The Record · weekly wrap-up
The Week in Grades
Jul 20–26, 2026 · 687 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 687 lean-scored reports this week, 190 leaned left, 259 read centered, and 238 leaned right.
Top of the Class, Bottom of the Barrel
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Most disputed claims
Mamdani attempted to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu
Mamdani inquired whether NYC could enforce an ICC warrant but concluded it lacked authority and took no action. Read the full report →
NYC is the largest and most popular city in the world
NYC has ~8-10 million residents; Tokyo metro area exceeds 38 million. Read the full report →
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu convicted in farce show trial on false terrorism charges, serving life sentence
November 2025 conviction on seven terrorism charges with life sentence; appeal filed; official sources affirm due process. Read the full report →
Conservatives have 2-3,000 spare prison places and violence stems more from regime than overcrowding
Official stats and prior reports link overcrowding to higher assault rates; capacity fluctuates with operational issues. Read the full report →
Tariffs opened new markets; US egg trade deficit dropped from $50 billion to $22 billion under Trump; soybean prices up to over $12/bushel
Administration reports cite agricultural export gains and narrowing with specific partners; independent data (Tax Foundation, BEA) show overall US trade deficit barely changed (~$900B in 2025), with tariffs raising costs. Read the full report →
Blindspots
Immigration drew 36 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the right — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.
NDAA drew 15 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the right — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.
Andy Burnham drew 11 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the right — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.