Outlet comparison
CNN vs. Fox News
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CNN is rated Lean Left (Digital) by AllSides and Left-Center with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Fox News is rated Right (Digital) by AllSides and Right with low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check.
In 8 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, CNN and Fox News framed the story from the same side 3 times and from different sides 5 times.
Side by side
| Measure | CNN | Fox News |
|---|---|---|
| AllSides | Lean Left (Digital) | Right (Digital) |
| Media Bias/Fact Check | Left-Center · Mostly Factual | Right · Low factual reporting |
| Ownership | Warner Bros. Discovery | Fox Corporation (Murdoch family) |
| Founded | 1980 | 1996 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, GA | New York, NY |
| Type | Cable news network | Cable news network |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 287 | 3045 |
| Neutral framing | 46% of 35 | 30% of 381 |
| Loaded phrases per story | 0.57 | 1.38 |
| Top topic | Top Stories | Top Stories |
Ratings come from AllSides and Media Bias/Fact Check. Coverage figures are CadNews measurements of each outlet's feed; framing shows only once at least 10 of an outlet's articles were analyzed.
Same story, two headlines
Recent stories both outlets covered, with each one's headline and, where CadNews analyzed the story, how it framed it.
- 2 choppers involved in midair collision near Oregon airport, officials sayCompare every outlet's coverage →CNNCenter-left framing“3 dead after 2 helicopters collide midair near Oregon airport, sheriff says | CNN”
Focuses on the visual aftermath of the crash and the investigative process.
Fox NewsNeutral“Three killed in midair helicopter collision near Oregon airport, authorities confirm”Standard factual account including highway closures and victim identification.
- Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise historyCompare every outlet's coverage →CNNNeutral“Golden State Valkyries make history with first WNBA title in the team’s second year of existence | CNN”
Highlights the historical significance of the expansion team's quick success.
Fox NewsNeutral“Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream fall short in Game 7 as Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA championship”Places heavier emphasis on Angel Reese's struggles and the national anthem protest.
- Major Chinese brands drop Mbappé as backlash grows over Mao jokeCompare every outlet's coverage →CNNCenter-left framing“Soccer star Kylian Mbappé apologizes for remark about ‘Chinese dictator’ | CNN”
Focuses on the corporate fallout and the formal wording of the apology.
Fox NewsRight framing“BOBBY BURACK: Kylian Mbappé joins LeBron James, John Cena, other athletes in bending the knee to China”Highly critical of Mbappé, framing the apology as a submission to communism for profit.
- Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Netanyahu’s leading election challengerCompare every outlet's coverage →CNNCenter-left framing“Who is Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s main challenger in Israel’s elections? | CNN”
Highlights ethnic divisions and portrays Netanyahu's supporters as using inflammatory racial rhetoric.
Fox NewsRight framing“Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Netanyahu’s leading election challenger”Provides a more procedural view of the election and coalition mechanics while acknowledging Eisenkot's resume.
- California must respond to DOJ's emergency request over ballots mailed to alleged noncitizens, court rulesCompare every outlet's coverage →CNNLeft framing“Justice Department orders California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens”
Labels claims of fraud as baseless and highlights the potential criminal threats against officials.
Fox NewsRight framing“California must respond to DOJ's emergency request over ballots mailed to alleged noncitizens, court rules”Focuses primarily on the court's procedural requirements and the DOJ's emergency filing.
- Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and fraud chargesCompare every outlet's coverage →CNNNeutral“Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and money laundering charges”
Focuses on the factual details of the indictment and quotes from federal officials.
Fox NewsCenter-right framing“Virginia state senator indicted, accused of leading a marijuana distribution enterprise”Emphasizes the breach of public trust and highlights the involvement of family members.
- How to watch Dream vs Valkyries Game 3: WNBA Finals, live stream, TV channelCompare every outlet's coverage →CNNNeutral“Atlanta’s dream of a WNBA title might be coming soon. A guardian Angel leads the way | CNN”
Emphasizes the growth of the franchise and the energetic atmosphere of the sellout crowd in Atlanta.
Fox NewsNeutral“Angel Reese delivers another double-double as Atlanta Dream take 2–1 lead in WNBA Finals”Combines game coverage with a specific focus on players being absent from the court during the national anthem.
- Pope Leo's doctors say no further treatment is necessary after lung cancer surgeryCompare every outlet's coverage →CNNNeutral“Pope Leo needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says | CNN”
Places the diagnosis in a broader health context by citing lung cancer statistics.
Fox NewsNeutral“Pope Leo XIV needs no further cancer treatment after lung tumor removed, doctors say”Highlights clinical reports and includes perspectives on the Pope's recovery environment.
Covered by CNN, not Fox News
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Covered by Fox News, not CNN
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
- Judge shuts down Trump DOJ’s prosecution threats against election workers counting ballots11 outlets
- Other women contacted police about previous incidents with Packers' Josh Jacobs after his arrest6 outlets
- Trump push to oust Omar faces historic Supreme Court test, but legal experts see ‘uncharted’ twist5 outlets
Is CNN or Fox News more biased?
CNN is rated Lean Left (Digital) by AllSides and Left-Center with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Fox News is rated Right (Digital) by AllSides and Right with low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. CadNews doesn't rank outlets; these are independent raters' labels, and the stories below show how each outlet framed the same events.
Is CNN or Fox News more reliable?
CNN: mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Fox News: low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
How often do CNN and Fox News cover the same stories?
Over the last 30 days, CadNews found 29 stories that both CNN and Fox News covered. In 8 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, CNN and Fox News framed the story from the same side 3 times and from different sides 5 times.
What does CadNews's own analysis show?
In CadNews's analysis of 35 stories over the last 30 days, CNN's framing leaned left of center in 17, and was neutral in 16. In CadNews's analysis of 381 stories over the last 30 days, Fox News's framing leaned right of center in 265, and was neutral in 115.
Who owns CNN and Fox News?
CNN is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. Fox News is owned by Fox Corporation (Murdoch family).
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