Leigh Ann

Leigh Ann Caldwell is a seasoned political reporter for NBC News, covering Congress and national politics. She is known for her in-depth reporting and analysis, often providing unique insights into the complex world of politics. Despite some slight biases in her reporting, she maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity in her work.

Biography:  https://www.nbcnews.com/leigh-ann-caldwell

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

86%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Mike Johnson, January 6 House speaker nominee', the author seems to lean towards a negative portrayal of Mike Johnson, focusing on his role in the January 6th events.
  • In the article 'No Women Running for Speaker of the House', there seems to be a slight bias towards promoting more female representation in politics.
  • In the article 'Rep. Jamaal Bowman charged with misdemeanor for pulling fire alarm in Capitol building', the author seems to portray Bowman in a more sympathetic light, indicating a slight bias in his favor.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

98%

Examples:

  • In the article 'No Women Running for Speaker of the House', the author contradicts the Politico article by stating that no women are running for Speaker of the House, while the Politico article suggests that Elise Stefanik is a potential candidate.

Deceptions

99%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Democratic Senators Express Concerns Over Biden's Re-election Campaign, Urge Him to Consider Leaving Race

Democratic Senators Express Concerns Over Biden's Re-election Campaign, Urge Him to Consider Leaving Race

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Democratic concerns over President Joe Biden's re-election prospects have escalated, with Virginia Senator Mark Warner leading efforts to discuss the issue with the President. Reports suggest Warner believes Biden cannot mount a successful campaign against Donald Trump due to his debate performance and age. Some House Democrats have publicly urged Biden to step aside, while others remain silent. The future of Biden's campaign could impact Democratic chances in key Senate races.
Biden Announces Executive Order Limiting Asylum Seekers at Southern Border Amid Political Vulnerability

Biden Announces Executive Order Limiting Asylum Seekers at Southern Border Amid Political Vulnerability

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 President Biden set to announce executive order limiting asylum-seeker crossings at southern border, using same federal code as Trump. Aims to address political vulnerability before debate. Migrants exceeding daily threshold turned away, unaccompanied children exempt. Reactions mixed: some praise border security, others criticize disregard for law and human rights.
Senate Set to Approve $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package: Military Assistance for Ukraine and Israel, Humanitarian Aid, and Funding for International Organizations

Senate Set to Approve $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package: Military Assistance for Ukraine and Israel, Humanitarian Aid, and Funding for International Organizations

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 The Senate is set to approve a $95 billion foreign aid package, including military assistance for Ukraine and Israel, humanitarian aid, and funding for international organizations. Amid political wrangling over the amount of support for global crises, former President Trump's opposition showcased his influence within the Republican Party. The House's bipartisan coalition passed recent legislation like a $60 billion Ukraine aid bill and government funding. President Biden called Ukrainian President Zelensky, announcing significant military aid for the first time in 16 months amid Russian aggression. The package includes armored vehicles, artillery, air defenses, and older Humvees.

U.S. Lawmakers Propose Increase in Aid to Israel and IRS Reforms

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers proposed a bill to increase aid to Israel. The bill also includes provisions to fight the Biden administration's IRS.

Representative Jamaal Bowman Charged for Pulling Fire Alarm in Capitol Building

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Representative Jamaal Bowman was charged with a misdemeanor for pulling a fire alarm in the Capitol Building on October 25, 2023. The alarm was pulled to delay a House vote, leading to the evacuation of a portion of the Capitol Building.

Mike Johnson Nominated by Republican Study Committee for House Speaker

Broke On: Thursday, 18 November 2021 Mike Johnson was elected by the Republican Study Committee as their nominee for the Speaker of the House. Matt Gaetz, despite not winning the nomination, drew significant attention and support.

Speculation Surrounds Potential Female Candidates for House Speaker Role

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Elise Stefanik, a Republican representative, is speculated as a potential candidate for the Speaker of the House, but has not announced her candidacy. No female Republican representatives have officially announced their candidacy for the Speaker's role. The Speaker of the House position has never been held by a woman from the Republican party.