Kit Maher

Kit Maher is a seasoned journalist with experience in various roles across CNN's political unit. She has covered significant events such as the 2024 presidential election, U.S. Senate and gubernatorial races in Pennsylvania during the 2022 midterm elections, and several breaking news situations including the war in Ukraine, the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan, and mass shootings. Maher has worked as a Video Producer for 'The Lead with Jake Tapper' and played an essential role in CNN control rooms during various high-profile events. Prior to joining CNN, she worked at MassLive.com in Western Massachusetts and is originally from Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with an English degree.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/kit-maher-profile

99%

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 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

100%

Examples:

  • Kit Maher's reporting appears to be objective and not influenced by personal or political bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest detected in Kit Maher's reporting.

Contradictions

5%

Examples:

  • In an article about Nikki Haley voting for Trump despite past criticisms, Kit Maher reports contradictory statements made by Haley.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The articles analyzed do not contain any deceptive practices.

Recent Articles

Former President Trump Expresses Concerns Over Potential House Arrest or Imprisonment: A Breaking Point for the American Public?

Former President Trump Expresses Concerns Over Potential House Arrest or Imprisonment: A Breaking Point for the American Public?

Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 Former President Donald Trump, convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records in relation to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, fears public backlash if sentenced to house arrest or imprisonment. He maintains the proceedings were 'rigged' and plans to appeal. Trump's comments come amidst Biden campaign assertions that he poses a threat to democracy.
Nikki Haley Announces Surprise Vote for Trump in 2024 Presidential Election, Sparks Controversy

Nikki Haley Announces Surprise Vote for Trump in 2024 Presidential Election, Sparks Controversy

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced her surprise decision to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election during a foreign policy discussion at the Hudson Institute. Criticizing President Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas War and his threat to withhold weapons from Israel, Haley argued that failing to act on foreign policy would lead to more difficult decisions and potential catastrophe. Despite past criticisms of Trump, Haley expressed her support based on his commitment to allies, accountability for enemies, capitalism and freedom, and reducing debt.

Clarification on Casey DeSantis' Iowa Caucus Participation Comments

Broke On: Saturday, 09 December 2023 Casey DeSantis encouraged out-of-state supporters to participate in the Iowa caucuses, which was later clarified as a call for volunteering, not voting. The Republican Party of Iowa clarified that only registered voters in Iowa can actually caucus. The Trump campaign accused the DeSantises of spreading false information and embracing voter fraud.