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The Real Agenda

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Clad has been grading The Real Agenda segments since Jul 2026 — 5 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Congress, Administrative State, Courts & Law. 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 The Real Agenda's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Latest reports

C Grade

Political Lean 55% Left-leaning

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Nadler Warns Musk DOGE Access Risks Data Breaches; Jordan Defends Efficiency Drive

Jul 31, 2026

The video covers an explosive House hearing on reining in the administrative state. Rep. Jerry Nadler opened with sharp criticism of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), accusing the team of accessing sensitive data at 18+ agencies including IRS tax info, OPM employee records, DOL investigations, and FAA core systems without transparency or proper vetting. He warned of risks to personal data, aviation safety, and conflicts of interest involving Musk's companies. Nadler also criticized Trump administration moves like reclassifying civil servants, firing inspectors general without proper notice, and a funding freeze ruled unlawful by a judge. Chairman Jim Jordan responded by defending Musk as exposing wasteful spending, comparing it to his Twitter overhaul, and arguing the core issue is whether elected officials or unelected bureaucrats control government. The narrator summarizes the philosophical clash over democracy and power in Washington.

▶ Source: The Real Agenda

B- Grade

Political Lean 62% Left-leaning

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Gillibrand questions Blanche on DOJ program funding during AG confirmation hearing

Jul 19, 2026

The clip shows Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questioning Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a Senate hearing on DOJ priorities. She raises concerns about cuts to election security efforts, gun trafficking data, community violence grants, COPS funding, drug task forces, and public safety officer benefits. Blanche defends the changes as reorganizations or shifts in priorities rather than outright eliminations. The segment uses footage from the exchange, including Gillibrand's repeated interruptions of 'No, no, no,' with narration highlighting her arguments about dismantled programs and lost expertise.

▶ Source: The Real Agenda

C- Grade

Political Lean 65% Left-leaning

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Stanton questions Rubio on Witkoff and Kushner foreign business ties during hearing

Jul 15, 2026

The segment replays Rep. Greg Stanton's June 2026 House Foreign Affairs Committee questioning of Secretary Marco Rubio on alleged conflicts involving Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Stanton details Witkoff's World Liberty Financial ties to UAE investors, AI-chip negotiations, and Kushner's Affinity Partners raising over $6 billion, mostly from Gulf sovereign funds, while both men advise on related conflicts including Iran.

▶ Source: The Real Agenda

B+ Grade

Political Lean 45% Left-leaning

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Rep. Carbajal confronts Hegseth on LA deployments, Signal chat, Ukraine and NATO

Jul 15, 2026

The video covers a House Armed Services Committee hearing where Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), a former Marine, questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the deployment of National Guard and Marines to Los Angeles amid immigration protests. It details Carbajal's demands for yes-or-no answers on troop authority, the Signal group chat controversy, continued U.S. support for Ukraine, and NATO Article 5 obligations. The segment relies on the hearing transcript and footage, with narration describing Carbajal's strategy of forcing direct accountability. It notes Hegseth's references to administration policy and authorized communications, plus Carbajal's calls for resignation.

▶ Source: The Real Agenda

B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Left-leaning

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Elfreth questions Hegseth on flat SAPR funding, delayed Ukraine aid in Iran war hearing

Jul 7, 2026

The segment covers a House Armed Services Committee hearing in which Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) questions Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine. Topics include quality-of-life issues for service members, sexual assault prevention funding, $400 million in withheld Ukraine security assistance, and military strategy in the ongoing Iran conflict. Elfreth references prior Pentagon briefings, base visits, and bipartisan appropriations. Hegseth cites a 5% increase in relevant funding and confirms recent release of Ukraine funds; Caine discusses allied consultations without detailing classified options. The channel provides introductory and concluding narration framing the exchange.

▶ Source: The Real Agenda