Helene Cooper,

Helene Cooper is a national security reporter for The New York Times, covering issues related to the Pentagon and U.S. military with a focus on topics such as the war in Ukraine. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, she moved to the United States in 1980 and has worked for several newspapers including The Providence Journal, The Wall Street Journal, and The Times. Cooper is the author of two best-selling books: “The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood” and “Madame President: The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.” She has won two George Polk awards and one Pulitzer Prize. As a Times journalist, Cooper adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism handbook and balances the public's right to know with the government's desire for secrecy.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/helene-cooper

64%

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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:

  • Focusing on the Iran-backed aspect of the group without providing context.
  • Providing unsupported claims about Kataib Hezbollah's responsibility for attacks on US bases.
  • Use of sensationalist language to describe Houthi militants' actions.

Conflicts of Interest

58%

Examples:

  • The Defense Department's shifting stories to protect senior officials.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Contradictory information about U.S. involvement in strikes and attacks.
  • Inconsistencies in reporting on the number of individuals targeted and collateral damage caused by airstrikes.

Deceptions

46%

Examples:

  • Misleading language used to describe large-scale military strikes.
  • Omitting key details about the US strike in Baghdad, such as the specific individuals targeted and the extent of collateral damage.
  • Providing unsubstantiated claims about Houthi militants targeting global shipping routes.

Recent Articles

U.S. and Allies Send Additional Air Defense Systems to Ukraine Amid Intense Russian Assaults

U.S. and Allies Send Additional Air Defense Systems to Ukraine Amid Intense Russian Assaults

Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 The US and allies are sending additional air defense systems, including a second Patriot missile system from the US and a complete system from Thales for Ukraine, to enhance its air defense capabilities against Russian aerial threats in Kharkiv region. Russia's bombardment has caused damage to Ukraine's generating capacity, leading Zelenskyy to plead for more protection. The country needs two Patriot systems to protect Kharkiv and mitigate the ongoing Russian air and missile threat.
U.S. Soldier Critically Injured During Gaza Aid Mission: Pier Construction and Security Challenges

U.S. Soldier Critically Injured During Gaza Aid Mission: Pier Construction and Security Challenges

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 A U.S. soldier was critically injured and two others hurt during a humanitarian aid mission off Gaza, where the U.S. military's Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) capability built a floating pier for trucks filled with aid packages to be loaded onto Army watercraft. The mission, involving around 1000 personnel and 16 ships including two U.S. Navy destroyers, aims to provide food and essentials to Gazans amid challenges like looting of aid trucks and disruptions at border crossings.
United States and Britain Launch Fourth Round of Joint Military Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

United States and Britain Launch Fourth Round of Joint Military Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

Broke On: Sunday, 25 February 2024 On February 24, 2024, the US and UK launched a fourth round of joint military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The attacks were carried out to answer an increase in recent surge of attacks by Iran-backed militia group on ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
US Airstrike Kills Senior Leader of Kataib Hezbollah in Baghdad

US Airstrike Kills Senior Leader of Kataib Hezbollah in Baghdad

Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 On February 7, 2024, the US conducted an airstrike in Baghdad targeting Kataib Hezbollah leader Abu Baqir Al-Saadi. The strike killed him and two others who were escorting him at around 9:35 p.m., when an explosion targeted a civilian vehicle in Mashtal neighborhood.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Hospitalization for Prostate Cancer Sparks Debate on Implications and Information Withheld

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's Hospitalization for Prostate Cancer Sparks Debate on Implications and Information Withheld

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for prostate cancer has sparked a debate about the implications of this event. Some are questioning whether or not he should have been allowed to continue in his role while undergoing medical treatment, and there are concerns about how much information was withheld from the public and Congress regarding his condition.