Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein is a White House economics reporter for The Washington Post. He has been with the publication since November 2017 and has covered various topics including the Republican tax law, government shutdowns, and the administration's economic response to COVID-19. Prior to joining The Washington Post, Stein founded the local news nonprofit the Ithaca Voice in Upstate New York in 2014. The Ithaca Voice remains a prominent publication in its region and employs a full-time staff of reporters. Stein's work has been shaped by his education at Cornell University where he earned a BA in history.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/jeff-stein/

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

85%

Examples:

  • However, in the second article, there is a hint of bias towards maintaining stable relations with China and portraying potential consequences of retaliating against Iran.
  • The author has a tendency to present both sides of an argument without clear favoritism.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In the second article, there is a potential conflict of interest mentioned regarding sanctions on Chinese banks and their relation to global oil prices and the upcoming presidential election.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • There are no contradictions found in the articles.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • However, these instances do not significantly deceive the reader.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as misleading phrasing in the second article to present potential consequences of certain actions.

Recent Articles

G7 Nations Coalesce Around Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for $50B Ukraine Loan

G7 Nations Coalesce Around Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for $50B Ukraine Loan

Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 G7 nations, including the US and EU, are coalescing around a plan to use frozen Russian assets to secure a loan for Ukraine, providing a potential $50B financial stream for Kyiv amid low EU funds. Discussions among G7 finance ministers aim to fund Ukraine's war effort with no major obstacles foreseen.
Iran's Unprecedented Drone and Missile Attack on Israel: Implications and International Response

Iran's Unprecedented Drone and Missile Attack on Israel: Implications and International Response

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Iran launched a massive drone and missile attack on Israel in April 2024, prompting retaliation plans from Israel's war cabinet. The Israeli military successfully intercepted most projectiles, causing minimal damage. The US warned of imminent Iranian response, leading to increased oil prices. Iran faces heavy sanctions, and potential economic penalties are limited without antagonizing China or raising oil prices. The international community is working to build a global alliance against Iran and impose military and financial sanctions.
The National Debt: A Growing Challenge for the US Economy

The National Debt: A Growing Challenge for the US Economy

Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 The national debt is projected to grow significantly over the next decade, reaching $1.6 trillion this year and another $1 trillion in the following years due to various factors such as higher interest payments on government debt, an aging population, and increased spending on programs like Social Security and Medicare. However, recent legislation has helped curb federal spending slightly while a growing economy is contributing to a decline in annual deficits.