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The Debrief

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Methodology
8/10
Transparency
9/10
Institutional
5/10
Peer Review
7/10
Track Record
6/10
Fact vs. Spec.
9/10
Self-Correction
7/10

The CRED-7 framework evaluates sources across seven criteria: Methodology (20%), Transparency (20%), Institutional Affiliation (15%), Peer Review (15%), Track Record (10%), Fact/Speculation (10%), and Self-Correction (10%).

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Description

Overview
Founded 2020 by Tim McMillan and MJ Banias. Independent investigative news portal focusing on defense, intelligence, technology, and UAP. The most respected UAP news source among skeptics and proponents alike.

Key Reports
Exclusive report on David Grusch (June 5, 2023, with Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal) — triggered the historic congressional hearing. Ongoing coverage of AARO, Pentagon processes, congressional legislation. Exclusive interviews with whistleblowers and Intelligence Community sources.

Strengths and Weaknesses
Facts-first approach that stands out in the often speculation-driven UAP media landscape. Deep Intelligence Community source work. Regularly picked up by NYT, WaPo, NBC. However: small team, limited resources as independent outlet. Dependent on few key journalists (McMillan, Sharp, Farah).

Focus Areas

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