Hannah Knowles,

Hannah Knowles is a national politics reporter covering campaigns at The Washington Post. She joined the national politics team after three years on The Post's general assignment desk, where she covered breaking news and reported on the 2020 election, covid-19 and the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Education: Stanford University, BA in English. Knowles has a moderate bias towards highlighting contradictions and conflicts of interest in her reporting. She often highlights contradictions in her articles, such as the goal of creating a concise Republican Party platform while opting not to write a new platform in 2020. There is a slight lean towards using active voice and concise sentences in her biography.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/hannah-knowles/

72%

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 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

80%

Examples:

  • The author has a moderate bias towards highlighting contradictions and conflicts of interest in their reporting.
  • There is a slight lean towards using active voice and concise sentences in the biography.

Conflicts of Interest

92%

Examples:

  • The author frequently points out conflicts of interest in their reporting, such as former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton raising $26 million for President Biden.
  • There are instances where the author highlights potential conflicts of interest, such as Ron DeSantis acknowledging disagreements with Trump but suggesting his remaining GOP rival, Nikki Haley, was worse.

Contradictions

87%

Examples:

  • The author often highlights contradictions in their articles, such as the goal of creating a concise Republican Party platform while opting not to write a new platform in 2020.
  • There are instances where the author points out contradictions in statements made by politicians, such as House Speaker Mike Johnson demanding Columbia's president resign for not dismantling pro-Palestinian encampments while also claiming to be committed to protecting Jewish students.

Deceptions

41%

Examples:

  • However, there are also instances where the author's claims regarding deceptive practices are not supported by evidence provided in the article.
  • There are instances where the author points out deceptive practices in their reporting, such as the title of an article implying that Trump is closing Biden's money lead when he has been behind since he started fundraising later than Biden.

Recent Articles

Trump Campaign Plans to Overhaul GOP Platform with Clear, Concise Language

Trump Campaign Plans to Overhaul GOP Platform with Clear, Concise Language

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 Donald Trump's campaign is overhauling the Republican Party platform for the upcoming convention, aiming to create a concise document reflecting his political stances and easier for voters to digest. The current platform, criticized for verbosity and special interest influence, will be replaced with clear language focusing on Trump's vision and agenda.
Columbia University: Intense Protests as Speaker Johnson Demands President's Resignation Amidst Palestinian Encampments and Allegations of Harassment Against Jewish Students

Columbia University: Intense Protests as Speaker Johnson Demands President's Resignation Amidst Palestinian Encampments and Allegations of Harassment Against Jewish Students

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 Columbia University protests escalate as House Speaker Mike Johnson demands president's resignation over Palestinian encampments. Protesters call for university divestment from Israeli companies, while Jewish students report harassment. Tensions rise with threats of executive action and National Guard involvement.
Former President Donald Trump Attempts to Close Cash-on-Hand Gap with Biden in Fundraiser Led by Hedge Fund Billionaires John Paulson, Robert Mercer and Daughter Rebekah, Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm, Hotelier Robert Bigelow and Casino Mogul Steve Wynn

Former President Donald Trump Attempts to Close Cash-on-Hand Gap with Biden in Fundraiser Led by Hedge Fund Billionaires John Paulson, Robert Mercer and Daughter Rebekah, Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm, Hotelier Robert Bigelow and Casino Mogul Steve Wynn

Broke On: Saturday, 06 April 2024 Former President Donald Trump, backed by billionaires John Paulson, Robert Mercer and his daughter Rebekah, Harold Hamm, Robert Bigelow and casino mogul Steve Wynn attempts to close the cash-on-hand gap with President Biden in a fundraising event.
Ron DeSantis Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign, Attacks Haley in Exit Video

Ron DeSantis Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign, Attacks Haley in Exit Video

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended his 2024 presidential campaign, citing Haley's dominance in the race and Trump's continued influence. He made this announcement just before the New Hampshire primary elections.

Head of DeSantis's Super PAC Resigns Amid Internal Disputes

Broke On: Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Chris Jankowski, the head of the Never Back Down super PAC supporting Ron DeSantis, has resigned. The super PAC has raised $130 million and has been instrumental in supporting DeSantis's presidential campaign. The resignation came after the creation of a new Tallahassee-based nonprofit and affiliated super PAC, named Fight Right, by DeSantis allies.