Eleanor Watson,

Eleanor Watson is a CBS News reporter covering the Pentagon. She focuses on defense and national security issues, providing in-depth reporting on topics such as military operations, government policies, and political developments. Watson has been with CBS News since 2018 and has previously worked for various news outlets including The Associated Press and McClatchy. Her primary topics of coverage include the U.S. military, national security, and political events related to defense issues.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-review-lloyd-austin-hospitalization/

93%

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:
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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%

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  • The article uses language such as

Conflicts of Interest

94%

Examples:

  • The article discusses the author's connection to the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's cancer diagnosis.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Pedicini attempted to pass on photos that showed the screen of a computer connected to the military's classified network in Yokosuka Japan, which suggests he was motivated by monetary gain.
  • The charge sheet said that it is unclear what exact documents he passed or to what nation.
  • White House disputes Netanyahu’s claim that US is withholding weapons from Israel

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

White House and Netanyahu Dispute: Allegations of Withheld Weapons Shipments to Israel Amid Gaza Tensions

White House and Netanyahu Dispute: Allegations of Withheld Weapons Shipments to Israel Amid Gaza Tensions

Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024 Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses US of withholding weapons shipments amid escalating tensions with Hamas.
Navy Sailor Charged with Espionage for Passing Classified Information to Foreign Government Employee

Navy Sailor Charged with Espionage for Passing Classified Information to Foreign Government Employee

Broke On: Thursday, 22 February 2024 A US Navy sailor has been charged with espionage for allegedly passing on classified information to a foreign government employee. Chief Petty Officer Fire Controlman Bryce Pedicini is accused of failing to report solicitations and delivering documents relating to national defense multiple times between November 2021 and February 2023 in Hampton Roads, Virginia. In May 2023 while in Yokosuka Japan, Pedicini allegedly brought a personal electronic device into a restricted area and processed classified information on an unapproved system.

U.S. Navy Warship Intercepts Drone from Yemen in Red Sea

Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023 The USS Thomas Hudner, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer, shot down a drone believed to have originated from Yemen in the Red Sea. The drone was heading in the direction of the ship, prompting the crew to engage and neutralize the threat. There were no U.S. casualties or damage to the ship reported. The U.S. did not launch a recovery effort for the drone, which is estimated to be worth roughly $30 million. The Hudner was not believed to be the intended target of the drone. The USS Thomas Hudner is part of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and was in the southern portion of the Red Sea at the time of the engagement. The Houthi leader has stated that his forces will continue attacks on Israel, including potentially targeting Israeli ships in the Red Sea and the Bab al Mandeb Strait.