Outlet comparison
Fox News vs. The Daily Wire
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Fox News is rated Right (Digital) by AllSides and Right with low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. The Daily Wire is rated Right with mixed factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check.
In 48 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, Fox News and The Daily Wire framed the story from the same side 46 times and from different sides 2 times.
Side by side
| Measure | Fox News | The Daily Wire |
|---|---|---|
| AllSides | Right (Digital) | — |
| Media Bias/Fact Check | Right · Low factual reporting | Right · Mixed factual reporting |
| Ownership | Fox Corporation (Murdoch family) | Bentkey Ventures |
| Founded | 1996 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | Nashville, TN |
| Type | Cable news network | Digital media outlet |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 3045 | 1040 |
| Neutral framing | 30% of 381 | 8% of 146 |
| Loaded phrases per story | 1.38 | 1.52 |
| Top topic | Top Stories | Politics |
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.
- Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist amid Iran planning who allegedly failed polygraph testsCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsRight framing“Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking classified Iran, Ukraine war information”
Focuses heavily on the leak investigation and the violation of media escort policies.
The Daily WireRight framing“Hegseth Fires Top Pentagon Planner After Leaks, Failed Polygraphs”Emphasizes 'severe misconduct' and frames the incident as a breach of trust during war.
- U.S. is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from IranCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsRight framing“Iran has 'substantially increased' efforts to target Americans abroad, US intelligence memo warns”
Highlights Iranian escalation and links the move to Houthi rebel attacks.
The Daily WireRight framing“Intel Chief Warns Iranian Plots Against Americans Have Reached ‘Advanced Stages’”Connects the intelligence to the Trump administration's broader diplomatic adjustments and safety of citizens.
- Vanessa Trump reveals she’s cancer-free — six months after receiving devastating diagnosisCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsNeutral“Vanessa Trump 'finally cancer-free,' she says after health battle in emotional video with daughter Kai”
Focuses on the health announcement and familial interaction.
The Daily WireNeutral“Vanessa Trump Announces She Is Cancer-Free After Breast Cancer Battle”Maintains focus on the health announcement while adding the detail of Dr. Saphier's nomination.
- The El-Sayed Jihad Smears Are Letting the Left Off the HookCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsCenter-right framing“El-Sayed, Rogers clash over Muslim Brotherhood, Trump and guns: 5 fiery debate moments”
Focuses on 'fiery' moments and gives space to Rogers' skepticism of Democratic promises.
The Daily WireRight framing“5 Explosive Moments From Michigan Senate Debate As Race Enters Final Stretch”Emphasizes Rogers' attacks on El-Sayed's foreign ties and police record.
- Watch live: Trump, Vance announce Fraud Whistleblower Incentive ProgramCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsRight framing“Trump puts fraudsters on notice with $25M whistleblower program offering cash for tips that deliver”
Strongly emphasizes the success of Nick Shirley and frames the program as an 'exclusive' crackdown on fraudsters.
The Daily WireRight framing“Trump, Vance Offer Thousands To Americans Who Blow The Whistle On Fraud”Uses aggressive language regarding 'scum' and focuses on Trump's use of pardon power to protect allies.
- Raphael Warnock calls on Democrats to ‘turn out our whole coalition’ for Abdul El-SayedCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsRight framing“Michigan Democrat confirms sister-in-law's terror watchlist lawsuit days before Obama campaign appearance”
Focuses on the timing of the admission relative to Obama's visit and the legal contradictions in El-Sayed's claims about the lawsuit.
The Daily WireRight framing“Abdul El-Sayed Admits His Sister-In-Law Landed On Terrorist Watchlist”Combines reporting on the watchlist with allegations of communist ties and Muslim Brotherhood associations to paint a negative picture.
- Teacher tried to stop 16-year-old shooter after he entered Oregon school, police sayCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsRight framing“Hero dad who took down Oregon school shooter identified along with teacher, student both killed in attack”
Strong focus on the 'Good Samaritan' and armed intervention as a counter-narrative to gun control.
The Daily WireRight framing“Teacher Tackled Oregon School Gunman Before Armed Father Shot Him Dead”Emphasizes the armed parent's role and identifies him prominently as a 'hero'.
- Democrats renew push for gun control after deadly Oregon school shootingCompare every outlet's coverage →Fox NewsRight framing“Democrats call for gun control after Oregon school shooter reportedly uses shotgun purchased by his mother”
Focuses on Democratic calls for gun control while highlighting the 'armed bystander' as the solution.
The Daily WireRight framing“Hero Who Killed Oregon School Shooter Identified As Father Of Two Students”Focuses exclusively on the 'hero' narrative and specific medical details of the injured.
Covered by Fox News, not The Daily Wire
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
Covered by The Daily Wire, not Fox News
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Is Fox News or The Daily Wire more biased?
Fox News is rated Right (Digital) by AllSides and Right with low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. The Daily Wire is rated Right with mixed 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 Fox News or The Daily Wire more reliable?
Fox News: low factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. The Daily Wire: mixed factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
How often do Fox News and The Daily Wire cover the same stories?
Over the last 30 days, CadNews found 126 stories that both Fox News and The Daily Wire covered. In 48 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, Fox News and The Daily Wire framed the story from the same side 46 times and from different sides 2 times.
What does CadNews's own analysis show?
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. In CadNews's analysis of 146 stories over the last 30 days, The Daily Wire's framing leaned right of center in 135, and was neutral in 11.
Who owns Fox News and The Daily Wire?
Fox News is owned by Fox Corporation (Murdoch family). The Daily Wire is owned by Bentkey Ventures.
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