Sarah Ferris

Sarah Ferris is a political journalist who has written for Politico. She has a reputation for covering a wide range of political topics, with a focus on the U.S. Congress. Ferris has previously worked for The Hill, a publication known for its political bias.

Biography:  https://www.politico.com/staff/sarah-ferris

89%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

83%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Donald Trump's January 6 Role Under Scrutiny as Mike Johnson Emerges as Speaker', the author seems to lean slightly towards a negative portrayal of Donald Trump, but this is based on factual information and not overly biased.
  • In the article 'McHenry's Speaker Run', the author seems to favor McHenry, highlighting his achievements and downplaying his controversies.
  • In the article 'White House, Johnson tackle gun violence', the author seems to favor Johnson's approach to gun violence, without providing a balanced view.

Conflicts of Interest

93%

Examples:

  • In the article 'McHenry's Speaker Run', the author, Sarah Ferris, has previously worked for The Hill, a publication known for its political bias. This could potentially influence her reporting.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

93%

Examples:

  • In the article 'McHenry's Speaker Run', the title suggests a definitive decision by McHenry to run for Speaker, but the article only discusses the possibility.

Recent Articles

White House Announces New Strategy to Combat Gun Violence

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 The White House announced a new strategy to combat gun violence on October 27, 2023. The strategy, led by House Speaker Johnson, focuses on addressing the root causes of gun violence, including mental health issues, poverty, and education. The strategy includes measures to strengthen background checks for gun purchases and to crack down on illegal gun sales.

Patrick McHenry Announces Bid for Speaker Amid GOP Turmoil

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Patrick McHenry, a Republican representative from North Carolina, has announced his intention to run for Speaker of the House. McHenry has been serving in the House since 2005 and has been credited with keeping the House functioning during the GOP's period of political turmoil.

Mike Johnson Designated as Speaker of the House Amid Party Negotiations

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Mike Johnson, a Republican representative from Louisiana, was designated as the Speaker of the House. Johnson's designation was seen as a victory for the MAGA faction of the Republican party. Some moderate Republicans, including Mitt Romney, reportedly expressed reservations about Johnson's close ties to Trump.