Haley Britzky

Haley Britzky is a seasoned journalist with expertise in reporting on the US military and defense issues. She currently serves as a Pentagon producer at CNN, where she tracks daily and long-term developments at the Department of Defense and reports on the Pentagon and military issues for CNN.com as part of the national security team. Prior to joining CNN, Britzky was a US Army reporter at Task & Purpose, where her extensive coverage focused on how decisions made by senior leadership impact troops on the ground, military veterans, and their families across various locations in the United States and beyond. Before her tenure at Task & Purpose, she worked as a breaking news reporter at Axios. Britzky is originally from Texas and now resides in Washington, D.C. She holds a degree in journalism from Texas Tech University.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/haley-britzky

99%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • Haley Britzky has a background in reporting on the US military and defense issues, with previous roles at Task & Purpose and Axios.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest have been identified.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • An article on two Union soldiers receiving the Medal of Honor contains identical titles and content, suggesting possible plagiarism or lack of originality.
  • In an article about an Army investigation into a mass shooting, Haley Britzky reports contradictory information about Sgt. 1st Class Robert Card's behavior and the response of staff at the Four Winds Hospital.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices have been identified.

Recent Articles

Maine Mass Shooting: Failures in Communication Lead to Tragic Release of Military Reservist with Homicidal Ideations

Maine Mass Shooting: Failures in Communication Lead to Tragic Release of Military Reservist with Homicidal Ideations

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 In 2023, Maine suffered its worst mass shooting when Robert Card killed 18 people and injured dozens at a bowling alley and restaurant. The tragedy highlighted communication breakdowns, including delays in notifying the military of his mental health issues and failed warnings from colleagues about his potential for violence. An Army investigation found communication failures between military and civilian hospitals, as well as within the chain of command, resulting in disciplinary action for three officers. The report recommended procedural changes and new policies to better manage reservists' mental health.
Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Daring Train Hijacking during the American Civil War

Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Awarded Medal of Honor for Daring Train Hijacking during the American Civil War

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 In April 1862, Union soldiers Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson hijacked a train named 'the General' outside Atlanta during the American Civil War, driving it north to sabotage Confederate supply lines for over 87 miles before being captured and executed. Their gallantry in this daring operation, known as The Great Locomotive Chase, was posthumously recognized with the Medal of Honor by President Joe Biden on July 3, 2024.
Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Receive Medal of Honor for Heroism in The Great Locomotive Chase of 1862

Two Union Soldiers Posthumously Receive Medal of Honor for Heroism in The Great Locomotive Chase of 1862

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 On July 3, 2024, President Joe Biden posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Pvt. Philip G. Shadrach and Pvt. George D. Wilson for their acts of gallantry during the Great Locomotive Chase in 1862, a daring Union operation that involved hijacking a train to degrade Confederate railway and communication lines.
Two Navy SEALs Missing During Night-Time Seizure of Lethal Aid, Declared Dead After 10 Days at Sea

Two Navy SEALs Missing During Night-Time Seizure of Lethal Aid, Declared Dead After 10 Days at Sea

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Two Navy SEALs, Chambers and Ingram, went missing while conducting a night-time seizure of lethal aid being illegally transported from Iran to Yemen. After 10 days at sea without any contact or sighting, the US Navy declared them dead.