Kathryn Watson,

Kathryn Watson is a CBS News correspondent based in the Washington bureau. She covers politics and the White House for CBS News across all platforms, including CBS Evening News, CBSN, and cbsnews.com. Prior to joining CBS News in 2018, she was a senior producer at PBS NewsHour and has also worked at ABC News.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/team/kathryn-watson/

58%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author appears to have a slight bias towards President Biden, as seen in the quote from his campaign rally in Wisconsin and the positive reporting on his actions.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were identified in the articles provided.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts themselves when discussing Lloyd Austin's hospitalization. They state that he failed to report his hospitalization for days, but later mention that he was admitted to intensive care on New Year's Day due to severe pain and neither his deputy nor the White House were informed at that time.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author uses deceptive practices by not disclosing or quoting any sources regarding Austin's hospitalization and by implying that President Biden is not considering firing Lloyd Austin when in fact he has no intention of removing him from his position.

Recent Articles

Biden Reaffirms 2024 Presidential Bid Amidst Debate Performance Criticism

Biden Reaffirms 2024 Presidential Bid Amidst Debate Performance Criticism

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Amidst calls for withdrawal after a disappointing debate performance, President Biden affirmed his intention to run for re-election in 2024 and defeat Donald Trump once more during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin.
President Biden Grants Pardons to Thousands of Former Service Members Convicted under Repealed Military Ban on Gay Sex

President Biden Grants Pardons to Thousands of Former Service Members Convicted under Repealed Military Ban on Gay Sex

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 President Biden granted pardons to thousands of former US service members convicted under the repealed military ban on consensual gay sex, marking a significant step towards justice and equality. The pardons could allow veterans to access benefits they were previously denied due to their discharges.
President Biden Announces New Immigration Program: Parole in Place Offers Legal Status to 500,000 Unauthorized Immigrants Married to US Citizens

President Biden Announces New Immigration Program: Parole in Place Offers Legal Status to 500,000 Unauthorized Immigrants Married to US Citizens

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 President Joe Biden announces the 'Parole in Place' program, offering legal status and a path to U.S. residency and citizenship for approximately 500,000 unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens. The policy allows these immigrants to apply for work permits and deportation protections after 10 years of continuous residence in the U.S., subject to meeting other requirements and cooperating with the Department of Homeland Security.
G7 Summit: Biden and Zelensky Sign 10-Year Security Pact, $50 Billion Loan for Ukraine's Defense and Rebuilding

G7 Summit: Biden and Zelensky Sign 10-Year Security Pact, $50 Billion Loan for Ukraine's Defense and Rebuilding

Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024 President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a 10-year security pact at the G7 summit, committing the US to providing advanced weapons, intelligence support, and $50 billion in loans for Ukraine's rebuilding efforts. The agreement aims to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression without provoking further conflict.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Health Concerns Raise Questions About Transparency and Accountability in the Biden Administration

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Health Concerns Raise Questions About Transparency and Accountability in the Biden Administration

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who concealed his condition from President Biden and White House officials for three days before being hospitalized with complications from an elective procedure on Dec. 22 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's intensive care unit on New Year's Day.