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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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Trump-Iran MOU reported; Strait of Hormuz, nuclear talks ahead

Jun 16, 2026

The broadcast covers President Trump's reported signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran extending a ceasefire and partially reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with formal signing expected Friday in Geneva. Segments address remaining nuclear negotiations, economic relief, and reactions from Iran, Israel, and experts. It also reports a US strike on a Venezuelan cartel leader, Social Security funding warnings with projections to 2032, and a Virginia neighborhood considering selling homes to data center developers for millions each. Sourcing includes White House officials, on-the-ground reporters, former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, former Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley, and local interviews. Guests provide analysis on deal depth, nuclear commitments, and policy fixes.

▶ Source: The Hill

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Iran at World Cup 2026: security concerns, protests, and US-Iran deal context

Jun 15, 2026

The segment covers Iran's national team opening World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, amid ongoing regional conflict and recent US-Iran negotiations. It highlights the large Iranian diaspora in Southern California, protests against the regime, the team's base camp in Tijuana due to visa denials, and security concerns tied to the recent FISA Section 702 lapse. It includes comments from local demonstrators, references to FBI security assessments, and warnings from DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin about elevated threats and individuals who entered via the border. The report notes the team's focus on football despite logistical hurdles and the context of a new US-Iran agreement.

▶ Source: The Hill

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US-Iran MoU Sets 60-Day Ceasefire, Hormuz Reopening; Nuclear Talks Deferred

Jun 15, 2026

The segment covers a US-Iran memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of the US naval blockade, and performance-based release of frozen assets. It notes discussion of a $300 billion reconstruction fund with unclear allied contributions and states that nuclear issues remain for later technical talks. President Trump is shown commenting from France alongside Macron, with the formal signing planned for Friday in Geneva attended by VP Vance, Witkoff and Kushner. The report emphasizes no nuclear progress in the current agreement. Sourcing draws from senior US officials on a Monday call, Trump's remarks and expected signatories.

▶ Source: The Hill

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Trump Ties SAVE America Act to FISA Renewal in Stalled Debate

Jun 15, 2026

The segment features The Hill senior staff writer Alexander Bolton discussing President Trump's recent Truth Social posts demanding that the SAVE America Act be attached to any reauthorization of FISA Section 702. It covers the political impasse, including Democratic objections tied to the Bill Pulte acting DNI nomination and longstanding opposition to the SAVE Act. Bolton analyzes the implications for the lapsed surveillance authority, its intelligence value for issues like fentanyl interdiction, and potential long-term political fallout ahead of midterms.

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Social Security reform push: Insolvency in 2032, GOP divisions ahead of midterms

Jun 15, 2026

The segment features The Hill's Alexander Bolton discussing House Speaker Mike Johnson's call for Republicans to address entitlement spending including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid if they retain the majority. It covers the program's projected 2032 insolvency, $40 trillion national debt, interest costs, and political risks ahead of midterms. Bolton cites Republican divisions, historical precedent from Bush's 2005 privatization effort, and input from senators like Hawley, Sanders, Kaine, Durbin, and Curtis on possible fixes such as raising the retirement age, lifting the payroll tax cap, means-testing, or expanding private accounts.

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White House UFC event: $60M cost, Trump ties, low poll support

Jun 15, 2026

The segment examined a UFC event on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026, dubbed UFC Freedom 250, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. It covered corporate sponsors, crypto promotions, merchandise, a related fundraiser, and federal agency involvement. Sourcing drew from a legal filing detailing agency resources, a Reuters/Ipsos poll, financial disclosures, and CNN commentary. Guests discussed the event's entertainment-politics blend, a fighter's post-fight remarks about Michelle Obama, and comparisons to prior administrations' events.

▶ Source: The Hill