POL
πΊπΈ Politico
Trust Score
93
High Credibility
Quick Summary
Political Lean
Left-Center
AllSides: Center
Factual Reporting
High
NewsGuard: 100/100
Ownership
Axel Springer
Parent: Axel Springer SE (Germany)
Funding Model
Subscriptions (Politico Pro), Advertising
Rating Breakdown
Factual Accuracy
84/100
How often does the source report verifiable facts correctly?
Source Attribution
95/100
Are claims backed by identifiable, verifiable sources?
Editorial Standards
90/100
Does the source have and follow clear editorial guidelines?
Correction Policy
88/100
How transparently and promptly are errors corrected?
Bias & Balance
72/100
Are multiple perspectives fairly represented?
Ownership Transparency
92/100
Is ownership and funding clearly disclosed?
Headline Accuracy
87/100
Do headlines accurately reflect article content?
News vs Opinion
78/100
Is there clear separation between news and opinion?
Track Record
97/100
What is the source's historical credibility?
Deceptive Practices
86/100
Does the source avoid manipulative tactics?
Notable Controversies & Events
- SCOTUS Roe v. Wade draft leak (2022)
- Axel Springer $1B acquisition