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Fox News
MediaBias News has published 29 stories involving Fox News, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
PoliticsNicki Minaj urges Americans to 'vote red' in midterm elections
Rapper Nicki Minaj has encouraged young Americans to "vote red" in the upcoming midterm elections. In a clip released by Fox News, she also criticised the Democratic Party, calling them "petty and childish" and "way too caught up in pop culture."
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesDemocrat Eric Jones faces scrutiny over activist endorsement
Democratic congressional candidate Eric Jones is facing questions after accepting an endorsement from activist Adina Flores. Flores has posted antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ+ statements on social media, including claims that 'Evil Jews run the world'. Jones' campaign has condemned such rhetoric.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 87 · Hype 30- Politics · Middle East
Iranian President Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei healthy after recent meeting
Masoud Pezeshkian said he met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei about a month ago, describing the leader as completely healthy and able to give directions. He added Iran will dilute highly enriched uranium, has never wanted a nuclear weapon, and blamed US military activity for IAEA inspection limits.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 87 · Hype 15 
PoliticsUS Government Paid for Trump Ad Featuring Anti-Communist Message
A 30-second television advertisement featuring President Donald Trump and anti-communist messaging was paid for by the U.S. government. The $14,000 ad ran on Fox News and Newsmax, prompting questions about its legality and ethics from both Democrats and Republicans.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastTrump Weighs Options on Iran, Including Talks or Military Action
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering significant options regarding Iran, including potential military action and diplomatic engagement. The possibility of a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also been raised, potentially impacting regional tensions and energy markets.
Middle East2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61- Media · United States
Trump vetoes CNN, Politico, MS NOW; networks boycott coverage
President Donald Trump vetoed CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, impacting audiovisual coverage of his UN trip. In response, CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox halted their joint television coverage of Trump, citing solidarity with the banned outlets.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Business & Economy · United StatesKashkari: US Inflation Remains Too High Across Economy
Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said inflation remains too high across the US economy, extending beyond just oil prices. He made the remarks on Fox News on September 20, 2026, following a unanimous Federal Reserve decision to raise interest rates.
United States3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says Houthis agreed not to attack US
President Donald Trump stated that Yemen's Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States, according to Fox News. Trump also indicated that he is considering future military action against Iran.
Middle East3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesTrump Lists 25 Achievements on Truth Social
Donald Trump posted a list of 25 claimed achievements on Truth Social, referring to it as his 'third term.' The claims span immigration, foreign policy, and the economy, appearing as midterm elections approach.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump to Host Hunters, Sign Orders on Outdoor Access
President Donald Trump is hosting over 100 hunters and outdoor industry leaders for a White House dinner where he is expected to sign executive orders aimed at expanding access to public lands and waterways. The orders will also reverse certain Biden-era restrictions, including those on lead ammunition.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Politics · United States
James Talarico walks back past statements on gender and trans athletes
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has revised past statements regarding gender and transgender athletes. He now states he opposes transgender girls competing in sports if it compromises safety or fairness, a shift from his previous stances.
United States2 min readTrust 54 · Craft 49 · Hype 55 
Politics · United StatesNewsom says Democratic Party aligned with socialists
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the Democratic Party is "pretty aligned" with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), particularly on issues like universal healthcare and climate change. He described these ideas as "mainstream" within the broader Democratic platform.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump's 9/11 claims about Ground Zero work face scrutiny
Donald Trump has claimed he went to Ground Zero the day after the 9/11 attacks with construction workers and 'worked long and hard.' First responders and individuals present at the site have stated they did not see him there.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesMcConnell's absence from Senate prompts calls for return or resignation
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from public view for over 80 days since his June hospitalization. Fox News commentator Joe Concha has publicly demanded that McConnell return to Senate duties by September or resign, stating "Enough of this already."
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · United StatesUS military uses lasers to down cartel drones at border
The US military has deployed laser technology along the US-Mexico border, downing 11 cartel drones assessed as associated with illicit activity. Reports vary on the total number of drones downed in August, with some citing up to 100.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesBeverly Vance Aikins says she would probably punch Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed
Beverly Vance Aikins, mother of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, said she would “probably punch” Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed and called him an “idiot” after he criticised her son’s family on Fox News and Tomi Lahren’s show.
United States2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 48
Business & Economy · United StatesCommerce Secretary Lutnick Contradicts Himself on Data Center Water Use
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that data centers do not use significant amounts of water, calling such claims 'propaganda.' However, this contradicts his previous statements and estimates from industry groups.
United States2 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 50
Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump dismisses Iran deal value, claims Hormuz control
Donald Trump stated that any deal with Iran is 'not worth the paper it's written on' and that the US has 'almost complete control' of the Strait of Hormuz. He also warned of a significantly stronger military response if Iran retaliates.
Middle East3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 55 · Hype 55- Politics · United States
Trump calls data center critics 'backwards and poor'
Donald Trump stated that communities opposing AI data centers would become 'backwards and poor.' Republican Rep. Tim Burchett responded that he must be 'backwards and poor' for his apprehension. Public opposition to data centers is high, with polls showing over 70% of Americans against them.
United States4 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 25 
Conflict & Security · United StatesJudge tosses 9/11 suspect's confession, sets trial date
An Air Force judge has dismissed Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's 2007 confession in the 9/11 case, ruling it was not voluntary. The judge also set a new trial date for June 2028, pushing it back from prosecutors' requested January 2027 start.
United States3 min readTrust 45 · Craft 35 · Hype 70
Politics · United StatesCanada Not Blocking Ships, Fact Checkers Say
Online posts falsely claimed Canada blocked ships from entering Lake Ontario via the St. Lawrence Seaway, citing a non-existent Fox News report. Fact-checking outlets confirmed that marine traffic is unaffected and operations are normal.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 15
Politics · Middle EastTrump: Iran will never get nuclear weapons
Donald Trump has declared that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, stating that Tehran would use them if it acquired them. He also claimed that if he were not president, Israel would no longer exist.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Media · Middle EastTrump attacks Fox News reporter; Baier defends him
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt's report on Iran was inaccurate. Anchor Bret Baier responded on air, defending Hunt and clarifying the network's reporting on US-Iran relations.
Middle East3 min readTrust 72 · Craft 87 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesEl-Sayed asks Watters if he is circumcised during Fox News interview
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed asked Fox News host Jesse Watters if he was circumcised during an interview. The question came as they discussed gender-affirming care for minors, with El-Sayed defending his position by comparing it to circumcision.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 68
Politics · United StatesClarence Thomas: 'Stay Black and die' retort to racial expectations
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has spoken out against the expectation that Black Americans should adhere to specific political viewpoints based on their race. He shared a retort he used, 'stay Black and die,' to push back against such mandates.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Politics · United States
Pete Hegseth’s net approval rating of -22 puts his job at risk, polls show
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has the lowest net approval rating among Donald Trump’s cabinet members at -22, according to Quinnipiac University and Fox News polling. CNN data analyst Harry Enten suggested the figure could threaten Hegseth’s position, as previous officials with similar ratings were later dismissed.
United States4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 41 - Politics · United States
Florida subpoenas Fauci over pandemic records
Florida's Attorney General issued a subpoena to Anthony Fauci on 29 May 2024, demanding records related to potential self-dealing during his leadership of the pandemic response. The move follows Fauci's invocation of the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing last week.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 52 · Hype 45 - Conflict & Security · Middle East
Trump threatens Iran with military strikes if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Donald Trump warned Iran that the US would launch major strikes unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, while Axios reported an interim deal was near. Oil prices fell below $80 a barrel after US officials expressed hope for a resolution, though no centre-rated outlet covered the story.
Middle East4 min readTrust 62 · Craft 51 · Hype 41 - Media
Sabalenka backs WTA genetic screening for transgender athletes
Aryna Sabalenka endorsed the Women’s Tennis Association’s policy requiring genetic screening for transgender athletes during a press conference at the Canadian Open. The comments drew reactions on social media, with right-rated outlets highlighting her stance while no left- or centre-rated coverage appeared.
3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
