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CBS News
MediaBias News has published 16 stories involving CBS 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 StatesMike Rogers Refuses Debate with Dana Bash on Air
During a CNN interview, Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers declined to debate host Dana Bash, instead pivoting to questions about his opponent Abdul El-Sayed's family history and alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed denies these connections, attributing attacks to his faith.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesJD Vance says he may not run for president in 2028
US Vice President JD Vance has stated there is a chance he will not run for president in 2028. He cited personal and family factors, including his four young children and his wife Usha Vance, as influences on his decision.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 45
PoliticsJD Vance links immigration to France violence
Vice President JD Vance has blamed immigration and assimilation problems for the violence during protests in France. He also discussed the Trump administration's economy and Iran strategy, and his own potential 2028 presidential run.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastGeneral Warned of Missile Shortage Before Iran War
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George warned in December of a critical missile defense munitions shortage that could last five years. He was ousted in April during the Iran war. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell denies any such shortage exists.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesMike Johnson expects to remain House Republican leader if party loses majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson stated he expects to continue leading House Republicans as minority leader if the party loses its majority in November. He described a comment about starting a lawn business as 'tongue in cheek' and said he has 'no intention other than winning this majority'.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTom Homan clashes with CBS over ICE death data and detainee charges
CBS News asked border czar Tom Homan about ICE deaths and the proportion of detainees without extra criminal charges. Homan responded by questioning the reporter’s premise, citing official ICE data, defending detention standards and declaring that anyone in the country illegally is deportable.
United States3 min readTrust 82 · Craft 95 · Hype 45
PoliticsFetterman says Democrats could win Senate, teases political future
Senator John Fetterman stated it is possible for Democrats to regain Senate control in the midterm elections. He also addressed speculation about his political future and party affiliation, saying he has no reason to leave the Democratic Party.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump says US and Cuba will reach deal, no military action needed
US President Donald Trump predicted an agreement with Cuba and stated that military action would not be necessary. He also reiterated his goal to 'open Cuba for our people'.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · United StatesUS Army Reserve Assesses Support for Potential Cuba Operation
The U.S. Army Reserve is evaluating its capacity to provide support units to the Southern Command within a 90 to 120-day timeframe. This assessment is part of military planning for potential actions related to Cuba, as reported by CBS News.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesNJ Governor Mikie Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resign after investigation
Governor Mikie Sherrill asked Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to step down after a 61‑page investigation detailed sexual harassment, a romantic advance toward a staffer’s friend and attempts to promote a romantic partner without disclosure. Caldwell was given until Friday to resign and has denied wrongdoing.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Iran shoots down at least two US drones, officials say
US officials have confirmed that Iranian forces shot down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft in recent days. The exact location and specific models of the drones are not yet public.
Middle East2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41 - Politics
Hegseth Accused of Pressuring Rescued Airmen for '60 Minutes' Interview
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly pressured two airmen, rescued after an F-15 was shot down over Iran, to appear on '60 Minutes'. Military officials allegedly raised concerns about classified information, which Hegseth's office is said to have ignored. The Pentagon has denied the claims.
4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Politics · United States
FBI relaxes hiring rules on prostitution encounters
The FBI has ended its policy of automatically disqualifying all applicants with past sexual encounters with prostitutes. The bureau will now consider some candidates holistically, though certain past behaviours remain disqualifying.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20 
Politics · United StatesTulsi Gabbard says husband recovering after rare cancer surgery
Tulsi Gabbard announced her husband Abraham Williams was diagnosed with sacral chordoma, a rare spinal tumour, after back pain. She resigned as director of national intelligence in May to care for him. Doctors removed the cancerous tissue, but Williams continues rehabilitation and scans.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- Media
The media bias charts disagree with each other on most outlets
Three organisations publish the bias charts people search for, and they are not measuring quite the same thing. Counted across 338 outlets rated by at least two of them, 197 get different verdicts — and on 141 outlets rated by all three, only 50 are unanimous.
6 min read 
Media · United StatesScott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi leave CBS '60 Minutes' for teaching roles
Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi, long-time correspondents on CBS's '60 Minutes', have been removed from the programme as part of a restructuring and will take up teaching positions. The move follows a broader shakeup at the network's flagship news show.
United States3 min read
