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The New York Times
MediaBias News has published 17 stories involving The New York Times, 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 StatesIlhan Omar's relatives subpoenaed in federal immigration probe
Federal agents have issued subpoenas to relatives of Rep. Ilhan Omar as part of a criminal investigation into her family's immigration history. The probe follows a search of Omar's Washington, DC home.
United States4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 65
Politics · United StatesNoem's DHS bought jets from donor's firm for $214 million
The Department of Homeland Security agreed to pay $214 million for five aircraft from a company chaired by a political donor to Kristi Noem. The purchases occurred on Noem's last day as DHS secretary, with reports indicating substantial markups on the planes.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · UkraineUkraine claims interception of Russian plan for winter energy and water strikes
Ukraine claims to have intercepted a Russian document detailing a plan for widespread winter strikes on its energy and water infrastructure. The alleged plan involves up to 1,000 missiles, drones, and bombs targeting power plants, substations, and water systems, aiming to cut essential services to major cities.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Politics · United StatesCongress recesses without AI or data center action
Congress is set to recess for the midterm elections without passing legislation on artificial intelligence or data center construction. Republicans attempted to bring a bill addressing electricity costs tied to data centers, but Democrats blocked it.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesKen Paxton said GOP convention hurt his polling numbers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton privately told donors that the recent GOP convention in Dallas negatively impacted his polling numbers. His campaign adviser dismissed the leaked audio as 'manipulated nonsense'. Paxton is in a close race against state Rep. James Talarico.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 61 · Hype 68- Politics · United States
ICE plans to hire 5,000 agents to support Trump deportation campaign
Immigration and Customs Enforcement intends to hire 5,000 new agents by year's end to bolster President Trump's deportation efforts. This expansion comes as the agency reportedly faces a backlog in vetting recent hires.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Politics · United StatesMary Peltola Accused of Abusive Language by Former Staffers
Former staffers have accused Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola of profane outbursts and hateful language, including allegations of shoving an aide and using slurs. Peltola's campaign has denied a pattern of abusive behavior, attributing some actions to grief over personal losses.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Conflict & SecurityPM Carney studied risk of US military action against Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney said he studied the possibility of a U.S.-led military invasion of Canada, describing it as an 'extreme tail risk' in a New York Times interview. Donald Trump had previously posted on Truth Social that Canada was 'destroying itself' with its immigration policies.
3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Politics · United StatesMinnesota judges coordinated on immigration cases, reports say
Federal judges in Minnesota coordinated their handling of immigration cases through meetings, email threads, and shared tools, according to reports. The coordination, revealed by The New York Times, has led to scrutiny over judicial independence, though judges maintain each case was decided independently.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 68
Conflict & Security · UkrainePutin told US envoys Russia could take Donbas in months, Kushner doubted claim
Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Russian forces could occupy the entire Donbas region within months. Jared Kushner expressed doubt about Putin's claims, reminding him that similar statements were made a year prior. Both Kyiv and Moscow are reportedly frustrated with Witkoff.
Ukraine4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & SecurityDenmark PM optimistic about US talks on Greenland security
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed optimism regarding a resolution with the United States concerning Greenland. A high-level working group has been established to explore enhanced security and defense cooperation in the Arctic territory.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Politics · United StatesNebraska Governor Pillen Accused of Employing Undocumented Workers
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen's family business, Pillen Family Farms, has allegedly employed undocumented workers for over a decade. This comes as Pillen has publicly supported stricter immigration policies and President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
United States3 min readTrust 86 · Craft 87 · Hype 30
Conflict & Security · Middle EastSudan army accused of developing chemical weapons
Leaked documents, videos, and communications suggest Sudan's army developed and used chemical weapons, including chlorine-based bombs, against rebel forces. The Sudanese government has denied the allegations.
Middle East3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 40- Media · United States
Wendell Berry, author and farmer, dies at 92
Wendell Berry, the prolific Kentucky-born author, farmer, and environmentalist, has died at the age of 92. His daughter confirmed his death on August 31, 2026. Berry was celebrated for his writings on agrarianism and his critiques of industrial society.
United States3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 65 · Hype 15 
Politics · United StatesDHS denies NYT report of ICE abuses, calling it a hoax
The Department of Homeland Security has denied a New York Times report detailing alleged abusive treatment of migrants in ICE detention facilities. DHS called the report a hoax, while the Times cited ten deportees who claimed to have witnessed or experienced mistreatment.
United States3 min readTrust 64 · Craft 44 · Hype 35- Politics · United States
Meloni admits relationship with Trump proved more difficult than expected
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has admitted that her relationship with former US President Donald Trump has been more difficult than she anticipated. She stated that despite perceived common ground on immigration and woke culture, their interactions did not unfold as expected.
United States3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20 
MediaStudy claims Apple, Google News favor outlets backing Democrats
A Media Research Center study alleges that Apple News and Google News promote outlets that have exclusively endorsed Democratic presidential candidates since 1988. The platforms' algorithms are questioned for political diversity.
4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
