Brian Schwartz

Brian Schwartz is a political finance reporter for CNBC, where he keeps track of big Washington, D.C., fundraisers and the money flow to influence policies and government power. With an extensive network of sources within and outside the Beltway, Schwartz has exclusive insights into donors' efforts to shape policies and secure political control. Before joining CNBC, he was a news producer at Fox Business covering elections, tax reform, health care, and the intersection between Wall Street and Washington. Prior to that role, he worked as a production assistant at Fox News Channel and the NFL Network.

Biography:  https://www.cnbc.com/brian-schwartz/

82%

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

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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

86%

Examples:

  • ByteDance’s continued ownership of TikTok and its troves of user data pose a national security threat to the United States.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has strong connections with sources inside and outside the Beltway.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Senate passed a bill that would restrict TikTok and give its parent company, ByteDance, up to a year to sell the app or face a national ban.
  • The House passed legislation giving ByteDance nine months to divest TikTok or face a ban.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The author claims that Rabois threatened to cut off campaign contributions unless members of Congress vote for a bill banning TikTok. This claim is unsupported by any evidence provided in the article.

Recent Articles

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Top Contenders for Kamala Harris's Running Mate: Shapiro, Kelly, Walz, and Buttigieg

Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris is considering Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for his fundraising abilities, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly for tech industry connections, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for labor support, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for Democratic network experience as potential running mates in the upcoming US presidential election.
Major Democratic Donors Call for Joe Biden to Drop Out After Dismal Debate Performance

Major Democratic Donors Call for Joe Biden to Drop Out After Dismal Debate Performance

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Major Democratic donors, including Abigail Disney and Rep. Lloyd Doggett, have called for President Joe Biden to step down from the race following his poor performance in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump. Some are looking to alternative candidates like Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the party in November. Despite promises from Biden's campaign team to make him more visible, skeptical donors are withholding support.
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Restrict TikTok: Potential Sale, Legal Battles, and National Security Concerns

U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Restrict TikTok: Potential Sale, Legal Battles, and National Security Concerns

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 The U.S. Senate passed a bill on April 23, 2024, with an overwhelming bipartisan vote to restrict TikTok and give its parent company ByteDance up to one year to sell the platform or face a ban from app stores and web hosting companies due to national security concerns. The legislation raises concerns about user rights, small businesses, and potential complications in selling the app due to China's involvement.
TikTok's ties to China: a cause for concern?

TikTok's ties to China: a cause for concern?

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 TikTok, a popular social media platform among younger generations, has been the subject of controversy due to its ties with China and potential use as a tool for propaganda or espionage by the Chinese government.
Elon Musk Meets with Donald Trump to Discuss Funding for Presidential Campaign

Elon Musk Meets with Donald Trump to Discuss Funding for Presidential Campaign

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024 Elon Musk met with former President Donald Trump at his home in Palm Beach, Florida on March 6th, 2024 to discuss potential ways to secure additional funding for his presidential campaign against current President Joe Biden. The meeting was attended by a few wealthy Republican donors.