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The Hill

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

Clad has been grading The Hill segments since Jun 2026 — 68 reports so far, published most weeks. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Iran, Elections, Congress. 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 The Hill's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Mike Collins endorses compensation principle for Americans harmed by federal government

Aug 18, 2026

The segment features Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) at a Savannah campaign event responding to a question from Dominic Box, a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant and local business owner. Box describes losing his home, car, and savings and asks about support for a victims of political weaponization compensation fund applicable to J6 participants and others across the political spectrum. Collins affirms that the government has liability when it harms citizens. The clip has fueled debate in Collins' Senate race against Sen. Jon Ossoff. The broadcast draws from the event video and subsequent statements, including Ossoff's rebuke and a Collins campaign clarification rejecting a blank-check fund for J6 defendants specifically.

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Byron Donalds leads Florida GOP governor primary ahead of August 18 vote

Aug 17, 2026

The segment previews Florida's August 18, 2026 primary for governor, Senate, and House seats. It covers the Republican governor race with Byron Donalds as frontrunner, Democratic nominee David Jolly, competitive congressional primaries including Cory Mills in the 7th, Jared Moskowitz in the 25th, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz in the 20th, plus the open 19th district.

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Netanyahu rejects Trump Gaza plan as Farage faces Binface in UK by-election

Aug 15, 2026

The segment opens with analysis of Netanyahu rejecting Trump's recent 15-point Gaza deal involving staged Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Stanage criticizes Netanyahu's opposition to a two-state solution and cites post-ceasefire casualties in Gaza and Lebanon. It then covers Republican statements on Muslim candidates like Abdul El-Sayed, followed by the Farage vs Count Binface Clacton by-election tied to a £5M donation controversy. Discussion shifts to the one-year mark of Trump's DC National Guard deployment, its costs and crime impact, and closes with AOC's rising 2028 prospects and egg-freezing announcement.

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Laura Loomer interviews Zelensky in Kyiv after reversing Ukraine stance

Jul 27, 2026

The segment covers right-wing activist Laura Loomer’s recent visit to Kyiv, where she interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and publicly reversed her long-standing opposition to US aid for Ukraine. Hosts play clips of Loomer admitting she fell for Russian propaganda and now supports supplying weapons, citing a direct quote from her social media post. They discuss how Trump’s failed peace push, Russia’s continued aggression, and Ukraine’s defensive efforts influenced similar shifts among some conservatives. The second half addresses casualty rates, the role of European allies, and the absence of ground troops. Sourcing relies on Loomer’s public statements, her interview footage, and hosts’ analysis; no independent experts or data graphics appear.

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Trump visits GM Milford Michigan facility to highlight economic agenda amid Senate primary

Jul 27, 2026

The segment covers President Trump's July 27 visit to GM's Milford Proving Ground in Michigan to promote his economic agenda ahead of the state's Senate primary. It includes local economic indicators, expected policy highlights like no-tax-on-tips, and tensions around new tariffs. Corey Smith reports on Michigan's 5% unemployment, $4.22 gas prices, auto job trends, $20 billion in claimed investments from companies including OpenAI and Stellantis, and the Gordie Howe Bridge opening without a joint ceremony due to toll and tariff disputes. Democrats focus on affordability while their primary pits Haley Stevens against Abdul El-Sayed.

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Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination at Bangor convention

Jul 26, 2026

The Hill reporter Caroline Vakil covered the Maine Democratic Party's Senate nominating convention in Bangor on July 25, 2026. Delegates selected former state Senate President Troy Jackson as nominee to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November, defeating Saundra Pelletier by a wide margin after other candidates withdrew. Jackson's acceptance speech highlighted health care, LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, and opposition to Trump and ICE following a recent Biddeford shooting. Delegates displayed 'retire Susan, no more concerns' signs criticizing Collins' voting record.

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The Hill panel ties data center opposition to public AI job and security anxieties

Jul 26, 2026

The segment discusses growing local opposition to data centers built for AI expansion. Guests theorize that anxieties over AI's impact on jobs, national security, and daily life are directed at the physical infrastructure of data centers. They cite low public familiarity with AI, noting only one in five Americans use it more than once a week—below France—and point to longstanding environmental concerns as amplifying the backlash against new construction.

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Soave critiques DSA influence on Democrats amid 2026 midterm outlook

Jul 25, 2026

The segment opens with analysis of a Fox News interview with NYC DSA co-chair Gustavo Gordillo, criticizing his comments on capitalism, immigration, landlords, and government-run grocery stores. It links DSA's rise to Democratic polling struggles and midterm prospects, citing comments from James Carville, Sarah Longwell, and Jamie Metzl. Robby Soave argues DSA represents a radical takeover with ties to figures like Hasan Piker. The co-host offers pushback on family background, price controls, and comparisons to far-right figures.

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Jeffries lays out Democratic agenda, slams Trump on Iran war and costs

Jul 23, 2026

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference outlining the party's agenda ahead of the November 2026 midterms. He criticized Trump and Republicans on rising costs, ICE enforcement, Medicaid cuts, ACA credits, and a US war with Iran, while pledging lower costs for groceries/gas/housing, affordable health care, and accountability for corruption. The session included Q&A on recalibrating messaging on Iran, fundraising, committee leadership, data centers/AI legislation, Republican attacks labeling Democrats as communists, spending bills, and primaries. Democrats highlighted passing a War Powers resolution and launching a '100 days of action' on affordability.

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New Jersey officials remove 6,600 non-citizens from voter rolls after software error

Jul 22, 2026

The segment covers New Jersey Governor Mikey Cheryl's announcement that a software error led to 6,600 non-citizens being registered to vote from June 2023 to 2024. Less than 400 cast ballots, prompting her statement on accountability and vendor changes. The hosts debate the incident's significance, reference the Heritage Foundation's low fraud rate estimates, discuss the SAVE Act's ID requirements, and weigh state versus federal election oversight roles.

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Rep. Tim Moore supports NDAA pay raises and Iran supplemental funding amid July escalations

Jul 22, 2026

The segment featured North Carolina Rep. Tim Moore discussing the FY2026 NDAA, which includes military pay raises and upgrades for drones, AI, and satellite systems. It addressed supplemental funding for ongoing US operations in the Iran conflict, recent Iranian missile activity, energy prices, and a continuing resolution to avoid shutdowns. Moore also referenced the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and linked affordability concerns to the SAVE America Act. The interview drew on public reporting of Secretary Hegseth's Capitol Hill testimony and open-source information about the Iranian regime.

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Trump hosts Lebanese President Aoun in Oval Office amid Iran, Hezbollah talks

Jul 21, 2026

The Hill broadcast the live Oval Office press conference between President Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on July 21, 2026. Trump addressed ongoing military pressure on Iran, record deportations, sharp reductions in Washington DC crime, the successful 2026 World Cup, and US relations with Venezuela following its recent earthquake and prior intervention. Aoun discussed support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and Hezbollah disarmament. The segment relied on Trump's direct statements and brief remarks from Aoun, with no independent experts, data graphics, or opposing voices. Questions from reporters covered tariffs, Iran timelines, and Lebanese security needs.

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