Axios
US OutletLean Left
Slantwise's combined political orientation rating is Lean Left.
Recorded confidence: High Confidence. This describes rating agreement, not factual accuracy.
Published arcs with Axios coverage
The saved story receipts for these arcs include reporting from Axios. Each arc brings together a matter's developments and coverage from different outlets.
- The Federal Reserve's interest rates, from the 2022 hikes to the 2026 reversal
- The Russia-Ukraine war: sanctions on Russia and the fight over its frozen assets
- Israel's 2026 war with Hezbollah and its first direct talks with Lebanon
- The Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad
- The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton
- Kash Patel at the FBI, from his nomination to the fights over his tenure
Recorded ratings
These are the raters' published categories, not Slantwise assessments of factual accuracy. Dates show when we recorded or checked the evidence, not when a rater reviewed the outlet.
Rater panel
| Rater and rating | Evidence and dates |
|---|---|
| Media Bias / Fact CheckLeft-Center | Original rating page ↗ Recorded: May 20, 2026 |
| Ad Fontes MediaMiddle | Original rating page ↗ Recorded: May 20, 2026 |
| AllSidesLean Left | Original rating page ↗ Recorded: May 20, 2026 |
On our coverage graphs
Counted as Lean Left, from the raters' rating above. How we count coverage