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Most Americans don’t trust the media because of political biases that have seeped into today’s journalism. Join Straight Arrow News as we break down bias in some of the week’s biggest stories, dissecting how narratives shift based on a news outlet’s left or right political bias. Here, you'll find a balanced approach to presenting the facts — stripped of political opinion — so you can form your own views on issues that matter to you. Welcome to Bias Breakdown™ with your host, Karah Rucker.

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Media outlets had different things to say after an Oval Office meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy, take a look at both sides in this week's Bias Breakdown. Getty Images

Media spins Trump, Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting: Bias Breakdown

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Karah Rucker

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A tense conversation between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dominated the news cycle, with reactions largely divided along party lines. Media coverage of the event has reflected political biases, shaping public perception of the meeting. Media narratives and a misleading fact-check Mainstream media outlets offered starkly different takes on Trump’s handling of the meeting. Left-leaning commentators framed it as a concession to Russia: Conversely, right-leaning media focused on Zelenskyy’s conduct: Media headlines reflect bias News articles from both political sides published stories labeled as objective news, not opinion pieces, revealing media bias…

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