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Fox News

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

Clad has been grading Fox News segments since Jun 2026 — 258 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Foreign Policy, 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 Fox News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Prosecutor asks Clancy mother-in-law if murder is a mortal sin during cross-examination

Aug 19, 2026

The Fox News short covers a moment on day 15 of Lindsay Clancy's Plymouth County murder trial. Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham cross-examined Susan Clancy, Lindsay's mother-in-law, about her Catholic faith and asked if she knew murder is a mortal sin. The judge called a sidebar, struck the question, and told jurors to disregard it. Susan Clancy had been testifying for the defense about Lindsay's mental health struggles before the January 2023 killings of her three children. The clip features a commentator describing gasps and visible juror reactions before the judge's instruction.

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Duffey details $22.9B Tomahawk deal, defends munitions readiness amid Iran conflict

Aug 19, 2026

The segment features Bret Baier interviewing Michael Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment, on U.S. munitions production and readiness during ongoing operations against Iran and the Houthis. Duffey discusses a new multi-year Tomahawk contract, industrial base expansion, job creation, and contrasts current efforts with the prior administration.

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Declassified FBI files detail Swalwell's physical relationship and Fang Fang conduit donations

Aug 19, 2026

The segment covers newly declassified FBI files from a 2014-2017 investigation into Eric Swalwell's ties to suspected Chinese operative Christine 'Fang Fang.' It details Swalwell's admissions of physical encounters, Fang's alleged role in conduit campaign donations and internship-for-contribution schemes in 2013-2014, and DOJ's decision not to prosecute for national security reasons. The sourcing draws from the declassified memos, New York Post cover, and comments from Hugh Hewitt and references to Kevin McCarthy's past statements about an FBI briefing with Nancy Pelosi. The throughline is the Chinese intelligence threat via Swalwell's House Intelligence Committee access.

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Bret Baier flags polling failures in Wisconsin and Michigan Democratic races

Aug 18, 2026

The segment features Bret Baier discussing recent Democratic primaries as a cautionary tale on poll reliability ahead of midterms. It covers Michigan where Abdul El-Sayed led polls but won narrowly, and Wisconsin where Francesca Hong led by large margins in surveys yet lost. Baier attributes some polling to a company running a social experiment. The discussion shifts to Florida's August 18 primary in the 25th district pitting DSA's Oliver Larkin against Rep. Jared Moskowitz. It closes with a clip and commentary on newly public FBI files detailing Eric Swalwell's past ties to suspected Chinese spy Christine Fang, including a 2020 denial clip contrasted with file details.

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Carville dismisses DSA as 'pack of fools' amid Democratic polling edge

Aug 17, 2026

The short Fox News clip features Democratic strategist James Carville responding to questions about far-left influence. He expresses confidence in Democratic prospects, citing an 8-point lead and low Trump support, then labels DSA members as 'silly people' and 'a pack of fools' who receive no attention. Carville appears as a named guest on a Fox program; the segment uses his comments to address internal party tensions without additional guests or extensive graphics. The throughline is Carville downplaying socialist elements ahead of midterms.

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Kat Timpf uses CBS poll to argue socialism gains ground among Democrats

Aug 17, 2026

Kat Timpf opens with jokes then delivers a monologue on a recent CBS News/YouGov poll showing strong Democratic preference for socialism over capitalism, especially among college-educated voters. She criticizes Hakeem Jeffries for distancing from DSA while embracing its members and highlights a New York Democratic Socialist assemblywoman defending shoplifting of necessities. The panel of Brian Kilmeade, Michael Casada, George Santos, and Kennedy discusses the poll, price controls, student debt, and why socialism appeals amid housing costs. They cite 1976 economic comparisons and reject free-stuff arguments, concluding socialist solutions worsen problems.

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NY Assemblywoman Gallagher calls shoplifting toothpaste a 'biological need' due to poverty

Aug 17, 2026

Fox News segment features Kayleigh McEnany, Emily Compagno, and guests reacting to New York State Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher's recent comments outside Manhattan Criminal Court. Gallagher described many low-level thefts as 'crimes of poverty' involving necessities like toothpaste and soap, attributing them to wealth disparity and advocating 'treatment not jail.' The panel plays clips of Gallagher, discusses a bill to reduce penalties for low-level thefts, and links the views to socialism and Karl Marx. Guests cite 274 drugstore closures in NYC since 2019 (49% of chain pharmacies) and claim much theft involves organized gangs reselling goods. Sourcing relies on the viral video of Gallagher, public statements, and panel anecdotes.

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Trump tells Fox News Iran should raise white flag of surrender as 60-day MOU expires

Aug 17, 2026

Fox News reports President Trump speaking by phone about the expiring 60-day memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. Trump calls for Iranian surrender, notes no deadline, highlights the ongoing naval blockade's pressure, dismisses midterm influence, and addresses parallel Iran-Oman talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

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House Republicans push SAVE America Act in Senate amid New Jersey noncitizen registration reports

Aug 17, 2026

The segment discusses President Trump's priority on voter ID via the SAVE America Act, which is stalled in the Senate. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Jeff Van Drew highlight the New Jersey discovery of 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote due to a state system issue. They criticize Senate procedures and Democratic opposition. The broadcast references a Fox News poll showing strong public support for photo ID requirements. Gov. Mikie Sherrill's comments supporting state voter ID but opposing the federal bill are played and critiqued.

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Keane outlines US-Israel Iran war objectives and Hormuz blockade four months after April ceasefire

Aug 16, 2026

Fox News host Mark welcomes retired Gen. Jack Keane to discuss the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran. Keane recounts the Feb 28 start of strikes, 38-day campaign with stated objectives against Iranian military, nuclear, missile and leadership targets, and the April 7 ceasefire. He attributes the pause to Iran's seizure of the Strait of Hormuz, which halted shipping and raised gas prices. Four months later, Keane says a diplomatic MOU opening the strait was quickly broken; the US is now enforcing a naval blockade plus unprecedented economic measures under Treasury Secretary Bessent. He argues Iran believes it can outlast pressure and will not honor any deal.

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State Department ends Biden-era DEI guidelines for Foreign Service promotions and diplomacy

Aug 16, 2026

The segment reports the State Department's August 2026 release of an internal review ending Biden-era DEI policies in the Foreign Service. It covers removal of DEI from training materials, promotion metrics, and diplomatic engagement guidelines with foreign officials. The second paragraph notes sourcing from State Department statements, prior Biden documents, and a Trump administration spokesperson, with brief mention of a Foreign Service Union comment on transparency.

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Trump dismisses USS Lincoln deployment concerns as George Washington heads to Middle East

Aug 16, 2026

The segment discusses extended USS Abraham Lincoln deployment amid Iran operations, Trump's reaction to family concerns, and the upcoming replacement by USS George Washington. It covers resulting Pacific coverage gaps, potential signals to China especially regarding the Philippines, and Trump's directive to explore steam catapults over EMALS on future Ford-class carriers. It also addresses a Daily Caller report on a CCP intelligence-linked purchase of a building overlooking the White House. Sourcing relies on on-air expert retired Capt. Brent Sadler, references to Daily Caller reporting, and Trump's public statements. No graphics or additional named sources beyond the guest. Throughline is strain on U.S. naval forces from simultaneous demands in Middle East and Indo-Pacific.

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