Oren Liebermann,
Oren Liebermann is a CNN Pentagon correspondent based in Washington DC. He was most recently a CNN correspondent based in Jerusalem. With extensive experience covering the Department of Defense and national security issues, Liebermann has interviewed prominent political figures and reported on major stories across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. Prior to joining CNN, he worked as a General Assignment Reporter in Philadelphia for CBS 3 and has won several awards for his reporting. Liebermann has a degree in Business from the University of Virginia and a master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University. He is also an advocate for those with Type 1 Diabetes.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/oren-liebermann
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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
85%
Examples:
- Focus on reporting the actions of Iranian-backed militias and their impact on US interests.
- Omission of evidence supporting claims made in articles.
- Use of sensationalist language to make it seem like targets were directly responsible for attacks against US forces.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- Coverage of issues related to national security with a focus on US military actions.
- Reporting on the Pentagon and Department of Defense without disclosing potential conflicts of interest.
Contradictions
92%
Examples:
- Contradictory statements within articles regarding the extent of damage caused to targets.
- Misleading statements about the nature and scope of US military actions.
- Omission of relevant information in order to create a false sense of normalcy or uniqueness.
Deceptions
71%
Examples:
- Misleading statements about the nature and scope of US military actions.
- Omission of evidence supporting claims made in articles.
- Use of sensationalist language to make it seem like targets were directly responsible for attacks against US forces.
Recent Articles
US Military's Floating Pier to Gaza Damaged, Aid Deliveries Suspended
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024The Pentagon has suspended aid deliveries to Gaza via its floating pier due to damage caused by bad weather, leaving humanitarian efforts temporarily disrupted. One US service member was critically injured and four vessels beached during the pier's two-week operation, requiring extensive repairs in Israel before it can be reconnected in Gaza. 
US Military Withdrawal from Niger by September 15: Implications for Counterterrorism Operations in the Sahel Region
Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024The US is withdrawing its 1,000 troops from Niger by mid-September following tensions with the ruling military junta. The decision comes after Niger sought security assistance from Russia and was designated a coup by the US, triggering restrictions on military support. The withdrawal could impact counterterrorism operations in the Sahel region. 
U.S. Announces $300 Million Military Aid Package to Ukraine Amid Stalled U.S. Aid Effort
Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024The United States has announced a new military aid package worth up to $300 million for Ukraine. The Biden administration made the announcement after months of warnings that there was no money left for Kyiv's fight against Russia. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said this is not nearly enough and Congress needs to pass additional funding. United States and Britain Launch Fourth Round of Joint Military Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024On February 24, 2024, the US and UK launched a fourth round of joint military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The attacks were carried out to answer an increase in recent surge of attacks by Iran-backed militia group on ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. US Conducts Airstrikes in Iraq and Syria Following Deadly Drone Attack on American Base in Jordan
Broke On: Sunday, 04 February 2024The US conducted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of its response to the deadly drone attack on an American base in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members. 
US Conducts Airstrikes in Iraq Targeting Iranian-Backed Militias
Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024The US launched airstrikes in Iraq against Iranian-backed militias, killing at least one fighter and injuring two. The strikes were retaliation for attacks on US and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria by Kataib Hezbollah, a group with ties to Iran. This is the first such action since the beginning of the month when another Iranian proxy was targeted in Yemen. Houthi Rebels Strike US-Owned Ship in Yemen, Escalating Tensions with Global Shipping Industry
Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a missile attack on a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen, causing no significant damage or injuries but further roiling global shipping as Israel is currently at war with Hamas in Gaza Strip. 
US, UK Launch Strikes Against Iran-Backed Houthi Targets in Yemen Following Attacks on Commercial Shipping Lanes in the Red Sea
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024The US and UK launched strikes against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen on Thursday, marking a significant response after the Biden administration warned that the militant group would bear consequences for repeated attacks on commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The Houthis have been launching drone and missile attacks against international maritime vessels since mid-November 2024, with dozens of ships targeted so far. President Biden ordered these strikes as a direct response to unprecedented Houthi attacks against international maritime vessels in the Red Sea. US Strike Kills Iraqi Militia Leader
Broke On: Thursday, 04 January 2024On January 4th, 2024, the United States conducted a precision strike on an Iraqi militia leader in Baghdad. The target was believed to be carrying weapons at the time of the strike and it is still being determined if he was killed or not through a battle damage assessment. Harakat al-Nujaba is an Iranian proxy operating in Iraq and Syria that has been targeted by US forces before, with attacks on Erbil Air Base resulting in injuries to three US service members. The attack comes after at least 118 attacks on US and coalition forces since October 2020, including regular attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen against commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea. US Announces $250 Million Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Exhausting Last Remaining Funding
Broke On: Thursday, 28 December 2023The United States has announced a $250 million military aid package for Ukraine The package includes air defense munitions, artillery ammunition, anti-armor munitions, and over 15 million rounds of ammunition The package is funded through Presidential Drawdown Authority This marks the limit of the US's ability to provide weapons to Ukraine without additional funding from Congress The Biden administration has asked Congress for a supplemental package worth more than $60 billion in aid for Ukraine The US has sent more than $46 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion began in February 2022
