The Problem We Solve
Every morning, the same stories get told 130+ different ways. Each outlet adds their spin, their angle, their agenda. By the time you've read three versions, you're not more informed—you're more confused and frustrated.
We asked: What if we could strip away everything except what actually happened?
Our 4-Step "Facts First" Process
We Read Everything
(So You Don't Have To)
Every morning at 3:30 AM PT, our system analyzes 130+ news sources across the political spectrum—from CNN to Fox News, from Reuters to local outlets. We're looking for the same story told different ways.
Why this matters: When the same facts appear in sources that normally disagree, you know you're getting to the truth.
We Find the Common Ground
Our system identifies which stories are being covered by multiple independent sources. Single-source stories from partisan outlets get flagged—if only one side is reporting it, there's probably more to the story.
The result: Stories that pass this filter have been independently verified by sources across the political spectrum.
We Extract Just the Facts
Here's where we get surgical. We take those verified stories and strip out:
- Loaded language ("slammed," "controversial," "explosive")
- Speculation ("this could mean," "experts worry")
- Editorial opinions ("clearly," "obviously," "troubling")
What remains: Who, what, when, where, and the basic why—just the information you need to understand what happened.
We Show Our Work
Every story in your brief includes links to 2-5 original sources. Want to read more? Choose your preferred outlet. Want to verify a fact? Click through to the original reporting.
The goal: You stay in control of your information diet.
A Real Example:
Fed Rate Decision Coverage
"Republicans slam Biden's controversial Fed appointment as inflation continues to ravage American families..."
"Biden's Fed finally admits failure as disastrous policies force desperate rate cut..."
"Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, citing cooling inflation..."
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday, bringing the benchmark rate to 4.5%. This marks the third consecutive rate cut since September. Fed Chair Jerome Powell cited declining inflation (now at 2.7% from 9.1% peak) and slowing job growth as key factors.
The Technology Behind It
We use AI as a research assistant—the same way a good journalist might use Google or a database. The AI reads faster than any human could, but it follows strict rules:
- Never invent facts that aren't in the source material
- Always link back to original reporting
- Flag potential bias when only one side is reporting
- Require multiple sources for controversial claims
Think of it as having a research assistant who never gets tired, never has political opinions, and always shows their work.
Why We Can Promise "No Bias"
Perfect objectivity is impossible—even we have biases. But our process makes bias irrelevant:
- We don't choose the sources (we read them all)
- We don't choose the stories (multiple sources choose for us)
- We don't interpret the facts (we just report what multiple sources agree happened)
- We're 100% reader-funded (no ads means no advertiser influence)
- You choose what it means (we give you the sources to make your own judgment)
Your Questions, Answered
Q: Isn't this just robot journalism?
No—this is journalism principles applied at scale. We're using technology to do the tedious part (reading 130+ sources) so humans can focus on the important part (understanding what it means).
Q: How do I know you're not biased?
Because we show our work. Every fact links back to multiple original sources. If we got it wrong, you can see exactly where and how.
Q: What if something important isn't covered by multiple sources?
Then it doesn't make the brief. We'd rather miss a story than mislead you with single-source reporting.
Q: Do you ever add your own analysis?
Never. We might add context (like "This is the third rate hike this year") but we never add interpretation. That's your job.
The Bottom Line
We built Signal Brief because we were tired of fighting through spin to find facts. Every morning, we deliver what actually happened—verified, sourced, and bias-free.
Not because we say so. Because you can verify it yourself.
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