FBI News and Blog Posts
Media Bias Alert: New Report Says Obama CIA Illegally Spied on Trump
Bias / February 19th, 2024 / by Andy Gorel

A new report from independent journalists Michael Shellenberger and Matt Taibbi claims the CIA asked foreign allies to illegally spy on former President Donald Trump in the run-up to the 2016 election. Despite being covered by many sources from the Right, no sources from the Center or Left picked up the report, displaying bias by omission.
See moreThe Invasion of Pride
Recommended Reading / June 25th, 2023 / by Andy Gorel

It’s one thing for individuals and even some brands to take a positive stance on Pride. But how sincere – and how warranted – are these endorsements when they come from federal agencies like the FBI or defense contractors like Lockheed Martin?
See moreHow the Media Covered the Trump Arraignment in the Classified Document Case
Bias / June 15th, 2023 / by Clare Ashcraft

Former President Donald Trump was indicted and pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges in the classified documents case. AllSides collected and analyzed the top stories on the indictment from outlets across the political spectrum after the arraignment.
See moreLeaked Pentagon Documents Detail US Foreign Surveillance
Story of the Week / April 13th, 2023 / by AllSides Staff

A leak of sensitive documents from the Pentagon sparked a federal investigation and worldwide scrutiny of the U.S. military.
See moreLab Leak Theory Returns After DOE Report
Story of the Week / March 4th, 2023 / by AllSides Staff

New intelligence has led the Department of Energy (DOE) to shift its stance on COVID-19's origins and support the lab leak theory, once deemed a conspiracy by some politicians, journalists, and scientists.
See moreMedia Bias Alert: FBI Agent Resigns, Facing Criticism for his Handling of the Hunter Biden Probe
Bias / September 2nd, 2022 / by Clare Ashcraft

FBI Assistant Special Agent Thibault's resignation has been a big focus for right-rated news outlets this week, while left-rated news sources have barely covered the story. Both sides have displayed bias by story choice.
See moreDid Trump Obstruct Justice at Mar-a-Lago?
Story of the Week / September 1st, 2022 / by AllSides Staff

The DOJ says former President Donald Trump likely tried to hide information from the FBI before agents searched Mar-a-Lago. Trump's team denies that and accuses the DOJ of political bias.
See moreDid the FBI “Raid” or “Search” Mar-a-Lago? Major News Sources Show Inconsistency
Bias / August 22nd, 2022 / by Henry A. Brechter

How someone feels personally about the FBI's trip to Mar-a-Lago may influence which words they choose to use to describe it.
See moreBoth Sides Urge Transparency on Mar-a-Lago Raid
Story of the Week / August 18th, 2022 / by AllSides Staff

Trump and mainstream news outlets are among those pushing the government to release its affidavit for acquiring the Mar-a-Lago search warrant.
See moreMedia Bias Alert: What the Left and Right are Omitting About the Mar-a-Lago FBI Raid
Bias / August 17th, 2022 / by Clare Ashcraft

In the wake of Donald Trump’s personal residence being searched by the FBI, the left and the right have had very different reactions.
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