Chad Pergram,

Senior Congressional Correspondent Chad Pergram currently serves as a senior congressional correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). He joined the network in September 2007 and is based out of Washington, D.C. Most recently, Pergram covered the dramatic elections for House Speaker. Pergram reported from the Capitol throughout the removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker, as well as the numerous votes that ultimately led to Mike Johnson becoming the new Speaker of the House. Earlier in 2023, he provided Fox viewers with unparalleled historical context, deciphering maneuvers and strategy from the House floor as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) finally prevailed in a post-witching hour vote. Pergram has also reported on the hearings of The Select Committee's Investigation of the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. Pergram was barricaded in the basement during the January 6th, 2021 Capitol riot and provided critical minute-by-minute updates on the situation for fifteen hours straight on the air until the building was secured. He has also been a staple of FNC's coverage of the first and second impeachments of President Trump, breaking down procedural elements and providing timely analysis. In addition to his work as a reporter, Pergram has won several awards for his journalism, including the Joan S. Barone Award for Excellence in National Affairs/Public Policy Broadcast from the Radio/Television Correspondents Association twice (in 2007 and 2020), making him one of the few journalists to do so.

Biography:  https://www.foxnews.com/person/p/chad-pergram

86%

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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:

  • Chad Pergram tends to lean towards reporting the facts without adding any personal opinions or interpretations.
  • Pergram's reporting often highlights procedural elements and maneuvers on the House floor, showcasing his expertise in House and Senate procedure.

Conflicts of Interest

86%

Examples:

  • He has gained this expertise through years of reporting and is well-versed in the workings of these areas.
  • Pergram has a particular expertise in House and Senate procedure, especially appropriations, intelligence and foreign policy.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In another article, Pergram states that Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was initially optimistic about the bill's passage, but this statement is misleading as there are no details about what caused the opposition and how many senators were against it.
  • In one article, Pergram reports that the Senate is planning to vote on funding for Israel and Ukraine as the immigration deal set to go down in flames, but he doesn't provide details about what will be included in the supplemental package or how much aid it will provide.

Deceptions

86%

Examples:

  • However, this statement can be seen as misleading because it implies that there are specific rules being broken when no details are provided about what those rules might be.
  • In one article, Pergram reports that Hunter Biden is trying to play by his own rules instead of following the rules required of everyone else.

Recent Articles

Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and Wife Indicted for Bribery, Money Laundering: Allegedly Received $600,000 from Azerbaijani Oil Company and Mexican Bank

Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar and Wife Indicted for Bribery, Money Laundering: Allegedly Received $600,000 from Azerbaijani Oil Company and Mexican Bank

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda, both from Texas, were indicted on May 3, 2024 for bribery, foreign influence, money laundering schemes involving an Azerbaijani oil company and a Mexican bank. The indictment alleges they received approximately $600,000 in bribes in exchange for influencing U.S. policy and legislative activity.
Senate Fails to Advance Bipartisan Foreign Aid Bill with New Border Provisions

Senate Fails to Advance Bipartisan Foreign Aid Bill with New Border Provisions

Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 The Senate's vote to advance a bipartisan foreign aid bill with major new border provisions failed on Wednesday. The bill included money for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as the new border policy deal. Republicans in the Senate kept the floor paralyzed while they met behind closed doors to try and come up with a game plan.

Hunter Biden Agrees to Public Testimony Before House Oversight Committee

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 Hunter Biden has agreed to testify publicly before the House Oversight Committee on December 13, in response to a subpoena. The subpoenas mark the first time the panel has directly subpoenaed members of the Biden family. Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry allege that Hunter was involved in connecting the Biden family to foreign money, but have yet to provide evidence directly implicating President Biden. Hunter Biden is also charged with three firearms felonies related to the 2018 purchase of a gun during a period he has acknowledged being addicted to drugs.