KEVIN FREKING

KEVIN FREKING was born in Montgomery County, Alabama and grew up in a small town near Huntsville. He attended Auburn University where he earned a degree in journalism before joining The Associated Press as an intern reporter. After several years of reporting for AP, Kevin became the lead political correspondent based out of Washington D.C.

Biography:  https://apnews.com/hub/kevin-freking

64%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • KEVIN FREKING quotes a Republican lawmaker saying the expanded child tax credit is welfare by another name
  • KEVIN FREKING uses language that dehumanizes lower-income families

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • KEVIN FREKING quotes a Republican lawmaker saying the expanded child tax credit is welfare by another name
  • KEVIN FREKING uses language that dehumanizes lower-income families

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • House Republicans were anxious to restore full, immediate deductions that businesses can take for the purchase of new equipment and machinery, domestic research and development expenses.
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reiterated on Wednesday that he supports the bill and is working with Wyden to determine the 'best way forward.'
  • The effort is a test of whether a divided Congress with thin margins can buck dysfunction and deliver legislation that would contain victories for both parties.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article states that raising the cap on property taxes or state/local taxes will help lower-income families by allowing them to deduct more from their federal returns. However, it fails to mention that only those who fall within a certain income bracket may qualify for the full tax break.
  • The author claims that moving up the deadline for claiming the employee retention tax credit would offset much of the cost of these tax cuts. However, there is no information provided on how accurate this claim is.

Recent Articles

Expanding the Child Tax Credit: A Look at Its History and Current Debate

Expanding the Child Tax Credit: A Look at Its History and Current Debate

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 The Child Tax Credit (CTC) was introduced in 1997 to support families with children. It has been expanded several times, including during the COVID-19 pandemic when it was temporarily increased as part of the CARES Act. Recent discussions have focused on expanding the CTC permanently or increasing its value through legislation. The House passed a major tax bill in late January 2024 that included an expansion of the CTC and some business tax breaks, but its passage in the Senate is uncertain due to political divides.

Sen. Tuberville Ends Blockade on Most Military Promotions

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Sen. Tommy Tuberville has ended his blockade on most military promotions. The blockade was initiated in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy. Tuberville will continue to block the promotions of senior military positions that are four stars or higher. The blockade had drawn bipartisan criticism, with fellow Republicans expressing concern about the impact on military readiness.