Rebecca Beitsch
Rebecca Beitsch is The Hill's national security and legal affairs reporter where her beat spans immigration, the intelligence community, and high stakes legal battles. She previously covered criminal justice and civil rights issues at Stateline and worked as a statehouse reporter in North Dakota and Missouri. Rebecca can be reached at rbeitsch@thehill.com.
Biography:
https://thehill.com/author/rebecca-beitsch/
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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 bias towards the Republican party and their actions. They frequently quote Republicans without providing any context or evidence for their claims.
- The author uses sensationalist language such as ‘reckless disregard’ and ‗serious national security threat‗ to describe the situation, which is an example of emotional manipulation.
Conflicts of Interest
55%
Examples:
- The author frequently quotes Republicans without providing any context or evidence for their claims.
- The author uses sensationalist language such as ‘reckless disregard’ and ‗serious national security threat‗ to describe the situation, which is an example of emotional manipulation.
Contradictions
65%
Examples:
- The author frequently quotes Republicans without providing any context or evidence for their claims.
- The author uses sensationalist language such as ‘reckless disregard’ and ‗serious national security threat‗ to describe the situation, which is an example of emotional manipulation.
Deceptions
55%
Examples:
- The author frequently quotes Republicans without providing any context or evidence for their claims.
- The author uses sensationalist language such as ‘reckless disregard’ and ‗serious national security threat‗ to describe the situation, which is an example of emotional manipulation.
Recent Articles
Judge Considering Reversal of Ruling on Trump Lawyer-Client Privilege in Classified Documents Case
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Judge Aileen Cannon plans to reconsider a ruling allowing prosecutors to pierce attorney-client privilege in the Trump classified documents investigation, which could impact obstruction charges and trial proceedings. Former President Trump Faces New Charges for Hiding Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago: Judge Expresses Disbelief
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024Former President Donald Trump faces renewed scrutiny for mishandling classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, with additional records discovered in his bedroom and various other locations. Judge Beryl Howell expressed disbelief at Trump's claim of ignorance, as prosecutors allege obstruction and politicization within the investigation. Trump himself is charged with various crimes related to handling classified documents, while associates Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira face similar charges. Evidence includes photos of Nauta moving boxes before a review for classified materials. 
House of Representatives Taps New Appropriations Leader Amid Spy Powers Fight
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024The House of Representatives is set to have a contentious debate over spy powers, with the appointment of a new Appropriations leader. 
Russia's New Space-Based Nuclear Weapon: A Serious Concern, But No Immediate Threat Yet
Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024Russia is reportedly developing a new space-based nuclear weapon that could threaten the United States' satellite network. While some lawmakers say it should be declassified and made public, senior members of Congress emphasized that it does not pose an immediate threat to US interests. 
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election to Congress
Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green announced he will not seek re-election to Congress, a day after the House passed H.R. 2 and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached by the committee. 
House Rejects Impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Broke On: Tuesday, 06 February 2024On February 6th, the House of Representatives failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The vote was a stinging loss for Republicans who had been pushing for an investigation into his handling of immigration and border security issues. Three Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in voting against the measure: Rep. Al Green, Ken Buck, and Tom McClintock. House Republicans File Articles of Impeachment Against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024House Republicans have released two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, accusing him of failure to manage the U.S.-Mexico border and making false statements to Congress. Democrats criticize these efforts as politically motivated, while former Republican-appointed Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff advises against impeachment over policy differences. Despite criticism from both sides, House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green has stated that the articles lay out a clear case for Mayorkas's impeachment. The Republican-controlled committee is set to vote on Tuesday. Special Counsel Details Evidence Against Trump in Election Subversion Case
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to introduce evidence of Trump's history of making allegations of voting fraud dating back to 2012. The evidence also includes instances of Trump pressuring state officials to overturn election results and retaliating against those who repudiated his claims. Prosecutors argue that Trump's refusal to honor the peaceful transition of power and his pattern of sidelining those who pushed back on his fraud assertions demonstrate his intent to cling to power. The filing refers to an incident involving a Trump campaign employee who allegedly tried to obstruct the 2020 vote count in Michigan.
