Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Zolan Kanno-Youngs is a White House correspondent for The New York Times, covering President Biden and his administration. Based in the Washington bureau, Zolan has reported from more than 20 countries and aims to not just write about the president's decision-making but also the debates within the White House that might shed light on the motivations behind his decisions. Zolan covers broadly President Biden's domestic and foreign policy agenda, including inequality, migration, refugees, criminal justice and the White House strategy for the 2024 election. Before joining The Times in 2019 to cover the Department of Homeland Security, Zolan covered criminal justice and the New York Police Department for The Wall Street Journal. Zolan is not affiliated with a political party and does not make political donations. They strive for their pieces to be accurate and fair, always trying to give subjects an opportunity to respond.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/zolan-kanno-youngs

88%

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:
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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

87%

Examples:

  • The reporter appears to have a slight lean towards highlighting contradictions and conflicts of interest in articles about President Biden, while not providing much examples of biases.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The reporter has consistently pointed out conflicts of interest in the articles they have covered, without any specific examples given.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • The reporter also highlighted contradictions in Biden's strategy regarding immigrants.
  • The reporter has consistently found and reported contradictions in President Biden's actions and policies such as the recent actions on immigration and his comments about Putin.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • However, these instances are few and far between.
  • The reporter has occasionally found and reported deceptive practices in the articles they have covered, such as Biden calling Putin a 'crazy S.O.B.'

Recent Articles

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19: Impact on Campaign and Political Statements Against Trump and Musk

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19: Impact on Campaign and Political Statements Against Trump and Musk

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on July 17, 2024, forcing him to cancel a campaign event and potentially sideline him during the conclusion of Donald Trump's nominating convention. The diagnosis came amidst growing calls from allies for Biden to drop out due to concerns about his ability to defeat Trump. Biden used his diagnosis as an opportunity to make a political statement against Elon Musk and Trump, posting a dig on social media. Despite health and campaigning challenges, Biden remains committed to continuing his duties fully while self-isolating in Delaware.
President Biden's New Executive Action: Legal Status for 500,000 Undocumented Spouses and Children

President Biden's New Executive Action: Legal Status for 500,000 Undocumented Spouses and Children

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 President Biden's new executive action allows certain undocumented spouses and children of US citizens to apply for lawful permanent residency without leaving the country, affecting around 550,000 American families and 50,000 noncitizen children. The administration aims to address voters' concerns about immigration through a 'border-in and border-out' approach while keeping the border closed to most asylum seekers.
NBC's Kelly O'Donnell to Headline White House Correspondents Dinner: Advocating for Media Access and Free Press Amidst Layoffs

NBC's Kelly O'Donnell to Headline White House Correspondents Dinner: Advocating for Media Access and Free Press Amidst Layoffs

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 NBC News senior White House correspondent Kelly O'Donnell, president of the White House Correspondents Association (WHCA), emphasizes the importance of a free press at this year's dinner. The event, featuring entertainer Colin Jost from Saturday Night Live and notable attendees like President Joe Biden and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, serves as a platform for media access to the president while advocating for formal press conferences. Amidst industry layoffs, O'Donnell encourages public support for professionally gathered news. Despite the significance of this event, it is crucial to approach all sources with skepticism and consider multiple perspectives before drawing conclusions.
President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief for Nearly 153,000 Borrowers

President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief for Nearly 153,000 Borrowers

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 President Joe Biden has announced that he will be canceling federal student loans for nearly 153,000 borrowers as part of a new repayment plan. The loan relief is expected to clear $1.2 billion in loans and help the greater economy by encouraging home buying and business startups.