Emily Brooks,

Emily Brooks is a reporter at The Hill, where she covers Congress and campaigns. Prior to joining The Hill, she worked as a news editor at CQ Roll Call and as a staff writer for National Journal. Her reporting focuses on political news and analysis from Capitol Hill, with an emphasis on House races and the impact of campaign finance on elections.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/emily-brooks/

80%

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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

81%

Examples:

  • The article portrays the Republican party in a negative light.
  • The author highlights disagreements and internal struggles within the Republican party.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were identified.

Contradictions

71%

Examples:

  • Contradictory information regarding Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's knowledge of potential threats and intelligence before an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
  • The author reports contradictory statements made by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Secret Service Director about the extent of the agency's failure in protecting Trump.

Deceptions

56%

Examples:

  • The article contains potentially deceptive statements about the relationship between House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good and Rep. Kevin McCarthy.
  • The author presents misleading information about the role of former President Trump's endorsement in a primary race.

Recent Articles

Congress Grills Secret Service Director over Failure to Protect Trump during Pennsylvania Rally Shooting

Congress Grills Secret Service Director over Failure to Protect Trump during Pennsylvania Rally Shooting

Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 During a heated congressional hearing, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle faced calls for her resignation over the agency's failure to protect former President Donald Trump from an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally. Despite identified vulnerabilities, the Secret Service missed preventing Thomas Matthew Crooks from opening fire from the roof.
Power Struggles in the Republican Party: Good vs. McGuire in Virginia's 5th Congressional District

Power Struggles in the Republican Party: Good vs. McGuire in Virginia's 5th Congressional District

Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 In the tight Republican primary race for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, Rep. Bob Good and state Sen. John McGuire are in a close contest, with former President Trump and Speaker Kevin McCarthy backing McGuire against Good. Good, who endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead of Trump in the GOP presidential primaries, faces efforts to oust him from his seat due to this decision. McGuire received support from both Trump and McCarthy, giving him a significant boost. The outcome of this primary could set a precedent for future elections and highlights ongoing power struggles within the Republican Party.

House Republicans Work on Stopgap Measure Amid Credit Warning

Broke On: Friday, 10 November 2023 U.S. House Republicans are working on a stopgap measure to prevent a potential government shutdown. Moody's credit agency lowered its outlook on the government's credit ratings to 'negative' due to political polarization in Congress and the U.S.'s $1.7 trillion deficit last year. House Speaker Mike Johnson is considering a 'ladder' CR or 'two-step' spending bill as one of the options. There are sharp divisions among House Republicans over spending bills, leading to the pulling of two spending bills. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has stated that Democrats will accept only a clean continuing resolution.