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fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.
fromBloomberglaw
1 day ago

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

Lead plaintiff Anthony D'Antonio established he suffered a concrete injury sufficient to establish standing to sue in federal court, according to Judge Victor Marrero.
Privacy professionals
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

Turning Point Journalist Says She Was Brutally Assaulted' By Anti-ICE Protesters and Comes with Video

Savanah Hernandez was assaulted by anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, resulting in physical injuries and damage to her glasses.
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

SchadenFriday: Washington Gets TMZ'd

With Congress again out for recess-instead of, say, working to end the partial government shutdown or doing something, anything, when the president threatens war crimes-one media organization had the savvy, gall, and, okay, shamelessness to deputize us all as honorary paparazzi.
Podcast
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#white-house-correspondents-dinner
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

ONE SHEET: Trump Attacks MAGA Media; WHCA's Free Press Problem; Politico's New Boss Faces First Crisis

The White House Correspondents' dinner faces controversy over guest invitations and press corps reactions, highlighting tensions within media and politics.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

One Sheet: WHCD Invites its Tormentors, Iran War Media Whiplash, Does Twitter Matter?

The White House Correspondents' Dinner raises questions about inviting officials who attack the media.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CBS Inviting Anti-Press Pete Hegseth to WHCD Is Deeply Embarrassing

Inviting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the White House Correspondents' Dinner raises significant ethical concerns about press access and relationships with power.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

ONE SHEET: Trump Attacks MAGA Media; WHCA's Free Press Problem; Politico's New Boss Faces First Crisis

The White House Correspondents' dinner faces controversy over guest invitations and press corps reactions, highlighting tensions within media and politics.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

One Sheet: WHCD Invites its Tormentors, Iran War Media Whiplash, Does Twitter Matter?

The White House Correspondents' Dinner raises questions about inviting officials who attack the media.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CBS Inviting Anti-Press Pete Hegseth to WHCD Is Deeply Embarrassing

Inviting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the White House Correspondents' Dinner raises significant ethical concerns about press access and relationships with power.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 day ago

New York Times Makes Substantial Changes to Article That Glazed a Sleazy AI Startup: "Our Piece Should Have Included That Information"

Medvi, an AI-driven startup, faces legal scrutiny and regulatory violations despite being portrayed as a success story by the New York Times.
Law
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump admin hounds Reddit to reveal identity of user who criticized ICE

Grand jury proceedings are secretive and primarily used to investigate federal crimes, raising concerns about free speech protections.
Marketing tech
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Advertising watchdog rules in favor of Verizon promotion

Verizon's advertising adequately disclosed a future price increase for its wireless service, according to the NAD ruling.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Hits Back Hard at Trump Attacks: Our Job Is Not to Please the President'

Our job is not to try and please the president: JAKE TAPPER: Here's another question, in the midst of these major earth shaking issues surrounding the ceasefire last night, life and death issues, why was President Trump so focused on attacking CNN for an accurate report we put out on a real statement put out by Iranian government officials?
World news
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
2 days ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Left-wing politics

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

PBS Reporter Says Trump Hung Up on Her After She Asked About His Threat About Wiping Out a Civilization'

Trump's controversial statements and abrupt phone call with PBS correspondent highlight tensions surrounding the Iran ceasefire and ongoing conflicts in the region.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

'Fake!' Trump Dresses Down NYT Reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Trump criticized The New York Times and dismissed concerns over potential war crimes during a press conference.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Maggie Haberman Calls Trump Out for Avoiding Harder Questions' With Tabloid' Strategy

Maggie Haberman critiques Trump's communication strategy with journalists, highlighting its differences from previous administrations.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Trump Threatens Journalists With Jail Over Reporting on Airman Rescue

Trump threatened to jail reporters if they do not reveal a leaker regarding a missing U.S. airman in Iran.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

CNN Reporter Gets Hammered by Trump Critics for Giving Thanks' to Trump Envoy Witkoff

Critics condemned CNN's Frederik Pleitgen for praising Trump's envoy after a controversial ceasefire announcement amid conflicting narratives on the situation with Iran.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | Albany's online safety' bill incentivizes surveillance, chills free expression | amNewYork

New York's budget process risks limiting input on a proposal that threatens privacy, youth safety, and free expression.
World politics
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Fact-checking is crucial when the news moves this fast - Poynter

The U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, prompting extensive fact-checking on claims regarding military capabilities and misinformation.
#pentagon
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon is defying a court order to restore access to credentialed reporters, as ruled by US District Judge Paul Friedman.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Federal Judge Rejects Pentagon's New Press Policy Trashes Pete Hegseth

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon's press policy, criticizing attempts to circumvent previous court rulings on media restrictions.
Media industry
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Pentagon Revises Restrictions on Journalists - By Essentially Kicking Them Out

The DOD has implemented a policy restricting journalist access to the Pentagon, requiring escorts and moving them to an annex outside the building.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Pentagon revises rules for journalists after lawsuit loss, raising press group's ire

The Pentagon announced new press policies limiting access and requiring escorts for journalists amid security concerns.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US: Pentagon tightens press restrictions despite ruling

The Pentagon has imposed new restrictions on journalists following a court ruling against its previous press access changes.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon is defying a court order to restore access to credentialed reporters, as ruled by US District Judge Paul Friedman.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Federal Judge Rejects Pentagon's New Press Policy Trashes Pete Hegseth

A federal judge blocked the Pentagon's press policy, criticizing attempts to circumvent previous court rulings on media restrictions.
Media industry
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Pentagon Revises Restrictions on Journalists - By Essentially Kicking Them Out

The DOD has implemented a policy restricting journalist access to the Pentagon, requiring escorts and moving them to an annex outside the building.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Pentagon revises rules for journalists after lawsuit loss, raising press group's ire

The Pentagon announced new press policies limiting access and requiring escorts for journalists amid security concerns.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US: Pentagon tightens press restrictions despite ruling

The Pentagon has imposed new restrictions on journalists following a court ruling against its previous press access changes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox's Peter Doocy Says West Wing in the Dark About Melania Trump's Epstein Statement: We Don't Know'

The White House was unprepared for Melania Trump's statement regarding Jeffrey Epstein, indicating a lack of coordination between the East and West Wings.
Privacy professionals
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

Splintered Video Privacy Rulings Won't Be Fixed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's review of the VPPA may clarify the definition of 'consumer' but won't resolve circuit splits on personally identifiable information.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.10.26 - Above the Law

A Texas judge ordered a lawyer to court for criticizing the judge's behavior, prompting a response from fellow lawyers.
#journalism
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera's Wishah, killed by Israel

Mohammed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, marking a tragic loss for his colleagues and the media community.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump FCC Chair Roasted By Critics For Threatening CNN Over Accurate Headline

Brendan Carr threatened CNN over a statement from Iran that angered President Trump, leading to widespread condemnation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

New York Times Journalist Maggie Haberman to Drop New Trump Expose Regime Change' With Jonathan Swan in June

The book takes readers inside secret deliberations of a president who has fundamentally altered the nature of the office he holds and, with it, how the rest of the world understands American power.
US Elections
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Administration Demands Reddit Reveal Identity of User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration ordered Reddit to provide personal information on a user criticizing ICE, raising First Amendment concerns.
#local-news
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Media industry
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NJ newsrooms are dying and shrinking, but is government funding the answer?

Local news coverage in New Jersey is declining, threatening community connection and information access.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Saving local news also means saving the archives - Poynter

Loss of local news archives leads to a significant loss of memory, culture, identity, and reality.
Media industry
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NJ newsrooms are dying and shrinking, but is government funding the answer?

Local news coverage in New Jersey is declining, threatening community connection and information access.
#propublica
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

ProPublica journalists walk off the job in first U.S. newsroom strike over AI

Propublica Guild members went on a 24-hour strike to pressure management for fair pay and protections against AI-related layoffs.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

ProPublica journalists walk off the job in first U.S. newsroom strike over AI

Propublica Guild members went on a 24-hour strike to pressure management for fair pay and protections against AI-related layoffs.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
#first-amendment
fromJezebel
1 day ago
US politics

A Secret Grand Jury Is Seeking the Identity of a Reddit User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration is using a grand jury inquiry to unmask anonymous online dissenters, threatening Reddit for user data on a critic of ICE.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

Newsrooms must assemble legal, operational, and communication resources now to protect journalists’ First Amendment reporting during seizures, arrests, subpoenas, or unrest.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

A Secret Grand Jury Is Seeking the Identity of a Reddit User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration is using a grand jury inquiry to unmask anonymous online dissenters, threatening Reddit for user data on a critic of ICE.
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

James Comer Tells Fox News: Oversight Committee Will Hold Hearings With Epstein Victims

Rep. James Comer plans to hold hearings for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, following Melania Trump's call for public testimony.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Blanche Appears to Confirm DOJ Is Investigating Rescue Leak, Day After Trump Threatened to Jail Journo

An investigation into leaks of classified information regarding a downed airman is confirmed, with potential legal actions against reporters involved.
#presidential-records-act
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

MS NOW's Jen Psaki Complains Trump Ally' at Baltimore Sun Is Investigating Rising Democratic Star's Military Record

Jen Psaki criticized a Trump ally's role in investigating Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's military record, raising concerns about media integrity and bias.
Higher education
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Some of the best news stories start with a public records request - Poynter

Student journalists at Michigan State University used Freedom of Information Act requests to investigate university operations, winning legal battles against institutional resistance and receiving a 2025 Student Freedom of Information Award.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
Media industry
fromFortune
5 days ago

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.
Media industry
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Wall Street Journal Editor-in-Chief Instructs Staff to Welcome AI Sloplords

Emma Tucker praised AI journalism efforts, emphasizing its importance and urging others to embrace it or leave the field.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Calling Epstein Island': Journalists Phoning White House Get Quite the Surprise

A glitch in Google's caller ID mistakenly labeled the White House number as Epstein Island, affecting Android devices but not iPhones.
Media industry
fromPoynter
5 days ago

State of the Fact-Checkers: Audiences grow as finances worsen - Poynter

Fact-checking organizations expanded their audiences in 2025 despite financial vulnerabilities, with significant shifts in funding sources and staffing.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Cuts to philanthropic and government grants are reducing funding for cross-border investigative science journalism, threatening scrutiny of environmental and public-health issues.
#press-freedom
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies

A federal judge blocked Trump's Pentagon policy limiting journalists' access, ruling it violates constitutional rights to free speech and due process.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Washington Post won a round in court. The fight isn't over. - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks 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.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies

A federal judge blocked Trump's Pentagon policy limiting journalists' access, ruling it violates constitutional rights to free speech and due process.
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

The Washington Post won a round in court. The fight isn't over. - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks 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
fromTruthout
2 weeks 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.
#fbi-search
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

FBI searches a Washington Post reporter's home as part of investigation

Nonetheless, this extraordinary, aggressive action is deeply concerning and raises profound questions and concern around the constitutional protections for our work,
US news
Media industry
fromThe Nation
3 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.
Media industry
fromHamiltonnolan
1 month ago

Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.
#fbi-raid
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

FBI gathered intelligence on reporters, religious orgs using 'assessment' authority, watchdog report says

FBI assessments examined over 1,000 journalists, religious groups, politicians and others using intelligence tools without needing a criminal predicate or warrant-level evidence.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Future of the Fourth Estate

Since Donald Trump's return to the presidency, student journalists have been instrumental in covering his administration's attacks on everything from the gutting of the Department of Education, to the rollback of diversity and equity initiatives, to the crackdown on free speech and attempted deportation of international students speaking out on Palestine. During this time of increased repression, we remain proud-as well as astonished-to be alone among national news outlets in regularly publishing student perspectives.
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