Sources familiar with the talks say that representatives of Paramount are in discussions with President Donald Trump about settling a $10 billion lawsuit filed by him against CBS days before the 2016 election, accusing the network of deceptive editing during a "60 Minutes'" interview with the then Vice President Kamala Harris. The New York Times reports that with Trump as … [Read more...] about Paramount in Settlement Talks with Trump Over ’60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
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FCC Chair Opens Probe Into NPR and PBS
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) chair has launched an investigation against NPR and PBS for their alleged "airings of commercials." Brendan Carr, FCC chair, wrote in an open letter to The New York Times that he was concerned about the possibility that NPR and PBS could be breaking federal law by broadcasting commercials. It is possible, in particular, that NPR … [Read more...] about FCC Chair Opens Probe Into NPR and PBS
Jim Acosta Departs CNN After Years on Air
Jim Acosta, CNN's anchor and reporter, is leaving the network. This is a major departure for a journalist who was the top journalist on the cable channel in the first term of President Trump’s presidency. Acosta announced the decision to leave CNN at the end of his morning newscast on Tuesday. He thanked the people "behind the scenes" and teased that he would have "more to … [Read more...] about Jim Acosta Departs CNN After Years on Air
ABC News in Crisis: Stephanopoulos ‘Outraged’ Over $15M Settlement, Staff in Turmoil
ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos reportedly feels "apoplectic" as well as "humiliated", after Disney CEO Bob Iger approved an agreement with Donald Trump for $15 million, plus another $1 mil in legal fees. George is not pleased about the payout, which is an embarrassment to the former Clinton aide. Sources with knowledge of the incident said that … [Read more...] about ABC News in Crisis: Stephanopoulos ‘Outraged’ Over $15M Settlement, Staff in Turmoil
Media Appears to Be Stirring Up Unrest Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration
This is a classic. I have seen it like Marty McFly did in "Back to the Future." This is a timeless classic. The Democrats, with Donald Trump's win, need to do something to create a division within the population that will drive people to "resist." What better way to achieve this in America than a good old-fashioned racial protest movement? Daniel … [Read more...] about Media Appears to Be Stirring Up Unrest Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration