Carl Hulse,

Carl Hulse is the Chief Washington Correspondent for The New York Times, primarily covering Congress, the intersection of Congress and the White House, and national political races and issues. He has been a full-time journalist since graduating from Illinois State University in 1976 with a degree in communications and has worked at news organizations both large and small. His focus is on the institution of Congress, the leadership of the House and Senate, and the interplay between the Senate, Supreme Court, and federal courts. Hulse is also the author of 'Confirmation Bias,' a deeply reported account of the political battle for the Supreme Court and federal courts.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/carl-hulse

91%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • The author uses slightly biased language to describe Republicans in some instances, such as referring to them as 'hard-liners' and quoting their politically charged statements.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any personal conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reports that Biden faces a decision on whether to drop out of the presidential race as Democrats approach an inflection point, but in another article about a government shutdown plan, they mention Democrats signaling openness to averting a shutdown while Republicans balk.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • There are no instances of deceptive practices in the articles provided.

Recent Articles

Democratic Leaders Urge Biden to Consider Withdrawing from Presidential Race Amid Concerns Over Prospects for November Elections

Democratic Leaders Urge Biden to Consider Withdrawing from Presidential Race Amid Concerns Over Prospects for November Elections

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries privately urge President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race due to concerns over his ability to win in November. Amidst midterm elections and controversy surrounding Biden's debate performance, some high-profile Democrats publicly call for him to exit. Despite these pressures, Biden has not indicated a decision.

Congress Passes Stopgap Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 The U.S. Congress has passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. The bill extends funding until January 19 for priorities including military construction, veterans affairs, transportation, housing, and the Energy Department. The bill was proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson, who had previously opposed a similar funding package six weeks prior.

House Speaker Proposes Two-Step Measure to Prevent Government Shutdown Amid Opposition

Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023 House Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a two-step stopgap spending measure to prevent a government shutdown. The measure aims to fund some parts of the government until Jan. 19 and others until Feb. 2. The proposal has been met with opposition from both parties. Moody's Investors Service lowered its outlook on the U.S. government's debt to 'negative' from 'stable.' If an agreement is not reached by Friday, a partial government shutdown could occur.