Glenn Thrush

Glenn Thrush is a journalist who covers the Justice Department for The New York Times. He also writes frequently about gun violence, civil rights and conditions in the country's jails and prisons. Thrush has worked at many places including The Birmingham Post-Herald, City Limits, The Daily News, Bloomberg, Newsday and Politico before joining The Times in 2017. He has covered the White House, Congress, politics, poverty, housing and trade during his tenure at The Times. Thrush is known for his scrupulous attention to accuracy, context and confidentiality in adherence to The Times' Ethical Journalism handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/glenn-thrush

74%

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

86%

Examples:

  • Republicans pressured the F.B.I. to release internal reports after they learned of Mr Smirnov's claims.
  • The title implies that there are explosive and unsubstantiated claims made by Republicans about the Bidens engaging in potentially criminal activity.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • Republicans had pressured the F.B.I. to release internal reports after they learned of Smirnov's claims.
  • Senator Charles E. Grassley released a copy of an F.B.I record that included the false allegation without naming Smirnov or questioning its veracity

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • President Biden is the father of Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges.
  • The author claims that Naji Sharifi Zindashti is a drug trafficker and assassin in Iran without providing any evidence to support this claim.
  • The plot was ultimately disrupted by law enforcement officials.
  • Zindashti is believed to still be living in Iran and has been described as a narcotics trafficker who operates at the behest of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, orchestrating assassinations, kidnappings, and other acts of transnational repression against perceived critics of the Iranian regime.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Damion Ryan signaled his intention to shoot one of his targets in the head to send a message on behalf of his Iranian handler, but it is not clear why these hits were never carried out or if they ever happened at all.
  • The article mentions that Mr. Zindashti connected with Damion Ryan and Adam R. Pearson through an encrypted messaging app to recruit killers but does not provide any details about how this connection was made.
  • The title implies that there are explosive and unsubstantiated claims made by Republicans about the Bidens engaging in potentially criminal activity.

Recent Articles

White House Declines to Rule Out Commutation for Hunter Biden Amid Gun Charges Conviction

White House Declines to Rule Out Commutation for Hunter Biden Amid Gun Charges Conviction

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 White House declines to rule out potential commutation for Hunter Biden following gun conviction, while Biden family signals defiance and intent to attack Trump over his own legal issues. First Lady Jill Biden supports Hunter during trial, and an appeal is being considered based on jury instructions and gun rights decision.
Attorney General Garland to Defend Justice Department Against Republican Criticism at House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Attorney General Garland to Defend Justice Department Against Republican Criticism at House Judiciary Committee Hearing

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 Attorney General Merrick Garland will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, denying Republican accusations of department interference in investigations and refuting claims about involvement in Trump's hush money case. He plans to argue against contempt charges for sensitive information and defend employees from falsehoods.
FBI Charges Former Informant for Lying About Bidens' Ties to Ukrainian Energy Company Burisma Holdings

FBI Charges Former Informant for Lying About Bidens' Ties to Ukrainian Energy Company Burisma Holdings

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 FBI charges former informant for lying about Biden family ties to Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings.
Three Indicted for Alleged Plot to Murder Iranian Defector and Maryland Resident on U.S. Soil

Three Indicted for Alleged Plot to Murder Iranian Defector and Maryland Resident on U.S. Soil

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 Iranian and two Canadian nationals were indicted for an alleged plot to murder an Iranian defector and another Maryland resident on U.S. soil, according to the Justice Department.