Is CBS News biased?
Independent monitors rate CBS News as center-left.
CBS News is the news division of the CBS broadcast network, home of the CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes and Face the Nation. Its straight news reporting is generally conventional and sourced, while story selection and tone on social issues are often rated slightly left of center.
Visit cbsnews.comHow CBS News covered the news this month
- Stories covered
- 95
- last 30 days
- Loaded language
- 0.15 per story
- all-outlet average 0.289
- Cross-spectrum share
- 36%
- of its stories were also covered by the other side (average 31%)
- Framing
- —
- needs 10 stories with framing data (0 so far)
Top topics
- Top Stories · 50% (avg 41%)
- Politics · 27% (avg 41%)
- World News · 17% (avg 11%)
- Technology · 5% (avg 5%)
- Business · 1% (avg 2%)
Methodology: we count the stories in our archive from the last 30 days that include CBS News (opinion pieces excluded). For each analyzed story, the AI classifies how each outlet's article is framed, based on emphasis, word choice and what it includes or omits, and flags loaded phrases. These are automated estimates, not verdicts. How CadNews works
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FDA
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The Guardian characterizes Rubio's history as a 'selective reading' that promotes nationalism and highlights 'controversial choices' like conquistadors.
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The Guardian and ABC News focus heavily on Trump's declining approval ratings (32% according to one poll) and the 'poor political climate' facing Republicans.
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The Guardian and ABC News emphasize Trump's 'poor approval ratings' (32% in one poll) and a 'poor political climate' for Republicans.
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The Guardian emphasizes the 'botched' nature of the previous execution in Tennessee and uses the headline 'Texas kills man,' which frames the state action in more aggressive terms compared to 'executes.' It highlights th
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Blind spots
Big stories from the last 30 days, covered by outlets on both sides, that CBS News didn't cover in its feeds.
- DNC sues to stop Trump's taxpayer-funded ad blitz9 outlets
- Beach in Guam: Supreme Court Considers if Military Can Explode Bombs in This Habitat9 outlets
- Trump repeats his false claim that Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego – as it happened7 outlets
- Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club6 outlets
- Arizona congressional candidate says she raped in August while fixing a campaign sign6 outlets
Political lean
Center-left
Factual reliability
High factual reporting
Founded
1927
Headquarters
New York, NY
Type
Broadcast network news
Ownership
Paramount Skydance
Strengths
- ·Long-standing investigative franchise (60 Minutes).
- ·Large national and foreign correspondent network.
- ·Sunday interview show gives airtime to officials from both parties.
Things to keep in mind
- ·Topic selection and headline tone on social issues can lean center-left.
- ·Broadcast segments compress complex stories into short packages.
Is CBS News left or right?
CadNews rates CBS News as center-left. This rating reflects the consensus of independent media monitors (AllSides, Ad Fontes Media, Media Bias/Fact Check) and how its framing compares with other outlets in our story analyses.
Is CBS News credible?
CBS News has high factual reporting factual reliability. Long-standing investigative franchise (60 Minutes).
What is CBS News?
CBS News is the news division of the CBS broadcast network, home of the CBS Evening News, 60 Minutes and Face the Nation. Its straight news reporting is generally conventional and sourced, while story selection and tone on social issues are often rated slightly left of center. Founded in 1927, it is owned by Paramount Skydance and based in New York, NY. Format: Broadcast network news.
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The Washington Post
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