April Rubin
April Rubin is a breaking news and general assignment reporter at Axios. She covers political topics with a focus on legal battles and controversies involving former President Trump. Her articles often explore the impact of these events on the American political landscape and public opinion. With her background in journalism, April has developed a unique perspective on the complexities of modern politics, drawing from her experience reporting in Washington D.C., where she currently works.
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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
92%
Examples:
- April Rubin presents information with a clear slant towards certain viewpoints in her reporting.
- She often reports on political topics and tends to focus on the legal battles and controversies surrounding former President Trump.
Conflicts of Interest
0%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In one article, April Rubin misrepresents the number of charges against Trump in Georgia as more than half a dozen when only six were dismissed and he was charged with a total of 19 co-defendants.
- She also falsely implies that Fani Willis is responsible for improper conduct with Nathan Wade when it was actually their romantic relationship that brought about this appearance of impropriety.
Deceptions
65%
Examples:
- April Rubin's writing occasionally contains deceptive practices such as misrepresenting the context of an event or cherry-picking information to support a certain narrative.
- In one instance, she misrepresents Nathan Wade's resignation as being due to his own decision when in fact it was forced out by Judge McAfee's ruling.
Recent Articles
President Biden Grants Secret Service Protection to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. After Trump's Request Following Shooting Incident
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Former presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump agree on granting Secret Service protection for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., following Trump's call after an assassination attempt on him in Pennsylvania, leaving one person dead and two others critically wounded. The decision comes due to the Kennedy family's history of assassinations, with RFK Sr.'s death in 1968 and JFK's in 1963. Secret Service previously denied protection requests from Kennedy. 
Trump's Legal Team Seeks Pause in Classified Documents Case, Citing Supreme Court Immunity Ruling
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024Former President Trump's legal team has requested a pause in the ongoing classified documents case, citing the recent US Supreme Court decision granting presidents substantial immunity for official acts. Trump argues that his decision to transmit classified documents should be treated as an official act and seeks to halt proceedings except those dealing with gag orders. The ruling could impact other investigations and cases against Trump, with the Justice Department considering an appeal. 
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's Omitted Trips with Harlan Crow Surface in Financial Disclosures
Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2019Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose two 2019 trips paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, worth thousands in food and lodging. The undisclosed vacations in Bali, Indonesia and Monte Rio, California have fueled ethics concerns. Other justices reported significant book royalties and a gift to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was valued at over $3700. 
University Leaders Testify on Handling of Campus Protests over Israel-Gaza War: Northwestern and Rutgers Negotiate Peacefully, UCLA Calls Police Amidst Violence
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024University leaders from Northwestern, Rutgers, and UCLA testified before Congress about their institutions' handling of campus protests during the Israel-Gaza war. Northwestern and Rutgers negotiated peaceful resolutions with protesters, while UCLA called in police after a violent attack. Representative Virginia Foxx criticized some universities for engaging with antisemitic demonstrators, but leaders defended their responses to antisemitism. 
Barnard College Suspends Daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar for Pro-Palestinian Activism: A Detailed Look
Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024Barnard College Suspends Daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar for Pro-Palestinian Activism at Columbia University Protest: Isra Hirsi, a prominent activist and Fortune 40 under 40 honoree, was suspended from Barnard College following her involvement in a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University that resulted in several arrests. The university's president testified about cracking down on unauthorized protests the same day of Hirsi's suspension, sparking criticism over the school's handling of harassment incidents. 
Georgia Election Subversion Case: Nathan Wade Resigns Amid Allegations of Impropriety with Fani Willis
Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024The Georgia election subversion case against former President Donald Trump and his allies is ongoing. Prosecutor Nathan Wade resigned after a judge ruled that Fani Willis could stay on the case if he stepped aside due to allegations of impropriety in their relationship while serving as special prosecutor for the case.