How briefs are structured

Each brief is organized around a consistent format:

  • What happened
  • What most sources agree on
  • Where coverage differs
  • Confirmed facts
  • Framing or bias signals
  • Left-leaning and right-leaning interpretations
  • Middle-ground breakdown
  • What is still unknown
  • Why it matters

Scoring

Scores are editorial aids, not absolute judgments. They are used to help readers quickly understand a story’s importance, source agreement, confidence level, and partisan heat.