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Forbes Breaking News

461 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading Forbes Breaking News segments since Jun 2026 — 461 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Congress, Iran, Trump. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Forbes Breaking News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Bengs tells CNN Iran war lacks congressional approval and clear endgame

Aug 16, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clips a CNN interview with South Dakota independent Senate candidate Brian Bengs, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and Navy veteran. The host asks if the Iran war is winnable. Bengs states the war should not have occurred, criticizes the lack of congressional authorization for military action, questions the undefined objectives and endgame, and concludes the costs in blood and treasure exceed what the public will accept. The segment draws on Bengs' military and JAG background. No graphics or additional guests appear; it relies on his direct response and prior public statements on the conflict.

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Rand Paul Refers Fauci Contempt Resolution to DOJ After Party-Line Senate Vote

Aug 15, 2026

The segment features an attorney analyzing why Dr. Anthony Fauci might refuse to answer questions before a Senate committee despite a presidential pardon. It covers Senator Rand Paul's committee holding Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment repeatedly during a July 2026 hearing on COVID-related matters. The discussion distinguishes the Biden pardon (issued January 2025, covering 2014-2025 offenses tied to Fauci's roles) from immunity, explains risks of perjury or obstruction charges from new testimony, notes the party-line vote, and addresses Paul's direct referral to the DOJ and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro without a full Senate vote.

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Ro Khanna Pitches New Deal Agenda with Billionaire Tax and Medicare for All

Aug 15, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired Rep. Ro Khanna's speech at a Democratic gathering praising party leaders and outlining an economic agenda rooted in New Deal traditions. Khanna advocated Medicare for All, free childcare, an industrial development bank, 1,000 new trade schools, homeownership by age 35, a 5% tax on billionaires, worker protections in AI, and replacing ICE. He referenced his role in the Epstein Files Transparency Act and criticized past Democratic accommodations to deregulation and free trade. The second segment covers sourcing from Khanna's personal history and policy examples, with references to specific funding figures, China comparisons, and recent events like the Lorenzo Salgado Araujo case.

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Scott questions DOL IG on ERISA panel, Musk probes, common interest agreements

Aug 15, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a clip of Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) questioning Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito during a House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee hearing. Topics included the non-functioning ERISA Advisory Committee, access to investigatory files on Musk-owned companies during former Secretary Marty Walsh’s tenure, and safeguards around common interest agreements (CIAs).

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Leger Fernandez links 46% farm bankruptcy rise to Trump tariffs and Iran conflict

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes clip shows Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez speaking at a DNC rules committee event, advocating for New Mexico as a 2028 presidential primary state. She highlights rural voter outreach, border issues, women's issues, and Democratic achievements in her state. She ties rural hardship to Trump's tariffs, 'war,' and attacks on rural healthcare, specifically citing a 46% jump in farm bankruptcies and rural hospital closures.

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Guthrie questions experts on FDA psychedelics guidance and clinical trial competitiveness

Aug 15, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a segment from a House committee hearing chaired by Rep. Brett Guthrie. The clip shows Guthrie questioning witnesses on FDA collaborations for psychedelics therapies, type 1 diabetes innovations, and maintaining U.S. leadership in clinical trials. Ms. Winkler of the Reagan-Udall Foundation discussed endpoint alignment and recent FDA guidance on psychedelic trials. Dr. Kowalski of Breakthrough T1D highlighted patient advocacy collaboration, and Dr. Verst addressed risks from faster foreign trial activation, particularly in China.

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7.7 Magnitude Quake Damages Church and Hall on Flores Island

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip presents raw footage of rubble at what the narrator identifies as the Sosisol Parish Church and Kisol parish hall, stating both are completely destroyed. The segment consists of on-site visuals accompanied by brief spoken description. The video was released in the immediate aftermath of the August 15, 2026, 7.7-magnitude quake centered off northern Flores Island. No guests, graphics, or additional reporting appear; it relies solely on the footage and voiceover.

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Rep. Foster Questions OSC Official on Terrorism Insurance Needs for Space Startups

Aug 15, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) questioning an Office of Space Commerce official during a hearing on the agency's mission authorization proposal. Foster highlights established launch insurance, then shifts to terrorism risks including anti-satellite attacks on systems like Starlink from Russia, China, or non-state actors, using examples such as orbital debris from a fueled Starship or gravel in counter-rotating orbits. The official acknowledges the issue, notes DOT launch liability rules, and stresses balancing insurance requirements against burdens on startups versus large firms. Foster draws cybersecurity insurance analogies and asks for industry's plan; the official commits to listening sessions. The exchange ends with Foster yielding back.

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Rep. Keith Self questions OSC Director Taylor Jordan on space commerce certification and China ownership checks

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes clip shows Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) questioning Taylor Jordan, Director of the Office of Space Commerce, during the July 15, 2026 House Science Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee hearing on the OSC mission authorization proposal. Self probes perceived inconsistencies in testimony about catching up to or regulating commercial innovation, legal protections and liability under the proposed certification, and safeguards against Chinese shell companies. Jordan responds that the U.S. must catch up on treaty compliance and industry pace via a modular certification system, will include ownership questions in applications, and acknowledges liability issues remain to be addressed under Title 51 authorities.

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New York State Troopers guide 80-year-old man from Oswegatchie burning home

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News segment presents bodycam footage and audio of New York State Troopers responding to a structure fire. Troopers enter the smoke-filled home on Haggert Road in Oswegatchie, locate resident Bob, and guide him out to safety while confirming no one else remains inside.

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AOC Highlights Pharma Patent Evergreening with Humira and AstraZeneca Inhaler Examples

Aug 15, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News segment aired Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's questioning of Dr. Hwang (likely Dr. Thomas Hwang) during a July 2026 House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on the U.S. pharmaceutical patent system. AOC contrasted genuine innovation with alleged abuses, focusing on how companies file secondary patents on minor reformulations to extend market exclusivity beyond the standard 20 years from filing. She presented physical examples of Humira syringes and an AstraZeneca asthma inhaler, arguing these tactics keep prices high for patients. The witness confirmed the basic mechanics of patent review and exclusivity, agreed that most reformulations serve to extend life cycles rather than advance care, and stated such strategies reward legal maneuvers over basic science. No additional witnesses or opposing views were shown in the clip; the segment relied on AOC's prepared examples and the doctor's affirmations.

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Issa Questions DFC, MCC Leaders on China Competition, Income Thresholds and Past Program Cuts

Aug 14, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News clip shows a congressional hearing, primarily Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) questioning DFC CEO Ben Black and MCC's Ms. Petri. Segments cover DFC's work with Brazil on small modular reactors, limitations from income classification thresholds affecting Pacific islands, Argentina's critical minerals, and China's ongoing technical eligibility. Issa presses on transparency of investments to rebut allegations involving third parties like Soros, highlights DFC's role in Kazakhstan displacing Huawei, and praises MCC for reviewing and terminating about $1.5 billion in prior programs. The hearing frames U.S. development finance as a tool to counter Chinese influence.

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