Brian Bushard

Brian Bushard is an investigative journalist with a focus on political news and financial reporting. He has covered various topics including billionaires, legal disputes, and national security issues. His work often involves uncovering deceptive practices and conflicts of interest while maintaining a high standard of readability for his audience. Bushard's articles have been featured in Forbes, where he currently contributes his expertise.

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/

89%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

82%

Examples:

  • Brian Bushard's articles show a tendency to present information with a slant towards the subject's perspective.
  • There is an instance of Bushard repeating claims without questioning their validity.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Brian Bushard has not disclosed any personal or financial conflicts of interest in his articles.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • In another article, Bushard states that video footage showed Jamaal Bowman intentionally pulling a fire alarm in Capitol Hill. However, he doesn't mention the controversy surrounding the interpretation of the footage.
  • In one article, Bushard reports on a lawsuit filed by 950 Lombard LLC, tied to Sam Altman, against developers for shoddy construction and unqualified contractors. However, he does not mention that the developers have contested these claims.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Brian Bushard presents claims made by Republicans without providing context or counterarguments from Democrats.
  • In one article, Bushard includes misleading information about the number of heat records set in the U.S., implying a more widespread issue than is actually supported by data.

Recent Articles

CEO of OpenAI Sues Troon Pacific for $4M Over Undisclosed Construction Defects in $27M San Francisco Mansion

CEO of OpenAI Sues Troon Pacific for $4M Over Undisclosed Construction Defects in $27M San Francisco Mansion

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 In July 2024, Sam Altman sued Troon Pacific for $4 million over undisclosed construction defects in his $27 million San Francisco mansion. The lawsuit alleges misrepresentation and sabotage, with issues including a faulty waterproofing system causing raw sewage and financial losses.
Global Threats to LGBTQ Community: US State Department Warns of Potential Attacks During Pride Month

Global Threats to LGBTQ Community: US State Department Warns of Potential Attacks During Pride Month

Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 The US State Department issues a global alert for potential attacks against LGBTQI+ people and events, following last year's thwarted plots on Pride parades and increasing threats. The FBI and DHS warn of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQ celebrations during Pride Month. U.S. citizens abroad are advised to exercise caution, enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, and stay informed about destination conditions.

University of Pennsylvania Loses $100 Million Donation Over Antisemitism Concerns

Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 Ross Stevens, co-founder of Stone Ridge Asset Management, has withdrawn a $100 million donation to the University of Pennsylvania. The university's stance on combating antisemitism was cited as the primary reason for the withdrawal of the donation. The House Committee on Education & the Workforce has announced a formal investigation into the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology over allegations of 'rampant antisemitism.'

House Censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman Over Fire Alarm Incident

Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 The House of Representatives censured Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a House office building. Bowman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor and paid a $1,000 fine. Critics accused Bowman of intentionally pulling the alarm to delay a critical vote, but Bowman maintains it was an accident.

House Passes Resolution Equating Anti-Zionism with Antisemitism Amid Controversy

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism. The resolution was introduced by two Jewish Republicans and received support from most Republicans and a substantial minority of Democrats. A significant number of Democrats abstained from voting, expressing concerns that the language of the resolution was overly broad and that not all anti-Zionism is antisemitic. The resolution comes in the wake of a reported increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States. Democratic Reps. Jerry Nadler and Daniel Goldman introduced an alternative resolution that calls on executive branch agencies and Congress to implement the Biden administration's national strategy to counter antisemitism.

Congressional Hearing Discusses Antisemitism and Islamophobia on College Campuses

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 The federal government has opened civil rights investigations into seven schools and universities over allegations of antisemitism or Islamophobia. The presidents of Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT testified about the incidents of antisemitism on their campuses. Harvard University President Claudine Gay acknowledged the increase in antisemitism and also highlighted the impact of rising Islamophobia on Arab and Muslim communities.