Andrew Solender,Barak

Andrew Solender is a reporter for Axios, where he covers politics and policy. Before joining Axios, Solender was a political reporter at The Cleveland Plain Dealer and an investigative reporter at the Akron Beacon Journal. He has also contributed to WNYC’s The Takeaway and Marketplace from American Public Media. Solender is a graduate of Kent State University, where he studied journalism and political science.

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/authors/asolender

81%

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

89%

Examples:

  • The author occasionally presents biases, such as implying that Schumer has a strong relationship with Israel and would welcome Netanyahu speaking to Congress when in fact the article states he only said he would always welcome such an opportunity but did not say anything about it being bipartisan.
  • The title suggests that Chuck Schumer has approved of Netayahu’s address to Congress when in fact the article states that he signaled his approval.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author's article focuses on political topics and it is possible that they may have personal or professional connections to certain politicians or parties which could influence their reporting.
  • There is a potential conflict of interest as the author does not disclose their own political affiliations or any ties they may have to the subjects they report on.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The author also incorrectly states that Schumer has approved Netanyahu’s address to Congress when in fact he only signaled his approval.
  • The author contradicts themselves by stating House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress and then implying that the invitation is not yet confirmed.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author also uses deceptive wording in the title to make it seem like Schumer has approved Netanyahu’s address to Congress when he only signaled his approval.
  • The author uses deceptive practices by misquoting House Speaker Mike Johnson, making it seem like he will invite Netanyahu regardless of Schumer's approval when in fact the quote was about inviting Netanyahu regardless of whether or not Schumer approves.

Recent Articles

House Speaker Mike Johnson Invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Address US Congress Amid Controversy

House Speaker Mike Johnson Invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Address US Congress Amid Controversy

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson extends invitation to Israeli PM Netanyahu for a joint Congress address, despite opposition from Democrats and potential boycotts. Tensions rise over Israel's actions in Gaza Strip.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Address Congress Amid Debate on U.S. Support for Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson Invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Address Congress Amid Debate on U.S. Support for Israel

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 House Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress. The invitation comes as the months-long Israeli war in Gaza has highlighted a shifting debate on Capitol Hill about U.S. support for Israel and its longtime ally.