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The Washington Examiner

3 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading The Washington Examiner segments since Jul 2026 — 3 reports so far, published most weeks. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Congress, Elections, budget reconciliation. 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 Washington Examiner's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Latest reports

A- Grade

Political Lean 15% Right-leaning

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Rep. Tom Barrett votes with Democrats to limit Iran military operations

Jul 27, 2026

The segment profiles first-term Michigan Republican Rep. Tom Barrett, a 22-year Army veteran and helicopter pilot. It notes his recent break with President Trump by voting with Democrats to require congressional authorization for continued US military operations in Iran and introducing legislation to impose limits and an end date. Barrett cites his military experience and constitutional arguments for Congress's role. The piece references his War on Terror service and PTSD impacts on veterans. Sourcing draws from Barrett's public positions and House actions rather than external analysts or opposing views.

▶ Source: The Washington Examiner

B+ Grade

Political Lean 35% Right-leaning

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House passes NDAA, budget framework, stopgap funding and stock-trading ban before recess

Jul 23, 2026

The segment covers House Speaker Mike Johnson's recent legislative successes before the August recess. It details passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, a budget resolution for reconciliation, a stopgap funding bill through December, and a congressional stock-trading restriction measure. Johnson attached the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration to key bills. The report notes narrow margins and signals potential Senate hurdles under Majority Leader John Thune.

▶ Source: The Washington Examiner

A- Grade

Political Lean 25% Right-leaning

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Russell Fry enters August 11 primary for late Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat

Jul 20, 2026

The segment reports South Carolina Rep. Russell Fry’s announcement that he will run in the August 11 Republican primary to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Fry highlights economic pressures on families and positions himself as a conservative fighter.

▶ Source: The Washington Examiner