Melanie Zanona,

Melanie Zanona Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona is a CNN Capitol Hill reporter. She has previously worked for CQ Roll Call and The Hill, where she won a dateline award from the Society of Professional Journalists for her work on an in-depth series about how Trump and the GOP passed tax reform in 2017. Melanie is known for her extensive coverage of the GOP and their relationship with President Donald Trump, including close coverage of two presidential impeachments and the January 6 insurrection. She has broken several important stories, such as being the first to report that Trump’s Hill allies were planning to challenge the 2020 election results in Congress; she uncovered that House conservatives were agitating against Rep. Liz Cheney; and she was part of the team that first reported on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's racist Facebook videos. Melanie is a proud Chicago native, University of Illinois graduate, where she earned her degree in news-editorial journalism.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/melanie-zanona

63%

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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:

  • The author presents a one-sided view by only mentioning calls for Menendez' resignation from Democratic senators while ignoring other voices that support him.
  • The author quotes several Republican representatives who are against the reauthorization of FISA including Matt Gaetz, Anna Paulina Luna and Tim Burchett. These statements suggest that there is a significant division within House Republicans over this issue which may not be entirely accurate as many other Republicans have also expressed support for FISA reauthorization.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article mentions Marjorie Taylor Greene's threat to oust Johnson if he continues to push for FISA reauthorization. This statement suggests that there is a significant backlash against Johnson from his own party which may not be entirely accurate as many other Republicans have also expressed support for him on this issue.
  • The article quotes several Republican representatives who are against the reauthorization of FISA including Matt Gaetz, Anna Paulina Luna and Tim Burchett. These statements suggest that there is a significant division within House Republicans over this issue which may not be entirely accurate as many other Republicans have also expressed support for FISA reauthorization.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Johnson is considering raising the threshold for calling a vote on a motion to vacate his role as Speaker after helping Democrats if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attempts to oust him.
  • Some Democrats are considering helping House Speaker Mike Johnson if Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attempts to oust him.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that ‗Senate Republicans seek more time to make the public argument for a full trial since Democrats are expected to quickly dismiss the articles at the beginning of the trial.” This statement is misleading as it implies that Senate Republicans have evidence against Mayorkas and want a fair trial. However, there is no mention in this article or any other sources about what specific allegations they have against him.
  • The title of the article implies that Speaker Mike Johnson has been defeated by House Republicans on a key vote regarding FISA reauthorization. However, this is not entirely accurate as only one procedural vote was taken and it did not result in an outright defeat of Johnson or his position on FISA.

Recent Articles

Capitol Hill Drama: Speaker Johnson Faces Ousting Threats from Greene over Foreign Aid Stance

Capitol Hill Drama: Speaker Johnson Faces Ousting Threats from Greene over Foreign Aid Stance

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces calls for removal from Marjorie Taylor Greene and far-right lawmakers over foreign aid stance. Amidst discussions, Johnson unveils bills with aid for Ukraine, Israel, and global hot spots. Greene opposes any attempts to change the threshold for a motion to vacate his role as Speaker and advocates for an 'America First' economy. Some Democrats may support Johnson if a vote is called based on his ability to deliver on the aid package. Tensions escalate with heated discussions between Johnson and opponents, leaving the future of his speakership uncertain.
Speaker Mike Johnson's Delicate Dance with Democrats on Foreign Aid Bills

Speaker Mike Johnson's Delicate Dance with Democrats on Foreign Aid Bills

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 Speaker 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.
GOP Infighting Halts FISA Bill Reauthorization Amid Controversial Surveillance Law

GOP Infighting Halts FISA Bill Reauthorization Amid Controversial Surveillance Law

Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 The FISA bill has failed to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act due to GOP infighting, marking more than a half-dozen times this Congress that Republicans have run their legislative agenda aground by revolting on standard party-line procedural votes.
House Delays Sending Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas to Senate Until Next Week

House Delays Sending Impeachment Articles Against Mayorkas to Senate Until Next Week

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 House delays sending impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate until next week, giving Republicans more time to make their case for a full trial. Some see this move as an attempt by House Republican leaders to build support for blocking an expected motion from Democrats to dismiss the trial.
Senator Bob Menendez Announces He Will Not Run for Re-election as a Democrat in the Upcoming Election Cycle

Senator Bob Menendez Announces He Will Not Run for Re-election as a Democrat in the Upcoming Election Cycle

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey has announced he will not run for re-election as a Democrat in the upcoming election cycle after federal bribery charges were filed against him. His trial is scheduled to begin in May, and if exonerated at trial, he would pursue his candidacy as an independent Democrat.