Category: media_crisis
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Media Monitor: Poynter Examines Scripps' Anchorless Local Newscasts
Poynter's Kristen Hare highlights colleague Kerwin Speight's reporting on Scripps' anchorless local TV newscasts, questioning whether added field reporters replace the context anchors once provided.
MediaBusinessDigital and Print PublishingEmployment and LaborMedia Crisis Poynter InstituteScrippsanchorless newscastslocal television newsWMARGray Medialocal journalism fundingKristen Hare | Poynter
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Democrats Win Control of Congress in Historic Midterm Wave
Democrats took the House and Senate in the biggest Republican loss in half a century, with Senate results in Alaska and Mississippi still pending and the party's majority possibly reaching 54 to 56 seats.
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Haley Stevens Backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race Days Before Midterms
The Democratic congresswoman's endorsement drew condemnation from party leaders, the resignation of her chief of staff and praise from President Trump, who said he would welcome her into the Republican Party.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionCongressDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyWhite HouseGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesMediaMedia CrisisHealthBusinessScience & TechnologyMiddle EastEconomyClimate ChangeComputers and Internet Donald Trumpmidterm electionsLincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolHaley StevensMichigan Senate raceJD VanceAnthony ConstantinoUSA TODAYUSA TODAY On PoliticsMike RogersAbdul El-SayedJohn CornynTexas Senate race2026 midtermsNewsweekDetroit2026 midterm electionspress freedomTIME magazineWall Street Journal lawsuitPoynter.orgIranSupreme CourtColorado pre-KNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Justice Dept. Issues New Subpoenas in Alaska Senate Ballot-Stacking Inquiry as Governor Orders Probe
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into whether Democrat Mary Peltola should face charges, after a New York Times report on efforts to recruit a second Dan Sullivan into the race.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementElectionCongressState GovernmentsMedia CrisisLegalScience & TechnologyConflictRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyComputers and InternetMilitaryEuropeSportHealthMedical ScienceFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceUSAWhite HouseDigital and Print Publishing Mary PeltolaDan SullivanAlaska Senate raceMike DunleavyNew York TimesPaula ReidMS NOWPoynter.orgMichigan Senate raceUkraineSpaceXDonald TrumpNewsweekElection DayPete HegsethVeterans Affairs home loansorgan transplantationNPR Breaking NewsNPRThe New York Timesranked-choice votingelection integrityPoynter InstituteCNN lawsuitLife magazine
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports Trump's Record Truth Social Post, CBS News Turmoil and Woodward Memoir
Poynter reports Trump's 1,322-word Truth Social post targeting Bill Maher included news on the White House briefing room, while Dan Rather and Bob Woodward weigh in on press turmoil.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentWhite HouseMedia BiasMedia CrisisFilm and TVScience & Technology Donald TrumpBill MaherTruth SocialCBS News60 MinutesBob WoodwardWhite House press corpsPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports First Lady Melania Trump Brokered Localized Ceasefire in Oleshky
Newsweek reports the White House announced first lady Melania Trump brokered a localized, provisional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the occupied city of Oleshky, a rare diplomatic achievement.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaWhite HouseMilitaryEuropeMedia Crisis Melania TrumpOleshkyRussia-Ukraine warceasefireNewsweekJennifer H. Cunningham
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports FCC chair's 'fake polls' warning, $25B Meta penalty and Alaska newsroom collaboration
Poynter reports FCC Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters about airing "fake polls," a New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion, and Alaska newsrooms are collaborating ahead of the midterms.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyMedia BiasMedia CrisisElectionFederal GovernmentLegalComputers and Internet Brendan CarrFederal Communications CommissionWedgewood PollsMetaCambridge AnalyticaChristianity TodayAlaska midterm electionsPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Amanpour to leave CNN, Stewart stays at 'The Daily Show,' arrests made in West Bank attack on Post photographer
Poynter reports Christiane Amanpour will exit CNN next June after 43 years, Jon Stewart will remain at "The Daily Show" through 2028, and Israeli police arrested 10 suspects in a West Bank attack on a Washington Post photojournalist.
MediaEntertainmentConflictLaw EnforcementMedia CrisisFilm and TVMiddle East Christiane AmanpourCNNJon StewartThe Daily ShowWashington PostWest BankParamount SkydancePoynter.org
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Media Monitor: NPR Seeks Donations as Network Enters Second Year Without Federal Funding
NPR is reporting it is in its second year without federal funding and is asking listeners to contribute financially to sustain the public media network.
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NPR Marks One Year Without Federal Funding as CEO Katherine Maher Appeals for Public Support
NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher marks a year of public media without federal funding, thanking donors and asking for continued support to keep journalism independent.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia CrisisSocial Issues NPRKatherine Maherpublic mediafederal fundingFirst Amendmentjournalismdonations
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Media Monitor: Trump Attacks Fox News as Hegseth Blasts the Press
Poynter reports President Donald Trump criticized Fox News on Truth Social while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told troops the press is committing "treason."
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAMedia BiasMedia CrisisFederal GovernmentFilm and TVSportLegal Donald TrumpFox NewsPete HegsethTruth SocialParamount Warner Bros. Discovery mergerFCCKirk HerbstreitPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Executive Editor Highlights Impact Report on First Half of 2026
The Washington Post's executive editor says the paper's first Impact Report showcases journalism from the first half of 2026 that drove change and addressed wrongdoing.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports McClatchy Layoffs, White House Press Fight and Data Center Funding Idea
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
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Media Monitor: NPR Seeks Donor Support as It Enters Second Year Without Federal Funding
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.
MediaBusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAMedia CrisisMedia BiasFederal GovernmentSocial Issues NPRNPR Networkpublic mediafederal fundingdonationsindependent journalismWashington, D.C.NPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: Poynter Report Criticizes ESPN's Ted Cruz Interview on 'College GameDay'
Poynter's media newsletter says ESPN's "College GameDay" gave Sen. Ted Cruz nearly 10 minutes to back the Protect College Sports Act, drawing accusations of one-sided advocacy.
MediaSportPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentMedia BiasMedia CrisisCongressFederal GovernmentFilm and TVElection ESPNCollege GameDayTed CruzProtect College Sports Act60 MinutesDonald TrumpAssociated PressPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Poynter details public media initiative, '60 Minutes' overhaul, Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and Maria Bartiromo's Fox News exit
Poynter is reporting on a new initiative to reimagine public media after federal defunding. It also covers significant changes at "60 Minutes," a bizarre Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and the controversial departure of Maria Bartiromo from Fox News.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentMedia CrisisFederal GovernmentEducationFilm and TVSocial Issues Public MediaPoynter InstituteDonald Trump60 MinutesElizabeth HolmesMaria BartiromoFox NewsTom Jones I Poynter
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Media Monitor: Trump Attacks NBC Reporter, G20 Bars Journalists, Washington Post Leak Sparks Internal Debate
Poynter reports on President Donald Trump's social media attack on NBC News' Kristen Welker, the Treasury Department barring journalists from a G20 meeting, and an internal debate at The Washington Post over a classified leak.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia CrisisDigital and Print PublishingEconomy Donald TrumpPress FreedomJournalism EthicsG20MilitaryMedia AccessSports BroadcastingPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Trump Targets Journalists, DHS Disputes NYT Report, Treasury Denies G20 Credentials
Poynter reports on President Trump's calls for FCC action against NBC News' Kristen Welker and his attacks on NYT's Maggie Haberman. It also covers DHS disputing a New York Times investigation and the Treasury Department denying G20 credentials to some…
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedia CrisisEconomyLaw EnforcementElection Donald TrumpKristen WelkerMaggie HabermanFederal Communications CommissionDepartment of Homeland SecurityG20JournalismPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on Media Ethics, FCC Lawsuit, and White House Attacks
Poynter is reporting on a range of media issues, including fake political polls, false copyright claims suppressing news, ABC's First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, and the White House's personal attack on a CNN reporter.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisLegal Political PollingMedia EthicsFirst AmendmentFCCCopyright ClaimsESPNPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Voices for Vaccines addresses claims on autism, COVID vaccines, and cancer
Voices for Vaccines reports on claims linking vaccines to autism, miscarriages, and cancer, providing scientific facts to counter misinformation from public figures and online sources.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentWhite HouseSocial IssuesEducationMedia Crisis VaccinesAutismCOVID-19MisinformationDonald J TrumpPatrick Soon-ShiongPublic HealthVoices for Vaccines
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Leavitt's Exit, 9/11 Oversight, Ukraine Leverage, and U.S. Politics
Newsweek is reporting on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's departure, intelligence oversight regarding Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Ukraine's strategic leverage, and shifts in U.S. primary voter sentiment and New York Jewish politics.
Politics and GovernmentMediaConflictWhite HouseFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsMedia CrisisMiddle East Karoline LeavittDonald Trump9/11UkraineU.S. ElectionsNew YorkNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Trump Took Secret Flight Amid Iranian Threat, Journalists Unaware
Poynter reports on President Trump's secret flight from Turkey due to an Iranian threat, leaving journalists on a decoy plane. It also covers the WHCA's concerns, AOC's egg freezing debate, Trump's renovation focus, and Paramount's acquisition dispute.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseLegalMedia CrisisSocial Issues Donald TrumpAir Force OneIranJournalismWHCAAlexandria Ocasio-CortezParamountPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on midterm primary results, Trump's secret flight, and Iraq's new prime minister
NPR is reporting on the outcomes of yesterday's midterm primaries in six states, President Trump's secret flight from Turkey due to an Iranian threat, and Iraq's new prime minister's pledge to disarm Iran-backed militias.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaElectionWhite HouseMiddle EastMedia CrisisEducation Midterm electionsDonald TrumpIran threatIraq prime ministerTurkey flightSchool screen timePresidential securityNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Highlights WNBA Culture Wars, Trump's Global Impact, and AI's Role in Therapy
Newsweek reports on the WNBA's ongoing culture wars, including player incidents and draft stunts. It also covers President Donald J Trump's Iran policy, 9/11 pilot preparations, and AI's impact on therapy.
SportMediaSocial IssuesMedia CrisisGeneral Politics WNBACulture WarsDonald J TrumpIran9/11AI ChatbotsTherapyNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Trump Hat Hoax, AI Mugshot, and Funeral Photo Edits
Lead Stories fact-checked several viral claims, including a digitally altered video of President Donald Trump, an AI-generated image of Judge Hannah Dugan, and an edited photo from Pope Francis' funeral.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalMedia Crisis Donald TrumpFact CheckingArtificial IntelligenceOval OfficeJudge Hannah DuganPope FrancisCalifornia LawLead Stories
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Media Monitor: "60 Minutes" Makes Key Hires Amid Turmoil, Including Conservative Columnist Ross Douthat
Poynter reports on significant changes at "60 Minutes," including the controversial hiring of conservative columnist Ross Douthat, and highlights CNN's Kaitlan Collins' unflappable professionalism in the face of President Trump's attacks.
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Media Monitor: Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Mother; WHCA Dinner Criticized; CBS News Accused of Bias
Poynter is reporting on Savannah Guthrie's emotional plea for her missing mother, criticism of the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, and former "60 Minutes" correspondent Cecilia Vega's claims of political bias at CBS News.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisMedia BiasFederal GovernmentLegal Savannah GuthrieNancy GuthrieWhite House Correspondents' AssociationDonald TrumpJournalismMedia IndustryBuzzFeed LayoffsPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: ESPN, Disney Announce Layoffs; Pentagon Criticized for Lack of Briefings
Poynter reports ESPN is cutting well-known on-air personalities, part of broader Disney layoffs. The Pentagon faces criticism for a lack of press briefings, while Poynter launches new health and career initiatives.
BusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentHealthEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentMilitaryDigital and Print PublishingMedical ScienceMedia Crisis ESPNLayoffsDisneyPentagonJournalismHealth InformationPete HegsethPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Trump Administration Targets Journalists' Records, Major Media Deal Halted
Poynter reports the Trump administration sought phone records of New York Times journalists, including a reporter's mother. A federal judge also paused the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, while ESPN began layoffs.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsMedia CrisisFilm and TVEmployment and LaborLegal Trump administrationNew York TimesAir Force OneMedia subpoenasParamount-Warner Bros. DiscoveryAntitrustESPNPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Lead Stories Debunks Trump 2028 Hat Hoax, AI Mugshot, and Funeral Photo Edits
Lead Stories is fact-checking several viral claims, including a digitally altered video of U.S. President Donald Trump, an AI-generated mugshot of a judge, and an edited image from Pope Francis' funeral.
Politics and GovernmentMediaScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetMedia CrisisLegal Donald TrumpFact CheckingArtificial IntelligenceOval OfficeJudge Hannah DuganPope FrancisCaliforniaLead Stories