Julia Mueller
Julia Mueller is a reporter who covers campaigns and the White House for The Hill. She has a Master's degree in journalism with a focus on politics, policy, and foreign affairs reporting from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Before joining The Hill, she covered Capitol Hill and elections for USA Today, United Press International, Wisconsin State Journal, and Tampa Bay Times. She was also managing editor and co-author of an investigative reporting book published by Anthem Press.
Biography:
https://thehill.com/author/julia-mueller/
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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
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- The author provides a balanced and neutral perspective on the events and topics covered in the articles.
Conflicts of Interest
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- There are some instances where the author may have a conflict of interest, but they are not major issues.
Contradictions
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- Examples include: Trump promising to commute the life sentence of Ross Ulbricht, founder of drug-selling website Silk Road (Article 4), and a mix of boos and cheers from a crowd of both Libertarians and pro-Trump attendees during Trump's remarks (Article 5).
- There are some minor contradictions in the articles, but they are not major issues.
Deceptions
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- There are some instances where the author may have used deceptive practices, but they are not major issues.
Recent Articles
Power Struggles in the Republican Party: Good vs. McGuire in Virginia's 5th Congressional District
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024In the tight Republican primary race for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, Rep. Bob Good and state Sen. John McGuire are in a close contest, with former President Trump and Speaker Kevin McCarthy backing McGuire against Good. Good, who endorsed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead of Trump in the GOP presidential primaries, faces efforts to oust him from his seat due to this decision. McGuire received support from both Trump and McCarthy, giving him a significant boost. The outcome of this primary could set a precedent for future elections and highlights ongoing power struggles within the Republican Party. 
Biden Promises Progressive Supreme Court Nominees to Win Back Black and Latino Voters
Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024President Biden pledges Supreme Court nominations of progressives to win back Black and Latino voter support, but some feel inadequately reached by his campaign. 
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan Defies Trump-Backed Challenger in Narrow Victory
Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan narrowly wins re-election against Trump-backed challenger David Covey in a contentious primary, maintaining his power within the party and emphasizing unity among Texas Republicans. 
Former President Trump Urges Libertarians to Join Forces, Promises to Commute Ross Ulbricht's Sentence
Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024Former President Donald Trump called for unity between the Libertarian Party and his campaign at their convention in May 2024. He pledged to put a Libertarian in his cabinet if elected and promised to commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, who is serving life in prison for drug-related crimes. Trump also vowed to protect cryptocurrencies from government intervention and faced mixed reactions from the crowd regarding his past policies. 
New York Democrat Tim Kennedy Wins Special Congressional Election, Raising Democratic Seats to 214
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024In the April 30, 2024 special election, Democrat Tim Kennedy won New York's 26th district congressional seat with a significant lead over Republican Gary Dickson. Born and raised in Buffalo, Kennedy is a seven-term state senator and occupational therapist. He defeated Dickson with strong Democratic support and registration advantage, raising $1.7 million compared to his opponent's $35,430. Kennedy chairs the Senate's Transportation Committee and supports gun safety legislation following a mass shooting in Buffalo. Republicans have submitted petitions for a placeholder name for the June primary against Kennedy, who will serve in Congress until November. 
President Biden Meets with Congressional Leaders to Discuss Funding for Government Programs and Military Aid Amidst Disagreements over U.S Support for Ukraine
Broke On: Tuesday, 27 February 2024President Biden met with congressional leaders to discuss funding for government programs and military aid to foreign allies. The meeting focused on avoiding a partial government shutdown, but they have yet to release legislation. Disagreements over U.S support for Ukraine were discussed as Russia makes battlefield gains in its two-year old invasion. 
Donald Trump Wins Nevada Republican Caucus for Third Straight State Victory; Nikki Haley Finishes Behind 'None of These Candidates' Option in Primary Election
Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024In the 2024 Republican presidential race, Donald Trump won over 99% of the vote in Nevada's caucus on February 8th. Nikki Haley finished behind 'none of these candidates' option and did not receive any delegates from Nevada's delegate slots. 
Trump and Haley Tied in New Hampshire Republican Primary Polls with Days to Go
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 January 2024Former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley are tied in the polls with less than a week to go before the New Hampshire primary. While Trump won Iowa, Haley beats him two-to-one among moderates and female independents. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis trails in third place with just days left until election day. 
Nikki Haley Gains Ground in Republican Presidential Race, Closing the Gap with Trump in Iowa and New Hampshire
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024Nikki Haley is gaining ground in the Republican presidential race, closing the gap with former President Donald Trump. In Iowa, she sits at 20% compared to Trumps 54%, while in New Hampshire she is tied with DeSantis for second place behind Trump. Despite criticism from some Republicans over her decision not to run until after the midterms, Haley has gained support among moderates and independents. US Provides $175M Security Assistance to Ukraine Amid Funding Concerns
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023The Biden Administration has announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine, valued at $175 million. The United States, along with 50 Allies and partners, has been supporting Ukraine in retaking more than 50% of its sovereign territory that was seized by Russia. The United States has committed more than $44 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022. The Biden administration has warned that funding for Ukraine is running out, with negotiations for additional funding stalled due to concerns over border security.