Russia arrests more journalists on ‘extremism’ charges
Three Russian journalists were arrested and detained on Friday and Saturday as Russia continues its crackdown on media in the country. On Saturday, Konstantin Gabov and Sergei Karelin were indicted on charges of “extremism.” Associated Press (Associated Press) first reported. They are accused of collaborating with political groups linked to the late Russian opposition leader […]
SNL star Colin Jost roasts politicians, praises journalists at correspondents’ dinner
Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Colin Jost lambasted politicians and praised journalists at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night, highlighting political tensions at home and deadly attacks abroad. It brought humor to a time of conflict. Jost, 41, opened his speech Saturday night with a light criticism of both President Biden […]
New York Times blasts Biden for ‘avoiding questions’ from journalists in blistering statement
The New York Times issued a blistering statement condemning the unprecedented lack of media access during President Biden’s first term. “For those who understand the role of a free press in a democracy, it is alarming that President Biden has so actively and effectively avoided questions from independent journalists during his term in office.” The […]
Blue State Poised To Use Taxpayer Dollars To Pay Journalists’ Salaries
New York state is poised to hand out millions in taxpayer dollars to local media outlets to help pay for journalists’ salaries. The state will dole out $30 million over a three-year period to local media outlets in the form of tax credits, giving publishers the ability to offset up to 50% of the first […]
Anti-Israel protests may cost Biden election, supporters, journalists warn
Anti-Israel demonstrators continue to demonstrate across college campuses, furious over the White House’s stance on the Gaza war, raising concerns that the conflict could do fatal damage to President Biden’s re-election hopes. The number of journalists, reporters, and even supporters who do so is increasing. “Well, I think Trump is a really bad person, and […]
Republicans trust Trump on Ukraine more than twice as much as journalists who are there: Poll
Republicans say they trust former President Trump more than other news and government sources for information about the Ukraine-Russia conflict, according to a new poll released Sunday. A CBS News/YouGov poll conducted April 9-12 found that 79% of Republicans say they trust President Trump with information on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and that 79% of Republicans […]
NPR whistleblower essay exposed ‘reluctance’ by journalists to admit mistakes, argues Chicago editorial board
NPR’s shocking essay highlighted something even worse than liberal bigotry, the Chicago Tribune claimed. It revealed a refusal to make mistakes. On Tuesday, NPR Editor-in-Chief Uli Berliner said: uttered a long rebuke Criticizes NPR’s media coverage of major news stories from the past few years, including Hunter Biden’s laptop and the coronavirus lab leak theory, […]
Richard Leibner, famed agent of prominent TV journalists, dies at 85
Richard Leibner, an influential talent agent known for being one of the most prominent voices in cable news, died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 85 years old. Throughout his 58-year career, Mr. Leibner has earned a reputation as a pioneer in the media industry, representing major media personalities such as Mike […]
Sean Hannity shreds far-left journalists
Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday criticized liberal news outlets for their left-wing reporting on “.Hannity. ” Sean Hannity: There’s one big problem. journalism is dead. It’s buried. This is exactly what I said in 2007 or 2008, when the media had become a giddy cheerleader for the anointed one, Barack Obama. Now, for […]
Todd: Journalists at NBC News ‘Uncomfortable’ with Hiring of Ronna McDaniel
Chuck Todd, NBC’s chief political analyst, said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that many of the company’s journalists were uncomfortable with the hiring of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel. He said he was holding her. “I think our boss owes you an apology for putting you in this situation,” Todd told host […]