Annie Karni
Annie Karni is a congressional correspondent at The New York Times. She covers House Republican leadership and social issues in Congress. Prior to joining The Times, she covered local politics in New York City for both of the city's tabloid newspapers, The New York Post and The New York Daily News, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign for Politico, and the White House during the Trump administration. Karni graduated from Haverford College and grew up in Baltimore.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/annie-karni
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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
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- Annie Karni is a congressional correspondent at The New York Times with a focus on House Republican leadership and social issues in Congress. She has covered local politics in New York City for both of the city's tabloid newspapers, The New York Post and The New York Daily News, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign for Politico, and the White House during the Trump administration.
- The articles provided show a clear bias towards reporting on Republican leaders and issues from a critical perspective.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Annie Karni is a journalist at The New York Times and as such, she adheres to the ethical journalism standards outlined in The Times' Ethical Journalism handbook. She does not donate to political campaigns or attend political events or rallies in any capacity other than as a reporter covering the event.
Contradictions
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- Another article contains contradictory statements about Senator Chuck Schumer's call for new leadership in Israel and his belief that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace.
- In one article, there is a contradiction regarding Speaker Mike Johnson's statement about the end of exits for House Republicans leaving the chamber.
Deceptions
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- For example, in one article about House Speaker Mike Johnson inviting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress, there is no evidence presented in the article to support this claim.
- The articles provided contain several instances of deception by omission, where important context and quotes are left out to manipulate the reader's perception.
Recent Articles
Trump-Endorsed McGuire Leads in Virginia's 5th Congressional District Republican Primary Race Against Incumbent Good
Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024In the 5th Congressional District of Virginia, Republican primary candidates Bob Good and John McGuire compete for nomination. Good, a House Freedom Caucus member who endorsed Ron DeSantis over Trump, faces backlash from the former president. McGuire, described as a conservative 'swamp drainer,' has Trump's endorsement and leads in polls. The district covers areas from Richmond to the North Carolina border, with Good making over 208,000 voter contacts despite a cease-and-desist letter from Trump's attorneys. The primary election on Tuesday will determine the Republican Party representative in the general election. 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Address Divided US Congress Amidst Gaza Conflict and Political Tensions
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, making history as the first foreign leader to address a joint session of US Congress four times, will defend Israel's actions in Gaza and present its vision for peace during his July 24 speech. Amidst political divisions between Republicans and Democrats over Israel's conflict with Hamas, Netanyahu seeks US support despite criticism from some leading Democrats. 
Codifying the Right to Contraception: A Federal Push Amid State Restrictions
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024Congress debates federal protection for contraceptive access amid state restrictions and Republican opposition. The Right to Contraception Act aims to codify existing protections, while some argue it's unnecessary. House Democrats push for a vote, and Senate Republicans consider national legislation. 
Netanyahu Invited to Address Congress Amidst Israel-Gaza Conflict and Debate over Military Aid
Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024Israeli PM Netanyahu receives fourth invitation to address US Congress amidst controversy over military aid and Gaza conflict, intending to showcase America's solidarity. 
House Passes Symbolic Bills to Pressure Biden on Israel-Hamas Conflict, Divided Democrats Vote in Favor
Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024The House of Representatives passed two symbolic bills on May 16 and 17, 2024, pressuring President Biden to deliver defensive weapons to Israel and restricting his ability to withhold weapons transfers. These legislative actions came as Republicans ramped up pressure on Democrats for a stronger stance against Hamas and support of Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Despite White House opposition, both bills are unlikely to become law but highlight divided opinions within the Democratic caucus on US-Israeli relations. 
Speaker Mike Johnson's Delicate Dance with Democrats on Foreign Aid Bills
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure to finalize foreign aid bills for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan before leaving office. Democrats demand $9 billion in humanitarian aid for Ukraine and threaten to bail out Johnson if a motion to vacate is made. Negotiations are complicated by sticking points on humanitarian aid for Gaza and significant aid for Ukraine. Johnson's delicate strategy relies on Democratic votes, including from Representative Hakeem Jeffries, putting them in a strong position to influence the measure and potentially save Johnson's speakership. 
Mike Gallagher Resigns from Congress, Leaving GOP's House Majority at One Vote
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024Republican Congressman Mike Gallagher from Wisconsin announced his resignation effective April 19, leaving the GOP's majority in the House of Representatives at one vote. This came after Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson following Kevin McCarthy's ejection last October. 
House Speaker Mike Johnson Invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Address Congress Amid Debate on U.S. Support for Israel
Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024House Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. The invitation comes as the months-long Israeli war in Gaza has highlighted a shifting debate on Capitol Hill about U.S. support for Israel and its longtime ally. Israel's Netanyahu Criticized by Schumer for Gaza Tolerance and Far-Right Coalition
Broke On: Thursday, 14 March 2024Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been criticized by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for being too willing to tolerate the civilian toll in Gaza and putting himself in a coalition of far-right extremists. The United States is providing humanitarian aid and establishing a temporary pier to get more assistance into Gaza via sea.