CNN

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ CNN

US Mainstream TV/Website πŸ”“ Free Access www.cnn.com Est. 1980

Trust Score

61

Mixed Credibility

Quick Summary

Political Lean

Left-Center

AllSides: Lean Left

Factual Reporting

Mostly Factual

NewsGuard: 69/100

Ownership

Warner Bros. Discovery

Parent: AT&T Inc. (formerly)

Funding Model

Advertising, Cable subscriptions

Rating Breakdown

Factual Accuracy 56/100

How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?

Source Attribution 66/100

Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?

Editorial Standards 62/100

Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?

Correction Policy 61/100

How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?

Bias & Balance 64/100

Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?

Ownership Transparency 63/100

Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?

Headline Accuracy 63/100

Do headlines accurately reflect article content?

News vs Opinion 71/100

Is there clear separation between news and opinion?

Track Record 65/100

What is the source's historical credibility?

Deceptive Practices 59/100

Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?

Notable Controversies & Events

  • 2025 defamation lawsuit ($787M Dominion comparison coverage)
  • 2017 Harvard study: 93% negative Trump coverage
  • Don Lemon firing (2023)