Donald Trump has signed an executive directive to reduce funding for news organizations NPR and PBS. The White House announced this. This is the latest attempt by the U.S. President to use federal funds as leverage to target institutions he doesn't like. The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which allocates funds to PBS and NPR stations, to "cease direct … [Read more...] about Trump Moves to Slash NPR, PBS Funding with New Executive Order
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Bombshell: New Leaks Expose Biden White House’s Tight Grip on Press Access
In some ways, it was refreshing to see former Biden-Harris officials admit some uncomfortable truths after the event. However, in others, they were irritated because they could (and should) have spoken out at the time. Michael LaRosa was one of them. He worked as Jill Biden’s traveling press secretary for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign in 2020. LaRosa was appointed First … [Read more...] about Bombshell: New Leaks Expose Biden White House’s Tight Grip on Press Access
Muslim Journalist Sounds Alarm on ‘Antisemitism Industry,’ Urges DOJ Investigation
On Wednesday, a Muslim journalist told the Senate Judiciary Committee that it has been turned into an "industry," and called on the Justice Department to investigate "malign external influence" to be behind this. Antisemitism has become a business. Asra Namani, the founder of the Pearl Project, told Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, that it is an "industry" that's being perpetuated by … [Read more...] about Muslim Journalist Sounds Alarm on ‘Antisemitism Industry,’ Urges DOJ Investigation
Brian Stelter Gets Roasted on Twitter After DOJ’s Epstein Files Bombshell
The DOJ Epstein files were released in their first phase on Thursday. The DOJ gave binders of heavily redacted documents to a select group of conservative influencers before posting them online. As we reported, a press release from the DOJ that also came later in the day acknowledged that much of the information they released was "previously leaked but never released in a … [Read more...] about Brian Stelter Gets Roasted on Twitter After DOJ’s Epstein Files Bombshell
White House Scores Early Win as Judge Rules Against AP’s TRO Request
The AP took the White House to court over a dispute that may appear petty in the grand scheme of things. The D.C. district court judge Trevor McFadden heard the AP motion for a TRO on Monday. He has denied it but has scheduled a hearing for a preliminary order on March 20th. JUST IN: The AP's emergency request to be allowed to attend WH press events has been denied by … [Read more...] about White House Scores Early Win as Judge Rules Against AP’s TRO Request