Michael Crowley

Michael Crowley is a reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times. He joined The Times in 2019 after many years of covering foreign policy for Politico, Time, and The New Republic. Michael has reported from roughly 35 countries and is committed to fair-minded, nonideological reporting that informs and interests readers. He believes strongly in the standards of integrity to which all Times journalists are committed and avoids any appearances of influence over his coverage by not accepting gifts or trips from foreign governments. His work often involves traveling abroad with the secretary of state, and he can be contacted at michael.crowley@nytimes.com.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • The author appears to maintain a neutral tone in their reporting without expressing personal opinions or leanings.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • No conflicts of interest were identified.

Contradictions

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  • In one article, the author mentions the Biden administration's efforts to achieve a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas while also reporting on rising concerns about escalating conflict along Israel's northern border with Hezbollah. This could be seen as a contradiction, but it is more likely an accurate reflection of the complex and evolving situation in the region.

Deceptions

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  • The articles analyzed do not contain any deceptive practices or misleading information.

Recent Articles

White House Official Heads to Paris to Discuss Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Sovereignty Loss, Land Seizure, and Potential Peace Agreement

White House Official Heads to Paris to Discuss Israel-Hezbollah Conflict: Sovereignty Loss, Land Seizure, and Potential Peace Agreement

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 White House official Amos Hochstein travels to Paris on July 3, 2024, to discuss defusing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Hezbollah militants have attacked northern Israel amid the ongoing war and killed a senior commander in retaliation for Israeli strikes. U.S. officials aim to prevent a war and require an agreement for both sides to pull back forces from the border.
US Military Repairs Damaged Aid Pier in Gaza, Preventing Potential Famine

US Military Repairs Damaged Aid Pier in Gaza, Preventing Potential Famine

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 A pier for delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, damaged by rough seas and high winds in late May, was repaired and reattached to the beach on June 8th. The pier, crucial for delivering food, water, and essentials to Palestinians in Gaza, was initially expected to be operational early in May but faced delays due to bad weather. The overall cost of repairs is estimated at up to $28 million and the pier is expected to deliver approximately one million pounds of goods per two-day period once functional.
Blinken's Middle East Tour: Pursuing a Ceasefire Agreement in Israel-Hamas Conflict with Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan

Blinken's Middle East Tour: Pursuing a Ceasefire Agreement in Israel-Hamas Conflict with Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Israel, Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan (June 11-13) to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The US urges Hamas to accept a three-phase deal: release hostages for prisoner swaps and Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza. Blinken also seeks Egypt and Qatar's help as mediators.

U.S. Imposes Visa Bans on Individuals Involved in West Bank Violence

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 The U.S. State Department has announced visa bans on individuals involved in violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The move is seen as a rare punitive action against Israel and comes at a sensitive moment in U.S.-Israeli relations. The U.S. hopes to revive efforts for a two-state solution after the Gaza conflict. Since the October 7 attack, Israeli settlers have killed at least nine Palestinians in the West Bank.

U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on Individuals Involved in West Bank Violence

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 The U.S. is imposing visa restrictions on individuals involved in violence in the West Bank. The restrictions apply to both Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Immediate family members of these individuals may also be subject to the restrictions. The move is part of efforts to revive the two-state solution and address right-wing settler violence.