United StatesOwnership & classification
Founded: 1980
Ownership
CNN was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner and is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, the conglomerate created by the 2022 WarnerMedia–Discovery merger. Under the 2025 restructuring, Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting in two, with CNN assigned to the cable-networks company ('Global Networks' / Discovery Global) led by Gunnar Wiedenfels, separate from the streaming-and-studios company under David Zaslav, with completion expected around 2026.
Funding
Financed through cable affiliate/carriage fees, advertising and a growing digital-subscription business. No state funding is involved.
Affiliation & stance
Its US opinion and commentary programming is generally rated center-left, though the network frames itself as mainstream news. As the property of a publicly traded commercial corporation with no party, union or government control, it is classified INDEPENDENT.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Lean Left
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 13
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Factual
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Objective
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Articles
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reports
Top stories
Most covered right now
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Recent coverage
Milwaukee Dancing Grannies planning return
The article reports that the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies, a performance dance group, are planning to return. No further details are available beyond the headline.
HS football players gain perspective helping vets
The article reports on high school football players who gain perspective by volunteering to help military veterans. It appears to be a human-interest piece highlighting community service and intergenerational connection.
She made a promise to her husband to keep their tree farm going
The article appears to be a human-interest story about a woman who promised her late or ailing husband to continue running their tree farm. No body text is available to determine further details.
Almost 200 animals rescued from puppy mill
CNN reports that nearly 200 animals were rescued from a puppy mill. No further details are available beyond the headline.
Water study could delay commercial construction
The article reports on a water study that could potentially delay commercial construction. No further details are available beyond the headline.
Girl who called 911 for her father honored
A young girl is being honored for calling 911 to get help for her father during an emergency. The article appears to recognize her quick action in a medical or safety situation.
Hospitals becoming a 'dumping ground' for kids
The article reports on hospitals increasingly being used as a long-term placement or holding location for children, described as a "dumping ground," likely due to a lack of appropriate care facilities or services. Without body text, the specifics of the population affected and the causes are not detailed.
Christmas parade road closures and detours
The article reports on road closures and detours associated with a Christmas parade. No further details are available beyond the headline.
Cars totaling nearly $200k stolen from dealership
According to a CNN report, cars worth nearly $200,000 in total were stolen from a car dealership. No further details about the location, timing, or perpetrators are available.
Mother fends off raccoon from daughter
A mother reportedly fought off a raccoon to protect her daughter. No further details are available beyond the headline.
Car chase ends with police-involved shooting
The article reports on a car chase that ended in a police-involved shooting. No further details are available beyond the headline.
$200,000 worth of supplies donated to PB schools
A reported $200,000 worth of supplies was donated to PB (Palm Beach) schools. No further details are available beyond the headline.
Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for Vietnam vet
A family reportedly threw a surprise birthday party for a Vietnam War veteran at a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate. The article appears to be a human-interest feature celebrating the moment.
Overlooked
Under-reported & one-sided
Nothing flagged as overlooked yet.