Melinda Hudspeth

Trial set over NPR allegations that CPB yielded to White House pressure NPR alleges that CPB unlawfully yanked away a planned three-year contract worth $36 million in the face of intense pressure from the White House to sever ties with the radio network.

Trial set for Dec 1 over NPR's allegations that CPB unlawfully yielded to White House pressure as new evidence comes to light.

CPB contends it reversed course in 48 hours on a $36M contract with NPR on the merits.

My story:
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R.F.K. Jr. Adviser Calley Means Has Left the White House Mr. Means quietly departed his federal role about a month ago. His sister has been nominated for surgeon general.

Calley Means, an influential adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the brother of President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, quietly departed his federal role about a month ago, he said.

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Another big reason to worry about Bari Weiss’ tenure at CBS News Right now, a potential peril is at hand: the end of truth.

Bari Weiss’ inexperience, her embrace of the right-wing assault on the media, and her eagerness to boost her political opinions over her network’s reporting are all reasons to worry about her tenure at CBS News.

John Dickerson To Depart CBS News In First Major Talent Exit Under New Paramount Owners John Dickerson, co-anchor of CBS Evening News who has been with the network since 2009, said that he is exiting at the end of this year.

dickerson is one of the best broadcast journalists in the game, and someone who would clearly be a real asset to a new leader interested in strengthening the network's journalism. but, of course, we know weiss isn't actually interested in journalism as such.

'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.

Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.

There are many reasons why federal prosecutors typically avoid making extrajudicial comments about an ongoing prosecution.

Speaker Mike Johnson is keeping the House closed this week as he deals with a personal matter — a tense conversation with his son over a racy YouTube ad.

The Trump administration's secret group working to steer his moves for retribution includes CIA officers and a Justice Department lawyer who has claimed that the CIA rigged the 2020 election.
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Money, Women and Taxes: Jeffrey Epstein’s Fiery Friendship with a Wall Street Titan

This got missed in all the happy protest posting yesterday, but the NYT continues to do revelatory work on the life and career of Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s another very, very wealthy man giving E lots of money for services of uncertain value.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/b...

Amazing Soros-funded Antifa turnout in Austin yesterday #NoKings

Now in a position of power at the network, Ms. Weiss is the one concerned about leaks. She has complained that her comments at private CBS meetings keep turning up in media reports, asking if the company can identify the leakers, according to three people familiar with her remarks.

exhibit a of “has never been a reporter” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/b...

Crazy is in the eye of the beholder, snake gigolo!!!

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr. We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

“Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored.” www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Hard to believe this attorney general can pursue justice with impartiality when she is dripping with such partisan disdain.

Trump Suggests Furloughed Federal Workers May Not Receive Back Pay After Shutdown Union leaders and Democratic lawmakers say the move would run afoul of a law adopted under President Trump’s first term.

Breaking News: President Trump signaled that he may try to deny federal workers back pay after the shutdown, in contradiction to U.S. law.

We’re called PANDA ADVOCATES, sir. Your love of poisonous snakes says everything. They kill. Pandas just refuse to have sex. Glad to put my community in the best possible light against the killers you endorse.

We have taught a computer to commit torts in minutes that used to take humans hours to commit.

Very dumb. But this is Border Patrol. I point that out because the guy in charge of the Chicago operation is the same guy who was in charge of the LA op; Gregory Bovino, a long-time Border Patrol agent who was/is El Centro Sector Chief.

Border Patrol are the cowboys of DHS; more aggro than ICE.

Sir that is no way to talk to the Supreme Court

Live Updates: Trump and Netanyahu Release Cease-Fire Plan for Gaza Mr. Trump said Israel would have his “full backing” to eliminate the threat of Hamas if the militant group does not agree to its terms. Hamas said it was not consulted on the proposal.

Breaking News: President Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu backed a plan demanding Hamas disarm and free Israeli hostages or face elimination. Earlier, Hamas said it was not consulted on the proposal or its terms. Follow live updates and see details of the plan.

The ICE Officer, Greg Bovino, who got a US Attorney in California fired with a phone call to the WH, is now leading his troops through downtown Chicago, looking for people who look illegal.

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This is HUGE. The Yogurt Shop Murders, which inspired an HBO documentary that premiered a few weeks ago, have finally been solved with DNA evidence.

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Way overrated and heavy-handed novel.

As of this afternoon, not a single career DOJ attorney has entered an appearance in the case against former FBI Director James Comey. Only the newly-appointed U.S. attorney is listed. That's extremely unusual.

Most men want a return to traditional gender roles, but women aren’t so sure A new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows how men and women of every generation, including Gen Z, are divided over questions about who takes on which roles in the family.

Even though 6 in 10 men say they want a return to 'traditional gender roles', 2/3 of families can't afford it, needing two incomes for rent, utilities, food, kids, car, etc. And not to mention, many women enjoy contributing to society via paid employment. 19thnews.org/2025/09/poll...

Christian activist David Barton will advise Texas State Board of Education during social studies overhaul Barton’s appointment comes ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged debate over how and what children should learn about history.

“This appointment is a flashing red light …. The board members who appointed this phony historian clearly care more about pushing a political agenda than teaching millions of Texas kids the truth in our public schools.”

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(CNBC) - Seasonal hiring in the retail industry is poised to fall to its lowest level since the 2009 recession, an early warning sign that the holiday shopping season could be softer than expected ..

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Hooray for my brave old colleagues in the EDVA US attorneys office. They've apparently produced a memo laying out while there's no PC to indict Comey. If Trump flunky Lindsey Halligan goes ahead and indicts him anyway, she could be looking at severe professional sanctions even possibly disbarment.