Guidelines

Effective Date: September 15, 2026
Company: USA News, LLC
Website: https://usanews.com

These guidelines describe the standards USA News, LLC follows when reporting and publishing, and what we ask of readers, contributors and partners who engage with the Service.

Editorial Standards

Accuracy: We verify facts before publishing and attribute information to its sources.
Fairness: We aim to present news without bias and to give relevant parties an opportunity to respond.
Independence: Editorial decisions are made by our newsroom and are not influenced by advertisers, sponsors or partners.
Clarity: Opinion and analysis are labeled so they are not confused with news reporting.

Corrections

When we make a mistake, we correct it promptly. Significant corrections are noted within the article. To report an error, email pr@usanews.com with a link to the article and a description of the issue.

Contributor and Sponsored Content

Content provided by contributors, sponsors or partners is identified as such. It does not necessarily reflect the views of USA News, LLC, and its publication does not constitute an endorsement.

Submissions and Tips

We welcome story tips and submissions. By sending material to us, you confirm that you have the right to share it. We may decline to publish any submission at our discretion. Submissions must not be unlawful, defamatory, harassing, misleading or spam.

Use of Our Content

All content on the Service is owned by USA News, LLC or its licensors. You may quote brief excerpts with clear attribution and a link to the original article. Republishing full articles, images or other materials requires our prior written permission.

Artificial Intelligence

We may use automated tools to assist with tasks such as summaries and newsletters. Published content is reviewed by our editorial team, and responsibility for everything we publish rests with USA News, LLC.

Reporting Concerns

Questions about these guidelines, correction requests or other concerns can be sent to pr@usanews.com.

Changes to These Guidelines

We may update these guidelines at any time. Changes take effect when posted on this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.