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Clad has been grading ABC News segments since Jun 2026 — 175 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Courts & Law, Trump. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how ABC News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Reports

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US, Iran Ceasefire Deal Shows Conflicting Claims on Terms

Jun 16, 2026

The segment covers President Trump's G7 meeting in France where he promotes a new US-Iran ceasefire deal signed digitally. It details agreements on lifting the US naval blockade and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while noting disagreements over tolls and the nuclear program to be addressed in 60-day talks. Vice President Vance's comments on Gulf Arab support, destroying enriched uranium with Iran, and conditional sanctions relief are included, alongside Iran's prior nuclear commitments under the 2015 JCPOA and Israeli objections to the deal's scope.

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A Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

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ABC News accurately reports B-52 crash at Edwards AFB killing 8

Jun 16, 2026

The segment reports the Air Force confirmation that a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, 2026, killing all eight people aboard during a radar modernization test mission. It includes details on the mixed crew of military personnel, government civilians, and contractors, including two Boeing employees, with an investigation underway.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 18% Right-leaning

L

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ABC Nightline Profiles Platonic Co-Parenting Among Friends

Jun 16, 2026

Nightline segment follows two Brooklyn friends, Amritha Vijayaraghavan (straight) and Andrew Stephens (gay), who have lived together for years, share a 3-year-old son and recently welcomed a daughter, splitting finances with no romantic involvement. It also profiles two single moms, Bernie and Annabel, raising children together in NYC under a 'MOM' cooperative model, plus attorney Diana Adams on legal navigation. The report highlights pandemic-era rethinking of family, legal hurdles in clinics and paperwork, positive public reactions, and claims of greater stability without romantic dynamics. Sourcing relies on participant interviews, Adams' expertise, and social media documentation.

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A- Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

L

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ABC News report on US-Iran deal, B-52 crash and other stories

Jun 15, 2026

The broadcast covered the US-Iran memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire extension, Strait of Hormuz reopening and further nuclear talks; a fatal B-52 crash at Edwards AFB with eight deaths; Jack Schlossberg's congressional run; teen recruitment into contract killings via gaming platforms; plus flooding, Newsom investigation and lighter segments. Sourcing included on-site reporters in Geneva and Jerusalem, interviews with Obama, a Republican congresswoman and victims' families, plus official statements and Europol references.

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A- Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

L

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G7 summit opens amid preliminary US-Iran deal on Hormuz

Jun 15, 2026

The segment examines day one of the G7 summit in France, set against the backdrop of a new preliminary US-Iran agreement. It features an interview with former US ambassador to NATO Lt. Gen. Doug Lute discussing reactions, upcoming bilateral meetings, and potential challenges. The second paragraph covers sourcing via the on-air expert and references to public statements, IDF reports, and reported elements of the deal such as Strait of Hormuz access. Key throughlines include uncertainty over the framework's details and risks from ongoing regional tensions.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

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Big 12 Files Federal Suit Over Texas Tech QB Sorsby Betting Eligibility

Jun 15, 2026

The segment discusses the ongoing legal battle over Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility after he admitted to placing thousands of sports bets, including dozens on his own team at Indiana. It covers a local court injunction allowing him to play despite NCAA ineligibility, Texas AG Ken Paxton's threats against the Big 12, and the conference's new federal lawsuit seeking to enforce its own rules and potentially sanction Texas Tech.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

ABC World News Tonight covers B-52 crash, Iran deal, Knicks title, multiple tragedies

Jun 15, 2026

The June 15, 2026 broadcast led with a B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base killing eight on a test flight, followed by President Trump's announcement of a signed deal with Iran at the G7 summit. Segments covered life-threatening floods in the South, the New York Knicks' first NBA title in 53 years, a skydiving plane crash in Missouri, two helicopters colliding in Brazil, and other incidents including a bungee jump death and airboat capsizing. The show mixed official statements, on-scene reporting, and graphics; guests were limited to correspondents and meteorologists, with a closing personal segment on ABC anchor Bill Ritter's Alzheimer's diagnosis and public support.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

Jon Batiste on New Orleans Roots, Three New Albums, and Super Bowl Anthem

Jun 15, 2026

ABC News interview with Jon Batiste covers his upbringing in a New Orleans musical family, dual rural and urban experiences, early influences from video game music, and move to Juilliard. It explores themes of music as spiritual practice, New Orleans as 'soul of America,' family military and activism legacy including a White House visit, his 2025 Super Bowl national anthem performance, Late Show tenure, and a Devil Wears Prada 2 cameo. Batiste discusses three upcoming 2026 piano albums: Black Mozart and two Thelonious Monk projects. Sourcing relies on direct interview with Batiste at Power Station Studios, referencing his personal anecdotes and album announcements.

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A- Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

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NTSB Investigates Fatal Skydiving Plane Crash in Butler, Missouri

Jun 15, 2026

The ABC News segment reports that the NTSB has launched an investigation into a plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard shortly after takeoff on a skydiving flight operated by Skydive Kansas City. Reporter Matt Rivers describes the scene at the small airport, notes the pilot was experienced, and shares community impact details including an interview with a restaurant owner who knew the pilot as a Vietnam veteran. Victim names remain unreleased pending family notifications. The broadcast covers the early stages of the federal probe with no criminal activity suspected.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean Centered

L

R

ABC reports on preliminary US-Iran ceasefire framework amid uncertainties

Jun 15, 2026

The segment covers President Trump at the G7 summit announcing a signed deal with Iran to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift the US blockade. It details that nuclear issues are deferred to 60-day talks, notes conflicting accounts on terms, Iran's potential navigation fees, and possible sanctions relief or frozen funds release. The report includes Obama's prior comments questioning improvements over the 2015 deal. It also briefly covers Trump's 80th birthday UFC event on the White House South Lawn. Sourcing relies on Trump's statements, a senior administration official, Iranian foreign ministry remarks, and ABC's Robin Roberts interview with Obama; the full text remains unreleased.

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B Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

L

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Vance Defends Tentative US-Iran Ceasefire Deal on ABC News

Jun 15, 2026

ABC News' George Stephanopoulos interviews Vice President JD Vance about a recent US-Iran framework agreement extending a fragile ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and opening 60 days of nuclear talks. Vance describes a two-track performance-based deal with sanctions relief only after Iranian compliance on verification and non-proliferation.

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B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

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Obama questions value of new Iran deal in ABC interview amid ongoing conflict

Jun 14, 2026

ABC News aired an exclusive clip from Robin Roberts' interview with former President Barack Obama ahead of the Obama Presidential Center opening. Obama discussed the ongoing US-Iran conflict, expressing skepticism about any new nuclear agreement under the Trump administration and advocating for diplomacy over military action. The segment references the 2015 JCPOA and the US withdrawal from it. Sourcing is the direct interview with Obama; no additional experts or data graphics are included in the provided clip. The throughline is Obama's reflection on foreign policy lessons regarding Iran.

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A- Grade

Political Lean 15% Left-leaning

L

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ABC report on Russia's war strains and stalled front lines

Jun 11, 2026

ABC News segment marks the Ukraine war surpassing World War I in duration and examines impacts inside Russia through on-the-ground reporting in Moscow. It covers drone strikes on Russian territory, stalled advances, economic pressures, censorship, and limited public dissent. The report draws on street interviews with anonymous Russians, statements from British intelligence and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and references to the Yabloko party and Kremlin responses. A second section addresses failed diplomacy, including President Trump's efforts and recent Zelenskyy-Putin meeting developments.

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