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Clad has been grading Fox News segments since Jun 2026 — 236 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Foreign Policy, Elections. 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 Fox News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Ingraham calls AOC Democrats' thought leader after ABC interview on party renewal

Aug 10, 2026

The Fox News segment features Laura Ingraham asserting that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the unchallenged thought leader of the modern Democratic Party. It references her recent appearance on ABC's 'This Week' where she defended and discussed party renewal following progressive primary victories, such as Abdul El-Sayed's win in Michigan. Ingraham argues AOC cannot hide that Democrats have abandoned the Constitution and U.S. people in favor of a permanent radical rule modeled on China and Cuba. Sourcing is primarily Ingraham's commentary with clips from AOC's ABC interview. No independent experts or Democratic officials are featured. The throughline ties recent DSA platform releases calling for structural changes (abolish Senate, public ownership, expanded voting) to the entire Democratic Party despite AOC distancing herself from the most extreme positions.

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Fox News links Berlin Pride attack to surging European terror threat

Aug 9, 2026

The Fox News segment discusses a recent Europol or similar report warning of a surging terror threat in Europe driven by online radicalization through foreign networks. It highlights the July 2026 Berlin Pride parade vehicle-ramming attack by 21-year-old Abdul Ballout, a German-Lebanese man previously convicted for attempting to join ISIS in Syria via Lebanon. Panelists link this to broader immigration and vetting failures, compare past U.S. presidents' records against ISIS, and reference mass migration into Spain involving thousands of young men. Guests emphasize that radicalization now occurs easily online without physical travel and criticize lenient policies toward known risks. Sourcing mixes the report with anonymous or on-air analysis; no formal experts from Europol appear, and discussion quickly shifts to U.S. and Spanish policy critiques.

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Josh Hammer: Iran not rational actor, US goals unclear in 2026 war

Aug 8, 2026

The Fox News segment features host Mark Levin interviewing commentator Josh Hammer about the ongoing 2026 US-Israel war with Iran, now in its sixth month. Hammer argues the regime cannot be viewed as a rational actor like the Soviet Union during the Cold War because of its apocalyptic Twelver Shia ideology centered on hastening the return of the 12th Imam (Mahdi). He criticizes the lack of clearly articulated US goals since President Trump's Feb. 28 Mar-a-Lago briefing announcing Operation Epic Fury, noting shifting priorities between regime change, nuclear prevention, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Hammer agrees with isolationist critiques that the conflict has dragged on too long and calls for rapid, decisive action to achieve defined ends. The discussion relies on Hammer's opinion as a Newsweek senior editor and podcast host, with no opposing guests or detailed independent sourcing shown. It references Trump's initial statements and the audience's presumed knowledge of Iran's ideology and the conflict's timeline, framing the war as a necessary but poorly managed response to an irrational threat.

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Fox News frames Michigan primaries as test of socialist surge despite El-Sayed win

Aug 5, 2026

The Fox News segment discusses results from the August 4, 2026, Michigan Democratic primaries, focusing on the tight U.S. Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens (still being finalized but trending toward El-Sayed), a progressive victory in Michigan's 7th Congressional District by Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence over two moderates, and Cori Bush's loss in her Missouri comeback bid against Rep. Wesley Bell. Host Todd and guest Colin Reid analyze implications for battleground Michigan, polling inaccuracies that underestimated progressive strength, and how the winner of the Senate primary will face Republican Mike Rogers in November. The discussion frames these as evidence of a broadening socialist movement, with commentary on voter bases, open primaries, and the need for candidates to run aggressively.

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Jesse Watters sends reporter to Jones Beach for National Girlfriends Day man-on-the-street interviews

Aug 4, 2026

The 'Jesse Watters Primetime' segment visited Jones Beach on Long Island to celebrate National Girlfriends Day by interviewing couples and individuals about their relationships. Questions ranged from how they were celebrating, favorite physical traits (often eyes, feet, or toes), biggest lies told, annoying habits, favorite things in the world, best gifts received, and messages to partners. Responses were lighthearted, humorous, and sometimes crude, including jokes about farting, indecisiveness, and expensive airport purchases.

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DeSantis Details Florida's Mandate for Local ICE Cooperation, Claims Half of U.S. Immigration Arrests

Aug 3, 2026

The Fox News segment features Gov. Ron DeSantis discussing immigration as a Democratic strategy to alter the U.S. electorate through open borders, amnesty, and noncitizen voting. He outlines Florida's response, including sending officers to Texas, the 2022 Martha's Vineyard migrant transport flights, and January 2025 special session legislation mandating state and local cooperation with DHS via 287(g) agreements. DeSantis claims this has resulted in nearly half of all U.S. immigration arrests by state and local law enforcement occurring in Florida, with authority to remove non-cooperating sheriffs or mayors. The discussion critiques sanctuary cities as unconstitutional and highlights past bipartisan tough-on-immigration stances like those under Bill Clinton.

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Fauci invokes Fifth over 100 times at Senate hearing as panel debates contempt

Aug 2, 2026

The Fox News Sunday segment opened with the July 29, 2026 Senate hearing where Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times when questioned by Sen. Rand Paul on COVID-19 origins, gain-of-function research, emails, and released diary entries. Panelists debated whether Congress should hold him in contempt, pursue obstruction charges despite Biden's preemptive pardon, and whether Fauci owes the public answers on policy impacts. Discussion touched on excess deaths, school closures, lab-leak hypothesis, and current outbreaks before shifting to Trump's comments on Spain's migrant surge at Ceuta and Democratic border policies.

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Israel voices serious security concerns over Hamas disarmament deal

Aug 2, 2026

The Fox News segment features host Mike and guests Rebeccah Heinrichs and Jake Sotiriadis discussing Iran's regime behavior, the Strait of Hormuz shipping threats, and the broader US-Iran-Israel conflict. They analyze Trump's threats of strikes versus negotiations, argue for hitting Iranian energy infrastructure, and note asymmetry between US strategic distractions and Iran's existential stakes. The conversation briefly ties into recent Hamas disarmament announcements but focuses primarily on military strategy in the 2026 Iran war. Sourcing relies on guest expertise, recent events like US strikes and Iranian attacks on vessels, with no named external experts beyond the panel.

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Fox News broadcasts Lindsey Graham memorial with tributes from Trump, Stubb, Baier

Jul 29, 2026

The broadcast covered the Capitol Hill ceremony and National Cathedral memorial for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at age 71 shortly after returning from Ukraine. Segments featured live reporting, interviews with his law school roommate Warren Mauy, correspondent Chad Perram, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, and Brett Baier, plus excerpts from President Trump's eulogy.

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Trump signals openness to Iran deal after 13-day strikes pause, amid Hormuz and nuclear site concerns

Jul 28, 2026

The segment covers recent US-Iran developments following a 13-day bombing campaign, including Trump's comments from Air Force One on Iranian requests for talks, optimism about a deal via Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and IDF downing a drone. Analysts discuss Iranian public-private negotiation gaps, ongoing US military build-up, and satellite reports of fortification at Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site. Guests highlight risks of verifiable agreements on nuclear issues and shipping threats. Sourcing draws from Axios reports, IDF statements, shipping data, and Trump's prior remarks; throughline is cautious diplomacy backed by force.

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Jesse Watters dispatches reporter to Asbury Park Beach for fear interviews

Jul 28, 2026

Fox News segment from Jesse Watters Primetime sent correspondent Johnny to Asbury Park Beach to poll beachgoers on their biggest fears. Responses ranged from tsunamis and insects to flying, losing, and political figures, with follow-ups on sharks, scariest life moments, and America.

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RFK Jr. criticizes Fauci diary entries on fame and media ties

Jul 27, 2026

Fox News segment on 'The Ingraham Angle' features HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discussing newly released diary entries kept by Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic. The diaries were released by Sen. Rand Paul ahead of Fauci's congressional testimony. RFK Jr. highlights entries reflecting on media appearances, celebrity, and personal prominence. RFK Jr. argues the writings reveal 'giddy narcissism' and a focus on TV promotion rather than effective public health measures. The segment notes diary mentions of interactions with journalists and reflections on fame amid the crisis. Coverage contrasts with limited reporting by other networks.

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