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16 hours ago

Ana Kasparian Blasts AOC Over 'Trump-Like Attacks' On Media

Kasparian argued Ocasio-Cortez appears to have taken a page or two out of President Donald Trump's political playbook, based on the lawmaker's response to a shot on social media from Kasparian.
US politics
#iran
World news
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19 hours ago

Who's Winning Trump's Gulf War? Depends on Which Channel You're On.

An American fighter jet was shot down over Iran, raising questions about the conflict's effectiveness and costs.
World news
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4 days ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Calls Out New Trump Threat as Potential War Crime'

Trump's threats against Iran's infrastructure could constitute a war crime if acted upon.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Torpedoes Trump We've Won' Claim With One Big Question

Kaitlan Collins challenged Trump's claim of victory in Iran by questioning the deployment of additional U.S. troops.
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Trump Lashes Out at ABC's Jon Karl In Late-Night Rant Blurts Don't Buy The Book!'

Trump labeled Jonathan Karl as a 'third rate news anchor' and accused him of writing a 'made up book' filled with fictitious quotes, urging his followers not to buy it.
US Elections
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Fox host makes sick joke about teen suicide as Donald Trump signed anti-trans order - LGBTQ Nation

Jesse Watters expressed anger over the existence of trans people despite Republican control and Trump's executive order against trans girls in sports.
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
1 day ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Media industry

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

Mainstream journalism and social media face crises while journalists must adapt to safeguard democracy amid misinformation, political violence, and aggressive government responses.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Snaps at Reporter: You're a Fresh Person We've Had a Lot of Problems With You'

Trump signed an executive order on mail-in voting and stated Iran doesn't need to make a deal for the U.S. to end operations against them.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment, but Congress cut off all funding regardless.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump's Stunning Declaration in Now-Deleted Video Isn't Helped By Context'

Trump suggested states should handle daycare funding, indicating a potential cut to popular programs like Medicare and Medicaid during a viral Easter event.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Pro-Trump Scribe Smiles in Disbelief at Profane Anti-Trump Rant on CNN

Trump's personal attacks on critics, including Bruce Springsteen, provoke strong reactions from commentators and highlight concerns about presidential behavior.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Snaps at Reporter: You're a Fresh Person We've Had a Lot of Problems With You'

Trump signed an executive order on mail-in voting and stated Iran doesn't need to make a deal for the U.S. to end operations against them.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Courts keep ruling against Trump. But they can't save our democracy singlehandedly | Margaret Sullivan

Trump's presence at the Supreme Court signals his disregard for the separation of powers and aims to influence a ruling on birthright citizenship.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Pete Hegseth Wracked by Paranoia' About Being Fired, Trump Administration Official Claims

Pete Hegseth's paranoia over being replaced by Dan Driscoll has led to significant personnel changes in the Army leadership.
#fact-checking
fromPoynter
2 days ago
Online Community Development

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

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2 days ago
Online Community Development

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 day ago
Media industry

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

Online Community Development
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Fact-checking has to go where misinformation actually spreads - Poynter

Fact-checking must evolve from traditional metrics to address the fragmented and informal nature of today's information ecosystem.
fromPoynter
2 days ago
Online Community Development

In the absence of truth, misinformation becomes harmful: Nepal's experience shows why fact-checking matters in crises - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Three ways AI is making reliable information harder to find - Poynter

AI is disrupting information consumption, leading to misinformation and challenges in staying informed amidst economic crises and news deserts.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
Podcast
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Former Trump White House Lawyer: He's 'Insane.' Current Cabinet: [Crickets] - Above the Law

Ty Cobb publicly criticizes Donald Trump, calling him insane and highlighting his erratic behavior on social media.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Greg Gutfeld Says Jesse Watters Is Going off the Deep End With Rant About Women

Watters expressed, 'Many people are saying, do women have the emotional maturity to be president? Many people are saying, do they have the personal contacts in the business world to manage the economy?' He listed these claims to justify his controversial stance.
Women in technology
#fox-news
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit From Ex-Fox News Journo Who Said He Was Fired for Calling Out False' Jan 6 Reports

A judge dismissed Jason Donner's lawsuit against Fox News for alleged retaliation over his refusal to report false information regarding the 2020 election.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox News Has a Growing Trump Iran War Problem: How to Cover an Unpopular Populist

Fox News faces challenges as Trump's approval ratings drop amid the Iran war, complicating its historically successful business model.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit From Ex-Fox News Journo Who Said He Was Fired for Calling Out False' Jan 6 Reports

A judge dismissed Jason Donner's lawsuit against Fox News for alleged retaliation over his refusal to report false information regarding the 2020 election.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Fox News Has a Growing Trump Iran War Problem: How to Cover an Unpopular Populist

Fox News faces challenges as Trump's approval ratings drop amid the Iran war, complicating its historically successful business model.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Jake Tapper Calls Out the Left Cozying Up to Hasan Piker: Has a History of Outrageous, if Not Bigoted' Comments

Jake Tapper questions the Democratic establishment's embrace of controversial socialist Hasan Piker, highlighting his history of shocking statements.
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

Fox News Host Has a Direct Question for Republican Lawmaker: What Exactly Does Congress Do These Days?'

Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
11 hours ago

Steve Kroft Spills Dirt On 30-Year CBS Gig: 'I Hated It'

I can remember when I was tapped to go to 60 minutes I thought this was fantastic and I expected a lot of people would just come up and say, that's really great, I'm really happy for you, whatever the thing right is and then you realize after a while that not everybody was happy that I got this job. There were other people that wanted it. And so then you've all of a sudden made a bunch of enemies. And that's, it's just, you know, it's a snake pit.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Rachel Maddow Reveals What She Would Ask Trump if She Ever Got to Interview Him

Maddow stated, 'I am very disinterested in him as a person.' She emphasized that she does not have an interest in his opinions or in putting him on camera.
US Elections
Law
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
#trump-administration
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court

A federal judge blocked Trump's order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment violations against viewpoint discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court

A federal judge blocked Trump's order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment violations against viewpoint discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
US politics
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15 hours ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Hits Trump With Video Receipts After Planes Shot Down

U.S. aircraft were shot down by Iranian missiles, contradicting claims of Iran's obliterated defenses.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Abby Phillip Cuts Down Scott Jennings's Trump-Inspired War Claim With Simple Question

Abby Phillip challenged Scott Jennings' claim about Iran's military capabilities during a CNN discussion on U.S.-Iran conflict.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
4 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Abject Failure': CNN's Elie Honig Pours Salt on Pam Bondi's Wounds in Post-Ouster Tirade

Elie Honig criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general, labeling her an abject failure and highlighting her mishandling of the Epstein files.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Here's how the media covered it.

Pam Bondi was fired by Trump after a tumultuous tenure as attorney general marked by perceived weaknesses and ineffective performance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox Hosts Crush Pam Bondi on Her Way Out the Door: She Royally Fouled Up' on Epstein From the Get-Go'

Dagen McDowell criticized Pam Bondi's handling of the DOJ files on Jeffrey Epstein, leading to her dismissal as Attorney General.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

MS NOW Defends Bondi Portrait Report Amid Onslaught of Criticism From Trump DOJ

MS NOW stands by its report showing Pam Bondi's portrait discarded after her firing, despite DOJ's claims of fake news.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Abject Failure': CNN's Elie Honig Pours Salt on Pam Bondi's Wounds in Post-Ouster Tirade

Elie Honig criticized Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general, labeling her an abject failure and highlighting her mishandling of the Epstein files.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 day ago

Pam Bondi is out as attorney general. Here's how the media covered it.

Pam Bondi was fired by Trump after a tumultuous tenure as attorney general marked by perceived weaknesses and ineffective performance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox Hosts Crush Pam Bondi on Her Way Out the Door: She Royally Fouled Up' on Epstein From the Get-Go'

Dagen McDowell criticized Pam Bondi's handling of the DOJ files on Jeffrey Epstein, leading to her dismissal as Attorney General.
US Elections
fromKqed
2 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

MS NOW Host Torpedoes Blizzard of Trump Lies' Seconds After Speech

Chris Hayes stated, 'It was a litany of lies that he's told before about facts of the matter, that Barack Obama gave the Iranians billions of dollars. He didn't. It was repatriated assets that had been seized by the United States pursuant to that negotiated deal.'
US Elections
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's directive to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment rights.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Former Alex Jones employee says: 'It was nonsense, it was lies'

Alex Jones' media tactics involved fabricating stories and promoting conspiracy theories for profit.
US Elections
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Who's Worse Than Trump? - Above the Law

Trump's presidency has caused long-term damage to America's global standing and institutional integrity, with consequences that may be irreparable.
#fcc
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Media industry

Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment.

Media industry
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's social media post is viewed as an attempt at wartime censorship against broadcasters covering the Iran war.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Chris Hayes Defends Peter Doocy After Trump Scolded Fox Reporter

Trump criticized reporter Peter Doocy's question about Russia helping Iran target U.S. soldiers, calling it stupid while hosting a college sports roundtable at the White House.
#press-freedom
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Don Lemon is ready to stand up for press freedoms. Are the rest of us? - Poynter

Don Lemon emphasizes the need for journalists to sacrifice safety for press freedom and authenticity in storytelling.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump now calls war reporting treason'. His attacks on the press are escalating fast | Margaret Sullivan

Trump escalates attacks on press freedom, demanding docile media coverage and threatening treason charges against news organizations reporting critically on his policies.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Don Lemon is ready to stand up for press freedoms. Are the rest of us? - Poynter

Don Lemon emphasizes the need for journalists to sacrifice safety for press freedom and authenticity in storytelling.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump now calls war reporting treason'. His attacks on the press are escalating fast | Margaret Sullivan

Trump escalates attacks on press freedom, demanding docile media coverage and threatening treason charges against news organizations reporting critically on his policies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Jesse Watters Grills Bondi's Replacement on Epstein: You Don't Think He Might've Been a Spy?'

The Justice Department's handling of Epstein files has faced criticism and claims of incomplete transparency under Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Amazing Moment!' Joe Scarborough Beams Over Justice Roberts's New World, Same Constitution' Quip to Trump's Caveman' Lawyer

Chief Justice John Roberts challenged the Trump administration's interpretation of birthright citizenship during Supreme Court hearings.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Conservatives Call Out Ex-CBS Reporter's Move to Left-Wing Outfit: Why No One Trusts Corporate Media'

Scott MacFarlane faces criticism for joining the anti-Trump MediasTouch Network, with accusations of bias against his previous journalistic role.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Is That Your F*cking Name?': Jon Stewart Mocks Trump With Epstein Files After He Says Reporters Can Ask Him About Sex'

Stewart mocked: Who's name is that? Is that your f*cking name? Who's name is that?! Oh, you meant like general sex sh*t like Loveline sh*t. Sorry. You know, honestly, his leering behavior is less commander-in-chief at war and more grandpa who's lost his filter in public.
US politics
Media industry
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment

The U.S. press faces threats and manipulation under an authoritarian administration, impacting media ownership and freedom.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

CNN Anchor Confronts House Democrat Over Congress Getting Paid During DHS Shutdown: Americans Feel You Guys Just Don't Get It'

The ongoing government shutdown is causing significant public frustration and hardship, with calls for Congress to feel the impact of their decisions.
Film
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Dwindling attention, business changes and technology enable disinformation; rebuilding local journalism requires media literacy, nonprofit experiments, and generational time to restore news for democracy.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Trump is bragging about the damage he's done to the press - Poynter

Trump posted on Truth Social celebrating damage to major media outlets including PBS, NPR, and cable networks while boasting about journalist departures and media industry changes.
Media industry
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Criminals', traitors' and unpatriotic': Trump intensifies attacks on the press as the Iran war deepens

Trump has maintained a decades-long adversarial relationship with the press, consistently attacking media outlets while claiming misrepresentation, escalating attacks during his second term presidency.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Hits Back After Hegseth Lashed Out at Network at Presser

But some in this crew, in the press, just can't stop. Allow me to make a few suggestions. People look up at the TV and they see banners. They see headlines. I used to be in that business. And I know that everything is written intentionally. For example, a banner or a headline, Mideast War intensifies, splashing on the screen the last couple of days alongside visuals of civilian or energy targets that Iran has because that's what they do.
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

ABC Journo Trump Attacked Over Troops Gets Gushing Praise From CNN Media Ace: She Refused to Be Shushed'

ABC News reporter Mariam Khan pressed President Trump about a PAC fundraising email using photos from a dignified transfer of troops killed in Iran operations, refusing to be dismissed despite his hostile response.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Blasts 'Rotten' Reporter Over Bill Barr Reminder

Your own attorney general in 2020 said that there was not measurable voter fraud to change the outcome of the election. You don't think it was rigged? I think it was rigged! Trump said. Sir, where's the evidence of that? Landers asked. If you think it wasn't rigged, you're a rotten reporter!
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Hannity Tells Doocy Trump Attacked Him Because His Hard Fair Question' Revealed Something He Didn't Want Revealed

Trump attacked Peter Doocy's question about Russian-Iranian threats because it revealed sensitive information Trump wanted to avoid discussing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Pamela Brown on a Scary Time' for Journalism: Do People Care About the Facts Like I Do?'

Pamela Brown positions herself as a vessel for others, prioritizing understanding over attention while covering emotionally intense stories and examining Christian nationalism's political influence.
Media industry
fromDefector
2 months ago

CBS News Is The Trump Administration's New Laundromat | Defector

CBS blocked a 60 Minutes investigation and later published a report using unnamed administration sources implying an unverified injury to ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

A Disgrace!' Ex-Editor Torches New York Post for ICE Shooting Victim Cover Smear'

David Yelland, former deputy editor at the New York Post, slammed his old newspaper as a disgrace for its Friday front page branding the Minnesota woman killed by an ICE agent as a Warrior' of the Left. The cover splash, which shows a large image of Renee Nicole Good, reports that the victim was an activist member of ICE Watch and trained to resist' agents.
Media industry
#don-lemon
US politics
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Don Lemon Was Arrested Just for Doing His Job

Authoritarian systems become vulnerable when their absurdity provokes laughter instead of fear; exploiting that moment undermines coercive power.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Shame on WH Press Corps for Turning Its Back on the Truth

The White House press corps hit a stunning new low by allowing Vice President JD Vance to rant and rave virtually unchallenged, justifying a woman's death like a wild-eyed carnival barker at a briefing on Thursday. As a community reels after the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, Vance had an opportunity to cool temperatures and divisions with a sobering, healing message from the White House podium.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MS NOW's Ari Melber Claims Don Lemon Indictment Seeks to Criminalize Reporting'

The unsealed DOJ indictment against Don Lemon and others contains language that could criminalize routine journalistic questioning and reporting on ICE presence.
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