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Politico was originally founded by Robert Allbritton in 2007 as an American political digital newspaper company, initially known as The Politico.
Answer: True
The source states that Politico, initially named The Politico, was founded by Robert Allbritton on January 23, 2007, as an American political digital newspaper company.
Politico's ideological stance is characterized as exclusively conservative on American politics and isolationist on international politics.
Answer: False
Politico's ideological stance is described as centrist on American politics and Atlanticist on international politics, not exclusively conservative or isolationist.
John F. Harris and Jim VandeHei, both from The Washington Post, were instrumental in launching Politico as editor-in-chief and executive editor, respectively.
Answer: True
John F. Harris and Jim VandeHei left The Washington Post to become Politico's editor-in-chief and executive editor, playing crucial roles in its launch.
Politico's first hire was Frederick J. Ryan Jr., who also served as its first president and chief executive officer.
Answer: False
Politico's first hire was Mike Allen, while Frederick J. Ryan Jr. served as its first president and chief executive officer.
In its early days, Politico encouraged journalists to carry video cameras and promote their work on other platforms, leading to a dynamic reporting style.
Answer: True
In its early days, Politico encouraged journalists to carry video cameras and promote their work on other platforms, fostering a dynamic and visible reporting style.
By 2008, Politico's website received over ten million unique visits per month, indicating rapid growth.
Answer: False
By 2008, Politico's website received more than three million unique visits per month, not over ten million.
Who founded Politico and on what date was it originally established?
Answer: Robert Allbritton, January 23, 2007
Politico was founded by Robert Allbritton on January 23, 2007, as stated in the source material.
What was Politico's ideological stance described as regarding American politics?
Answer: Centrist
Politico's coverage has been described as centrist on American politics, aiming for a balanced perspective.
What was the initial journalistic philosophy behind Politico's founding in 2007?
Answer: To focus on politics with fast-paced Internet reporting in granular detail
Politico's initial journalistic philosophy in 2007 was to provide fast-paced Internet reporting on politics with granular detail.
Who were Politico's first hire and its first president and chief executive officer, respectively?
Answer: Mike Allen and Frederick J. Ryan Jr.
Politico's first hire was Mike Allen, and Frederick J. Ryan Jr. served as its first president and chief executive officer.
By 2008, how many unique visits per month did Politico's website receive?
Answer: More than three million
By 2008, Politico's website received more than three million unique visits per month.
Politico shortened its name from 'The Politico' to 'Politico' in 2011, the same year it began emphasizing long-form journalism.
Answer: False
Politico shortened its name in 2009, not 2011, although it did begin emphasizing long-form journalism in 2011.
Under Jim VandeHei's leadership as CEO, Politico's revenues expanded by 25% in 2014.
Answer: True
Under Jim VandeHei's leadership as CEO, the company's revenues expanded by 25% in 2014.
Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen departed from Politico earlier than planned due to tensions related to VandeHei's desire to sell the company and Robert Allbritton's loss of faith in his leadership.
Answer: True
Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen departed earlier than planned due to tensions, including VandeHei's push to sell the company and Robert Allbritton's loss of faith in his leadership.
Patrick Steel served as Politico's CEO for five years, from 2017 to 2022.
Answer: False
Patrick Steel served as Politico's CEO for four years, from 2017 until early 2021, not five years until 2022.
When did 'The Politico' shorten its name to 'Politico'?
Answer: 2009
The publication shortened its name from The Politico to simply Politico in 2009.
Who was hired in June 2013 to enhance Politico's opinion and long-form content?
Answer: Susan Glasser
Susan Glasser was hired in June 2013 to oversee 'opinion from prominent outside voices' and 'long-form storytelling' for Politico.
What was Politico's approximate global employee count by 2016?
Answer: Nearly 500 individuals
By 2016, Politico had grown to employ nearly 500 individuals worldwide.
What was a key reason for the early departure of Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen from Politico?
Answer: Tensions arose from VandeHei pushing Robert Allbritton to sell the company.
Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen departed early due to tensions, including VandeHei's efforts to sell the company and Robert Allbritton's subsequent loss of faith in his leadership.
Who served as Politico's CEO between 2017 and 2021?
Answer: Patrick Steel
Investment banker Patrick Steel held the position of CEO at Politico from 2017 until his departure in early 2021.
What was Politico's average monthly unique visitor count for its American website as of 2017?
Answer: 26 million
As of 2017, Politico reported an average of 26 million unique visitors per month to its American website.
Which of the following news outlets was founded by former Politico employees?
Answer: Axios
Axios is one of the news outlets founded by former employees of Politico.
Axel Springer SE acquired Politico in 2021 for a reported amount exceeding US$1 billion, making it Europe's largest newspaper publisher.
Answer: True
Axel Springer SE acquired Politico in 2021 for over US$1 billion and is recognized as Europe's largest newspaper publisher.
Politico employees are required to sign Axel Springer's mission statement supporting Israel and the transatlantic alliance, similar to its German newspaper employees.
Answer: False
Politico employees are not required to sign Axel Springer's mission statement, which expresses support for Israel and the transatlantic alliance, unlike employees of its German newspapers.
Goli Sheikholeslami, previously CEO of WNYC public radio, was appointed CEO of Politico and Politico Europe by Axel Springer in January 2022.
Answer: True
Goli Sheikholeslami, former CEO of WNYC public radio, was appointed CEO of Politico and Politico Europe by Axel Springer in January 2022.
Politico initiated its global expansion into Europe in September 2014 by acquiring European Voice and Development Institute International.
Answer: False
Politico initiated its European expansion in September 2014 by forming a joint venture with Axel Springer SE. The acquisitions of European Voice and Development Institute International occurred later, in December 2014.
Politico Europe's print edition first appeared in early 2016 and was immediately considered more influential than The Financial Times by Brussels 'influencers.'
Answer: False
Politico Europe's print edition first appeared on April 23, 2015, not early 2016. While widely read, it was considered less influential than The Financial Times by Brussels 'influencers' in early 2016.
Stephen Brown, editor-in-chief of Politico Europe, tragically died of a heart attack in March 2021.
Answer: True
Stephen Brown, editor-in-chief of Politico Europe, died suddenly of a heart attack on March 18, 2021.
John Harris is the current editor-in-chief of Politico, while Goli Sheikholeslami serves as the Chief Executive Officer.
Answer: True
As of the provided information, Goli Sheikholeslami is the Chief Executive Officer and John Harris is the editor-in-chief of Politico.
In what year was Politico acquired by Axel Springer SE, and for approximately what amount?
Answer: 2021, exceeding US$1 billion
Politico was acquired by Axel Springer SE in 2021 for a reported amount exceeding US$1 billion.
What is Axel Springer SE's position in the European publishing market, and what other media company does it own?
Answer: Europe's largest newspaper publisher, owns Business Insider
Axel Springer SE is Europe's largest newspaper publisher and also owns Business Insider.
How did Politico initiate its global expansion into Europe in September 2014?
Answer: By forming a joint venture with German publisher Axel Springer SE
Politico initiated its global expansion into Europe in September 2014 by forming a joint venture with German publisher Axel Springer SE.
When did the print edition of Politico Europe first appear?
Answer: April 23, 2015
Politico Europe made its debut in print on April 23, 2015.
What tragic event occurred during Stephen Brown's tenure as editor-in-chief of Politico Europe?
Answer: He died suddenly of a heart attack.
Stephen Brown, editor-in-chief of Politico Europe, died suddenly of a heart attack on March 18, 2021.
Who are the current Chief Executive Officer and editor-in-chief of Politico, respectively?
Answer: Goli Sheikholeslami and John Harris
As of the provided information, Goli Sheikholeslami is the Chief Executive Officer and John Harris is the editor-in-chief of Politico.
Politico Playbook, a daily early-morning email newsletter, was launched by Mike Allen in 2007 and had an estimated daily readership of over 100,000 by 2016.
Answer: True
Politico Playbook was launched by Mike Allen on June 25, 2007, and by 2016, it had an estimated daily readership exceeding 100,000.
Politico Pro, a paid subscription news service, was launched in 2010 and offers specialized coverage across approximately a dozen topics.
Answer: True
Politico Pro, a paid subscription news service offering specialized coverage, was launched in 2010.
The U.S. federal government spent approximately $8 million on Politico Pro and other Politico services in fiscal year 2023.
Answer: False
The U.S. federal government spent approximately $8 million on Politico Pro and other Politico services in fiscal year 2024, not 2023.
Protocol, a tech news website launched by Robert Allbritton in 2020, ceased operations at the end of 2022 due to a shift in Politico's overall strategic focus.
Answer: False
Protocol, a tech news website launched by Robert Allbritton in 2020, ceased operations at the end of 2022 after struggling to meet its revenue goals, not due to a shift in Politico's strategic focus.
Politico expanded its state-level political coverage by acquiring Capital New York in September 2013, which already covered Florida and New Jersey politics.
Answer: True
Politico expanded its state-level political coverage by acquiring Capital New York in September 2013, which already covered Florida and New Jersey politics.
Politico acquired E&E News in December 2020 to expand its coverage of international affairs.
Answer: False
Politico acquired E&E News in December 2020 to expand its coverage within the energy and environmental sectors, not international affairs.
The image of a Politico vending box on K Street in Washington D.C. signifies the publication's exclusive reliance on digital distribution.
Answer: False
The image of a Politico vending box on K Street signifies the publication's physical print presence and distribution in key political areas, not an exclusive reliance on digital distribution.
Which of the following is NOT a primary geographical or thematic area covered by Politico?
Answer: South American economic policy
Politico's coverage focuses on politics and policy in the U.S. and internationally (e.g., EU, UK, Canada), with thematic areas including the federal government, lobbying, and media. South American economic policy is not listed as a primary area.
Who launched Politico Playbook and when?
Answer: Mike Allen, June 25, 2007
Politico Playbook was launched by Mike Allen on June 25, 2007.
By 2016, what was the estimated daily readership of Politico Playbook?
Answer: Over 100,000 people
By 2016, Politico Playbook had an estimated daily readership of over 100,000 people.
What was the cost of a weekly sponsorship for Politico Playbook in 2017?
Answer: $50,000 - $60,000
In 2017, a weekly sponsorship for Politico Playbook was priced between $50,000 and $60,000.
When was Politico Pro, the paid subscription news service, launched?
Answer: 2010
Politico Pro, a paid subscription news service, was launched in 2010.
What was Protocol, and what was the primary reason for its closure?
Answer: A tech news website that closed after struggling to meet its revenue goals.
Protocol was a tech news website launched by Robert Allbritton that ceased operations at the end of 2022 after struggling to meet its revenue goals.
How did Politico initially expand its coverage of state-level politics?
Answer: By acquiring the online news site Capital New York.
Politico initially expanded its state-level political coverage by acquiring the online news site Capital New York in September 2013.
What was the strategic reason behind Politico's acquisition of E&E News in December 2020?
Answer: To expand its coverage within the energy and environmental sectors.
Politico acquired E&E News in December 2020 to strategically expand its coverage within the energy and environmental sectors.
What does the image of a Politico vending box on K Street in Washington D.C. signify?
Answer: The publication's physical print presence and distribution in key political areas.
The image of a Politico vending box on K Street signifies the publication's physical print presence and distribution in key political and business areas.
Politico's investigative journalism, particularly under Susan Glasser and Carrie Budoff Brown, led to multiple resignations of public officials.
Answer: True
Under the leadership of editors Susan Glasser and Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico's expanded investigative journalism led to multiple resignations of public officials.
Representative Aaron Schock resigned in 2015 following a Politico investigation into his travel expenses.
Answer: True
Representative Aaron Schock resigned in 2015 following a Politico investigation by reporters Sherman and Palmer that uncovered a scandal.
Andy Puzder withdrew his nomination for Labor Secretary after a 2017 Politico story revealed accusations of spousal abuse by his ex-wife.
Answer: True
Andy Puzder withdrew his nomination for Labor Secretary after a 2017 Politico story by Marianne Levine revealed accusations of spousal abuse by his ex-wife.
Politico's February 2022 report detailing Eric Lander's 'demeaning' conduct towards colleagues resulted in his resignation as President Joe Biden's science adviser.
Answer: True
Alex Thompson's February 2022 report in Politico, detailing Eric Lander's 'demeaning' conduct, led to Lander's resignation as President Joe Biden's science adviser.
On May 2, 2022, Politico reported on a leaked Supreme Court draft document indicating the court was prepared to uphold Roe v. Wade.
Answer: False
On May 2, 2022, Politico reported on a leaked Supreme Court draft document indicating the court was prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade, not uphold it.
The Supreme Court leak story became the most-trafficked in Politico's history, accumulating 11 million views by May 6, and significantly boosting its Twitter impressions.
Answer: True
The Supreme Court leak story became the most-trafficked in Politico's history, reaching 11 million views by May 6 and significantly boosting its Twitter impressions.
Politico won a Pulitzer Prize in 2012 for its investigative reporting on political interference in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Answer: False
Politico won a Pulitzer Prize in 2012 for editorial cartoons by Matt Wuerker, not for investigative reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic response (though it did win a George Polk Award for that in 2020).
Which U.S. Representative resigned in 2015 following a scandal uncovered by Politico reporters Sherman and Palmer?
Answer: Aaron Schock
Representative Aaron Schock resigned in 2015 following a scandal uncovered by Politico reporters Sherman and Palmer.
What Politico report led to Andy Puzder withdrawing his nomination for Labor Secretary in 2017?
Answer: A story revealing accusations of spousal abuse by his ex-wife.
Reporter Marianne Levine's 2017 story in Politico, revealing accusations of spousal abuse by Andy Puzder's ex-wife, led to his withdrawal as Labor Secretary nominee.
What significant event did Politico report on May 2, 2022, regarding the Supreme Court?
Answer: A draft document indicating the Supreme Court was prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade.
On May 2, 2022, Politico reported on a leaked Supreme Court draft document indicating the court was prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade.
For what achievement did Politico win a Pulitzer Prize in 2012?
Answer: Editorial cartoons created by Matt Wuerker.
Politico won a Pulitzer Prize in 2012 for the editorial cartoons created by Matt Wuerker.
Politico editor Michael Hirsh resigned in November 2016 after publishing the home address of white supremacist Richard B. Spencer on Facebook.
Answer: True
Politico editor Michael Hirsh resigned in November 2016 after publishing the home address of white supremacist Richard B. Spencer on Facebook.
In January 2022, Politico Playbook correctly reported that Justice Sonia Sotomayor had been seen dining with leading Republicans.
Answer: False
In January 2022, Politico Playbook erroneously reported that Justice Sonia Sotomayor had been seen dining with leading Democrats, not Republicans, and later issued a correction.
Politico faced accusations of antisemitism in March 2019 for an article depicting Bernie Sanders with money trees and a tweet implying he was 'rich' and 'cheap.'
Answer: True
Politico faced accusations of antisemitism in March 2019 for an article and tweet concerning Bernie Sanders, which critics argued used antisemitic tropes.
During the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Cambridge Analytica used Politico's platform for native advertising to target pro-Trump and anti-Hillary Clinton voters.
Answer: True
During the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Cambridge Analytica utilized Politico's platform for native advertising and sponsored content to target specific voter demographics.
Politico's climate change journalists have expressed concerns that the publication of fossil fuel advertising, without clear distinction from journalism, could reduce their reporting's credibility.
Answer: True
Politico's climate change journalists have voiced concerns that the publication of fossil fuel advertising, without clear separation from editorial content, could undermine the credibility of their reporting.
What controversy led to the resignation of Politico editor Michael Hirsh in November 2016?
Answer: He published the home address of a white supremacist on Facebook.
Politico editor Michael Hirsh resigned in November 2016 after publishing the home address of white supremacist Richard B. Spencer on Facebook.
In January 2022, Politico Playbook erroneously reported that Justice Sonia Sotomayor had been seen dining with whom?
Answer: Leading Democrats
In January 2022, Politico Playbook erroneously reported that Justice Sonia Sotomayor had been seen dining with leading Democrats.
What accusations did Politico face in March 2019 concerning Bernie Sanders?
Answer: Antisemitism, due to imagery of money trees and a tweet implying he was 'rich' and 'cheap'.
In March 2019, Politico faced accusations of antisemitism for an article and tweet that critics argued used antisemitic tropes concerning Bernie Sanders.
How did Cambridge Analytica utilize Politico during the 2016 U.S. presidential election?
Answer: They used native advertising and sponsored content to target voters.
During the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Cambridge Analytica used native advertising and sponsored content on Politico's platform to target voters.
What concerns have Politico's climate change journalists expressed regarding fossil fuel advertising?
Answer: That it could reduce the credibility of their reporting and misinform readers.
Politico's climate change journalists have expressed concerns that fossil fuel advertising, without clear distinction from journalism, could reduce the credibility of their reporting and potentially misinform readers.
In 2024, Politico published AI-generated news summaries that were found to contain fabricated quotes and misspelled names, violating editorial standards.
Answer: True
In 2024, Politico published AI-generated news summaries that contained fabricated quotes, misspelled names, and violated editorial standards, according to Wired magazine.
Politico announced a partnership with Capital AI in September 2024 to develop an AI tool for its Politico Pro subscribers to generate original news articles.
Answer: False
Politico announced a partnership with Capital AI in September 2024 to develop an AI tool to summarize its journalism for Politico Pro subscribers, not to generate original news articles.
Politico's Policy Intelligence Assistant, unveiled in March 2025, is a suite of AI tools for all readers, integrating generative AI with policy expertise.
Answer: False
Politico's Policy Intelligence Assistant, unveiled in March 2025, is a suite of AI tools for paying subscribers, not all readers.
A union representing Politico journalists took the company to arbitration in July 2025, alleging that the rollout of AI tools violated their contract's notice period for changes affecting duties.
Answer: True
A union representing Politico journalists initiated arbitration in July 2025, claiming the rollout of AI tools violated their contract's notice period for changes affecting duties.
What issues were identified with Politico's use of AI-generated news summaries in 2024?
Answer: They contained fabricated quotes and misspelled names.
In 2024, Politico's AI-generated news summaries were found to contain fabricated quotes and misspelled names, violating editorial standards.
What was the purpose of the AI partnership Politico announced with Capital AI in September 2024?
Answer: To develop an AI tool to summarize its journalism for Politico Pro subscribers.
The AI partnership with Capital AI, announced in September 2024, aimed to develop a tool to summarize Politico's journalism for Politico Pro subscribers.