Clare Foran

Clare Foran is a congressional reporter for CNN Politics. She previously worked as an associate editor at The Atlantic, where she covered national politics with a focus on the Democratic Party. Before that, she was a reporter at National Journal, covering climate change, energy and the environment. Foran grew up in Buffalo, New York and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in history.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/clare-foran

78%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

84%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses language that implies a negative view of certain political figures or parties.
  • The author tends to focus on the perspectives of Democratic lawmakers and critics in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reports on the potential conflict of interest in criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and calling for new elections in Israel.
  • The author has previously worked as an associate editor at The Atlantic, a publication that may have a different editorial stance from CNN.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another article discusses contradictory statements made by Senator Chuck Schumer about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli public.
  • In one article, the author reports conflicting information regarding public opinion on the Antisemitism Awareness Act and the Israeli government.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author implies that the Israeli public has not been aware of the humanitarian crisis impacting Palestinian civilians, which is not accurate.
  • The author presents information that may be misleading or false in some instances.

Recent Articles

US House Passes Bill Imposing Sanctions on ICC for Proposed Israeli, Hamas Investigations

US House Passes Bill Imposing Sanctions on ICC for Proposed Israeli, Hamas Investigations

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 The House of Representatives passed a bill imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) in response to its move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. The legislation would restrict entry into the US, revoke visas, and impose financial restrictions on anyone involved in investigations related to protected persons or allies of the US at the ICC. The bill is unlikely to become law due to opposition from the White House.
Speaker Mike Johnson Survives Attempt to Oust Him: 359-43 Vote in Favor

Speaker Mike Johnson Survives Attempt to Oust Him: 359-43 Vote in Favor

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 On May 8, 2024, Speaker Mike Johnson survived an attempt by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust him from office. The vote to table Greene's motion to vacate the speakership's chair was overwhelmingly in favor of Johnson with a count of 359-43. Despite opposition from some Republicans and criticism over foreign aid for Ukraine, Johnson expressed gratitude for colleagues' support and hoped to end personality politics.
Israel's Netanyahu Criticized by Schumer for Gaza Tolerance and Far-Right Coalition

Israel's Netanyahu Criticized by Schumer for Gaza Tolerance and Far-Right Coalition

Broke On: Thursday, 14 March 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been criticized by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for being too willing to tolerate the civilian toll in Gaza and putting himself in a coalition of far-right extremists. The United States is providing humanitarian aid and establishing a temporary pier to get more assistance into Gaza via sea.
Government Shutdown Averted, But Controversy Surrounds Short-Term Funding Bill

Government Shutdown Averted, But Controversy Surrounds Short-Term Funding Bill

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 The House and Senate passed a short-term funding bill to avoid the government shutdown, but some Republicans opposed it. The bill funds various departments until March 8th, while full-year funding for other areas is still pending.

House Set to Vote on Censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman Over Fire Alarm Incident

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 Rep. Jamaal Bowman admitted to triggering a fire alarm in a House office building and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge. If the censure resolution passes, Bowman will become the third Democratic House member to be censured this year. The use of censure as a form of punishment has become more frequent in recent years.

House Republicans Nominate Candidate for Speaker

Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023 House Republicans have nominated their candidate for the Speaker of the House. The nominee was chosen from a pool of eight candidates. The nominee will now face a vote in the House of Representatives.