Alexis Simendinger,

Alexis Simendinger is a veteran journalist with decades of experience covering Congress, the White House, and national politics. She has tracked six presidents and presidential campaigns, covered regulatory departments and the Supreme Court, and contributed to an investigation of the causes of the 2008-2009 financial crisis. Before joining The Hill in 2017 as a national political correspondent, Simendinger covered Joe Biden as vice president and as a senator. She has also covered Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama for RealClearPolitics and was on the trail during the 2012 and 2016 election cycles. Simendinger is a recipient of the Aldo Beckman Memorial Award for sustained excellence in coverage of the presidency and the Hall of Fame Award from the Society of Professional Journalists, Washington, D.C. She has a seasoned perspective to share on politics, governance, national security, and the news media as they evolve in a rapidly changing landscape.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/alexis-simendinger/

76%

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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

86%

Examples:

  • Hamas, the attacker on Oct. 7,

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Hours after the call and nearly six months after the start of the war, Israel announced commitments to open a port and a key northern crossing to get humanitarian assistance into Gaza
  • The Wall Street Journal: Biden warns Netanyahu of conditions on U.S.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The president told Netanyahu during a Thursday phone call that Israeli airstrikes that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, and the continued blockades against humanitarian help for civilians in Gaza, are

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • It mentions that Israel announced commitments to open a port and increase deliveries of aid from Jordan directly into Gaza without providing any context or details about the situation on the ground.
  • It quotes President Biden as saying Israeli airstrikes are unacceptable and calls for an immediate cease-fire but does not provide any evidence to support these claims.
  • The title of the article suggests that Senators may press Israel on Gaza using weapons sales when there is no mention of this anywhere in the body of the article.

Recent Articles

Potential Thousands of Palestinians and Hundreds of Hostages in the Balance as Israel and Hamas Negotiate Cease-Fire Deals

Potential Thousands of Palestinians and Hundreds of Hostages in the Balance as Israel and Hamas Negotiate Cease-Fire Deals

Broke On: Monday, 29 April 2024 British Foreign Secretary David Cameron describes potential Israeli cease-fire deal as 'extraordinarily generous', with up to thousands of Palestinians in Israel set for release. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken supports the proposal, and Hamas considers Egypt's framework for releasing hostages in exchange for a pause in Gaza hostilities. Negotiations continue towards a comprehensive deal, including Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza and all remaining hostages being released.
Arizona Grand Jury Indicts 18, Including Meadows and Giuliani, for Election Interference Attempts

Arizona Grand Jury Indicts 18, Including Meadows and Giuliani, for Election Interference Attempts

Broke On: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 A grand jury in Arizona indicted 18 individuals, including Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Boris Epshteyn, and seven redacted names for conspiring to prevent Joe Biden's lawful transfer of power. The group allegedly engaged in fraudulent activities during the 2020 presidential election through a 'fake electors' scheme. Trump is listed as an unindicted co-conspirator. Separately, the Arizona House voted to repeal a Civil War-era ban on abortions, set to take effect in June.
Israeli Military Accused of War Crimes and Genocide in Gaza, Despite Western Allies' Support

Israeli Military Accused of War Crimes and Genocide in Gaza, Despite Western Allies' Support

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Israel accused of war crimes and genocide in Gaza, with several foreign aid workers killed and a hospital destroyed. Despite this, many Western allies continue to send weapons to Israel and withhold funds from the main United Nations agency working in Gaza.