Maggie Astor

Maggie Astor is a politics reporter for The New York Times, covering campaigns, voting rights, activism and other political issues. She has reported on the potential ramifications of former President Donald J. Trump's conviction and investigated sexual harassment by a Lincoln Project founder. Her background includes studying political science at Barnard College and working as a copy editor and breaking news reporter for The Times. Astor is also a leader within the Times Guild, the newsroom union.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/maggie-astor

86%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The author repeatedly shows a pattern of favoring the Democrats and portraying Republicans in a negative light.
  • The author's reporting on Trump consistently highlights his provocative statements and actions, often without providing context or nuance.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author frequently reports on political campaigns and issues without disclosing potential conflicts of interest.
  • There are instances where the author's personal beliefs and biases may influence their reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In some cases, the author does not make an effort to resolve discrepancies in information provided by sources.
  • There are instances where the author reports contradictory information without clarification.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally uses misleading language or presents information in a way that can be easily misinterpreted.
  • There are instances where the author does not correct or clarify misinformation after it has been pointed out.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump's Controversial Remarks: Christians 'Won't Have to Vote Anymore' After His Second Term?

Former President Trump's Controversial Remarks: Christians 'Won't Have to Vote Anymore' After His Second Term?

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 Former President Trump stirred controversy by telling a Christian audience they wouldn't need to vote if he won again. Despite opportunities to clarify, Trump repeated the statement, raising concerns about democratic integrity. Interpretations vary from a strong voter base to an attempt to undermine elections.
Former Trump Advisor Peter Navarro Speaks at RNC After Prison Release: Attacks DOJ, January 6 Committee, and Indicates Outreach to Disenchanted Democrats

Former Trump Advisor Peter Navarro Speaks at RNC After Prison Release: Attacks DOJ, January 6 Committee, and Indicates Outreach to Disenchanted Democrats

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro, who gained notoriety for his role in Trump's election challenges and protectionist trade policies, was released from prison on July 17 after serving a four-month sentence for contempt of Congress. In a fiery speech at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, he attacked Democrats and received enthusiastic applause from attendees.
Rep. Adam Schiff Urges Biden to Consider Dropping Out of 2024 Race: Is Widespread Opposition Brewing?

Rep. Adam Schiff Urges Biden to Consider Dropping Out of 2024 Race: Is Widespread Opposition Brewing?

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Rep. Adam Schiff of California publicly urged President Joe Biden to consider withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race due to concerns about his ability to defeat Donald Trump. The call came as at least 20 House Democrats reportedly made similar requests, but Biden has maintained his commitment. Pelosi's stance on the issue is closely watched for guidance, as she has a history of managing internal party conflicts effectively.
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Justices Thomas and Alito: Ethics Concerns and Potential Conflicts of Interest

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Justices Thomas and Alito: Ethics Concerns and Potential Conflicts of Interest

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has introduced articles of impeachment against Supreme Court justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, citing ethics concerns and potential conflicts of interest. Thomas is accused of failing to disclose gifts from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow and refusing to recuse himself from election cases due to his wife's involvement. Alito faces impeachment for flags outside his residences that were carried by Capitol rioters, along with allegations of undisclosed trips funded by interested parties.
Political Consultant Indicted for Voter Suppression: FCC Fines $6 Million for Illegal Robocalls Using Deepfake Technology

Political Consultant Indicted for Voter Suppression: FCC Fines $6 Million for Illegal Robocalls Using Deepfake Technology

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Political consultant Steven Kramer indicted on 26 counts for voter suppression and impersonation in New Hampshire. Orchestrated fake Biden robocalls using AI-generated voices, fined $6 million by FCC. AG John Formella investigating, Rep. Dean Phillips' campaign employee. Deepfake technology raises concerns for voter manipulation; FCC declares AI-generated robocalls illegal. Importance of factual reporting and transparency in politics.
FBI Search Warrant Protocol Misunderstood as Assassination Plot by Trump and Supporters

FBI Search Warrant Protocol Misunderstood as Assassination Plot by Trump and Supporters

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 Former President Trump falsely accused Biden and the FBI of planning to assassinate him during a search of Mar-a-Lago in 2022. The claim stemmed from a misinterpretation of standard warrant protocol regarding deadly force, but no evidence supported it. The FBI debunked Trump's claims, emphasizing that lethal force is only authorized when necessary and when an officer believes the subject poses an imminent danger. Trump's supporters amplified the falsehood based on this misunderstanding.
Nikki Haley Refuses to Endorse Donald Trump for GOP Nomination

Nikki Haley Refuses to Endorse Donald Trump for GOP Nomination

Broke On: Monday, 04 March 2024 Nikki Haley, a former governor of South Carolina and current Republican presidential candidate, announced she will not endorse Donald Trump if he wins the GOP nomination. This comes after months of speculation about her stance on his candidacy and controversial actions as president.
Epstein-linked John Does about to be named publicly

Epstein-linked John Does about to be named publicly

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex trafficker who died by suicide in jail before he could stand trial on federal charges. He preyed on girls as young as 14 and brought them to his homes for sex acts. Ghislaine Maxwell, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein, was also convicted in 2021.

Trump Engaged in Insurrection, Rules Colorado Judge, But Remains on Ballot

Broke On: Friday, 17 November 2023 Colorado Judge Sarah B. Wallace ruled that former President Donald Trump engaged in insurrection during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Despite the insurrection ruling, the judge rejected an effort to keep Trump off the state's primary ballot. This is the third ruling in just over a week against lawsuits seeking to remove Trump from the ballot by citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.