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Political Wire
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Political Wire, from September 2026 to November 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesKen Paxton's divorce finalized after Senate campaign loss
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton have finalized their divorce after 38 years of marriage. The finalization comes days after Ken Paxton's unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesHegseth blocked military promotions over vaccine, diversity stances
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly blocked promotions for military officers who supported Covid-19 vaccines and diversity initiatives. His office allegedly compiled paper-only files from internet searches to vet candidates, a process that may have violated federal law and disproportionately affected women and people of color.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesTrump disputes approval ratings, claims 60% figure
President Donald Trump has disputed his job approval ratings, calling them 'fake' and suggesting his actual approval is 60%. This comes as multiple polls show his approval significantly lower, with one average at 38.8%.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesTrump rally attendees attack protester as he mocks her
During a Donald Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio, attendees attacked a protester. Video captured supporters pulling at her clothing, shoving her, and striking her. Donald Trump referred to the protester as 'paid' and 'scum,' and mocked her weight. No arrests were made.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesDonald Trump says he uses AI but will not say how
Donald Trump confirmed he uses artificial intelligence but declined to specify how, stating only that it can be used for "a lot of things." He also commented on the technology's future, saying "whoever wins in artificial intelligence wins."
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. used military jets for travel, report says
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was granted access to military aircraft for his cross-country travels, including trips to campaign for Republican candidates. The White House and Department of Health and Human Services lawyers approved the plan.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41