Rafael Bernal,

Rafael Bernal is a reporter for The Hill, covering immigration and politics. He has written extensively about the impact of immigration policy on the United States and its borders. His work often highlights contradictions and biases in political figures' statements on this topic. Prior to joining The Hill, Bernal worked at various news outlets focusing on Latino issues.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/rafael-bernal/

72%

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 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

60%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to use strong language when referring to Trump's statements, such as calling everything he says a lie.
  • The author seems to have a slight lean towards Democrats in their coverage of immigration policy.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author covers stories related to Texas Rep. Joaquín Castro, who is a Democrat.
  • The author mentions President Eisenhower and Kennedy in the context of federalizing the Texas National Guard, which could be seen as drawing a parallel between current political figures and historical ones.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author highlights discrepancies between the actions of different political figures on the issue of immigration.
  • The author points out contradictions in Trump's statements regarding immigration and the border.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The author calls out deceptive practices used by Trump to further his political agenda.
  • The author highlights how some statements made by politicians may be misleading or false.

Recent Articles

CNN Debate: Trump and Biden Clash Over Immigration Records - Separating Fact from Politics

CNN Debate: Trump and Biden Clash Over Immigration Records - Separating Fact from Politics

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 During the CNN Presidential Debate, former President Trump and President Biden clashed over immigration records. Trump accused foreign institutions of sending immigrants to the US, while Biden labeled these statements as lies. Studies show immigrants lower crime rates and have a lower conviction rate than native-born citizens. Trump's claim about having the safest border under his presidency is unsupported. Biden highlighted a 40% drop in arrests for illegal immigration since suspending asylum and criticized Trump for family separations. Both sides have biases, and it's essential to consider multiple sources when forming an opinion on this complex issue.
Biden's Border Control Bill in Limbo as Trump Secures GOP Support

Biden's Border Control Bill in Limbo as Trump Secures GOP Support

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The Biden administration is in talks with senators to grant the president new emergency authority to shut down the border if pre-determined triggers are met. The bill could provide sweeping new border controls and asylum processing reductions, but former President Trump's solidifying of his status as GOP frontrunner in New Hampshire has thrown Senate talks into chaos.