Mariana Alfaro,

Mariana Alfaro is a reporter for The Washington Post's breaking political news team. She covers political events and investigates contradictions and conflicts of interest in politics. Mariana graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School and has interned at various reputable publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Insider, and The Texas Tribune. Prior to joining The Post, she co-anchored Post Politics Now. Her primary focus is on breaking political news and she often reports on the contradictions in policy or statements from politicians.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/mariana-alfaro/

85%

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

85%

Examples:

  • She tends to report on political news with a neutral tone but emphasizes instances where politicians do not adhere to expected behavior or policies.
  • The author has a slight bias towards highlighting contradictions and conflicts of interest in her articles.

Conflicts of Interest

89%

Examples:

  • She emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability in politics and highlights instances where these values are compromised.
  • The author frequently discusses conflicts of interest in her articles, particularly when they involve politicians or political organizations.

Contradictions

89%

Examples:

  • She highlights discrepancies between different sources and brings attention to inconsistencies in political stances.
  • The author often reports on political events and decisions that lead to contradictions in policy or statements from politicians.

Deceptions

79%

Examples:

  • She brings attention to false claims and misleading information in politics, but does not frequently encounter instances of deception.
  • The author occasionally reports on deceptive practices used by politicians or political organizations.

Recent Articles

Russia-NATO Tensions Escalate: Putin Views NATO Summit as Threat, Ukraine Receives Military Support

Russia-NATO Tensions Escalate: Putin Views NATO Summit as Threat, Ukraine Receives Military Support

Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Tensions escalate between Russia and NATO following the NATO summit, with Putin's spokesman expressing displeasure over military support for Ukraine. Hungarian PM Viktor Orban met with former US President Trump amid differing perspectives on the situation. Russia remains NATO's main enemy, but deterrence is not enough according to some experts.
2024 Republican Convention: Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Pledges to Make America Safe Again with Immigration Crackdown

2024 Republican Convention: Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Pledges to Make America Safe Again with Immigration Crackdown

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, just two days after a reported assassination attempt. The focus of day two is 'Make America Safe Once Again', with Republicans pledging to seal the border and deport undocumented immigrants, starting with violent criminals. Trump's hardline stance on immigration is expected to be a major theme.
Crisis in the Democratic Party: Lawmakers Meet to Discuss Biden's Reelection Prospects Amidst Calls for Him to Step Down

Crisis in the Democratic Party: Lawmakers Meet to Discuss Biden's Reelection Prospects Amidst Calls for Him to Step Down

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Congressional Democrats to hold crisis meetings Tuesday over Biden's reelection prospects amid calls for him to step down. President Biden expresses commitment to staying in race, but uncertainty looms as tensions rise within the party.
Mark Seligman and Sarah McDonald Secure Democratic Wins in Oregon, Vince Fong Projected to Win California Special Election Boosting Republican Majority

Mark Seligman and Sarah McDonald Secure Democratic Wins in Oregon, Vince Fong Projected to Win California Special Election Boosting Republican Majority

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 In the May 21, 2024 primaries, Mark Seligman won Oregon's Rep. 3 Democratic race with a commanding 62% of votes. Sarah McDonald secured a narrow victory in Rep. 16 with 51%. California's special election saw Vince Fong leading for Kevin McCarthy's vacated seat with around 65% of votes reported, bolstering Republican Congressional majority.
Microsoft's $3 Billion Investment in Wisconsin: A New AI Data Center and Training Academy

Microsoft's $3 Billion Investment in Wisconsin: A New AI Data Center and Training Academy

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 President Biden announces $3 billion Microsoft investment for an AI data center in Wisconsin, revitalizing the region and creating high-paying jobs. Previously, a similar Foxconn project failed to materialize under former President Trump.
Former Trump Advisor Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Congress

Former Trump Advisor Sentenced to Prison for Contempt of Congress

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Former senior adviser to President Donald Trump, Peter Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday for contempt of Congress. He had refused to comply with subpoenas from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and claimed that he was protected by executive privilege.

House Censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib Over Controversial Phrase

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives voted to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib over her use of the phrase 'from the river to the sea'. Tlaib defended her comments, stating that the phrase is an 'aspirational call for freedom, human rights and peaceful coexistence, not death, destruction or hate.' The resolution to censure Tlaib was put forward by Rep. Richard McCormick (R-Ga.). The phrase 'from the river to the sea' refers to the natural borders of historic Palestine and is used to call for the end of Israeli apartheid, according to Ramsey Alsheikh.