The Record · weekly wrap-up
The Week in Grades
Jul 27–Aug 2, 2026 · 68 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
We have plenty of ammunition, more than we could ever use, including mid-level stuff
CSIS analysis (Apr 2026) and CNN reporting show at least half of Patriot and THAAD interceptors expended since Feb 2026 Iran operations. Read the full report →
Gave the biggest tax cut in US history
TCJA and subsequent bills rank among largest but analyses (Tax Foundation) place them 6th or lower by revenue impact metrics. Read the full report →
Talk of increasing foreign aid to 0.7% GDP
Government policy is reduction to 0.3% GNI by 2027/28 to fund defence increases. Read the full report →
Early Burnham announcements are cautious and incremental despite big rhetoric
Panel opinion rather than verified policy outcomes; specific spending figures or legislation not yet released Read the full report →