Head to head
52%
Split on framing
top 40 divergent
28
Avg divergence, shared stories
Framing and tone
How each outlet's coverage is framed across all of its scored events, and how its sentiment toward the subject breaks down.
CNN
neutral 66%critical 21%alarmist 8%pro-action 4%
Positive 8%Neutral 55%Negative 36%
Financial Times
neutral 84%critical 11%alarmist 3%pro-action 2%
Positive 9%Neutral 70%Negative 22%
Facts
From the fact ledger: how often one contradicted a claim the other reported, and each outlet's overall record.
Between these two
1.2%
of 173 shared fact checks
Each outlet's record
CNN
Contradicts others 0.9%
Ran contested claims 11.0%
Matched consensus 77.9%
Financial Times
Contradicts others 0.6%
Ran contested claims 4.7%
Matched consensus 87.9%
Where they split furthest
The highest-divergence stories both outlets covered, with each outlet's headline and how the analysis labeled its framing.
CNN
Trump says US team won't visit Pakistan as uncertainty surrounds Iran peace talks
uncertainty and live-update coverage
Financial Times
Trump cancels trip by US negotiators for peace talks with Iran
straightforward diplomatic setback
CNN
FCC's challenge to ABC station licenses ignites free speech concerns
free speech alarm framing
Financial Times
Trump administration launches Disney probe after Jimmy Kimmel's Melania joke
government probe framing
CNN
How the Iran war could weaken Trump in his strongman showdown with Xi
Iran war undermines Trump's authority · negative
Financial Times
Donald Trump to press China's Xi Jinping about Iran war at summit
Trump pressing Xi on Iran war · neutral
CNN
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair at pivotal moment for US economy | CNN Business - CNN
independence under pressure · negative
Financial Times
Wall Street bets on 2026 rate rise as Kevin Warsh takes charge of the Fed - Financial Times
rate hike expectations · neutral
CNN
IRS ‘forever’ barred from investigating Trump or his family for past tax issues
Massive tax relief and payouts to allies · negative
Financial Times
Donald Trump and sons granted ‘forever’ immunity from existing tax audits - Financial Times
Granting of forever immunity · neutral
CNN
Taiwan anxiously eyes Trump's summit in China, with $14 billion in US arms sales up in the air
Taiwan vulnerability and US ambiguity · negative
Financial Times
Donald Trump's plan to discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping rattles Asian allies
Asian ally alarm at arms sales discussion · negative
CNN
Deadline pressure and imminent war risk · negative
Financial Times
Ceasefire resilience amid tactical clashes · neutral
CNN
Weekly News Quiz: July 10, 2026
news roundup mention · neutral
Financial Times
US crashes out of World Cup after Trump red card controversy
controversy linked to exit · negative
CNN
NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani flexes his influence in primaries
influence on display · neutral
Financial Times
Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York primaries
primary sweep · neutral
CNN
CBS News races to steady ‘60 Minutes’ after Scott Pelley’s firing
institutional crisis management · neutral
Financial Times
CBS fires Scott Pelley after clash over ‘60 Minutes’ - Financial Times
management clash · neutral
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