Elizabeth Elkind,

Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, leading coverage of the House of Representatives. She has previously written for Daily Mail and CBS News. Elkind focuses on the House of Representatives and has reported on topics such as political biases, contradictions, conflicts of interest, and deceptiveness in politics.

Biography:  https://www.foxnews.com/person/e/elizabeth-elkind

71%

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

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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 often uses strong language and rhetoric to support her reporting on conservative issues.
  • The author shows a clear preference for conservative viewpoints and Republican politicians.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of direct conflicts of interest for the author.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article states that Mayorkas has been impeached, but this is false as there are no articles of impeachment against him.
  • The author claims that the Supreme Court upholds states' rights to determine their own policies regarding abortion and reproductive rights, but later contradicts this claim by stating that abortion should be decided by individual states.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article contains false information about the Supreme Court's stance on states' rights regarding abortion.
  • The author makes misleading statements about the status of DHS Secretary Mayorkas' impeachment.

Recent Articles

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Thomas Massie Challenge House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: A Battle for Republican Leadership

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Thomas Massie Challenge House Speaker Kevin McCarthy: A Battle for Republican Leadership

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Two Republican representatives, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie, plan to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy within six months of his tenure due to accusations of misalignment with conservatives and lack of support for former President Trump. Critics argue Johnson's reliance on Democratic support and funding for Ukraine aid are evidence of this. The outcome is uncertain as Democrats aim to save Johnson from the motion.
Former President Trump Puts Abortion Restrictions on States, Sparking Debate Among Republicans

Former President Trump Puts Abortion Restrictions on States, Sparking Debate Among Republicans

Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024 Former President Donald Trump has decided not to take a stance on abortion restrictions, instead leaving it up to individual states. Senator Lindsey Graham and other Republicans have criticized this stance, arguing for some level of federal regulation to protect women's rights and ensure consistency across all states. Despite these criticisms, Trump maintains his support for state regulation of abortion rights.
House Impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Two Articles of Impeachment

House Impeaches Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Two Articles of Impeachment

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 The House of Representatives has impeached Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on two articles of impeachment. The first article accuses him of willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law, while the second alleges a breach of public trust. Republicans have been investigating Mayorkas' handling of immigration policy since they regained control of the House in 2021, citing an unprecedented influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border and accusing him of not doing enough to secure it. The Senate will now review the articles and decide whether or not to remove Mayorkas from office.