Media Spotlight
Media gains a little trust while covering Trump
Trust in the media has inched up during President Trump's first six months, despite his turbulent relationship with the press, a new poll has found.
Trump seeks quick Murdoch deposition in Wall Street Journal lawsuit over Epstein story
President Donald Trump is asking a federal court in Florida to force Rupert Murdoch to give a deposition for the president's lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal within 15 days, citing the media mogul's age and physical condition.
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On Tuesday's Front Page: The Trump administration is vowing to "flood" New York City with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after an off-duty border officer was shot, civilians across Ukraine took refuge as Russia deployed another aerial assault, and more.
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On Monday's Front Page: Drone warfare is emerging as a central tool in the Trump administration's expansion of U.S. military power, an analyst says the alliance between Russia and North Korea is spearheading a world order for which the West is unprepared, and more.
How Trump dethroned The Associated Press and slayed America’s media giants
On 9/11, the Associated Press had the only reporter with President George W. Bush when he flew to an underground bunker to dole out orders for the U.S. response. Now, the AP can't even get into the Oval Office.
Journalists among at least 13 arrested during immigration-related protest in Cincinnati
Police in Cincinnati arrested at least 13 people, including two journalists, after demonstrators protesting the immigration detention of a former hospital chaplain blocked a two-lane bridge carrying traffic over the Ohio River.
Trump sues Wall Street Journal for $10 billion over ‘false’ Epstein letter
President Trump sued the Wall Street Journal, its owners, and reporters for publishing what the president says is a "false" letter, purportedly wishing the late Jeffrey Epstein a happy birthday with suggestive, sexual references.
Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news
Stephen Colbert was receiving messages of support and affection from his fellow late-night hosts after announcing that CBS was canceling his show, "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert," next May. Jimmy Fallon said he was "just as shocked as everyone," and Seth Meyers called him a great host and comedian but an even better person. Jimmy Kimmel directed an expletive at CBS, and Andy Cohen said it was a sad day for the network. As for President Donald Trump - a frequent target of Colbert's comedy - he said on Truth Social that "I absolutely love" that Colbert was "fired."
Discovery ‘Shark Week’ has breaching great whites, looks back at ‘Jaws’ and starts with some dancing
Fifty years ago, "Jaws" unlocked dread in millions about man-eating sharks. This summer, that fear may be somewhat reduced as they become contestants on a TV dance show.
Trump says salacious Epstein letter attributed to him is ‘fake’ and plans lawsuit against WSJ
President Trump lashed out Thursday at the Wall Street Journal for publishing a letter he supposedly sent to disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling the note a fake.
CBS cancels ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
CBS is axing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" in May 2026, the host told an audience at a taping Thursday.
Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting, foreign aid requested by Trump
The Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, moving forward on one of the president's top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators.
NPR’s and PBS’s biased assault on Sen. McConnell’s judicial legacy
For decades, Sen. Mitch McConnell has been a towering figure in Kentucky and Washington. His greatest accomplishment is reshaping the federal judiciary.
Netanyahu exposes media bias in fiery Fox News interview
During his visit to Washington last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was interviewed for an hour by Fox News and radio host Mark Levin.
Rough times for broadcast networks illustrate changing media landscape
Two milestones revealed this week illustrate the diminishing power of broadcast television in the media world - one fueled by the habits of young people and the other by their elders.
Trump sues public broadcasting board members who refuse to be fired
President Trump's Justice Department announced a lawsuit Tuesday against three members of the board of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, accusing them of defying Mr. Trump's attempt to fire them.
Club World Cup final averaged 1.3 million viewers on TBS
Chelsea's 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain averaged 1.3 million viewers on TBS and the 24 matches televised in the U.S. with English commentary averaged 458,000, TNT Sports said Tuesday.
A review finds a BBC Gaza documentary breached editorial guidelines
A BBC documentary about children's lives in Gaza breached editorial guidelines on accuracy because it failed to disclose that the program was narrated by the son of a Hamas official, according to a report published Monday.
David Gergen, adviser to four presidents, has died
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died. He was 83.
Trump Media’s Truth+ launches worldwide, includes Newsmax
The Trump Media & Technology Group's Truth+ streaming platform is now live with channels such as Newsmax on its international app.
