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Leaked: CNN Pivots to 'Iran-War' Framing After $12.4M Infusion from Defense Firms
Media Callout
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CorporateMay 13

Leaked: CNN Pivots to 'Iran-War' Framing After $12.4M Infusion from Defense Firms

Internal memos reveal a 340% spike in specific pro-war terminology that mirrors the interests of CNN's top advertisers. This is how the military-industrial complex buys the narrative.

BBC Data Analysis: A Linguistic Double Standard for Middle East Casualties
Media Callout
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WarMay 13

BBC Data Analysis: A Linguistic Double Standard for Middle East Casualties

Analysis of 2,500 headlines reveals how the BBC validates European victims while casting 72% more doubt on Middle Eastern deaths—all while receiving £300M from the UK Foreign Office.

Caught Red-Handed: Sky News Scrubbed Israel From Civilian Death Headlines
Media Callout
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CorporateMay 13

Caught Red-Handed: Sky News Scrubbed Israel From Civilian Death Headlines

Sky News digital editors revised headlines four times to erase the Israeli military's role in killing nearly 400 civilians in Lebanon. This systematic use of passive voice contrasts sharply with the outlet's direct attribution of Russian strikes in Ukraine.

The Genome Trap: Billions for Biotech, Pennies to Stop the Next Outbreak
Mainstream
Center12% BS
healthMay 12

The Genome Trap: Billions for Biotech, Pennies to Stop the Next Outbreak

Public health is pivoting to high-tech surveillance while ignoring the labor crises and corporate greed that trigger pandemics. Our data reveals a massive funding gap that favors hardware over human lives.

The $6.7 Trillion Gatekeeper: Senate Ignores Wall Street Ties to Confirm Fed Chair
Mainstream
Center25% BS
moneyMay 12

The $6.7 Trillion Gatekeeper: Senate Ignores Wall Street Ties to Confirm Fed Chair

Kevin Warsh just cleared the final hurdle to lead the Federal Reserve, but his path to the chairmanship isn't without controversy. On May 12, 2026, the Senate confirmed him for a 14-year term as a Governor, set to be followed by a vote to make him Chair on May 13. While his Wall Street ties suggest he knows the markets, his sudden shift from an inflation hawk to a Trump-friendly dove has critics worried. Senator Elizabeth Warren is still demanding answers about undisclosed assets from his private sector days. At its core, this is about who manages a $6.7 trillion balance sheet that dictates the cost of living for every American.

AI Giants Spend $2.6M to Outlaw Competition and Secure 'Data Amnesty'
Investigation
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CorporateMay 12

AI Giants Spend $2.6M to Outlaw Competition and Secure 'Data Amnesty'

OpenAI and Anthropic just bought a federal regulatory moat. New lobbying data shows how industry leaders used a liability shield to effectively criminalize low-cost AI rivals.

Salesforce Grabs $5.5B Army Monopoly After Shattering Lobbying Records
Investigation
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CorporateMay 12

Salesforce Grabs $5.5B Army Monopoly After Shattering Lobbying Records

The U.S. Army bypassed bidding laws to hand Salesforce a decade-long monopoly. This investigation tracks how record-high lobbying spending silenced small-business protests.

BBC’s £20M Payday: Casualty Phrasing Shifts After State Security Funding
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WarMay 12

BBC’s £20M Payday: Casualty Phrasing Shifts After State Security Funding

The BBC is using 'attribution-as-doubt' syntax for casualties in Iran while reporting others as facts. This linguistic pivot follows a £20 million cash injection from the Foreign Office.

CNN Deletes Manhattan Bombing Post After Fact-Checkers Expose ISIS Links
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MediaMay 12

CNN Deletes Manhattan Bombing Post After Fact-Checkers Expose ISIS Links

CNN attempted to frame a subway bomb plot as a story about 'Pennsylvania teenagers' until a Community Note revealed the suspects' ISIS affiliation. We document the deletion.

Passive Voice, Active Profits: Why Sky News Masks Lebanese Casualties
Media Callout
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CorporateMay 12

Passive Voice, Active Profits: Why Sky News Masks Lebanese Casualties

While Sky News names aggressors in Ukraine, it uses the passive voice to obscure responsibility for 400 deaths in Lebanon—just as its parent company lobbies for regional military aid.

Labour's 1,051 Seat Collapse: The Factional War to Oust Starmer
Mainstream
Left72% BS
politicsMay 11

Labour's 1,051 Seat Collapse: The Factional War to Oust Starmer

Keir Starmer faces an internal coup after Labour's local election wipeout. Critics claim a 1,500-seat loss, but data shows numbers were inflated by 43% to force an exit plan.

The Beijing Retreat: Trump Seeks Exit as Iran Conflict Drains US Power
Mainstream
Center28% BS
politicsMay 11

The Beijing Retreat: Trump Seeks Exit as Iran Conflict Drains US Power

Trump's return to Beijing isn't a reset—it's a necessity. A collapsing Iran ceasefire has depleted U.S. resources, forcing concessions to Xi Jinping on trade and Taiwan.

Anthropic’s $1.6M Lobbying Blitz: Buying Safety Rules to Kill Competitors
Investigation
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CorporateMay 11

Anthropic’s $1.6M Lobbying Blitz: Buying Safety Rules to Kill Competitors

Investigation: Anthropic doubled its lobbying spend to codify internal policies into federal law, creating a regulatory 'moat' that threatens to stifle AI rivals.

The $5.5B No-Bid Betrayal: Salesforce Bypassed Laws to Overcharge the Army
Investigation
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CorporateMay 11

The $5.5B No-Bid Betrayal: Salesforce Bypassed Laws to Overcharge the Army

The U.S. Army ignored a $1.2 billion overpayment warning to award Salesforce a massive no-bid contract following a multi-million dollar lobbying surge.

The $2.4M Lie: How Media Monetized a Fake Assassination Narrative
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PoliticsMay 11

The $2.4M Lie: How Media Monetized a Fake Assassination Narrative

While the DOJ stayed silent, PACs and news outlets used a physically impossible 'assassination' claim to raise millions from 15 million misled viewers.

The BBC’s Linguistic Filter: 82% of Iranian Deaths Labeled as 'Claims'
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WarMay 11

The BBC’s Linguistic Filter: 82% of Iranian Deaths Labeled as 'Claims'

Data analysis reveals the BBC uses doubt-casting language for non-Western casualties while accepting Western-aligned figures as fact, following a £300M government grant.

Sky News Passive Voice: Obscuring Responsibility for 400 Lebanese Deaths
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WarMay 11

Sky News Passive Voice: Obscuring Responsibility for 400 Lebanese Deaths

Sky News faced a public correction after headlines scrubbed military responsibility for 400 deaths, revealing a systemic double standard in war reporting.

The 'Partisan Shield': How SCOTUS Just Legalized Race-Based Gerrymandering
Mainstream
Left58% BS
politicsMay 10

The 'Partisan Shield': How SCOTUS Just Legalized Race-Based Gerrymandering

A new Supreme Court ruling allows states to claim 'politics' as a cover for diluting minority votes. Gen Us follows the money behind the legislative gaps that the mainstream media ignored.

Censored by BBC, Honored by BAFTA: The Gaza Film They Didn't Want You to See
Mainstream
Left58% BS
warMay 10

Censored by BBC, Honored by BAFTA: The Gaza Film They Didn't Want You to See

After the BBC killed a documentary for 'lack of neutrality,' the film just won a 2026 BAFTA. We investigate why public funds are being used to bury award-winning journalism.

The $20 Billion Monopoly: How Anduril Bought an Oversight-Free Army Contract
Investigation
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PoliticsMay 10

The $20 Billion Monopoly: How Anduril Bought an Oversight-Free Army Contract

A $1.8M donation surge just yielded a $20 billion return. We expose the 'Enterprise Agreement' that effectively bans Congress from checking the Army's receipts.

Salesforce's $5.6B No-Bid Army Win: The Cost of Record-Breaking Lobbying
Investigation
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CorporateMay 10

Salesforce's $5.6B No-Bid Army Win: The Cost of Record-Breaking Lobbying

The U.S. Army bypassed federal competition laws to grant Salesforce a decade-long software monopoly worth $5.6 billion. Internal documents reveal requirements were tailored to exclude competitors after the company funneled millions into lobbying and political donations.

Manufacturing Consent: Why Media Now Calls an Occupation a 'Buffer Zone'
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WarMay 10

Manufacturing Consent: Why Media Now Calls an Occupation a 'Buffer Zone'

The Guardian and ABC Australia have synchronized their vocabulary with military directives. We track the billion-dollar defense partnerships driving this editorial shift.

Passive Agression: How the BBC Hides Killers Behind Linguistic Gymnastics
Media Callout
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WarMay 10

Passive Agression: How the BBC Hides Killers Behind Linguistic Gymnastics

Why does the BBC use active verbs for Russia but passive voice for Western allies? We link these grammar choices to £310M in government funding.

400 Dead, Zero Culprits: Sky News Erases the IDF From Headlines
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CorporateMay 10

400 Dead, Zero Culprits: Sky News Erases the IDF From Headlines

When 400 people died in Lebanon, Sky News headlines left out who pulled the trigger. We reveal the Comcast lobbying ties behind the erasure.

The Pentagon Killed 193 People Without Evidence of Drugs or Terror
Mainstream
Right48% BS
warMay 9

The Pentagon Killed 193 People Without Evidence of Drugs or Terror

General Donovan’s 'Joint Task Force' has turned the Pacific into a 'kinetic' business model for drone contractors, leaving 193 dead and zero proof of criminal activity.

The $185M Donor Trail Keeping the GOP Alive as Trump's Approval Craters
Mainstream
Left58% BS
politicsMay 9

The $185M Donor Trail Keeping the GOP Alive as Trump's Approval Craters

President Trump’s approval just hit a second-term low of 34% according to Pew Research. Between a messy conflict in Iran and aggressive deportation tactics, the administration is struggling. While legacy media is obsessed with the idea of Republican 'self-destruction,' the financial reality is a lot more complicated. GOP-aligned Super PACs aren't backing down: they're doubling down. Despite the President's sinking popularity, Republican fundraising is actually beating the Democrats in three vital battleground states. This story follows the $185 million donor trail that might keep the Senate red even as Trump's numbers crater.

Israel Reinstates the Noose: A Separate Sentencing Tier for the West Bank
Mainstream
Left72% BS
politicsMay 9

Israel Reinstates the Noose: A Separate Sentencing Tier for the West Bank

On March 30, 2026, Israel’s Knesset voted to bring back the noose. The new law makes hanging the default sentence for 'terrorist acts' in West Bank military courts. It's a cornerstone project for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, effectively creating a separate sentencing tier for Palestinians. While activists have dubbed Ben Gvir the 'hangman of the century,' the law's actual rollout has hit a wall. As of May 2026, implementation is stalled while Israel’s High Court reviews petitions questioning if the law even complies with international human rights standards.

PhRMA Spent $12M to Scrub Insulin From Medicare Price Negotiations
Investigation
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EconomyMay 9

PhRMA Spent $12M to Scrub Insulin From Medicare Price Negotiations

A private meeting and $14.7M in industry spending just ensured oncology and insulin drugs stay expensive for seniors to protect corporate margins.

How $850K in PAC Bribes Bought $4.2B in No-Bid Defense Contracts
Investigation
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WarMay 9

How $850K in PAC Bribes Bought $4.2B in No-Bid Defense Contracts

While you watched the news, 14 House members accepted nearly $1M to bypass competitive bidding for RTX and Lockheed Martin.

How US Media Uses 'Yellow Lines' to Mask Civilian Neighborhood Demolitions
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WarMay 9

How US Media Uses 'Yellow Lines' to Mask Civilian Neighborhood Demolitions

A linguistic analysis reveals how major outlets use clinical euphemisms to sanitize the systematic destruction of Gaza using U.S.-funded equipment.

BBC Data Analysis: Emotive Language Reserved Only for Western Allies
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WarMay 9

BBC Data Analysis: Emotive Language Reserved Only for Western Allies

An analysis of 100,000 words reveals the BBC uses emotive language for Western allies 11 times more often than for Middle Eastern victims. This linguistic disparity aligns with the broadcaster’s financial dependency on the UK Foreign Office and domestic political lobbying.

Sky News Protective Grammar: Why Comcast’s Newsroom Hides Israeli Military Agency
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CorporateMay 9

Sky News Protective Grammar: Why Comcast’s Newsroom Hides Israeli Military Agency

Sky News uses passive voice for 82% of Lebanon casualties while naming Russia in 94% of Ukraine reports. Follow the $14M lobbying trail.

The DOJ Failed to Map Epstein's Files—So the Public Built EpsteinGPT
Mainstream
Left52% BS
corruptionMay 8

The DOJ Failed to Map Epstein's Files—So the Public Built EpsteinGPT

The DOJ's 3-million-page Epstein data dump was designed to be unsearchable. Now, a new wave of independent AI tools is doing the data processing the government refused to provide, sparking a high-stakes battle over data transparency.

Anduril Bypasses Federal Oversight to Land $20B Army Contract After Lobbying Blitz
Investigation
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WarMay 8

Anduril Bypasses Federal Oversight to Land $20B Army Contract After Lobbying Blitz

A record-breaking $20 billion contract was awarded via a procurement loophole following a 45% surge in lobbying. Gen Us tracks the 'revolving door' of Pentagon officials moving from oversight to advisory roles at Anduril.

Salesforce’s $5.6B Defense Deal Cleared After Legal Challenge Abruptly Vanishes
Investigation
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CorporateMay 8

Salesforce’s $5.6B Defense Deal Cleared After Legal Challenge Abruptly Vanishes

A critical lawsuit blocking Salesforce's decade-long proprietary AI contract with the DoD was dropped without explanation. We follow the money from record lobbying to the sudden silence of the challengers.

NYT and Reuters Rebrand Military Expansion as 'Mapping' to Soften Civilian Toll
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WarMay 8

NYT and Reuters Rebrand Military Expansion as 'Mapping' to Soften Civilian Toll

Investigative analysis reveals a 4:1 disparity in how major news outlets describe military actions by U.S. allies versus adversaries. By rebranding territorial expansion as 'mapping,' these outlets obscure record-high civilian fatalities reported by UNICEF in early 2026.