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NewsNation

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

Clad has been grading NewsNation segments since Jun 2026 — 157 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Courts & Law, Elections. 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 NewsNation's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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White River crests at record 24.9 feet in Indiana flooding, killing at least 5

Aug 15, 2026

NewsNation broadcast covered historic flooding across central and southeastern Indiana, focusing on the White River reaching record levels and displacing residents in Anderson and nearby communities. Segments included live reporting from Anderson, statements from Governor Braun on deaths and federal aid, resident interviews, volunteer efforts, and business impacts. The report drew from on-scene video, quotes from the governor and local mayors, National Weather Service crest data, and eyewitness accounts. It highlighted evacuations, receding waters, and a once-in-a-century event while noting more rain risks.

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Trump links higher gas prices to Iran conflict during Nassau County speech

Aug 15, 2026

NewsNation segment covers President Trump's Aug 14, 2026 speech at Nassau County Police Academy, where he highlighted 2025 FBI crime reductions and urged acceptance of higher gas prices due to Iran tensions. It notes midterm elections three months away and ties remarks to border, economy, and law-and-order themes. The report references FBI Uniform Crime Report data, Major Cities Chiefs Association statistics from 67 cities, AAA gas price figures, and recent attacks on two UAE ADNOC tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Iran conflict.

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Meghan Markle disputes Martha Stewart dinner account after July UK family meeting

Aug 15, 2026

The NewsNation segment discusses Martha Stewart's People magazine comment about a dinner party where Meghan allegedly spoke of her recent UK trip to the palace. Commentators analyze the resulting feud, Meghan's reported denial, Harry and Meghan's pattern of reactive statements, and speculation about future UK travel.

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Surrogate McKenna West gives birth in Texas after heart defect dispute; carrier Lincoln hits 250+ days at sea amid Iran operations

Aug 15, 2026

The broadcast covers multiple stories: ongoing Iran conflict under Operation Epic Fury with stalled talks and naval operations; concerns over the USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment; a Texas surrogacy dispute involving McKenna West and a baby with a heart defect; flooding in Indiana; Luigi Mangione's expected federal plea; a California murder case involving an illegal immigrant released by a judge; and Colorado River water levels with criticism of California policy.

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Turpin survivor Julissa urges scrutiny for Ohio's 16 rescued children in foster care

Aug 6, 2026

The NewsNation segment features Julissa Turpin, one of the 13 Turpin siblings rescued in 2018 from extreme abuse by their parents David and Louise in Perris, California. She recounts believing foster-care workers' assurances of safety, only to experience worse abuse in a California foster home, and draws parallels to the 16 children rescued June 30, 2026, from the Siders family home in Vinton County, Ohio, where they were allegedly confined to a single 12-by-12 room in horrific conditions. Turpin, joined by references to prosecutor Kim Angele (or similar), stresses keeping the Ohio siblings together, rigorously vetting foster homes, listening to the children's complaints, and avoiding re-victimization. She expresses hope that healing is possible through therapy, faith, and proper support but warns against repeating the mistakes made with her family. Sourcing relies on Julissa's firsthand testimony and references to the prior Turpin criminal cases and the ongoing Ohio investigation. The broadcast uses the Turpins' high-profile status to highlight ongoing risks in foster care without naming specific new documents beyond known convictions and the recent Ohio rescue.

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Courtney Love's Attorney Sought Full Kurt Cobain Case File in 1995

Aug 6, 2026

The NewsNation segment discussed a newly uncovered 1995 letter from attorney Bryan Coluccio, representing Courtney Love, requesting that Seattle police turn over the complete investigative file on Kurt Cobain’s 1994 death—including photos and records—with no copies retained by the department. The letter stated that Love and Cobain’s estate accepted the suicide conclusion and wanted the case closed, citing concerns over others profiting from the materials. Police refused, citing public records obligations. The broadcast also covered a separate memo about destroying crime scene photos and recent peer-reviewed forensic analyses from the “Who Killed Kurt?” group arguing for homicide. Retired Seattle police Capt. Neil Low, who reviewed the case in 2005 and initially supported suicide, appeared as a guest and explained why he now believes it was homicide, citing issues with evidence handling and photos he has not fully seen.

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Lox & Loaded Co-Founder: Oct. 7 Sparked Jewish Self-Defense Gun Training

Aug 5, 2026

The NewsNation segment highlighted the rise in antisemitism since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and profiled Lox & Loaded, a Jewish-focused firearms training club founded by Gayle Pearlstein to teach safe gun handling for self-defense, particularly to women, families, and new shooters. Co-founder Pearlstein and member Marla Friedman, a former gun skeptic, described the group's emphasis on rigorous safety protocols, mental preparedness, and community response to harassment and threats; the club has expanded rapidly with chapters in gun-control strongholds like New York and Chicago. Sourcing relied on direct interviews with the two guests, who shared personal experiences and club statistics (initially 1,000+ members in 24 states, later cited as 1,800 members in 61 chapters). The host affirmed Second Amendment rights and raised concerns about NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rhetoric, prompting guests to link it to surging local antisemitic crimes without external data or opposing voices presented.

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Aubrie Goncalves urges public to starve attention to Kohberger after plea withdrawal bid

Aug 4, 2026

In a NewsNation interview, Aubrie Goncalves — youngest sister of University of Idaho victim Kaylee Goncalves — speaks publicly for the first time nearly four years after the November 2022 stabbings that killed Kaylee, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. Triggered by Bryan Kohberger's July 2026 petition seeking to withdraw his 2025 guilty plea and four consecutive life sentences, she stresses that the conviction will stand, evidence is overwhelming, and the defendant craves attention that should be denied him. She criticizes those inventing conspiracy theories that dismiss police, FBI and forensic work. The segment relies on Aubrie's direct statements and her recent Facebook post, cross-referenced with family interviews on TODAY. No opposing legal experts or Kohberger representatives appear; the host provides a platform for her message without challenging claims. Throughline is rejecting renewed publicity and media spectacles like an accompanying Netflix documentary.

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Rand Paul releases Fauci journals ahead of July 29 Senate hearing on COVID response

Jul 29, 2026

NewsNation segment previews Sen. Rand Paul's release of over 1,000 pages of Anthony Fauci's private pandemic journals ahead of Fauci's July 29 testimony before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. It highlights journal entries showing Fauci noting media attention and fame, early views on virus origins, and tensions with Trump and task force members. Giroir, a former task force member and testing lead, appears as guest criticizing Fauci's narcissism, alleged contradictions on testing and other issues, and calling for honesty on lab origins and gain-of-function research. The segment includes diary excerpts on masks and market role.

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Fauci diary entries detail March 2020 pressure on de Blasio and Newsom for school closures

Jul 29, 2026

NewsNation segment debates newly released Fauci diary entries from March 2020 showing his influence on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and California Governor Gavin Newsom to close schools, bars, and restaurants. It contrasts these with Fauci's 2022 on-air statements to Elizabeth Vargas denying he recommended lockdowns and discusses long-term learning loss, mental health impacts, and lab-leak discussions.

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Rand Paul releases Fauci pandemic diaries showing early market doubts

Jul 29, 2026

The segment discusses newly released Fauci diary entries from early 2020, obtained and shared by Sen. Rand Paul ahead of Fauci's Senate Homeland Security testimony. It highlights private notes indicating Fauci viewed the Wuhan market as an amplifier rather than source, and a conference call where most scientists leaned toward possible lab features. Guests Dr. Richard Ebright and Gary Ruskin argue the documents show NIH-funded gain-of-function research at Wuhan created SARS-CoV-2 in violation of policy, that Fauci misled the public and Congress, and that he interfered with CIA assessments favoring lab origin.

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Amanda McMahon details extended Tinder affair with Chris Watts months before murders

Jul 28, 2026

The segment features Daily Mail reporter Steve Helling discussing new details from Amanda McMahon, identified via case discovery as a second woman who had a sexual relationship with Chris Watts in early 2018. McMahon met Watts on Tinder, believed his marriage was ending based on his account, and now claims the encounters lasted longer than she initially told police while noting red flags such as watching husband-kills-wife films like Shutter Island and aggressive behavior. The relationship reportedly fizzled before the August 2018 murders of Shanann Watts and the children. Helling notes text messages in discovery and Watts' denial of the affair. The reporting ties into the upcoming 'The Trial USA: Chris Watts' podcast premiering July 29.

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