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Trump’s Bizarre Secret Nuclear Giveaway With Saudi Arabia Is Leaked

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20 reports from 17 outlets86/100 cross-spectrum diversity14 high-reliability sources

Extra Extra has grouped 20 reports on this story from 17 news outlets across the political spectrum. By political lean, that breaks down as 8 left-leaning, 10 center, and 2 right-leaning sources.

With a coverage-diversity score of 86 out of 100, this is one of the more evenly reported stories in our index right now — left, center, and right outlets are all giving it attention.

On reliability, 14 of the 17 rated outlets carry a high or mostly-factual reliability rating (A or B) and 3 outlets fall into our mixed or lower-reliability tier (C or D). Ratings are drawn from independent assessments and are meant to help you weigh each report, not to tell you which to trust.

Coverage of this story has developed over roughly 30 hours, so the perspectives below capture how the framing shifted as the story matured.

Below, the same story is laid out side by side as left, center, and right outlets reported it. Read across the columns and watch what changes: the headline emphasis, which facts lead, the adjectives, and what each side leaves out. The story itself rarely changes — the framing almost always does.

Outlets covering this story: ABC News, The Week, The Daily Beast, CBS News, New York Times, NBC News, Haaretz, Military.com, BBC World, Associated Press, AFP, Reuters, France 24, Straight Arrow News, USA Today, Just the News, CBN News.


Left(8)

ABC NewsBJul 22, 3:09 PM

Rubio says any nuclear agreement the US signs will not lead to nuclear proliferation

The Trump administration is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program

The WeekBJul 22, 2:56 PM

Trump approves nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The deal is “certain to prove controversial” among U.S. allies

The Daily BeastCJul 22, 1:57 PM

Trump’s Bizarre Secret Nuclear Giveaway With Saudi Arabia Is Leaked

Self-styled “Dealmaker-in-Chief” Donald Trump plans to enter a pact with Saudi Arabia that could allow the repressive kingdom to develop nuclear weapons. Trump, 80, intends to announce and sign the de

CBS NewsBJul 22, 2:33 PM

U.S. reaches deal with Saudis for nuclear energy commercial agreements

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.

New York TimesAJul 22, 2:50 PM

Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince

Saudi Arabia had for years sought the controversial deal to transfer American nuclear technology to the kingdom. It is expected to be sealed on Wednesday.

NBC NewsBJul 22, 12:04 PM

Trump approves landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal

President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civilian nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia that is expected to be announced Wednesday, a senior administration official told NBC Ne

HaaretzBJul 22, 12:18 PM

Israel concerned U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal could open door to Saudi uranium enrichment

Israeli sources warn the provision could spur regional proliferation if Washington ultimately allows Riyadh to enrich uranium on its own soil

New York TimesAJul 22, 2:34 PM

U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stokes Israeli Concerns of Mideast Arms Race

An Israeli minister sought to downplay the expected deal, but critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and potentially the creation of a bomb.

Center(10)

Military.comBJul 22, 2:47 PM

Rubio Says Any Nuclear Agreement the US Signs Will Not Lead to Nuclear Proliferation

The Trump administration is expected to sign an agreement with Saudi Arabia as early as Wednesday.

BBC WorldAJul 22, 2:49 PM

US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme

The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.

Associated PressAJul 22, 3:11 AM

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, 2 AP sources say - AP News

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, 2 AP sources say  AP News

AFPAJul 22, 9:18 AM

Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal Granting Enrichment Without IAEA Oversight - The Eastern Herald

Trump Approves Saudi Nuclear Deal Granting Enrichment Without IAEA Oversight  The Eastern Herald

ReutersAJul 22, 12:57 PM

Why a proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal worries some in Washington and the Middle East - Reuters

Why a proposed US-Saudi nuclear deal worries some in Washington and the Middle East  Reuters

France 24AJul 22, 2:11 PM

US to announce landmark deal allowing Saudis to enrich nuclear fuel, reports say

The US on Wednesday is set to announce a deal with Saudi Arabia that would allow the oil-rich Gulf nation to enrich uranium, according to US media reports. Riyadh has long asserted its right to a civi

Associated PressAJul 22, 2:28 AM

Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal that could allow uranium enrichment, AP sources say - South China Morning Post

Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal that could allow uranium enrichment, AP sources say  South China Morning Post

ReutersAJul 22, 7:39 AM

Reuters: Washington on verge of signing nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia; Riyadh moves closer to uranium enrichment - خبرگزاری صدای افغان(آوا)

Reuters: Washington on verge of signing nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia; Riyadh moves closer to uranium enrichment  خبرگزاری صدای افغان(آوا)

Straight Arrow NewsBJul 22, 2:01 PM

Trump administration set to unveil Saudi nuclear deal despite safeguards concerns: Reports

The Trump administration plans to announce a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, despite concerns the deal lacks key safeguards.

USA TodayBJul 22, 1:19 AM

Iran-backed Houthis threaten Red Sea blockade against Saudi Arabia - USA Today

Iran-backed Houthis threaten Red Sea blockade against Saudi Arabia  USA Today

Right(2)

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