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NBC News
MediaBias News has published 11 stories involving NBC 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 StatesBessent Defends Trump's Russia Sanctions Policy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration's record on Russia, stating no sanctions were lifted and that President Trump imposed the toughest sanctions. He noted a 60-day pause is in effect to examine the sanctions situation.
United States3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesTrump promises $5,000 check to voters if Republicans win midterms
Donald Trump told a rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, that he would promise a $5,000 check to each adult voter if Republicans win the midterm elections. He also said he expects to be blamed if the party loses.
United States3 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 25- Politics · United States
Rahm Emanuel: Democrats should pursue ethics reform, not Trump impeachment
Rahm Emanuel, former chief of staff to President Obama, has advised Democrats against pursuing impeachment of President Donald Trump if they gain control of the House. He suggested focusing on ethics reform instead, citing voter concerns about government corruption.
United States3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 87 · Hype 15 
Politics · United StatesSenator John Kennedy considering 2028 presidential run
Senator John Kennedy has stated he is considering a presidential run in 2028. He told NBC's Meet the Press that his current focus is on his Senate re-election, but he would consider a White House bid if he felt ineffective in the Senate or if the field of candidates was weak.
United States3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 85 · Hype 15
Politics · United StatesMike Johnson Aide Cancels Luxury Europe Trip for Staffers
A planned luxury trip to Europe for congressional staffers, organized by a top aide to House Speaker Mike Johnson, was canceled after NBC News inquired about its itinerary. The trip featured stops in Italy and France.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesByron Donalds removes Trump mentions from campaign website
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds has removed prominent mentions of Donald Trump's endorsement and related campaign priorities from his website. The move comes as Trump's approval ratings have fallen.
United States2 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Media · United StatesTrump threatens FCC action against NBC anchor Kristen Welker
Donald Trump has threatened to report NBC News anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission. The president took issue with Welker's characterisation of his primary endorsements as having 'mixed results'. NBC News has publicly defended its anchor.
United States2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesFormer Deputy Sean Grayson Dies in Prison
Former Illinois Deputy Sean Grayson, convicted of the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey, has died in prison. Grayson was serving a 20-year sentence and had been seeking medical release due to stage 4 cancer.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
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
Politics · United StatesUS Attorney General Todd Blanche may ask Supreme Court to rule on voter roll access
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Justice Department may ask the Supreme Court to intervene in cases where states have blocked federal access to voter rolls. The Trump administration has filed 31 lawsuits against states resisting the effort, losing 22 so far. Blanche linked the push to election integrity and President Trump’s campaign platform.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 67 · Hype 32
Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed disavows Hasan Piker’s 2019 remark that US ‘deserved’ 9/11 attacks
Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed dismissed Hasan Piker’s 2019 claim that the US ‘deserved’ the 9/11 attacks as a ‘dumb statement’ but maintained his association with the streamer. Right-rated outlets led on the controversy, while centre-rated reports noted the disavowal without framing it as a campaign liability.
United States4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
