Missy Ryan,

Missy Ryan is a reporter based in Washington, D.C., covering national security and defense for The Washington Post. She joined the publication in 2014 and has reported from various countries including Iraq, Ukraine, Egypt, Libya and more while focusing on the Pentagon and the State Department. She holds a BA in English from Georgetown University and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/missy-ryan/

75%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • The author has not shown any clear biases in their reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has not shown any conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • Congress passed a major aid package that includes $61 billion to fuel Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invading forces.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized the American aid as a lifeline, stressing that the promised resupply must arrive quickly for Ukraine to have a chance for victory.
  • Some initial shipments of aid had been seized after leaving the maritime marshaling area.
  • The author has not shown any major contradictions in their reporting.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article is deceptive because it does not disclose that Tower 22 is a U.S. military base in Jordan’s capital, Amman.
  • The article is deceptive because it does not mention that the attack was part of a larger escalation in violence triggered by the Israeli bombing of Gaza.

Recent Articles

Hijacked Aid Trucks: Pentagon's $300 Million Gaza Pier Operation Faces Setbacks Amid Looting and Seizures

Hijacked Aid Trucks: Pentagon's $300 Million Gaza Pier Operation Faces Setbacks Amid Looting and Seizures

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Humanitarian aid trucks en route to Gaza have been hijacked, causing delays and shortages in desperately needed food and medicine for Palestinians amid Israel's conflict with Hamas. The Pentagon is working on alternative routes to deliver aid via a floating pier, but security challenges persist. Crowds looted World Food Program trucks at the pier, suspending deliveries. The US, Israel, and aid officials are collaborating to ensure safe movement of staff and cargo.
US Announces Provision of Patriot Missile Systems to Ukraine as Part of $6bn Aid Package Amid Battlefield Conditions

US Announces Provision of Patriot Missile Systems to Ukraine as Part of $6bn Aid Package Amid Battlefield Conditions

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 The US has announced it will provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense missile systems and other military aid worth $6bn, as Ukrainian troops face dire battlefield conditions against Russian military gains. The new funding includes HIMARS, drones, counter-drone systems, and artillery. Despite opposition from some politicians, the aid was approved by Congress to help Ukraine counter Russia's advance in the coming months.
Biden Weighs Options After US Troops Killed in Combat for First Time Since 2018

Biden Weighs Options After US Troops Killed in Combat for First Time Since 2018

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 The Biden administration is considering various options to respond to the recent drone strike in Jordan that killed three US troops. President Joe Biden has vowed retaliation against those responsible for the attack, but he is also weighing whether to escalate tensions with Iran further or pursue a diplomatic solution. The options range from conducting targeted strikes on proxies linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and Quds Force, to imposing new economic sanctions on Tehran. However, these actions could lead to unintended consequences and increase the risk of conflict in the region.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Hospitalized for Complications Following Elective Medical Procedure, Deputy Prepared to Act in His Stead

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Hospitalized for Complications Following Elective Medical Procedure, Deputy Prepared to Act in His Stead

Broke On: Saturday, 06 January 2024 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized for complications following a recent elective medical procedure and is expected to resume his duties today. His deputy has been prepared to act in his stead.