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Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi President Donald Trump denounced ABC News chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce as a “terrible reporter” and threatened the network's license to broadcast after she asked three sharp questions in...

Some notable work yesterday by ABC News' Mary Bruce.
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Trump attacks ABC reporter after question about killing of Saudi journalist Khashoggi

For conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, has quickly become a target of conservative media figures.

apnews.com/article/mamd... conservative media, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target

How chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources The emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein that were released this week shine a light on the relationship between reporters and their sources — and that light isn't always flattering.

apnews.com/article/trum... chummy is too chummy? Epstein emails shine light on relationships between journalists, sources

MSNBC's name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same MSNBC enters the hall of retired corporate names this weekend, with the network formally switching over to MS NOW. It's all part of the corporate divorce from NBC News.

apnews.com/article/msnb... name is being replaced, but its leaders insist that its mission will remain the same

In Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows The job of videotape editors was once one of the least-noticed in the media world. Not anymore. The seemingly mundane task of editing interviews or speeches for broadcast was at the center of this wee...

apnews.com/article/bbc-... Trump-dominated media world, editing video takes on new significance — as BBC uproar shows

Anatomy of a news story: '60 Minutes' invites audience into the editing process with Trump interview CBS News' "60 Minutes" gave its audience a rare opportunity by releasing a full, unedited video and transcript of its interview with President Donald Trump.

apnews.com/article/trum... of a news story: '60 Minutes' invites audience into the editing process with Trump interview

East Wing ballroom donations by corporate owners create awkward moments for news outlets President Donald Trump's razing of the White House's East Wing to build a ballroom has meant for some awkward moments for news outlets.

apnews.com/article/whit... Wing ballroom donations by corporate owners create awkward moments for news outlets

President Trump returns to '60 Minutes' for first time after settling lawsuit against newsmagazine President Donald Trump is returning to “60 Minutes” for an interview for the first time after settling a lawsuit this summer over the newsmagazine's interview with rival Kamala Harris.

President Trump returns to '60 Minutes' for first time after settling lawsuit against newsmagazine

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Watch those texts! Smartphones emerging as a new way for public figures to get into hot water Some public figures carry threats to their livelihood in the palms of their hands. In recent weeks, the Democratic candidate for Virginia attorney general, a group of aspiring Republican leaders and o...

A fertile ground for reporters....
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Watch those texts! Smartphones emerging as a new way for public figures to get into hot water

After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets The Pentagon says a “new press corps” of 60 journalists who had agreed to follow a new media policy will be welcomed into the building to cover the U.S. military.

apnews.com/article/pent... others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets

News stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven't stopped working Dozens of reporters stationed at the Pentagon walked out this week and surrendered their access badges rather than sign on to new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth they said would restri...

apnews.com/article/pent... stories show that reporters may have left the Pentagon, but they haven't stopped working

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules Journalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs at the seat of U.S. military power.

apnews.com/article/pent... turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybrid Jeffrey Goldberg has bold goals: “We want The Atlantic to be the greatest writer's collective on the planet,” the magazine's editor-in-chief said.

My piece on The Atlantic, bucking some trends. apnews.com/article/atla... 
During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybrid

Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules Journalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces on Wednesday, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs at the seat of U.S. military power.

apnews.com/article/pent... turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules

Can the Jets stay in London?

Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website Paramount is buying the successful news commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as editor-in-chief of CBS News.

Big changes at CBS News..
apnews.com/article/cbs-... Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website

After accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause After a career as a presidential aide, publisher of two newspapers and CNN president, Tom Johnson has plenty of stories to swap.

apnews.com/article/cnn-... accomplishments in politics, media, former CNN chief Tom Johnson makes mental health his cause

Neko Case's 'formidable' new album invites multiple musicians for a big sound If Neko Case had one word to describe her first solo album in seven years, it would be “formidable.”

After all this news, good to get a change of pace and talk with Neko Case about her new music.
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Neko Case's 'formidable' new album invites multiple musicians for a big sound

Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments Jimmy Kimmel’s television future is hanging in the balance after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Does Jimmy Kimmel have a path back to ABC?
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Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

Why did the FCC threaten retaliation? I’m not so sure it’s THAT cut and dried. Hope you’re well, Dan.

Trump files $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times The lawsuit names several articles and one book written by two of the publication’s journalists and published in the lead up to the 2024 election.

The media lawsuits are piling up for the president. apnews.com/article/trum... 
Trump files $15B defamation lawsuit against The New York Times

Social media has us in its grip and won't let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study Charlie Kirk's mastery of social media was key to him becoming a force in conservative politics. The extent to which Kirk's killing and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn't come as ...

apnews.com/article/soci... media has us in its grip and won't let go. The Charlie Kirk killing is a case study

Matthew Dowd's firing begins flood of people facing consequences for their comments on Kirk's death Former MSNBC analyst Matthew Dowd opened a floodgate of people who faced consequences for statements in the media — social or otherwise — in the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassinat...

The campaign of shame.
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Matthew Dowd's firing begins flood of people facing consequences for their comments on Kirk's death

Graphic video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media gatekeeper role has changed Traditional news outlets were careful in their coverage of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination to not show graphic images of the event.

apnews.com/article/char... video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media gatekeeper role has changed

CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definition CBS News has appointed an ombudsman to investigate consumer complaints, although Kenneth Weinstein's background and duties are different from the way the job has traditionally been defined in journali...

apnews.com/article/para... News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definition

Rupert Murdoch's family reaches deal on who will control media empire after his death Rupert Murdoch’s family has reached a deal on control of his media empire after his death. The agreement ensures no change in direction at Fox News, a popular network for President Donald Trump and co...

apnews.com/article/rupe... Murdoch's family reaches deal on who will control media empire after his death

Fox News thrives two years after court settlement, but 2020 election coverage fight goes on Fox News seemed to be dealt a crippling blow in a $787 million settlement of a libel lawsuit more than two years ago, but has instead thrived.

Two years out, by most measures that matter to them, Fox News' historic Dominion settlement proved barely a hiccup. apnews.com/article/fox-...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians SiriusXM is giving a national boost to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's podcast, announcing it will begin distributing it and host Beshear for a regular call-in show on the satellite radio network.

apnews.com/article/besh... Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with podcast, the hot format for aspiring politicians

US media quickly forced to revisit a thorny question: How should a president's health be covered? At President Donald Trump's news conference, Fox News' Peter Doocy asked something that surely baffled those who avoided social media over Labor Day: “How did you find out over the weekend that you we...

apnews.com/article/trum... media quickly forced to revisit a thorny question: How should a president's health be covered?

PBS, NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts A month after Congress voted to strip public media of public money, PBS and NPR stations are working to cope — and survive.

apnews.com/article/npr-..., NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts