Annie Grayer,
Annie Grayer is a reporter covering Capitol Hill. Most recently, she was a video producer and covered the 2020 presidential election, including Senator Bernie Sanders' campaign. Latest Annie Grayer is a reporter covering Capitol Hill. Most recently, she was a video producer and covered the 2020 presidential election, including Senator Bernie Sanders' campaign. During the pandemic, Grayer has covered election integrity, how the pandemic affected the voting process, dozens of lawsuits about election rules and the unprecedented effort to overturn election results. Grayer also covered how the coronavirus pandemic upended the education system, focusing on the logistical, emotional and financial challenges of transitioning to online learning, and how schools across the country prepared for and responded to outbreaks. Previously, Grayer was a News Associate in the DC bureau working closely with the Political Unit on midterms coverage, as well as the Justice and Capitol Hill teams. She started her career at CNN as an intern for Anderson Cooper 360. Grayer is a graduate of Middlebury College.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.
Bias
78%
Examples:
- The author has a slight tendency to present information in a way that could be perceived as biased against Democrats and in favor of Republicans.
- The author sometimes uses language that dehumanizes President Biden.
Conflicts of Interest
0%
Examples:
- No conflicts of interest were identified.
Contradictions
82%
Examples:
- The author states that House Republicans leading the impeachment inquiry into Biden asked Attorney General Merrick Garland to turn over the transcript of the special counsel's interview with the president. However, this statement is false as it implies that Garland has possession of such a transcript when in fact he does not.
- The author states that Hur investigated President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents but ultimately declined to bring criminal charges and said the facts stopped short of finding he willfully retained classified material. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that Hur found no evidence of wrongdoing when in fact his report stated that there was a lack of intentionality on Biden's part.
- The author states that Hur offered a deeply damaging portrait of an aging president beset by memory issues who had trouble recalling dates and details during his five-hour interview with the special counsel. However, this statement is also misleading as it implies that Hur found evidence of cognitive decline when in fact his report stated that there was no evidence to support such a claim.
Deceptions
62%
Examples:
- Hur's special counsel report found that Biden willfully retained classified information, including top secret documents, and knew he was in possession of some documents as far back as 2017. He also shared some of that information with the ghostwriter of his 2017 memoir. The article implies that this is evidence against President Biden when it is not entirely clear if there are any legal implications for these actions.
- The title of the article suggests that Robert Hur will be testifying before Congress about his report on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. However, this is not entirely accurate as Hur has only been reached out to for discussions and there are no plans set yet for a testimony date.
Recent Articles
Democratic Leaders Urge Biden to Consider Withdrawing from Presidential Race Amid Concerns Over Prospects for November Elections
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries privately urge President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race due to concerns over his ability to win in November. Amidst midterm elections and controversy surrounding Biden's debate performance, some high-profile Democrats publicly call for him to exit. Despite these pressures, Biden has not indicated a decision. 
Former President Trump's Contentious Return to Capitol Hill: Grievances and Attacks Amid Legal Challenges
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Former President Trump met with House Republicans, expressing grievances and attacking critics during the closed-door session. His visit to Capitol Hill, following his indictment and January 6 insurrection instigation, was denounced by Speaker Pelosi as a threat to democracy. Trump made outlandish comments about Pelosi's daughter during the meeting. 
President Biden's Classified Document Mishandling Investigation: No Criminal Charges, But Criticism of Special Counsel Report Persists
Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024President Biden faced an investigation by special counsel Robert Hur for mishandling classified documents before becoming president. The report found that he had retained information as a private citizen but no criminal charges were warranted. However, the assessment was criticized by the Biden team for being inaccurate and unfair. 
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election to Congress
Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green announced he will not seek re-election to Congress, a day after the House passed H.R. 2 and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was impeached by the committee. 
President Biden Faces Investigation Over Classified Material Retention After Vice Presidency
Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024President Biden is under investigation by the House Republican special counsel, Robert Hur. The report released last week found that he willfully retained and disclosed classified materials after his vice presidency when he was a private citizen. However, it did not charge him with a crime but said he should be held accountable for his actions. The committee is now requesting transcripts of all interviews conducted by Hur with President Biden as well as any other records related to these interviews and the interview with Mark Zwonitzer. They are also seeking audio and video recordings of these interviews, if available, along with a complete list of individuals who were present during each interview.