Christal Hayes

Christal Hayes is a national correspondent for USA TODAY based in Washington, D.C. She primarily covers breaking news and politics.

Biography:  https://www.usatoday.com/staff/10057014/christal-hayes/

96%

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 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

90%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Durbin announces subpoenas in Supreme Court ethics investigation', there is a noticeable lean towards the Democrats' perspective, highlighting their efforts in the investigation.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

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No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

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No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

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No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Trump Campaign Accuses Biden and Harris of Record-Breaking Campaign Finance Violation

Trump Campaign Accuses Biden and Harris of Record-Breaking Campaign Finance Violation

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024 Former President Trump's campaign accused President Biden and Vice President Harris of violating campaign finance laws by transferring $91 million from Biden's campaign to Harris' new one, making it the largest alleged excessive contribution in history.
Biden Considering Supreme Court Reforms: Term Limits, Ethics Code, and Immunity Elimination Amid Controversial Rulings

Biden Considering Supreme Court Reforms: Term Limits, Ethics Code, and Immunity Elimination Amid Controversial Rulings

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 President Biden is considering significant Supreme Court reforms, including term limits and ethics codes, in response to controversial rulings by the court's conservative majority. He has discussed these proposals with law experts and Congress members, but faces challenges due to political climate and divided Congress. Controversial issues include presidential immunity and potential constitutional amendments for eliminating broad immunity for presidents.
Biden Apologizes for Using Controversial Phrase

Biden Apologizes for Using Controversial Phrase

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 US President Biden apologizes for using a controversial phrase.
Prominent Businessman's Wife Killed in Tragic Robbery at Newport Beach Mall

Prominent Businessman's Wife Killed in Tragic Robbery at Newport Beach Mall

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 On July 2, 2024, at Fashion Island mall in Newport Beach, California, Patricia 'Trish' McKay was killed during an attempted robbery. Her husband Doug McKay, a prominent businessman and former chair of Bank of New Zealand and Auckland Council in New Zealand, bravely shielded her but was unable to prevent her death when she was run over by the suspects' vehicle. Two men, identified as Leroy Ernest Joseph McCrary and Malachi Eddward Darnell, are suspected of the crime. The tragic incident left Doug McKay and the community in shock.

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.