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

Clad has been grading Washington Post segments since Jun 2026 — 9 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Trump, Animal rescue, Cape Verde. 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 Washington Post's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Washington Post's average grade, average political lean & social sentiment across all 9 reports unlock with a free CladFacts account — no card required.

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Sister Leticia Ugboaja detained by ICE en route to McAllen Mass, urges hearing for others

Jul 24, 2026

Washington Post segment features Sister Leticia “Letty” Ugboaja, a Nigerian-born nun and nurse in McAllen, Texas, describing her June 28, 2026 detention by ICE while walking to Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She recounts being denied permission to attend services, calls the experience heartbreaking, and states that many others with legal protections under U.S. law who have followed all rules deserve a chance to be heard before removal actions. The clip draws from her public statement after release; she was detained in a routine border-zone encounter, handcuffed, and freed the same day following intervention by Republican and Democratic members of Congress. Sources include diocesan statements and her own words.

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Seattle resident names round raccoon Jimothy after spotting him near car

Jul 20, 2026

The Washington Post clip shows a Seattle resident describing her first sighting of a round raccoon she named Jimothy. She initially mistook him for a cat, then realized he was a raccoon and attributes his shape to short spine syndrome. The segment is short and anecdotal, drawing on the witness account and local observations without additional on-screen experts or graphics.

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Washington Post reports on rescued Serbian eagle Feliks

Jul 1, 2026

The broadcast covers the rescue of Feliks, a young eastern imperial eagle from Serbia tracked since 2017 amid low breeding pairs. He migrated, was captured by poachers in Syria, sold illegally via WhatsApp, smuggled by refugees into Lebanon in a potato sack amid rainstorms, held at a sanctuary, then retrieved after failed attempts by the Serbian army using UN peacekeepers in Lebanon and flown home on a military plane in June 2026. Feliks is now quarantined in a Serbian zoo awaiting a new transmitter for release. Sourcing relies on conservation groups like the Lebanese Association for Migratory Birds, Serbian experts, and army involvement; no named on-camera guests beyond quotes.

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Washington Post profiles UAE woman sheltering 600 stray cats

Jun 27, 2026

The short Washington Post video profiles Dina Taji, who began rescuing stray cats in the UAE nearly 20 years ago. Segments highlight her early efforts biking cats to vets in a backpack and the joy of providing shelter and care at her Ajman facility now housing around 600 cats. Sourcing relies on Taji's direct interview commentary and implied footage of the shelter. No additional experts or data graphics appear; the throughline is personal impact and the message that small actions matter.

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WaPo Investigation Details Modeling Agent's Emails With Epstein

Jun 16, 2026

The Washington Post segment examines emails between Jeffrey Epstein and modeling agent Ramsey Elkholy (mis-transcribed in video as Eli or similar), who exchanged over 100 messages over a decade. It highlights discussions of women, their ages and bodies, offers to scout models internationally, and requests for favors like Victoria's Secret introductions. Elkholy is interviewed and describes the language as performative and out of context. The report also covers the Post's custom search tool for navigating the large DOJ document release and emphasizes verification against originals.

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Algae appears in Reflecting Pool days after $14M renovation

Jun 16, 2026

The clip reports visible algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool shortly after completion of a major renovation project. The speaker notes the pool appears greener than previously observed due to the algae growth. The segment references the $14 million repair effort completed in early June 2026. Sourcing draws from on-site observation and aligns with statements from National Park Service and Interior Department officials explaining the algae as residual from construction downtime.

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Cape Verde Draws 0-0 with Spain in World Cup Opener

Jun 16, 2026

The Washington Post clip covers Cape Verde's historic 0-0 draw against Spain in their first World Cup match on June 15, 2026. It features a player or coach quote highlighting the shock of the result given Cape Verde's 1% odds.

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Washington Post video frames Powell's Fed term end as resistance to Trump

Jun 16, 2026

The video recounts Jerome Powell completing his term as Federal Reserve Chair amid tensions with President Trump over interest rates and alleged mismanagement of Fed building renovations. It highlights Trump's public threats to remove Powell and a DOJ subpoena investigation, which Powell addressed in a January 2026 video defending the Fed's independence. Powell stepped down as chair on May 15, 2026, with Kevin Warsh succeeding him; he briefly remained on the board. The piece uses the High Noon analogy and praises Powell for resisting political pressure. It draws on public statements, video footage, and Trump's quotes without named expert guests or opposing viewpoints.

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Washington Post clip shows reactions to court-ordered removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Jun 15, 2026

The Washington Post video reports on the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade following a federal court order. Segments feature street interviews with Washingtonians expressing approval that the name came down, criticizing the addition as illegal or petty, and looking forward to future programming. The piece draws on on-site eyewitness reactions and references the court ruling; no named experts, board members, or administration officials appear. It aligns with contemporaneous coverage of the June 2026 removal after a May judicial decision.

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