Dan Lamothe,
Dan Lamothe is a veteran journalist who has covered the U.S. military and Pentagon for over 15 years, with extensive experience embedded with various branches of the Armed Forces in combat zones such as Afghanistan. He currently covers the U.S. military for The Washington Post, which he joined in 2014. Lamothe has a BA in journalism from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland at College Park. He began writing for professional newspapers while still in high school and served as managing editor for The Massachusetts Daily Collegian, the student newspaper at his alma mater. His reporting on the U.S. military is comprehensive and detailed, but it often reflects a pro-military stance due to his focus on Pentagon-related issues.
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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
96%
Examples:
- Dan Lamothe has a strong focus on the U.S. military and Pentagon, which may lead to a pro-military bias in his reporting.
Conflicts of Interest
95%
Examples:
- However, his strong focus on the U.S. military and Pentagon may increase the likelihood of perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
- There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in Lamothe's reporting.
Contradictions
92%
Examples:
- In two of the three articles analyzed, Lamothe reported contradictory information about the damage done to the Gaza pier and U.S. military vessels beaching.
- The Pentagon suspended aid deliveries via Gaza pier after repeated mishaps, but it was not mentioned in the article how many times these mishaps occurred.
Deceptions
90%
Examples:
- However, his articles often rely on official statements from the Pentagon without providing a critical analysis.
- No instances of deception were found in Lamothe's reporting.
Recent Articles
US Military Repairs Damaged Aid Pier in Gaza, Preventing Potential Famine
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024A pier for delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, damaged by rough seas and high winds in late May, was repaired and reattached to the beach on June 8th. The pier, crucial for delivering food, water, and essentials to Palestinians in Gaza, was initially expected to be operational early in May but faced delays due to bad weather. The overall cost of repairs is estimated at up to $28 million and the pier is expected to deliver approximately one million pounds of goods per two-day period once functional. 
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. U.S. Escalates Response to Attacks on Troops with Airstrikes on Iranian Facilities in Syria
Broke On: Sunday, 12 November 2023The U.S. has conducted a series of airstrikes on Iranian facilities in Syria, marking a significant escalation in response to attacks on U.S. troops in the Middle East. This marks the third time in just over two weeks that the U.S. has retaliated against these militants for a growing number of attacks on bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria. The U.S. currently has 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 more in neighboring Iraq, on a mission to advise and assist local forces trying to prevent a resurgence of ISIL (ISIS). Experts suggest that unless an attack causes multiple American casualties or serious damage to U.S. assets, the Biden administration is not expected to change its posture in any major way.