Daily Press – Bias and Credibility

These media sources are slightly to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.

• Overall, we rate The Daily Press Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

The Daily Press Inc. is a daily morning newspaper published in Newport News, Virginia, which covers the lower and middle Peninsula of Tidewater, Virginia. It was established in 1896.

The Daily Press is based in the United States. Read our profile on the USA government’s influence on media.

Funded by / Ownership

The Daily Press is owned by MediaNews Group and published by Digital First Media, which publishes 190 newspapers across the USA. Digital First Media is owned by Alden Global Capital LLC, a New York-Based Hedge Fund, described as “Vulture Capitalists” by former Denver Post writers for the cuts made to newsrooms. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

The Daily Press reports with minimally loaded language and presents well-sourced local journalism. Editorially, there is a right-of-center bias through their endorsement of small government fiscal conservatism.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate The Daily Press Right-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the right and High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing. (3/22/2017) Updated (D. Van Zandt 08/21/2022)

Source: https://www.dailypress.com/