Mike Lillis,

Mike Lillis is a seasoned journalist with experience in various roles and locations. He currently covers Congress for The Hill, focusing on House leadership. His previous positions include working as a congressional reporter for The Washington Independent and covering health policy for Inside Washington Publishers. Additionally, he served as D.C. correspondent for Iowa's Waterloo Courier and has had diverse experiences in Thailand, the Philippines, Benin, and Alaska. Lillis received his bachelor's degree in English from James Madison University and a master's from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. His primary topics of coverage include Congress and House leadership.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/author/mike-lillis/

85%

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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

50%

Examples:

  • The article seems to present both sides of the issue regarding President Biden's border action, but leans slightly towards the perspective of Hispanic Democrats who are urging him to take unilateral action to protect immigrants.

Conflicts of Interest

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Examples:

  • The author previously worked for The Washington Independent and Inside Washington Publishers, which could potentially lead to a conflict of interest when reporting on these organizations or their affiliated individuals.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • The article states that President Biden enraged progressives with his border action that clamped down on asylum at the southern border, while also mentioning that Hispanic Democrats are urging him to take unilateral action to protect immigrants living and working in the US.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

Biden's Border Crisis: New Executive Order Temporarily Halts Asylum Seekers Amid Surge and Political Vulnerability

Biden's Border Crisis: New Executive Order Temporarily Halts Asylum Seekers Amid Surge and Political Vulnerability

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 President Joe Biden temporarily closed the US-Mexico border to asylum seekers in a restrictive immigration policy shift, citing voter concerns and political vulnerabilities ahead of the 2024 election. The move echoes Trump's efforts but distinguishes itself through cooperation with Mexico. The American Civil Liberties Union plans to challenge the order in court, while Hispanic Democrats urge Biden to protect undocumented immigrants.