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Media Monitor: Poynter Recaps Democratic Midterm Wave, Trump's '60 Minutes' Interview and a Surprise Press Secretary Offer
Poynter reports on CNN's John King calling the Democratic midterm sweep historic, Trump's post-midterm '60 Minutes' interview, and his offer of the press secretary job to UFC's Dana White.
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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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News Outlets Forecast Strong Democratic Night as Voters Head to Polls in Midterms
Newsweek says Senate control will likely be known by 11 p.m. ET unless the outcome runs through Maine or Alaska, both of which use ranked-choice voting.
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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.
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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.
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports election conspiracy theories are already circulating ahead of the midterms
Poynter is reporting that President Donald Trump and his allies are already sowing doubt about the midterms, while also covering a ratings dip at "60 Minutes," a firing at L.A. Taco and a WNBA Finals scheduling controversy.
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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.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Report Previews PolitiFact's Midterm Watch, Plain Dealer Endorsement Reversal and Media Industry News
Poynter reports PolitiFact is bracing for election-week misinformation, The Plain Dealer reversed course to endorse Amy Acton for Ohio governor, and Sean Hannity's Mar-a-Lago wedding drew scrutiny.
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports judge orders Trump deposition in $10 billion BBC suit; White House again blocks pool reporter
Poynter reports a magistrate judge ordered Trump to sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 in his $10 billion BBC lawsuit, and that The Independent was barred from a White House travel pool.
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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.
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Media Monitor: CNN Threatens New Legal Action Over Air Force One Access as Trump Weighs Ousting Press From Briefing Room
Poynter reports CNN has warned the Trump administration of further legal action over blocked Air Force One and Oval Office access, while the president pushes to reclaim the White House briefing room.
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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.
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports White House pool workaround, five-day press secretary exit and West Bank attack on Post photographer
Poynter reports the White House gave Real America's Voice a secondary TV pool slot when CNN was excluded, Katie Zacharia's five-day tenure as press secretary ended, and a Washington Post photographer was beaten in the West Bank.
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Trump Drops Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
The firing-squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan will proceed as scheduled on Dec. 3, with victims' immediate families allowed to attend in person but no stream, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had proposed broadcasting it.
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Poynter Reports Sharp Criticism of White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia's Debut Briefing
Zacharia called on only three reporters, all from conservative outlets, and questions have been raised about her claims to be a lawyer.
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Judge Orders White House to Restore CNN, MS NOW and Politico Access Pending Trial
Judge Timothy J. Kelly found the outlets' Fifth Amendment due process rights were violated and their First Amendment rights likely violated, and the administration says it will appeal.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Report Covers Pentagon Execution Livestream Plan, New Press Secretary and Trump's Dispute With The New York Times
Poynter reports on Hegseth's plan to livestream a federal execution, Republican pushback, Katie Zacharia's first day as White House press secretary and Trump's doctored-photo claim against The New York Times.
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Media Monitor: Fox News' Jennifer Griffin Says Pentagon Press Restrictions Are 'A Big Deal'
Poynter reports Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin says the Pentagon's press restrictions are a big deal, and that the press is still doing its job.
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Media Monitor: Judge Extends Pause on Trump's White House Press Ban as CBS Taps Douthat and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith Apologizes
Poynter reports a federal judge extended a restraining order blocking President Trump's ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds, while CBS and ESPN made media news.
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Media Monitor: CBS Sets JD Vance Town Hall Before Midterms; Fox News Marks 30 Years
Poynter reports CBS will air a prime-time town hall with Vice President JD Vance on Oct. 17 in Michigan, while Fox News marks its 30th anniversary amid debate over its influence.
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Paramount Skydance closes $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover
The combined company, called Skydance, owns CNN, CBS News, HBO Max and Paramount+, and must deliver $6 billion in cost cuts over three years as Fitch downgrades it over debt and integration risk.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports Trump Attacks CNN's Kaitlan Collins at Ohio Rally, Then Criticizes Fox News
Poynter reports President Trump singled out CNN's Kaitlan Collins during an Ohio rally, then criticized Fox News on social media, as his administration continues banning CNN from the TV pool.
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Media Monitor: Paramount Asks CNN Chief Mark Thompson to Stay After Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Poynter reports Paramount CEO David Ellison has asked CNN chief Mark Thompson to remain after the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, while Trump again attacks the press.
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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."
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Media Monitor: Poynter Recaps Schmitt's Hawkeyes Gaffe, Trump's Press Fight and Washington Post's Impact Report
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.
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Media Monitor: Gershkovich Recounts 491 Days in Russian Prison, Fox News Taps Kudlow for Bartiromo's Sunday Slot
Poynter reports Evan Gershkovich described his 2023 arrest and 491 days in Russian custody in his first TV interview since release, while Fox News named Larry Kudlow interim host of "Sunday Morning Futures."
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Media Monitor: Poynter Report Examines Trump's Press Ban, Government-Funded Ads and Tebow's Life Surge Pause
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.
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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.
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Media Monitor: Poynter Recounts Chaotic Week as Judge Blocked Trump's White House Press Ban
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.
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Media Monitor: Judge Blocks Trump's White House Press Ban, Orders Credentials Restored for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
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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