Category: media_crisis
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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.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisGeneral Politics 60 MinutesCBS NewsRoss DouthatKaitlan CollinsDonald TrumpJournalismMedia IndustryPoynter.org
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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
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Media Monitor: Networks Grapple with Trump Speech; White House Aide Investigated for Betting; 'Today' Show Incident
Poynter reports on how major networks covered President Trump's speech on election integrity, an investigation into a White House teleprompter operator for alleged insider betting, and a security incident at NBC's 'Today' show.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsElectionMedia CrisisLegalFilm and TV Donald TrumpElection IntegrityMedia CoverageWhite HouseTeleprompterInsider TradingCraig MelvinPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact addresses McConnell photo claims, Graham's cause of death, and FIFA investigation calls
PolitiFact is reporting on social media claims about a Mitch McConnell photo, the preliminary cause of death for Sen. Lindsey Graham, and calls for ethics investigations into FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President Donald Trump.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSportMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentRepublican PartyMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceMedia Crisis Mitch McConnellLindsey GrahamDonald TrumpFIFAAortic DissectionConspiracy TheoriesWorld CupPolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: Voices for Vaccines Addresses Autism, COVID-19 Vaccine, and SIDS Claims
Voices for Vaccines reports on common anti-vaccine claims, clarifying that autism is not linked to vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines do not cause cancer, and vaccines do not cause SIDS.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducationLegalMedia Crisis AutismVaccinesCOVID-19 VaccinesCancerSIDSPeter McCulloughChildren's Health DefenseVoices for Vaccines
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Media Monitor: ABC News reports Telstra outage, US arrest of Australian, Iran targets US sites
ABC News is reporting on a nationwide Telstra mobile network outage, the arrest of an Australian woman in the U.S. for alleged illegal voting, and Iran's targeting of U.S. military sites.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldEconomyLegalMiddle EastElectionMedia CrisisComputers and Internet TelstraMobile Network OutageAustraliaIranSupply ShocksYouTubeABC News PM
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Media Monitor: GOP Leaders Confirm Contact with Hospitalized McConnell Amid Rumors
The Washington Post is reporting that GOP leaders have spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell, who remains hospitalized since June 14, as his office's silence fuels unverified theories.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMediaGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyCongressMedia Crisis Mitch McConnellHospitalizationWashington PostU.S. SenatePolitical RumorsU.S. PoliticsThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Trump's Role in FIFA World Cup Reversal, Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Claims, and Free Press Debates Highlight Media Reports
Poynter highlights media reports on President Trump's alleged intervention in a FIFA World Cup red card reversal, scrutiny of Lincoln Memorial vandalism claims, and discussions on the importance of a free press.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial IssuesMedia Crisis Donald TrumpFIFAJournalismFree PressFolarin BalogunLincoln MemorialOlivia NuzziPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: CNN Talent Departs Amid Merger Uncertainty; ESPN Retracts Story
Poynter reports CNN's Paula Reid is leaving due to uncertainty surrounding the Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger. It also details ESPN's retraction of a story about NFL player Michael Pennel Jr. due to errors.
MediaBusinessPolitics and GovernmentSportDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisEconomyLegalEducation CNNPaula ReidESPNMichael Pennel Jr.Media IndustryJournalismMergers and AcquisitionsPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: NPR Erroneously Reports Alito Retirement; Supreme Court Rules on Birthright Citizenship; Pentagon Media Policy Struck Down
Poynter reports on NPR's retraction of an erroneous Samuel Alito retirement story, significant Supreme Court rulings, a federal judge's decision against the Pentagon's media policy, and concerns over the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentSportFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesMedia CrisisEducation NPRSupreme CourtJournalism EthicsMedia LawUS PoliticsCorporate MergersSports MediaPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: European Correspondent Reporters Detained at U.S. Event in Brussels
The European Correspondent reports its editor-in-chief and a reporter were detained by police at a U.S. "Freedom 250" celebration in Brussels after attempting to question the U.S. ambassador.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEuropeMedia CrisisSocial IssuesBelgium Julius E. O. FintelmannSamuelBill WhiteBrusselsPress FreedomDiplomacyThe European Correspondent
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Media Monitor: Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy; WNBA's Caitlin Clark controversy continues; Jay Williams addresses awkward NBA Draft comments
Poynter reports Camp Mystic filed for bankruptcy after a deadly flood, the WNBA faces criticism over its handling of Caitlin Clark, and Jay Williams found NBA Draft comments about his accident uncomfortable.
MediaSportBusinessLaw EnforcementLegalEducationDigital and Print PublishingComputers and InternetMedia CrisisSocial Issues Camp MysticWNBACaitlin ClarkNBA DraftJay WilliamsMedia IndustrySports BroadcastingPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Poynter details Russini ethics questions, Ellison's Trump donation, Carlson's GOP exit
Poynter is reporting on The New York Times' deep dive into Dianna Russini's ethics, The Wall Street Journal's report on Larry Ellison's donation to Donald Trump, and Tucker Carlson's declaration of leaving the Republican Party.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyFinancial MarketsDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVMedia Crisis Dianna RussiniThe New York TimesThe AthleticJournalism EthicsDonald TrumpLarry EllisonTucker CarlsonPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: White House Attempted to Force Journalists to Reveal Sources, New Trump Book Released
Poynter reports on the White House's attempt to subpoena journalists for sources, the release of a new book on President Trump, and The Daily Wire's IPO plans, among other media news.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVMedia Crisis Donald TrumpPress FreedomJournalismSubpoenasMedia IndustryRegime ChangeThe Daily WirePoynter.org
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Media Monitor: CBS News Turmoil, FCC Scrutiny, Media Personalities in the News
Poynter is reporting on CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil's comments on network turmoil, ABC's campaign against FCC scrutiny, new details in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, Linda Cohn's ESPN retirement, and Ina Garten's upcoming podcast.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportMedia CrisisFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing CBS NewsFederal Communications CommissionMedia RegulationNancy GuthrieESPNLinda CohnIna GartenPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Federal Regulator Investigates Disney-Owned ABC
The Washington Post reports a federal regulator is investigating Disney-owned ABC, targeting 'The View' and local stations, prompting ABC to air counter-pressure TV spots.
BusinessMediaPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentMedia CrisisEconomyLegal Federal Communications CommissionABCThe ViewDisneyTelevisionInvestigationThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Covers Political Behavior, Election Integrity, Youth Employment, and Media Bias
The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board covers political candidate behavior, election integrity, youth employment, and media bias, according to its latest summary.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsElectionFederal GovernmentMedia CrisisEuropeEmployment and Labor Graham PlatnerKen PaxtonCalifornia electionsDonald TrumpTeen employmentMedia biasLouvrePoliticsEconomyArts & EntertainmentWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports U.S. Inflation Tops 4%, Trump Denies Iran Deal Details, and Key Political Developments
Newsweek reports U.S. inflation hit a three-year high of 4.2% in May, while President Trump denies Iranian details of a proposed deal to end the Iran war. The publication also covers Trump's DNI nomination and Democratic redistricting targets.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldMediaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseEconomyMiddle EastElectionMedia Crisis US inflationIran dealDonald TrumpJay ClaytonMidterm electionsRedistrictingNATONewsweek
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports on "60 Minutes" Overhaul and Knicks' NBA Finals Run
Poynter is reporting on significant changes at CBS News' "60 Minutes," including firings and accusations of political influence, alongside the New York Knicks' historic NBA Finals comeback and high television ratings.
MediaSportPolitics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsMedia CrisisMedia BiasFilm and TVEconomyEducation 60 MinutesCBS NewsBari WeissNew York KnicksNBA FinalsTelevision NewsBasketballPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: CBS News Turmoil, Trump Election Claims, and Media Industry Shifts Reported by Poynter
Poynter reports on CBS News' internal struggles, President Trump's unsubstantiated claims about the Los Angeles mayoral election, and significant changes within the media industry, including Clay Travis's departure from OutKick.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsElectionDigital and Print PublishingMedia CrisisRepublican Party CBS NewsDonald TrumpLos Angeles Mayoral RaceMedia IndustryJournalismOutKickDianna RussiniPoynter.org