Outlet comparison
The Hill vs. Politico
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The Hill is rated Least Biased with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Politico is rated Left-Center with high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check.
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| Measure | The Hill | Politico |
|---|---|---|
| Media Bias/Fact Check | Least Biased · Mostly Factual | Left-Center · High factual reporting |
| Ownership | Nexstar Media Group | Axel Springer SE |
| Founded | 1994 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC | Arlington, VA |
| Type | Political news outlet | Political news outlet |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 1672 | 94 |
| Neutral framing | 47% of 112 | — |
| Loaded phrases per story | 0.4 | — |
| Top topic | Politics | 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.
- Peltola postpones campaign stops after Saturday car crashCompare every outlet's coverage →The HillNeutral“Peltola to reschedule Fairbanks, Bethel campaign stops after car crash”
Straightforward reporting focusing on the rescheduling of Fairbanks and Bethel stops.
PoliticoNeutral“Peltola postpones campaign stops after Saturday car crash”Provides a brief, factual report on the postponement and the crash.
- Even Trump voters think Republicans should split from the president to winCompare every outlet's coverage →The HillCenter framing“26 percent of Trump voters say GOP candidates should break from him: Survey”
Provides a straightforward report of the poll statistics without the editorialized 'Even' in the headline.
PoliticoCenter-left framing“Even Trump voters think Republicans should split from the president to win”Emphasizes internal GOP tension and uses leading language in the headline to highlight Trump's potential negative impact.
- Midterms analysis on Trump, El-SayedCompare every outlet's coverage →The HillCenter framing“Stevens to appear alongside El-Sayed for first time, but expects apology”
Focuses on the friction regarding the expected apology and the 'reluctant' nature of the appearance.
- Rubio delivers 11-second remarks at Trump rallyCompare every outlet's coverage →
- Pritzker’s big spending for Black and Hispanic candidates is drawing noticeCompare every outlet's coverage →
- Trump berates Cornyn, Rove for not backing Paxton: 'They are hurting Texas'Compare every outlet's coverage →
- Poll: 1 in 4 Trump voters say GOP candidates should break from the presidentCompare every outlet's coverage →
- Takeaways from Iowa Senate debate between Ashley Hinson, Josh TurekCompare every outlet's coverage →
Covered by The Hill, not Politico
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Covered by Politico, not The Hill
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Is The Hill or Politico more biased?
The Hill is rated Least Biased with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Politico is rated Left-Center with high 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 The Hill or Politico more reliable?
The Hill: mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Politico: high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
How often do The Hill and Politico cover the same stories?
Over the last 30 days, CadNews found 8 stories that both The Hill and Politico covered.
What does CadNews's own analysis show?
In CadNews's analysis of 112 stories over the last 30 days, The Hill's framing was neutral in 53.
Who owns The Hill and Politico?
The Hill is owned by Nexstar Media Group. Politico is owned by Axel Springer SE.
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