Is Washington Examiner biased?
Independent monitors rate Washington Examiner as right.
The Washington Examiner is a Washington-focused outlet covering politics and policy from a conservative perspective. It mixes straight reporting with a large volume of commentary, and its story selection and headlines are generally rated right of center.
Visit washingtonexaminer.comHow Washington Examiner covered the news this month
- Stories covered
- 72
- last 30 days
- Loaded language
- 0.35 per story
- all-outlet average 0.289
- Cross-spectrum share
- 33%
- of its stories were also covered by the other side (average 31%)
- Framing
- —
- needs 10 stories with framing data (0 so far)
Top topics
- Politics · 78% (avg 41%)
- World News · 11% (avg 11%)
- Top Stories · 8% (avg 41%)
- Technology · 1% (avg 5%)
- Business · 1% (avg 2%)
Methodology: we count the stories in our archive from the last 30 days that include Washington Examiner (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
Recent coverage compared
The framing emphasizes that the Mayor's statement 'hijacked' or 'weaponized' a day of mourning for Jews to spread 'propaganda' or 'Hamas talking points.' It focuses heavily on the 'barbaric' nature of the October 7 attac
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The reporting emphasizes Trump's 'America First' platform and his role as the 'Sports Fan in Chief.' Outlets highlight Clemens' praise of Trump as a 'winner' and focus on the narrative of Clemens being unfairly excluded
The NY Post and Washington Examiner focus on the 'Angel Mom' being silenced by hecklers and Trump’s warnings of an 'economic depression' or 'migrant conquest' under Democratic rule.
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The New York Post and Washington Examiner focus heavily on Trump's characterization of Democrats as 'dirty' and 'thugs' who support 'lawlessness.' The Post focuses specifically on the disruption of an 'angel mom,' framin
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Focuses on Trump's policy claims regarding Medicare checks, highlights his criticisms of Talarico's record on border walls and police funding, and echoes Trump's suggestion that protesters were 'paid' or 'enemies of our
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The article uses the candidate's specific branding for legislation ('One Big Beautiful Bill Act') and includes Hinson's characterization of Medicaid recipients as potentially 'gaming the system.' It also frames the cuts
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The right-leaning source focuses heavily on Lemon's legal troubles and federal charges, framing his presidential aspirations against a backdrop of alleged criminal activity and violations of religious freedom.
Highlights the 'long-shot' nature of her candidacy and the delay between the alleged event and the police report, while noting the district is 'solidly Republican.' Some outlets included specific graphic details from the
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The framing emphasizes the candidate's alleged connection to a 'criminal illegal alien' to question her fitness for office and border policy stance.
Emphasizes the alleged use of civilian homes as 'human shields' by Hamas and highlights the presence of UNRWA materials in terrorist-controlled areas to criticize international institutions.
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Blind spots
Big stories from the last 30 days, covered by outlets on both sides, that Washington Examiner didn't cover in its feeds.
- Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season8 outlets
- Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club8 outlets
- Trump repeats his false claim that Iran could destroy Los Angeles or San Diego – as it happened7 outlets
- Christa Pike is ‘up and walking’ after botched execution — and she remembers: ‘She is angry’6 outlets
- Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club6 outlets
Political lean
Right
Factual reliability
Mixed factual reporting
Founded
2005
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Type
Political news and commentary
Ownership
Clarity Media Group (Philip Anschutz)
Strengths
- ·Close coverage of Congress, conservative politics and the federal bureaucracy.
- ·Often reports on stories underplayed by mainstream outlets.
Things to keep in mind
- ·News and commentary sit side by side, so readers should check the label.
- ·Headline framing is frequently openly conservative.
Is Washington Examiner left or right?
CadNews rates Washington Examiner as right. 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 Washington Examiner credible?
Washington Examiner has mixed factual reporting factual reliability. Close coverage of Congress, conservative politics and the federal bureaucracy.
What is Washington Examiner?
The Washington Examiner is a Washington-focused outlet covering politics and policy from a conservative perspective. It mixes straight reporting with a large volume of commentary, and its story selection and headlines are generally rated right of center. Founded in 2005, it is owned by Clarity Media Group (Philip Anschutz) and based in Washington, DC. Format: Political news and commentary.
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