CNN
US OutletSlantwise's combined political orientation rating is Lean Left.
Recorded confidence: High Confidence. This describes rating agreement, not factual accuracy.
Published arcs with CNN coverage
The saved story receipts for these arcs include reporting from CNN. Each arc brings together a matter's developments and coverage from different outlets.
- Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's nomination
- María Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize and her presentation of it to Trump
- The US military and pressure campaign to oust Nicolás Maduro
- Hegseth's end to military DEI programs and his new grooming and fitness rules
- The backlash against AI data centers and their power and water costs
- The Trump administration and the press: Trump's lawsuits against news outlets
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.
News desk
| Rater and rating | Evidence and dates |
|---|---|
| Media Bias / Fact CheckLeft-Center | Original rating page ↗ Recorded: May 20, 2026 |
| Ad Fontes MediaSkews Left | Original rating page ↗ Recorded: May 20, 2026 |
| AllSidesLean Left | Original rating page ↗ Recorded: May 20, 2026 |
Opinion desk
| Rater and rating | Evidence and dates |
|---|---|
| AllSidesLeft | Original rating page ↗ Recorded: May 20, 2026 |
On our coverage graphs
Counted as Lean Left, from the raters' rating above. How we count coverage
Editorial note
AllSides rates online news only (not broadcast or opinion). CNN Opinion is rated separately as Left.