Manu Raju

Manu Raju is an anchor and chief congressional correspondent for CNN covering Capitol Hill and campaign politics. He has won multiple journalism awards for his reporting on the major battles consuming Washington and his coverage of campaign politics.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/manu-raju

79%

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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

86%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show a bias towards the Republican party and their candidates.
  • There is also evidence of contradictions in some of the reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The articles also show a bias towards the Republican party and their candidates.
  • There is evidence of conflict of interest with some Republican candidates and their supporters.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Former President Trump thanked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for his endorsement in the presidential race.
  • Sen. Lisa Murkowski won't rule out leaving GOP

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article quotes LaCivita from the Trump campaign as saying that they have been discussing opening communications with McConnell's camp for months. However, this statement is contradicted by another source who claims that McConnell and Holmes spoke instead of LaCivita and Holmes.
  • The statement 'It is abundantly clear that former President Trump has earned the requisite support of Republican voters to be our nominee for President of the United States' implies a contest between McConnell and other candidates. However, no one else ran against him during his primary campaign.

Recent Articles

Rep. Adam Schiff Urges President Biden to Withdraw from Race: A Possible Democratic Replacement?

Rep. Adam Schiff Urges President Biden to Withdraw from Race: A Possible Democratic Replacement?

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Rep. Adam Schiff, a California Senate candidate and prominent Democrat, urges President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race due to concerns about his ability to defeat Donald Trump in November. Schiff expresses worries about democracy under a second Trump term and vows to support a potential Democratic replacement.
House Freedom Caucus Leader Bob Good Faces Primary Challenge in Virginia

House Freedom Caucus Leader Bob Good Faces Primary Challenge in Virginia

Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 House Freedom Caucus leader Bob Good faces a primary challenge in Virginia from Derrick Van Orden and John McGuire. The group of House Republicans aims to knock Good off in his June primary.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski: No More Trump in 2024, Says She Won't Vote for Him

Sen. Lisa Murkowski: No More Trump in 2024, Says She Won't Vote for Him

Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a moderate Republican from Alaska, has expressed her dislike for former President Donald Trump and said she will not vote for him in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. She is done with his candidacy and direction of the Republican Party.
Mitch McConnell Endorses Donald Trump in 2024 Presidential Race, Dealing a Blow to Other Republican Candidates

Mitch McConnell Endorses Donald Trump in 2024 Presidential Race, Dealing a Blow to Other Republican Candidates

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday. The endorsement was a major blow to other Republican candidates and is seen as an attempt by McConnell to maintain his influence in the party and secure a seat on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Senate Judiciary Committee to Issue Subpoenas in Supreme Court Ethics Investigation

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to issue subpoenas to Harlan Crow and Leonard Leo. The subpoenas are part of an investigation into Supreme Court ethics and potential influence from gifts received by justices. Critics argue the move is politically motivated, while the committee maintains it is necessary for maintaining the integrity of the Supreme Court.

Mike Johnson Elected as New Speaker of the House, Raises Conservative Hopes

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Mike Johnson, a Republican representative from Louisiana, was elected as the new Speaker of the House on October 26, 2023. Johnson's election has raised hopes among conservatives for a potential impeachment of President Biden.

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.