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Here are three U.S. TikTok accounts worth monitoring for political news — each with a different style and viewpoint. Use them as *starting points*, not sole sources. --- ### 1) V Spehar (TikTok @underthedesknews)       **Why trust them** * Spehar is a journalist who built a sizable following on TikTok and created the “Under The Desk News” account. ([Wikipedia][1]) * The account offers frequent summaries of U.S. current-events and policy developments, aimed at younger audiences. ([Under the Desk News][2]) **Things to note** * While better than many short-form news feeds, videos are still very brief and cannot replace deeper reporting. * Always check cited sources in the video or seek more detailed coverage. --- ### 2) The Washington Post (TikTok @washingtonpost)       **Why trust them** * A legacy news organisation adapting to TikTok-style delivery. ([Jareen Imam][3]) * Transparent with their media pedigree and editorial standards. **Things to note** * Their TikTok presence uses a more informal format (short clips, behind-the-scenes) than full articles; still good but not exhaustive. * As always, with TikTok-summaries you should seek the full article for context. --- ### 3) MeidasTouch Network (TikTok @meidastouch)      **Why trust them** * A politically-oriented news/media organisation active on TikTok, focusing on U.S. politics. ([Wikipedia][4]) **Things to note** * The outlet has a declared viewpoint (progressive) which may shape its coverage and framing. * Viewers should cross-check factual claims with independent sources to maintain balance. --- ### Summary advice * None of these are “perfect” in isolation — short-form video means trade-offs. * Use them for *heads-up/alerts* to trends or developments; then dig into full articles, official documents or reputable print/reporting for depth. * Be aware of platform issues: for example, research shows some imbalance in how TikTok’s algorithm recommended political content during the 2024 U.S. election. ([arXiv][5]) * Always ask: Who is the publisher? What sources are cited? What’s *not* being covered? If you like, I can compile a **longer list** (10-15 accounts) of TikTok creators covering U.S. politics — with categories (mainstream, independent, fact-checkers) and a quick guide to each. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_Spehar?utm_source=chatgpt.com "V Spehar" [2]: https://underthedesknews.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Under the Desk News" [3]: https://jareenimam.com/blog/who-are-the-top-journalists-on-tiktok?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Best journalists on TikTok — Jareen Imam" [4]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeidasTouch?utm_source=chatgpt.com "MeidasTouch" [5]: https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.17831?utm_source=chatgpt.com "TikTok's recommendations skewed towards Republican content during the 2024 U.S. presidential race"