The Hill
The Hill is an American political news website based in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1994 by Al Cardenas and has since grown to become one of the most widely read political websites in the United States. The Hill covers topics such as politics, policy, business, and international relations with a focus on providing breaking news and analysis.
Biography:
https://thehill.com/about-us/
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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
95%
Examples:
- The author, The Hill, has a strong bias towards sensationalist and polarizing headlines. This is evident in the articles provided where the titles often use inflammatory language and focus on controversy rather than objective reporting.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In one article, contradictory information was presented regarding antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools and the handling of these incidents by three large public school systems. In another article, there were discrepancies about the reasons for a juror being excused from Donald J. Trump's criminal trial.
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- The article 'Astrobiotic’s glitch is a mere bump in the road for commercial moon landings' contains misleading information regarding the cause of a spacecraft's failure to point its solar panels at the sun and its impact on lunar landing plans.
Recent Articles
Secret Service and FBI Testify on Security Lapse Before Trump's Assassination Attempt in Pennsylvania
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024Former President Trump narrowly survives an assassination attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania in July 2024. The Secret Service and FBI discuss investigation details, including a 25-minute heads-up about a suspicious person before the shooting, and the discovery of the shooter's social media account with antisemitic and anti-immigration themes. Acting Director of the Secret Service Ronald Rowe expresses shame over security lapses, as neither countersniper teams nor Trump's security detail were aware of the armed man on the roof before hearing gunshots. 
Crisis in the Democratic Party: Lawmakers Meet to Discuss Biden's Reelection Prospects Amidst Calls for Him to Step Down
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Congressional Democrats to hold crisis meetings Tuesday over Biden's reelection prospects amid calls for him to step down. President Biden expresses commitment to staying in race, but uncertainty looms as tensions rise within the party. 
Trump Courts Black Voters in Michigan: Visits Church, Addresses MAGA Activists at The People's Convention
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Former President Trump courted Black voters in Michigan on June 15, 2024, with speeches at an African American church and a MAGA rally. He argued illegal immigration harmed the community and highlighted his support for sentencing reduction legislation. Amid Biden's indictments and declining popularity among Black Americans, Trump's controversial racial rhetoric could be a concern. 
House Education Committee Holds Hearing on Antisemitism in Schools Amidst Rise in Incidents and Allegations of Negligence
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024The House Education Subcommittee holds a hearing on May 8, 2024, to address rising antisemitism in K-12 schools following the Antisemitism Awareness Act approval. Reports of ignored incidents in NYC, Berkeley, and Montgomery County have led to investigations and concerns over free speech and teacher oversight. At least 30 students suspended due to antisemitic incidents since October 7, with swastikas drawn and controversial lessons presented. 
Jury Selection Continues in Trump Hush Money Trial: Two Jurors Are Lawyers, One Concerned Juror Excused
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024Former President Trump's hush money trial, involving alleged cover-up of an affair with Stormy Daniels and subsequent payments, entered its third day with seven jurors confirmed and five more awaiting selection at the Manhattan courthouse. One potential juror was excused due to concerns about impartiality. Trump's legal team attempted to serve Daniels with a subpoena but was unsuccessful. Trump is required to attend the trial in person. Biden Visits Scranton, Announces Higher Taxes and Triples Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amidst Election Year Politics
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024During visits to Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, President Biden called for higher taxes on the rich and contrasted 'Scranton values' with 'Mar-a-Lago values'. He also announced plans to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports to protect American jobs. Meanwhile, former President Trump faced controversy during jury selection for his New York hush money trial over business records falsification charges. 
Peregrine Lunar Lander to Burn Up in Earth's Atmosphere, Ending Mission Early
Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024A commercial lunar lander developed by Astrobotic and backed by NASA, the Peregrine Lunar Lander, has ended its mission with a fuel leak that prevented it from landing on the moon. The spacecraft is set to burn up in Earth's atmosphere after functioning longer than expected and firing up one of its main engines. The failure may affect NASA's future missions to the moon, but Astrobotic CEO John Thornton praised his team for their efforts.