Head to head
40%
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.
New York Times
neutral 70%critical 26%pro-action 2%alarmist 2%
Positive 3%Neutral 67%Negative 31%
Washington Times
neutral 71%pro-action 14%critical 12%alarmist 3%
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
Too few shared fact checks to compare yet, or no direct contradictions on record.
Each outlet's record
New York Times
No fact record yet.
Washington Times
No fact record yet.
Where they split furthest
The highest-divergence stories both outlets covered, with each outlet's headline and how the analysis labeled its framing.
New York Times
Jan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump’s Payout Fund
rewarding rioters · negative
Washington Times
Capitol rioters clamor for payouts from Trump's new 'anti-weaponization' fund despite backlash
rioters exploiting the fund · negative
New York Times
An American Politician is Blocked by Israeli Settlers in the West Bank
political context · neutral
Washington Times
Israel ambassador disputes U.S. congressman's account of West Bank incident
Israeli officials' rebuttal · negative
New York Times
Postmaster General Confirms Plan to Hold Back Mail Ballots Under Proposed Rule
ballot restriction warning · negative
Washington Times
Democrats challenge postmaster general on legality of USPS monitoring mail-in ballots
election integrity vs. overreach · neutral
New York Times
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms
backlash bursting into midterms · 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
New York Times
Hegseth Plans to Screen All Troops, Including Women, for Low Testosterone
manosphere-friendly leadership · negative
Washington Times
Pentagon mandates testosterone screening for personnel 30-plus
operational performance initiative · positive
New York Times
Fate of Blanche’s Nomination Could Rest on One Republican Senator
focus on pivotal senator · neutral
Washington Times
AG nominee Todd Blanche takes responsibility for Epstein files mistakes
accepting responsibility · neutral
New York Times
Democratic Senate Candidates in Maine Denounce Deadly ICE Shooting
political campaign angle · negative
Washington Times
Person killed in ICE-related shooting in Maine
factual report · neutral
New York Times
Democratic Socialist Ousts 15-Term Incumbent in Colorado Primary
Straight news · neutral
Washington Times
Socialists score another major win as Melat Kiros topples Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado
DSA momentum story · negative
New York Times
Talarico Seizes on Paxton Tabloid Story to Test Corruption Attacks in Texas Senate Race
Democratic strategy to exploit Republican vulnerabilities · neutral
Washington Times
Talarico, Paxton deadlocked in new poll as Democrats eye historic Texas Senate upset
competitive race with demographic shifts · neutral
New York Times
Vance Holds White House Press Briefing
video of Vance briefing · neutral
Washington Times
Trump says Iran deal will stave off economic crisis, prevent nuclear program
Trump's optimistic sales pitch · positive
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