Head to head
30%
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.
NBC News
neutral 84%critical 12%pro-action 2%alarmist 2%
Positive 5%Neutral 77%Negative 18%
Washington Times
neutral 71%pro-action 13%critical 12%alarmist 4%
Positive 16%Neutral 58%Negative 26%
Facts
From the fact ledger: how often one contradicted a claim the other reported, and each outlet's overall record.
Between these two
0.7%
of 307 shared fact checks
Each outlet's record
NBC News
Contradicts others 0.4%
Ran contested claims 2.0%
Matched consensus 94.7%
Washington Times
Contradicts others 0.8%
Ran contested claims 7.2%
Matched consensus 86.7%
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 adds uncertainty to the status of $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
administration's wavering commitment · neutral
Washington Times
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
rioters exploiting the fund · negative
NBC News
Netanyahu reacts to Ro Khanna saying he was detained in the West Bank: 'We are a nation of laws'
Netanyahu's response · neutral
Washington Times
Israel ambassador disputes U.S. congressman's account of West Bank incident
Israeli officials' rebuttal · negative
NBC News
Netanyahu says Israel 'not a party' to U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding as Trump touts deal
Israel's diplomatic isolation amid U.S.-Iran talks · neutral
Washington Times
Trump keeps fragile Iran talks intact after urging restraint on Netanyahu, Tehran proxies in Lebanon
Trump managing delicate multi-party negotiations amid ceasefire tensions · neutral
NBC News
Trump to Deliver Rare Prime-Time Speech: Here's What to Expect
foreign interference intelligence · neutral
Washington Times
November in mind: Trump works in a midterm campaign pitch into a primetime address
midterm campaign pitch · positive
NBC News
Supreme Court allows Trump to end protected status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants
Impact on immigration policy split along ideological lines · neutral
Washington Times
Supreme Court says U.S. border doesn't include Mexico
Sovereignty and border control affirmed · positive
NBC News
Jimmy Kimmel says show won't air James Talarico interview on TV, citing FCC threats
administration pressure on entertainment content · neutral
Washington Times
Jimmy Kimmel says Trump team forced Talarico interview off broadcast
equal-time rule enforcement under Trump · neutral
NBC News
Voter concerns about data centers cut 'across party lines' ahead of midterms
bipartisan voter concerns on the trail · negative
Washington Times
Senate Republicans warn that Ohio's Husted may lose seat over AI data centers
NRSC alarm over Ohio seat at risk · negative
NBC News
US Military Will Test Troops’ Testosterone Levels, Hegseth Says
policy announcement · neutral
Washington Times
Pentagon mandates testosterone screening for personnel 30-plus
operational performance initiative · positive
NBC News
Key Takeaways From Day 1 of Todd Blanche Confirmation Hearing
hearing takeaways · neutral
Washington Times
AG nominee Todd Blanche takes responsibility for Epstein files mistakes
accepting responsibility · neutral
NBC News
Trump call with FIFA president over red card controversy could 'put an asterisk' on U.S. win
integrity concerns raised · negative
Washington Times
Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
US defensive failures blamed · negative
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