Head to head
22%
Split on framing
top 40 divergent
30
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.
NBC News
neutral 84%critical 12%pro-action 2%alarmist 2%
Positive 5%Neutral 77%Negative 18%
Washington Post
neutral 66%critical 26%pro-action 4%alarmist 3%
Positive 4%Neutral 60%Negative 36%
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
NBC News
Contradicts others 0.4%
Ran contested claims 2.0%
Matched consensus 94.7%
Washington Post
Contradicts others 1.0%
Ran contested claims 6.3%
Matched consensus 84.4%
Where they split furthest
The highest-divergence stories both outlets covered, with each outlet's headline and how the analysis labeled its framing.
NBC News
Trump to Deliver Rare Prime-Time Speech: Here's What to Expect
foreign interference intelligence · neutral
Washington Post
Trump plans prime-time speech on 2020 election allegations
2020 election allegations · negative
NBC News
Voter concerns about data centers cut 'across party lines' ahead of midterms
bipartisan voter concerns on the trail · negative
Washington Post
Here's all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections
backlash transforming election landscape · negative
NBC News
Trump call with FIFA president over red card controversy could 'put an asterisk' on U.S. win
integrity concerns raised · negative
Washington Post
World Cup fans unite in frustration of FIFA's handling of the red card rollback
fan consensus on FIFA mishandling · negative
NBC News
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseats Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado House primary
Straight news · neutral
Washington Post
How Melat Kiros, a Colorado democratic socialist, unseated a 30-year incumbent
Candidate profile · neutral
NBC News
Trump praises Supreme Court ruling upholding bans on transgender athletes in female sports
Court decision with conservative framing · neutral
Washington Post
Conservatives seek blue-state bans on trans athletes in wake of Supreme Court win
Conservative momentum and expansion strategy · neutral
NBC News
New York Primary Election 2026: Mayor Mamdani's Picks Win Big
picks win big · neutral
Washington Post
Democratic socialists cemented power in New York. Next, the rest of the country?
cementing power · neutral
NBC News
Kornacki: Graham Platner's primary win margins 'a sign of strength' amid controversies
data-driven analysis · neutral
Washington Post
The Latest: Platner clinches Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine
breaking news brief · neutral
NBC News
Platner supporter Ro Khanna says he should apologize to women who alleged disturbing behavior
Democratic ally accountability · negative
Washington Post
Graham Platner says his past has been 'weaponized' at rally in Maine - The Washington Post
rally support narrative · neutral
NBC News
Bipartisan effort derailed by amendment disputes · neutral
Washington Post
political weaponization and Trump's DC remake · negative
NBC News
Pressure builds on DNC chair as questions remain on handling of 2024 autopsy
mounting pressure · negative
Washington Post
DNC tries to move past autopsy debacle as Martin faces calls to resign as chair
autopsy debacle · negative
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