The Record · weekly wrap-up
The Week in Grades
Nov 2–8, 2026 · 9 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.
Free account · no card
See grades free with an account.
Letter grades, lean scores, charts, midterms tools, and Reader Reactions unlock the moment you sign up. No card required.
- Grades on every report
- Lean scores & charts
- Quiz · midterms ballot · newsletter
Already have an account? Sign in.
Most disputed claims
Russia's attack on its own app may be retaliation or unrelated, with messages containing Ukrainian references
Russian messages referenced Ukrainian drones and used derogatory language; analyst noted both sides have hacking teams and no credible evidence yet links the incidents definitively. Read the full report →
Decision Desk HQ rates Texas Senate as toss-up with Talarico narrowly favored and shows 59-41 poll lead
DDHQ and most aggregators rate it a toss-up or lean D; recent averages (RealClearPolitics, 270toWin) show Talarico +1.7 to +3, not 18 points. Read the full report →