The Record · weekly wrap-up
The Week in Grades
Aug 10–16, 2026 · 209 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 209 lean-scored reports this week, 68 leaned left, 87 read centered, and 54 leaned right.
Top of the Class, Bottom of the Barrel
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Most disputed claims
Hunter Biden's art sales were fully disclosed unlike Trump family dealings
Hunter's sales faced scrutiny over buyer anonymity; both families have faced ethics questions without full equivalence established here. Read the full report →
Marc Anthony called for 'the most beautiful woman in the room' and introduced Victoria Beckham instead of Nicola
DJ Fat Tony and other sources allege this; Marc Anthony has stated the related feud claims are 'hardly the truth.' Read the full report →
ICE murdered construction worker Lorenzo Salgado
July 2026 Houston shooting; ICE claims self-defense after vehicle ramming, family and witnesses dispute account Read the full report →
Public shaming and media scrutiny, possibly race-related, contributed to Arday's death
Family statement attributes to misinformation campaign; PM and others call for reflection, but cause of death not officially linked by authorities Read the full report →
NYT reporting on phone-throwing and paranoia is inaccurate
NYT cited half a dozen sources for July incident and HR complaint; Martin denies without specifics. Read the full report →
Blindspots
Trump drew 19 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the left — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.
Israel & Gaza drew 9 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the left — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.
Immigration drew 7 reports this week, and the coverage leaned heavily toward the right — if you only watched one network, you likely got one side.