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Founded: 2007
Ownership
Breitbart News was conceived in 2007 by conservative commentator Andrew Breitbart with co-founder Larry Solov and launched its full news network in 2012, the year Andrew Breitbart died. Breitbart News Network LLC is privately held, with ownership reported to be split among Susie Breitbart (the founder's widow), CEO and co-founder Larry Solov, and the conservative billionaire Mercer family (Robert and Rebekah Mercer), who invested roughly $10 million for a significant minority stake. Steve Bannon ran it as executive chairman after Andrew Breitbart's death.
Funding
Funded by online advertising and the substantial investment of its backers, most notably the Mercer family, whose multimillion-dollar funding has been central to the outlet's growth.
Affiliation & stance
Breitbart is an avowedly right-wing, populist outlet closely aligned with the MAGA/Trump movement and bankrolled by Republican megadonors the Mercers, with Steve Bannon among its key figures. Although privately owned rather than formally party- or state-run, its heavy financial and editorial entanglement with the Mercer family's political project supports a DEPENDENT reading; the site's current INDEPENDENT/RIGHT guess understates that donor-driven alignment, and a DEPENDENT (donor/oligarch-aligned), RIGHT label is more accurate.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Right
- Measured from coverage
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67/100
Factual
51/100
Objective
675
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One year later, here's who won — and lost — under the OBBBA
One year after President Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' (OBBBA), the law's effects on different groups are becoming clearer. The OBBBA extended tax cuts from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, preserving the top individual tax rate at 37% for high-income earners, benefiting those making over $640,000 individually or $768,000 jointly. It also reduced federal spending on programs like Medicaid and food stamps to fund these tax cuts. While Republicans praise the law for economic relief and long-term growth, Democrats argue it disproportionately benefits the wealthy by cutting support for vulnerable populations. The analysis highlights varying impacts based on income, age, and reliance on federal aid, with some provisions taking effect later in 2026.
Born in the U.S.A.: Protecting the right of birthright citizenship
The article discusses the legal concept of birthright citizenship in the United States, as outlined in the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. It states that anyone born in the U.S., except for children of diplomats or invading forces, is automatically a citizen. Professor Amanda Frost explains that the wording of the amendment leaves little room for interpretation. However, public opinion remains split, with roughly half of Americans supporting granting citizenship to children of undocumented immigrants and the other half opposing it. In January 2025, former President Donald Trump issued an executive order attempting to reinterpret the 14th Amendment to exclude most children of undocumented immigrants from automatic citizenship, but this was blocked by a lower court and is currently under review by the Supreme Court. The article references historical cases such as Dred Scott v. Sandford, where the Supreme Court ruled that Black individuals could not be citizens, leading to the creation of the 14th Amendment. Another landmark case, Wong Kim Ark v. United States, affirmed birthright citizenship for those born in the U.S., including children of immigrants.
Tight security protocols to envelop America's 250th celebration in D.C.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 28)
The June 28 episode of 'CBS News Sunday Morning' features a special program titled 'These United States - America at 250,' celebrating the nation's semiquincentennial. The segment explores essential American songs from the past 250 years, featuring contributions from performers, artists, writers, and community leaders. It also includes a discussion on the Founding Fathers, focusing on their radical ideas and how they shaped modern America. Experts like Danielle Allen and Allen C. Guelzo provide insights into the Declaration of Independence and the legacy of figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams. Additionally, the show highlights Route 66, the iconic highway spanning from Chicago to Los Angeles, and its cultural significance. Correspondent Lee Cowan takes a journey along Route 66, which is commemorating its centennial. The episode also references books and resources related to these topics, including Danielle Allen’s book 'Our Declaration' and Michael Wallis’ 'Route 66: The Mother Road - 100th Anniversary Edition.'
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