Senate Confirms Jack Lew as U.S. Ambassador to Israel

Washington, District of Columbia United States of America
Jack Lew, former Treasury Secretary, has been confirmed as the new U.S. ambassador to Israel.
Some Republicans expressed concerns about Lew's qualifications and his past actions, particularly his role in the Iran nuclear deal.
The Senate vote was largely along party lines, with Democrats supporting and Republicans opposing Lew's nomination.

On October 31, 2023, the U.S. Senate confirmed Jack Lew as the new ambassador to Israel. The former Treasury Secretary under President Obama, Lew was nominated by President Biden for the position. The Senate vote was largely along party lines, with Democrats supporting Lew's nomination and Republicans opposing it. Some Republicans expressed concerns about Lew's qualifications and his past actions, particularly his role in the Iran nuclear deal. However, Democrats praised Lew's experience and his commitment to strengthening U.S.-Israel relations. Lew's confirmation comes at a critical time, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. As ambassador, Lew will play a key role in managing U.S.-Israel relations and navigating the complex geopolitical landscape of the region.

Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • There is a slight discrepancy in the portrayal of Lew's qualifications and past actions between the sources.

Sources

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Senate confirms Jack Lew as Biden's ambassador to Israel

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Zachary Cohen Tuesday, 31 October 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Lew, who served as Treasury secretary under President Barack Obama, was confirmed by a vote of 52-48.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (90%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
    • CNN is owned by WarnerMedia News & Sports, a division of AT&T's WarnerMedia. AT&T has been a significant donor to both Democratic and Republican candidates, potentially influencing the site's coverage.
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (85%)
      • The author, Manu Raju, has previously worked for Politico, a news organization that has been criticized for its perceived liberal bias.

      89%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Jack Lew confirmed by Senate as Biden's ambassador to Israel

      CNBC News Kevin Breuninger Tuesday, 31 October 2023 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • Lew’s confirmation comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, where Israel has been dealing with a series of attacks from Iran-backed militias.
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (90%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
        • CNBC is owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. Comcast has been a significant donor to both Democratic and Republican candidates, potentially influencing the site's coverage.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          • The author, Kevin Breuninger, has no known conflicts of interest related to this topic.

          65%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel is awful. Hard to believe what he's done

          Fox News Media Tuesday, 31 October 2023 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • The article provides a different perspective on Jack Lew's appointment, criticizing his past actions.
          • Accuracy
            • The article contradicts the other sources by presenting a negative view of Jack Lew's appointment.
          • Deception (70%)
            • The article uses inflammatory rhetoric and emotional manipulation to discredit Jack Lew.
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (60%)
            • The article shows a clear bias against Jack Lew and the Biden administration.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (60%)
              • Fox News is owned by the Fox Corporation, which is known for its conservative political bias. This could potentially influence the site's coverage.
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
                • The author, Liz Peek, is a known conservative commentator and contributor to Fox News, which could influence her perspective and reporting.

                89%

                The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                Senate to vote on Israel ambassador nominee

                The Hill News Site: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate-seethe-republicans-call-for-israeli-elections/ Jordain Carney Tuesday, 31 October 2023 00:00
                • Unique Points
                  • The article provides details about the Senate's voting process for ambassador nominations.
                • Accuracy
                  No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                • Deception (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Fallacies (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Bias (90%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
                  • The Hill is owned by Capitol Hill Publishing, which is owned by News Communications, Inc. The company has been a significant donor to both Democratic and Republican candidates, potentially influencing the site's coverage.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    • The author, Jordain Carney, has no known conflicts of interest related to this topic.