MATTHEW LEE

Matthew Lee is a seasoned journalist who has been with the Associated Press for over two decades. He is currently the AP's diplomatic writer in Washington. Lee is known for his in-depth coverage of international affairs, particularly in the Middle East.

Biography:  https://apnews.com/hub/matthew-lee

92%

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

80%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Blinken wraps up frantic Mideast tour with tepid, if any, support for pauses in Gaza fighting', there is a bias in the representation of Blinken's mission. The author states that Blinken's efforts have found only tepid, if any, support which could be interpreted as a negative portrayal.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

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Contradictions

100%

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Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Biden Administration Requests Congressional Approval for Tank Shells Sale to Israel

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 The Biden administration has requested Congress to approve the sale of 45,000 shells for Israel's Merkava tanks. The potential sale is worth over $500 million and is currently under review by the Senate Foreign Relations and House of Representatives Foreign Affairs committees. The State Department has bypassed Congress to expedite the sale, citing an emergency declaration.

Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict: Blinken's Diplomatic Efforts and International Response

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Over 10,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza since October 7, according to the Hamas-run Palestinian Health Ministry. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded a Middle East diplomatic tour in Turkey, aiming to build regional consensus on easing civilian suffering in Gaza. South Africa is reassessing its ties with Israel, recalling diplomats due to the conflict.