Outlet comparison
Washington Examiner vs. The Washington Times
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Washington Examiner is rated Right-Center with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. The Washington Times is rated Right-Center with mixed factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check.
In 11 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, Washington Examiner and The Washington Times framed the story from the same side 8 times and from different sides 3 times.
Side by side
| Measure | Washington Examiner | The Washington Times |
|---|---|---|
| Media Bias/Fact Check | Right-Center · Mostly Factual | Right-Center · Mixed factual reporting |
| Ownership | Clarity Media Group (Philip Anschutz) | Operations Holdings (Unification Church affiliated) |
| Founded | 2005 | 1982 |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC | Washington, DC |
| Type | Political news and commentary outlet | Newspaper |
| Stories covered (30 days) | 1658 | 1480 |
| Neutral framing | 5% of 267 | 36% of 100 |
| Loaded phrases per story | 1.42 | 0.42 |
| Top topic | Politics | 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.
- Midterms analysis on Trump, El-SayedCompare every outlet's coverage →Washington ExaminerRight framing“El Sayed asks Haley Stevens to stay away from campaign events in dramatic 11th-hour feud escalation”
Highlights the 'extraordinary escalation' and threats to party unity from the perspective of El-Sayed's campaign tactics.
The Washington TimesCenter-right framing“Haley Stevens rekindles Israel dispute, muddying El-Sayed's closing unity pitch”Focuses on how the dispute is 'muddying' the closing arguments of the El-Sayed campaign.
- Trump scorns Adam Hamilton bipartisan pitch to Kansas voters: ‘He will vote for Chuck Schumer’Compare every outlet's coverage →Washington ExaminerRight framing“Trump questions Adam Hamilton bipartisan pitch to Kansas voters”
Focuses heavily on Trump's rhetoric and the threat to Republican control in Kansas.
The Washington TimesCenter-right framing“Trump urges Kansas farmers to lift Sen. Roger Marshall in tight race with Adam Hamilton”Emphasizes the President's endorsement and the GOP's efforts to close a tight race.
- Live updates: East Potomac Park fight returns to court; Trump set to rally in Daytona BeachCompare every outlet's coverage →Washington ExaminerCenter-right framing“Florida woman arrested for threatening to shoot Trump claims she was joking”
Provides detailed law enforcement perspectives and emphasizes the safety of the event.
The Washington TimesNeutral“Florida woman arrested for allegedly threatening Trump ahead of rally”Offers a concise, factual summary of the arrest and the charges.
- James Comey’s team in court seeking to toss out third DOJ case against longtime Trump foeCompare every outlet's coverage →Washington ExaminerRight framing“Judge grills Comey lawyers on dismissal bid: ‘Why are we doing this?’”
Emphasizes the judge's critical questioning of Comey's legal team and their dismissal efforts.
The Washington TimesCenter-right framing“Judge puts off decision in Comey case as Justice Department seeks new indictment against ex-FBI head”Provides a brief overview focusing on the delay of the decision to allow for an indictment.
- LIVE NOW: Trump, First Lady Celebrate Halloween at White HouseCompare every outlet's coverage →Washington ExaminerRight framing“PHOTOS: Trump hosts trick-or-treaters at White House Halloween event”
Identifies specific administration members and ties the event to the broader midterm campaign context.
The Washington TimesCenter-right framing“White House celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, BE Best postcards and coloring books”Briefly mentions the date and specific White House materials handed out like 'BE Best' items.
- WATCH LIVE: Fed chair Warsh holds briefing after latest interest rate decisionCompare every outlet's coverage →Washington ExaminerCenter-right framing“WATCH LIVE: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks as rates expected to hold steady”
Emphasizes the impact of energy prices and links the economic situation to broader midterm election coverage.
The Washington TimesNeutral“Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation”Brief factual summary highlighting the influence of the Iran war on the rate decision.
- Grand jury declines to indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimonyCompare every outlet's coverage →Washington ExaminerCenter-right framing“Grand jury declines to indict ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson”
Provides significant detail on the political background and the 'disputed' nature of the testimony.
The Washington TimesCenter-right framing“Grand jury refuses to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say”Emphasizes that the testimony being investigated was 'disputed'.
- Trump dangles $1 million bounty for voter fraud tips days before midtermsCompare every outlet's coverage →Washington ExaminerRight framing“Trump offers $1 million reward for tips resulting in voter fraud convictions”
Connects the announcement to campaign efforts for specific Republican candidates.
The Washington TimesNeutral“Trump: Identify election fraud and you get $1 million”Offers a minimal, one-sentence factual report of the president's statement.
Covered by Washington Examiner, not The Washington Times
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Covered by The Washington Times, not Washington Examiner
Big stories (5+ outlets) in the last 30 days.
Is Washington Examiner or The Washington Times more biased?
Washington Examiner is rated Right-Center with mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. The Washington Times is rated Right-Center 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 Washington Examiner or The Washington Times more reliable?
Washington Examiner: mostly factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. The Washington Times: mixed factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
How often do Washington Examiner and The Washington Times cover the same stories?
Over the last 30 days, CadNews found 161 stories that both Washington Examiner and The Washington Times covered. In 11 stories both covered and CadNews analyzed over the last 30 days, Washington Examiner and The Washington Times framed the story from the same side 8 times and from different sides 3 times.
What does CadNews's own analysis show?
In CadNews's analysis of 267 stories over the last 30 days, Washington Examiner's framing leaned right of center in 254, and was neutral in 13. In CadNews's analysis of 100 stories over the last 30 days, The Washington Times's framing leaned right of center in 64, and was neutral in 36.
Who owns Washington Examiner and The Washington Times?
Washington Examiner is owned by Clarity Media Group (Philip Anschutz). The Washington Times is owned by Operations Holdings (Unification Church affiliated).
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