The Record · weekly wrap-up
The Week in Grades
Jul 6–12, 2026 · 203 reports fact-checked, averaging a B+
Every week Clad wraps up what its fact-checks found: the best- and worst-graded coverage, the claims most disputed by the evidence, and the stories that were covered heavily from one side. This is the same review the Sunday newsletter carries — kept here for the record.
Of the 203 lean-scored reports this week, 53 leaned left, 91 read centered, and 59 leaned right.
Top of the Class, Bottom of the Barrel
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Most disputed claims
Brief unconsciousness likely means he hit his head and may have had a concussion
Physician in statement explicitly said no concussion or broken bones Read the full report →
Passengers say no ramming occurred and officer fired almost immediately
Attorney's account of passenger testimony; contradicts DHS but no independent video yet released Read the full report →
Allegations included physical violence such as grabbing and confining
Reported by NYT and CNN but strongly denied by Platner; some claims from ex-girlfriends remain unproven Read the full report →
Israeli soldier shot and killed unarmed Ahmed after he approached with hands raised in surrender
Witness accounts in Guardian and other reports describe this sequence; IDF states driver ran toward troops contrary to instructions, prompting fire under threat protocol Read the full report →
IDF sided with settlers, not Americans
Khanna's account; IDF stated it dispersed settlers and did not detain visitors. Read the full report →
Blindspots
Trump drew 20 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the left — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.
Graham Platner drew 5 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the right — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.
Prince Harry drew 4 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the right — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.