Charlie Savage

Charlie Savage is a reporter who covers national security and legal policy for The New York Times. He has a background in post-9/11 issues, presidential power, and judicial nominations. Prior to joining The Times, he worked for The Boston Globe where his work was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting in 2007. He is married to Luiza Ch. Savage, the executive editor for growth at Politico.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/charlie-savage

74%

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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

88%

Examples:

  • Curbing the so-called administrative state has long been a central goal of the libertarian faction of that movement – and the wealthy donors who have funded its rise over the past half century.
  • The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority has issued sweeping rulings that cut against established precedents and will hamstring the ability of regulatory agencies to impose rules on powerful business interests.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The panel took nearly a month to hand down its ruling.

Contradictions

92%

Examples:

  • A jury convicted Donald Trump of 34 felonies in a hush-money case last month.
  • Biden became the first son of a sitting US president to be criminally convicted in federal court.
  • Jurors stated they did not consider politics or Biden’s father during their decision making process.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • Mr. Trump is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Recent Articles

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine, Limiting Federal Regulatory Authority

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine, Limiting Federal Regulatory Authority

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision on June 28, 2024, overturned the Chevron deference, limiting federal regulatory agencies' power to make rules in various sectors. This shift transfers power from the executive branch to Congress and courts. The ruling may impact education and environmental regulations, affecting student loan forgiveness and sex discrimination policies. The decision marks a significant step towards weakening the administrative state, which traces back to the New Deal era.
DOJ Decides Against Prosecuting AG Garland for Contempt of Congress: A Precedent-Setting Dispute Over Executive Privilege

DOJ Decides Against Prosecuting AG Garland for Contempt of Congress: A Precedent-Setting Dispute Over Executive Privilege

Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided not to prosecute Attorney General Merrick Garland for contempt of Congress despite the House's recommendation for criminal charges. This comes after Garland refused to hand over audio tapes from an investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, citing executive privilege. The House Speaker plans to go to federal court in an attempt to enforce the subpoena and obtain the recordings, while Republicans argue that access would provide more transparency. This dispute escalates a longstanding issue of executive privilege and its application in Congressional investigations.
President Biden's Son, Hunter, Convicted of Three Felony Counts: Implications for the President and His Campaign

President Biden's Son, Hunter, Convicted of Three Felony Counts: Implications for the President and His Campaign

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was convicted on three felony counts for lying on a federal gun purchase form and possessing a firearm while under the influence of drugs in Delaware. The historic trial marked the first time a sitting US president's son faced criminal charges in federal court. The conviction has significant implications for both Hunter Biden and President Biden, with sentencing and another trial upcoming for Hunter, and potential personal toll on Joe during his re-election campaign.
President Biden's Age and Memory: A Major Concern for Voters in November Rematch with Trump

President Biden's Age and Memory: A Major Concern for Voters in November Rematch with Trump

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 President Joe Biden is preparing for a rematch with former President Donald Trump in November, and his age is a significant concern among voters. Despite special counsel Robert Hur's claim that President Biden had poor memory and couldn't remember when his own son died, the transcript of their interview shows it was actually Biden who first mentioned Beau Biden's death.
Former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency, federal appeals court rules.

Former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency, federal appeals court rules.

Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 Former President Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes he committed during his presidency, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The U.S. Court of Appeals - D.C. Circuit considered Trump's claim of presidential immunity and ultimately said it was unpersuaded by his argument and ruled a case against him can proceed.