LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate USNI News as least biased based on minimal editorializing of information. They also score High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-checking record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
USNI News is the news service of the U.S. Naval Institute, providing coverage and analysis of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and international maritime affairs. Founded in 2012, USNI News is part of the U.S. Naval Institute, a private non-profit organization established in 1873. The institute offers a platform for discussions on national security and sea power. The U.S. Naval Institute is based in Maryland, USA.
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Funded by / Ownership
USNI News is supported by the U.S. Naval Institute, which is funded through memberships, donations, and grants. The institute maintains editorial independence, ensuring that its news coverage is not influenced by donors. Major donors include organizations like General Dynamics.
Analysis / Bias
USNI News provides fact-driven journalism, focusing on national security matters, maritime issues, and defense-related topics. The website covers various topics, including U.S. Navy operations, budget decisions, and international military activities. Articles and headlines often are minimally biased and accurately describe the article’s content, like this Russian Nuclear Submarine, a Frigate with Long-Range Land Attack Missiles Operating Off the East Coast. Like others reviewed, this story is sourced properly, relying on government documents and credible media sources.
Politically, the USNI does not produce opinion content; however, they do report on political issues related to the military with minimal bias such as this White House Memo on HASC FY 2025 Defense Bill. The website generally provides balanced and accurate maritime and defense news coverage, supported by proper sourcing and editorial independence. USNI News is a reliable source for readers interested in national security and naval affairs.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. They are sometimes used as a reference for fact-checkers.
Overall, we rate USNI News as least biased based on minimal editorializing of information. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 06/15/2024)
Source: https://news.usni.org/
Last Updated on June 15, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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