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The Week in Grades
Jul 20–26, 2026 · 103 reports fact-checked
Every week Clad wraps up what its fact-checks found: the best- and worst-graded coverage, the claims most disputed by the evidence, and the stories that were covered heavily from one side. This is the same review the Sunday newsletter carries — kept here for the record.
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Most disputed claims
Iran stronger now than before the war started
Administration statements claimed major degradation of Iranian military capabilities; independent assessments vary. Read the full report →
Storms have left five dead
Mainstream reports (Al Jazeera, Reuters) confirm three deaths nationally as of latest updates; one regional source notes five. Read the full report →
Iran playing for time 47 years, cannot have nuclear weapons
Longstanding Israeli position; recent MoU includes nuclear talks component per reporting. Read the full report →
ICC prosecutor threatened 12 US senators who criticized it
The 12 Republican senators sent a threatening letter to Prosecutor Khan in April 2024; the direction is reversed. Read the full report →
Within two years as PM stabilized the economy and laid building blocks for fairer society
Mixed GDP growth, higher taxes/spending noted; net approval ratings around -36 to -56 in July 2026 polls. Read the full report →