Category: media_bias

• Media Monitor: ICIJ Reports Treasury Exemption for Russia-Linked Copper Mine Deal, Huawei Trial and China Capital Fallout

  30 Sep 2026 6:12 p.m. · Source: ICIJ

  ICIJ reports a U.S. Treasury sanctions exemption let a Texas firm tied to a Trump donor buy Armenia's Teghut copper mine from Russia's VTB Bank, plus Huawei trial and China Capital fallout.

  BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaUSAChinaMaltaBankingFinancial MarketsLegalEconomyMedia Bias ICIJVTB BankKonstantin SokolovTeghut copper mineU.S. Treasury sanctions exemptionHuaweiChina Capital investigation

• Newsom Signs Bill Creating Tax Credits to Strengthen Local Journalism in California

  30 Sep 2026 4:06 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

  California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2222, creating refundable tax credits from 2027 to 2032 for qualifying local news organizations that employ journalists in the state.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsMedia BiasLegalDemocratic Party Gavin NewsomAssembly Bill 2222local journalismtax creditsCaliforniaChristopher WardBuffy WicksCalifornia Governors Office

• Media Monitor: NPR Fundraising Leaders Say Network Now Relies on Public Support After Federal Funding Ends

  30 Sep 2026 12:17 p.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR fundraising officials say the network is entering its second year without federal funding and is asking listeners to donate to sustain local and independent journalism.

  MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAElectionFederal GovernmentMedia BiasDigital and Print Publishing NPRpublic mediafederal fundingfundraisingRachel EvansElyse Poinsett2026 midtermsNPR Breaking News

• Media Monitor: Poynter Recaps Schmitt's Hawkeyes Gaffe, Trump's Press Fight and Washington Post's Impact Report

  30 Sep 2026 7:31 a.m. · Source: Poynter

  Poynter reports Sen. Eric Schmitt accused Jack Smith of perjury over a basketball game mix-up, while CNN, MS NOW and Politico seek to extend a court order blocking their White House ban.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaUSACongressFederal GovernmentLegalMedia BiasElection Eric SchmittJack SmithSenate Judiciary CommitteeCaitlin ClarkWhite House press credentialsWashington PostDonald TrumpPoynter.org

• Media Monitor: Newsweek Maps Congress on AI as Putin Aide Warns on Trade

  30 Sep 2026 7:17 a.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek's AI Policy Scorecard finds Congress split unevenly on artificial intelligence, while Russia's economy minister warns world trade risks "disintegration" ahead of G20 talks.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseCongressArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetTradeMedia BiasElectionAsiaEurope NewsweekAI Policy ScorecardDonald TrumpMaxim ReshetnikovG20

• Media Monitor: NPR Says Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting Has Ended, Urges Listener Support

  28 Sep 2026 4:27 p.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR is telling supporters that federal investment in public broadcasting is gone, saying it now relies on audience donations to fund local and independent news coverage.

  MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAElectionGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia BiasSocial Issues NPRpublic broadcastingfederal fundingRachel Evans2026 midtermsphilanthropyjournalism ethicsNPR Breaking News

• Media Monitor: Poynter Report Examines Trump's Press Ban, Government-Funded Ads and Tebow's Life Surge Pause

  28 Sep 2026 7:32 a.m. · Source: Poynter

  Poynter reports on Rachel Maddow's take on Trump's media attacks, the unresolved White House TV pool fight, taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads and Tim Tebow pausing his Life Surge relationship.

  MediaPolitics and GovernmentUSAWhite HouseMedia BiasLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEntertainment Poynter InstituteDonald TrumpRachel MaddowWhite House press poolCNNTim TebowLife SurgePoynter.org

• Media Monitor: France 24 reports CNN pulled from Trump press pool despite judge's order

  26 Sep 2026 3:21 a.m. · Source: France 24

  France 24 reports CNN was removed from President Donald Trump's press pool for a Tennessee trip, despite a judge's order to reinstate White House access.

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• Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Altered Trump 2028 Hat Video and AI-Generated Judge Mugshot

  25 Sep 2026 4:52 p.m. · Source: Lead Stories

  Lead Stories fact checks find a viral Oval Office video showing a "Trump 2028" hat was digitally altered, and an AI-generated mugshot of Judge Hannah Dugan is not real.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyUSAWhite HouseArtificial IntelligenceMedia BiasGeneral Politics Lead StoriesDonald TrumpTrump 2028 hatOval OfficeFox NewsJudge Hannah DuganPope Francis funeral

• Media Monitor: Xi and Trump Wrap Up Three-Day Summit as Live White House Coverage Resumes

  25 Sep 2026 4:46 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek reports Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump concluded a three-day summit Friday, with televised White House events resuming after a judge temporarily blocked a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

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• Media Monitor: Poynter Reports McClatchy Layoffs, White House Press Fight and Data Center Funding Idea

  25 Sep 2026 12:10 p.m. · Source: Poynter

  Poynter reports McClatchy cut 13 journalists at the Lexington Herald-Leader, a federal judge ordered the White House to readmit three banned outlets, and a proposal would have data centers fund local reporters.

  MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAMedia BiasMedia CrisisEmployment and LaborWhite HouseLegalDigital and Print Publishing PoynterMcClatchyLexington Herald-LeaderAlex AcquistoWhite House press accessNPR Wait Wait Don't Tell Medata centersPoynter.org

• Media Monitor: PolitiFact Rates Texas Senate Ad Claim False, Rejects Trump's AI 'Hoax' Comparison

  25 Sep 2026 8:36 a.m. · Source: PolitiFact's Ellen Hine

  PolitiFact says a Texas PAC ad misleads about Democrat James Talarico's vote on gender-affirming care, and rates President Trump's claim that AI warnings come from one political group as false.

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• Media Monitor: FactCheck.org Says Trump's News Organization Ban Goes Beyond Obama, Biden Actions

  25 Sep 2026 8:32 a.m. · Source: FactCheck.org

  FactCheck.org reports President Trump banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House, and that a judge ordered access restored while the case proceeds.

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• Media Monitor: Poynter Recounts Chaotic Week as Judge Blocked Trump's White House Press Ban

  25 Sep 2026 7:31 a.m. · Source: Poynter

  Poynter reports a federal judge ordered CNN, MS NOW and Politico credentials restored after Trump banned them, but journalists say the White House delayed compliance for hours.

  MediaPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAWhite HouseLegalMedia BiasFederal Government Donald TrumpWhite House press banCNNMS NOWPoliticoTimothy KellyFirst AmendmentPoynter.org

• Media Monitor: Senate Rejects Iran War Powers Measure as GOP Eyes Final Legislative Push Before Midterms

  24 Sep 2026 6:15 p.m. · Source: USA TODAY

  USA TODAY reports the Senate narrowly defeated a war powers resolution on the Iran war, 49-50, while Republicans scramble for last-minute wins and banned outlets return to the White House.

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• Media Monitor: NPR Seeks Donor Support as It Enters Second Year Without Federal Funding

  24 Sep 2026 2:08 p.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR is telling supporters it is entering a second year without federal funding and is asking the public to donate to sustain the network's journalism and programming.

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• Media Monitor: Politico, CNN and MS NOW Return to White House After Judge Reorders Trump to Lift Ban

  24 Sep 2026 1:12 p.m. · Source: France 24

  France 24 reports Politico, CNN and MS NOW reporters were allowed back into the White House on Thursday afternoon after a federal judge ordered President Trump to lift a ban on the outlets.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementUSAWhite HouseLegalMedia BiasGeneral Politics PoliticoCNNMS NOWDonald Trumpfederal judgepress accessFrance 24

• Media Monitor: Newsweek Recounts Trump's Reaction to Flyover Honoring Xi at Joint Base Andrews

  24 Sep 2026 12:04 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek reports President Trump visibly recoiled as B-1 Lancer bombers roared overhead at Joint Base Andrews, while Chinese President Xi Jinping showed no reaction during the arrival ceremony.

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• Media Monitor: Judge Blocks Trump's White House Press Ban, Orders Credentials Restored for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

  24 Sep 2026 7:31 a.m. · Source: Poynter

  Poynter reports a federal judge ruled Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House likely unconstitutional, ordering their press credentials restored, while a separate Iowa court dismissed Trump's suit against pollster J. Ann Selzer.

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• Media Monitor: Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore CNN, MS NOW and Politico White House Access

  24 Sep 2026 6:42 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR reports a federal judge temporarily restored White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after Trump revoked credentials, while Xi Jinping visits Washington and Zelenskyy warns the U.N.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaWorldUSAChinaUkraineIranWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalMedia BiasMilitaryAsiaMiddle EastEurope Trump administrationCNNMS NOWPoliticoTimothy KellyXi JinpingVolodymyr ZelenskyyNPR Breaking NewsNPR

• Media Monitor: Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Banned Journalists' White House Access

  24 Sep 2026 2:27 a.m. · Source: NPR

  NPR reports a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore White House access for three media organizations banned from covering events last week by President Trump.

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• Media Monitor: Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Banned Journalists' White House Access

  24 Sep 2026 2:27 a.m. · Source: NPR Breaking News

  NPR reports a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore White House access for three media organizations banned from covering events last week by President Trump.

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• Media Monitor: Newsweek Weighs Trump's $5,000 'Dividend,' Ossoff's 2028 Prospects and Iran's UN Messaging

  23 Sep 2026 5:20 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek examines what Trump's $5,000 "dividend" says about corruption, Jon Ossoff's 2028 appeal, Iran's tough UN talk, and Trump's diesel plan.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDemocratic PartyLegalMedia Bias Donald TrumpNewsweekJon OssoffIranUnited Nationsdiesel prices2028 presidential election

• Media Monitor: Washington Post Launches Freedom Desk Initiative Backing Independent Journalism

  23 Sep 2026 4:42 p.m. · Source: The Washington Post

  The Washington Post unveils its Freedom Desk, an initiative supporting independent journalism worldwide, and highlights the exclusion of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House press access.

  MediaPolitics and GovernmentUSAMedia BiasWhite HouseGeneral Politics Washington PostFreedom Deskpress freedomWhite House press accessCNNPoliticoJason RezaianThe Washington Post

• Media Monitor: Newsweek Says Trump TV Launch Followed White House Press Restrictions

  23 Sep 2026 12:31 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek reports that after CNN, MS NOW and Politico were barred from the White House, the administration launched Trump TV, a 24-hour stream of presidential appearances.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAWhite HouseMedia BiasFederal GovernmentDemocratic Party Donald TrumpTrump TVCNNPoliticoJon OssoffNewsweek

• Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Says Trump Urged Supporters to "Cheat Like Hell" at Dallas GOP Convention

  23 Sep 2026 9:01 a.m. · Source: L.A. Times Politics

  L.A. Times columnist Mark Z. Barabak writes that President Donald Trump told backers at a Dallas Republican midterm convention to swear an oath to "cheat like hell" in November's election.

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• Media Monitor: Trump Returns to TV at UN as Network Standoff With White House Continues

  23 Sep 2026 7:31 a.m. · Source: Poynter

  Poynter reports Trump appeared on TV via United Nations feed after networks refused the White House pool, while CNN, MS NOW and Politico press for restored credentials.

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• Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Ossoff 2028 Talk, Diesel Prices, Data Center Backlash and Trump TV

  23 Sep 2026 6:46 a.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek reports on Jon Ossoff's rising 2028 profile, record diesel prices pressing the Trump administration, a voter backlash against data centers, and a day watching Trump TV.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyMediaUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyCongressElectionEnergyArtificial IntelligenceEconomyMedia Bias Jon OssoffNewsweekDonald Trumpdiesel pricesdata centersTrump TVU.N. General Assembly

• UK PM Andy Burnham Tells UN: Britain Is Back, Announces New Information Defence Centre and AI Partnership With US

  23 Sep 2026 2:03 a.m. · Source: UK Government

  In his first UN General Assembly speech, new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a National Centre for Information Defence against Russian disinformation and a new AI defence partnership with the US.

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• Media Monitor: Trump Spars With CNN's Kaitlan Collins Before U.N. Address as Iranian Delegates Walk Out

  22 Sep 2026 4:55 p.m. · Source: Newsweek

  Newsweek reports President Trump's U.N. General Assembly speech drew an Iranian delegation walkout and a sharp exchange with CNN's Kaitlan Collins amid a White House access dispute.

  Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentWeatherWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalGeneral WeatherFilm and TVMedia Bias Donald TrumpUnited Nations General AssemblyIranKaitlan CollinsCNNHayden PanettiereHurricane PoloNewsweek

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