABC News
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving ABC News, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesTrump's approval rating hits record low of 33%
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low of 33%, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. The survey also indicates Democrats hold an 8-percentage point lead over Republicans in likely voter support for congressional elections.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 71 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · United StatesMan shot on Manhattan subway train, critically injured
A shooting occurred on a northbound E train at a Manhattan subway station on Saturday, October 17, 2026. One man was critically injured, and subway services were disrupted.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 85 · Hype 12
Media · United StatesSenator Moreno asks FCC to investigate ABC News over Anduril report
Senator Bernie Moreno has requested the Federal Communications Commission investigate ABC News. The call comes after the network removed and revised a report concerning investments linked to Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump and the defense contractor Anduril Industries.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 55
Politics · United StatesTrump lashes out at reporter questioning dividend plan
Donald Trump reacted aggressively to ABC News reporter Rachel Scott when she questioned his proposed $5,000 dividend plan. The exchange occurred after Trump's appearance at the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. Scott had asked why voters would need the payment if his economic policies were already successful.
United States3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 60 · Hype 70
Media · United StatesHayden Panettiere found dead at 36, police report no foul play
Actress Hayden Panettiere, 36, was found dead in her Greenville, South Carolina apartment on 16 August 2026. Police and the coroner’s office reported no signs of foul play. Her father confirmed her death in a statement to ABC News, and tributes followed from co-stars and fans.
United States5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 85 · Hype 12
Media · United StatesABC News spiked 2021 COVID lab leak story after Fauci review, says ex-correspondent
Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran says the network censored his 2021 investigation into COVID-19 potentially leaking from a Wuhan lab after the script was reviewed by Anthony Fauci. The claim coincides with Fauci refusing a Senate subcommittee interview, as right-rated outlets lead on the allegation while no left- or centre-rated outlet covered it.
United States5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 42