Ellen Mitchell

Ellen Mitchell is a reporter for The Hill, focusing on policy and defense issues. Prior to joining The Hill, she worked as a digital producer for CNN and as an editor at Politico. She has also contributed to The Atlantic and the BBC.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/ellen-mitchell/

89%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • The article seems to lean towards the US perspective, emphasizing the 'unsafe and unprofessional' behavior of the Chinese pilot.
  • The article uses the term 'anti-war' to describe the protestors, which could be seen as a bias towards portraying them in a positive light.

Conflicts of Interest

92%

Examples:

  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • Israel’s airstrike on an Iranian Embassy compound in Syria killed two senior members and five officers. The U.S. has denied any involvement in the Damascus strike, but experts agree that Iranian response would likely be carefully calibrated to avoid a costly all-out war involving the U.S or its key regional ally.
  • The article also highlights that U.S. troops based in Iraq and Syria have been attacked at least 48 times since Oct. 17, after the breakout of a war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
  • The article states that Washington ordered strikes after an attack by Iranian aligned militants killed three U.S. service members at a small base in Jordan in January.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • The article states that Washington ordered strikes after an attack by Iranian aligned militants killed three U.S. service members at a small base in Jordan in January.

Recent Articles

UN Security Council Endorses US-Proposed Temporary Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas: A Potential Turning Point in the Ongoing Crisis

UN Security Council Endorses US-Proposed Temporary Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas: A Potential Turning Point in the Ongoing Crisis

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 The UN Security Council endorsed a US-proposed temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and urging full implementation. The deal includes provisions for hostage releases and permanent peace in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel to facilitate implementation, with both sides expected to negotiate a permanent end to the conflict that began in 2024 and has resulted in over 37,000 Palestinian deaths.
Iran Prepares to Retaliate for Israeli Strike on Its Consulate in Syria

Iran Prepares to Retaliate for Israeli Strike on Its Consulate in Syria

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Iran is preparing to retaliate for an Israeli strike on its consulate in Syria, which killed several senior leaders of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and prompted a public funeral in Tehran. Officials say that the timing and target of the attack are unknown but will likely come between now and the end of Ramadan next week.

U.S. Escalates Response to Attacks on Troops with Airstrikes on Iranian Facilities in Syria

Broke On: Sunday, 12 November 2023 The U.S. has conducted a series of airstrikes on Iranian facilities in Syria, marking a significant escalation in response to attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East. This marks the third time in just over two weeks that the U.S. has retaliated against these militants for a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria. The U.S. currently has 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 more in neighboring Iraq, on a mission to advise and assist local forces trying to prevent a resurgence of ISIL (ISIS). Experts suggest that unless an attack causes multiple American casualties or serious damage to U.S. assets, the Biden administration is not expected to change its posture in any major way.

Anti-War Protestors Interrupt Senate Hearing on U.S. Military Aid to Israel

Broke On: Tuesday, 15 February 2022 The Senate hearing on U.S. military aid to Israel was interrupted multiple times by anti-war protestors. The protestors were members of the far-left group Code Pink. The hearing was discussing the $3.8 billion in annual military aid that the U.S. provides to Israel.

Chinese Fighter Jet Comes Within Feet of U.S. B-52 Bomber Over South China Sea

Broke On: Friday, 18 February 2022 A Chinese fighter jet reportedly came within a few feet of a U.S. B-52 bomber over the South China Sea. The U.S. military described the encounter as `unsafe and unprofessional`. The B-52 bomber was conducting a routine mission in international airspace at the time of the incident.