Maddie Biertempfel

Maddie Biertempfel is a journalist who covers news in Washington D.C., with a focus on politics and government affairs. She has reported on key legislative actions and their impact on the nation, including the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House. Maddie also covers issues related to public health, such as the opioid epidemic and its effects on communities across America. Her work often highlights conflicts of interest and deceptive practices in government and seeks to hold powerful individuals accountable for their actions.

Biography:  https://www.wfla.com/news/washington-dc/states-debate-how-to-spend-opioid-settlement-money/

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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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • $60 billion will be provided for Ukraine, most of which goes to U.S. weapons manufacturers and a portion as a loan to the country
  • A fifth bill for border security measures required a two-thirds vote to pass and failed
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson introduced the package in defiance of some Republican party members
  • The House passed four bills in a $95 billion foreign aid package

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

House Approves $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package: Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific Region Receive Funding Amidst Opposition

House Approves $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package: Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific Region Receive Funding Amidst Opposition

Broke On: Saturday, 20 April 2024 On April 20, 2024, the House of Representatives passed a $95 billion foreign aid package. The legislation includes $60 billion for Ukraine's military assistance, $17 billion for Israel's weapons and humanitarian aid, and $8.1 billion to deter China in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaker Mike Johnson introduced the bills despite opposition from some Republicans.