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.
- Israel's 2026 war with Hezbollah and its first direct talks with Lebanon
- Trump's Reflecting Pool makeover and the vandalism case against a former Olympian
- The US-Iran war: ceasefire and peace negotiations
- Mitch McConnell's health: his falls, freezes and long absences from the Senate
- Paramount's merger with Skydance and its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
- The US-Iran war: oil prices, gas prices and the market fallout
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.