Rafael Bernal

Rafael Bernal is a journalist who covers the Hispanic political world and global migration. He co-hosts a public affairs show on Hill.TV called

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/rafael-bernal/

70%

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

80%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to use language that dehumanizes individuals and groups, such as referring to migrants as a

Conflicts of Interest

52%

Examples:

  • The author has a background in law and journalism, which could potentially create conflicts of interest when reporting on legal issues and media-related topics.
  • The author is a regular contributor to various radio and TV outlets in both English and Spanish, which may influence their reporting.

Contradictions

91%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts themselves when they state that the closure of the Lukeville Port of Entry was unnecessary while also reporting on CBP officials' statement that the closures were necessary.
  • The author reports on the number of apprehensions as a measure of success in immigration policy, while also acknowledging that this is not an accurate representation.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author makes false claims about Ramaswamy's actions, such as stating that his goal was to nullify Maine and Colorado by boycotting their elections when he did not actually boycott the elections.
  • The author selectively reports on the states that have removed Trump from their ballots, while ignoring other states that have not done so.

Recent Articles

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro Threatens to Sever Diplomatic Ties with Israel: Genocidal Accusations Amidst Gaza Conflict

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro Threatens to Sever Diplomatic Ties with Israel: Genocidal Accusations Amidst Gaza Conflict

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Colombian President Gustavo Petro severed diplomatic relations with Israel in May 2024, labeling the Israeli government as 'genocidal' during a rally. Accusing Israel of causing civilian deaths, Colombia joined Bolivia and Belize in suspending ties over the Gaza conflict. Petro's background as a former leftist guerrilla group member and past social media threats led to criticism from Sen. Marco Rubio and comparisons to Hugo Chávez.
Republican Lawmakers Criticize Biden's Immigration Record at US-Mexico Border

Republican Lawmakers Criticize Biden's Immigration Record at US-Mexico Border

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 On January 3, 2024, a group of Republican lawmakers led by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will visit the U.S.-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas to criticize President Biden's immigration record and push for steeper policy concessions from the White House. The delegation plans to put even more pressure on the administration when they return to Congress next week by launching impeachment measures against Mayorkas.
Maine and Colorado Disqualify Donald Trump from Running for President

Maine and Colorado Disqualify Donald Trump from Running for President

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 January 2024 Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold have disqualified former President Donald Trump from running for president in their respective states. The decision was made based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, which prohibits individuals who have engaged in an insurrection against the United States from holding public office. The decision has been met with mixed reactions and legal challenges.
Biden Meets With Mexican President About Surge in Migration at the Border

Biden Meets With Mexican President About Surge in Migration at the Border

Broke On: Thursday, 28 December 2023 Biden administration met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discussed unprecedented irregular migration in the Western Hemisphere identified ways Mexico and the United States will address border security challenges White House said President Biden spoke to López Obrador about ongoing efforts to manage migratory flows in the Western Hemisphere