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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to deliver the Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention in Washington on Friday, Nov. 13. MS NOW and Fox News describe it as his first major speech since the midterm elections, and Fox News reports that attendees expect him to address the results. According to excerpts reported by Bloomberg, Rubio will warn against ‘radical judges or soulless global bureaucrats’. A State Department official said he will discuss the International Criminal Court and other bodies. The articles also mention a possible 2028 presidential run. The articles do not yet report the content of the speech.

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  1. Rubio is scheduled to speak Friday, Nov. 13, at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention in Washington.

    Across the spectrumReported byFar Left1Left1Far Right3See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    MS NOW
    Left
    Bloomberg
    Far Right
    The Epoch Times, Fox News, The Daily Wire

  2. The speech is Rubio’s first major address since the midterm elections.

    Reported byFar Left1Far Right2See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    MS NOW
    Far Right
    Fox News, The Daily Wire

  3. Bloomberg reports excerpts in which Rubio warns against ‘radical judges or soulless global bureaucrats’.

    One outletBloomberg· Left

  4. A State Department official said Rubio will discuss the International Criminal Court and other bodies.

    Reported byFar Left1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    MS NOW
    Far Right
    The Daily Wire

  5. Attendees and commentators question whether Rubio will address the GOP’s midterm losses and a possible 2028 presidential run.

    Reported byFar Left1Far Right1See the outletsHide the outlets
    Far Left
    MS NOW
    Far Right
    Fox News

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All sides report that Rubio is scheduled to speak Friday at the Federalist Society convention in Washington. The left focuses on a possible 2028 run and a challenge to international law, while the right stresses attacks on international courts and global elites.

  • the left

    1 outlet · 1 opinion

    Left headlines frame the speech around 2028 ambitions and a challenge to international law, with MS NOW (Far Left) reading it as a signal of a presidential run.

    Marco Rubio may be flashing his Sensational language“most glaring 2028 signal”“Glaring” presents a reading of Rubio’s intentions as obvious when the article itself relies on speculation.More neutral: a 2028 signalDisagree with this highlight? yet
    MS NOWFar LeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    No coverage yet

    No center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

  • the right

    3 outlets

    Right headlines present the speech as a rebuke of international courts and global elites, and Fox News’s headline ties it to Marxism.

    Rubio To Warn International Criminal Court: ‘Stop Quoting Laws To Delegitimizing label“Men With Swords”The phrase dismisses international judges as armed men rather than as a court applying law, beyond the facts of the warning.More neutral: Rubio to warn International Criminal Court over its legal workThese are Marco Rubio’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?’
    The Daily WireFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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    most glaring 2028 signalunrepentantFiery

  • Center

    Has not covered this story.

  • Right1

    to undermine America

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  • Loaded verb

    to undermine AmericaMore neutral: criticizing global bureaucrats and Marxism

    The phrase asserts a purpose behind the speech that the coverage does not establish from a record.

    Rubio takes aim at 'soulless global bureaucrats' pushing Marxism to undermine America

    Used byFox News (Far Right)

  • Sensational language

    most glaring 2028 signalMore neutral: a 2028 signal

    “Glaring” presents a reading of Rubio’s intentions as obvious when the article itself relies on speculation.

    Marco Rubio may be flashing his most glaring 2028 signal yet

    Used byMS NOW (Far Left)

  • Loaded modifier

    unrepentantMore neutral: a challenge to international law

    The word characterizes the speaker’s attitude beyond the facts of what he is set to say.

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver an aggressive and unrepentant challenge to international law in a speech, warning that the US will never submit…

    Used byBloomberg (Left)

  • Sensational language

    FieryMore neutral: Set to Deliver Challenge to International Law

    The word adds drama to a headline about a scheduled speech, beyond what the event itself reports.

    Rubio Set to Deliver Fiery Challenge to ‘Soulless’ Global Elites

    Used byBloomberg (Left)

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    Men With SwordsMore neutral: Rubio to warn International Criminal Court over its legal work

    The phrase dismisses international judges as armed men rather than as a court applying law, beyond the facts of the warning.

    Rubio To Warn International Criminal Court: ‘Stop Quoting Laws To Men With Swords’

    Quoted byThe Daily Wire (Far Right)

    These are Marco Rubio’s words. The outlets are reporting them.

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From the left

1 outlet · 1 opinion

Leads with

  • 2028 presidential run
  • challenge to international law
  • first speech since the midterms
  • choice of venue

Leaves out

  • Attendee expectations about how foreign policy figured in the midterm results

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • BloombergLeft

    Rubio Set to Deliver Sensational language“Fiery”The word adds drama to a headline about a scheduled speech, beyond what the event itself reports.More neutral: Set to Deliver Challenge to International LawDisagree with this highlight? Challenge to ‘Soulless’ Global Elites

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver an aggressive and Loaded modifier“unrepentant”The word characterizes the speaker’s attitude beyond the facts of what he is set to say.More neutral: a challenge to international lawDisagree with this highlight? challenge to international law in a speech, warning that the US will never submit to the “sterile vision of radical judges or soulless global bureaucrats,” according to excerpts.

    Read at Bloomberg (opens in a new tab)
  • MS NOWFar LeftOpinion

    Marco Rubio may be flashing his Sensational language“most glaring 2028 signal”“Glaring” presents a reading of Rubio’s intentions as obvious when the article itself relies on speculation.More neutral: a 2028 signalDisagree with this highlight? yet

    The secretary of state is speaking Friday at an event hosted by the Federalist Society, an occasional stop for GOP presidential hopefuls.

    Read at MS NOW (opens in a new tab)

From the center

0 outlets

No center outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.

From the right

3 outlets

Leads with

  • International Criminal Court
  • global elites and bureaucrats
  • Marxism
  • questions on midterm losses and 2028
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  • The Epoch TimesFar Right

    LIVE NOW: Rubio Delivers Keynote at Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers the 25th Annual Barbara K. Olson Memorial Lecture at the Federalist Society’s 2026 National Lawyers Convention in the District of Columbia on Nov. 13.

    Read at The Epoch Times (opens in a new tab)
  • Fox NewsFar Right

    Rubio takes aim at 'soulless global bureaucrats' pushing Marxism Loaded verb“to undermine America”The phrase asserts a purpose behind the speech that the coverage does not establish from a record.More neutral: criticizing global bureaucrats and MarxismDisagree with this highlight?

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio is delivering a high-profile speech on the "spirit of Marx" Friday at the Federalist Society' National Lawyer's Convention.

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    1 more from Fox News
  • The Daily WireFar Right

    Rubio To Warn International Criminal Court: ‘Stop Quoting Laws To Delegitimizing label“Men With Swords”The phrase dismisses international judges as armed men rather than as a court applying law, beyond the facts of the warning.More neutral: Rubio to warn International Criminal Court over its legal workThese are Marco Rubio’s words. The outlet is reporting them.Disagree with this highlight?’

    WASHINGTON— Secretary of State Marco Rubio will issue a stark warning to the International Criminal Court on Friday evening in his first major speech following the midterm elections, The Daily Wire has learned. …

    Read at The Daily Wire (opens in a new tab)

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  • Left

    7 hr 53 min later

    Its first report, Nov 13, 3:52 PM EST

  • Center

    No report yet

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  • Right

    First to report

    The Daily Wire, Nov 13, 7:59 AM EST

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  1. The Daily WireFar RightNov 13, 7:59 AM EST
  2. Fox NewsFar RightNov 13, 8:28 AM EST
  3. BloombergLeftNov 13, 3:52 PM EST
  4. The Epoch TimesFar RightNov 13, 4:24 PM EST

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