Dominick Mastrangelo

Dominick Mastrangelo is a reporter at The Hill, where he covers media news. Prior to joining The Hill, he worked as a reporter for various news outlets including Newsday and the New York Daily News. His reporting focuses on media companies and their operations, mergers and acquisitions in the industry, as well as personalities within the world of journalism. Mastrangelo has also reported on conflicts of interest, biases, contradictions and deceptive practices in news articles.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/dominick-mastrangelo/

65%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

76%

Examples:

  • Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney is dismissing criticism NBC News is facing from some of the network's biggest stars over its decision to hire former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel as a paid contributor.
  • Talks between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount on a possible merger have stalled out.

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

  • Ronna McDaniel's comments on the 2020 election and Jan. 6, which were defended in an interview on Meet The Press.
  • Sally Buzzbee steps down as editor of The Washington Post.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • 10 million viewers drew to Fox News during Trump's speech.
  • Talks between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount on a possible merger have stalled out.

Deceptions

58%

Examples:

  • Carlson gave Putin a platform to offer his musings about the history of relations between Russia and Ukraine while lecturing the commentator and his audience about what Putin says is Russia's right to take territory from Ukraine.
  • It's so fun to watch these folks fall over themselves.
  • Putin repeatedly blasted the United States and its leaders over their pledged financial support for Ukraine without providing concrete evidence.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump Speaks at RNC Amidst Calls for Biden to Step Down: Surviving an Assassination Attempt and Promising Policy Reversals

Former President Trump Speaks at RNC Amidst Calls for Biden to Step Down: Surviving an Assassination Attempt and Promising Policy Reversals

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 Former President Trump, surviving an assassination attempt, delivered a unity message at the record-breaking Republican National Convention (RNC) in 2024. Amidst calls for President Biden to step down and criticism of his leadership, Trump spoke off script about criminal prosecutions and pledged to reverse Biden's policies. Despite economic successes during his tenure, Trump faced criticism for crisis management during the pandemic. The RNC showcased Republican weaknesses while Democrats must promote their accomplishments effectively.
Sally Buzzbee Steps Down as Editor of The Washington Post: New Leadership and Newsroom Structure Announced

Sally Buzzbee Steps Down as Editor of The Washington Post: New Leadership and Newsroom Structure Announced

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 Sally Buzzbee, the first female editor of The Washington Post, has stepped down after three decades in journalism. She will be temporarily replaced by Matt Murray from The Wall Street Journal until after the 2024 US presidential election. Robert Winnett from The Telegraph Media Group will then take over. The Post plans to launch a new division focusing on diverse news offerings and flexible payment methods, following declining revenues and subscriber loss. Murray expressed excitement about his new role, while Buzzbee's leadership was praised by CEO William Lewis.
NBC News Hires Former RNC Chair Amidst Backlash from Own Staff

NBC News Hires Former RNC Chair Amidst Backlash from Own Staff

Broke On: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 NBC News hires former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel as a political analyst, sparking backlash from its own anchors and journalists over her support for Donald Trump's baseless claims about the 2020 presidential election.
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global Halt Merger Talks, Byron Allen's Offer Still on the Table

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global Halt Merger Talks, Byron Allen's Offer Still on the Table

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global have halted merger talks, but a $14 billion offer from Byron Allen is still on the table. Some Paramount plans will see a price increase later this year as announced during an earnings call on Thursday. David Ellison's Skydance Media is reportedly still performing due diligence on a potential transaction with WBD and PARA.
Putin Denies Involvement in Ukraine Conflict, Experts Disagree

Putin Denies Involvement in Ukraine Conflict, Experts Disagree

Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin has been accused of invading Ukraine in 2014, which led to the annexation of Crimea by Russia. In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, Putin denied any involvement in the conflict and claimed that it was sparked by radical nationalists who were trying to influence Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. However, there is no evidence to support this claim and many experts believe that Putin's actions led directly to the conflict.