Head to head
40%
Split on framing
top 40 divergent
35
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%
Foreign Policy
critical 41%neutral 34%pro-action 11%alarmist 7%
Positive 5%Neutral 41%Negative 54%
Facts
From the fact ledger: how often one contradicted a claim the other reported, and each outlet's overall record.
Between these two
Too few shared fact checks to compare yet, or no direct contradictions on record.
Each outlet's record
CNN
Contradicts others 0.9%
Ran contested claims 11.0%
Matched consensus 77.9%
Foreign Policy
Contradicts others 2.4%
Ran contested claims 14.3%
Matched consensus 66.7%
Where they split furthest
The highest-divergence stories both outlets covered, with each outlet's headline and how the analysis labeled its framing.
CNN
How the Iran war could weaken Trump in his strongman showdown with Xi
Iran war undermines Trump's authority · negative
Foreign Policy
What Trump and Xi Want From Their Summit
balanced analysis of mutual interests · neutral
CNN
Why Castro’s indictment could lead to war between the US and Cuba
war risk warning · negative
Foreign Policy
The Calls for a U.S. War on Cuba Are Getting Louder
pretext for regime change · negative
CNN
Deadline pressure and imminent war risk · negative
Foreign Policy
fragile truce on the brink
CNN
market and diplomatic fallout
Foreign Policy
strategic analysis of next moves
CNN
Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan despite Trump canceling envoys' visit
Iran diplomat move amid Lebanon ceasefire pressure
Foreign Policy
How Likely Are U.S.-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad?
Analytical skepticism on talks likelihood
CNN
Trump downplays Chinese election interference five days after describing breach of historic proportions
Trump contradicts his own dramatic claims · negative
Foreign Policy
Trump’s China Threats Don’t Match His China Policy
Trump's rhetoric-policy mismatch on China · negative
CNN
Germany’s far-right AfD is poised for power – and split on whether to cozy up to Trump
AfD power consolidation and internal geopolitical divisions · neutral
Foreign Policy
Germany's Firewall Has Completely Failed
Mainstream parties' ostracism strategy backfired · negative
CNN
Global bond yields are surging. Here's why it matters
global yield surge context for consumers · negative
Foreign Policy
The U.S. Bond Crisis Highlights a Deeper Fiscal Rot
bond crisis reveals deeper fiscal rot · negative
CNN
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. But most ships are staying put
skeptical of administration claims · neutral
Foreign Policy
Hormuz Isn’t Closed Anymore. But It’s Not Fully Open, Either.
nuanced analysis of partial reopening · neutral
CNN
Britain's Prime Minister vows to stay in job despite challenges
Starmer defiant amid pressure · neutral
Foreign Policy
How Long Can Keir Starmer Hang On?
Analytical question of Starmer's political longevity · negative
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