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Media freedom ‘perilously close to breaking point’ in several EU countries | Press freedom

Press freedom is in decline across the EU, with some countries “approaching a dangerous breaking point”, a leading civil liberties network has announced, with widespread threats against journalists and challenges to the independence of public broadcasters. It highlights the attack. Berlin-based European Association for Civil Liberties (Liberties) said in its annual report on freedom of […]

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner Was A Monument To Corporate Press’ Self-Importance And Left-Wing Cronyism

Members of the press corps, politicians and other D.C. elite gathered Saturday night at the Washington Hilton for a cavalcade of self-indulgence during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The event, hosted by Saturday Night Live’s Colin Jost, exemplified the fourth estate’s deep relationship with the Democratic party. Following remarks from White House Correspondents’ Association […]

Terrorists declare support for anti-Israel student protesters while the Associated Press gives them nominal cover

Anti-Israel radicals across the United States have occupied several college campuses, where they have set up pro-Hamas encampments, attacked police, demanded foreign policy, and parroted genocidal rhetoric. Their efforts to show solidarity with the Islamic terrorist group that massacred thousands of Israelis and dozens of Americans in October (the same terrorist group that has since […]

Inside the failed White House coup against press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre

WASHINGTON — President Biden’s aides have been quietly hatching a plan to replace press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre this fall and recruiting outside allies to force her out, The Post has learned. Jean-Pierre, who made history in May 2022 by becoming the first openly gay black man to hold the position, has an irritating habit of […]

Biden Dodging Press Sets a ‘Dangerous Precedent’

[I]In talks with Vice President Harris and other administration officials, the Times publisher instead focused on higher principles. Systematically avoiding interviews and questions from major news organizations not only undermines important norms, but also establishes a dangerous precedent for the future. The president can use it to avoid oversight and accountability. That’s why Mr. Sulzberger […]

Lakers’ Anthony Davis drops mic, storms out of press conference

Anthony Davis had had enough. The Lakers star wondered what Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater gave the big man the game-winner on Monday night as the Nuggets erased a 20-point second-half deficit to win 101-99 and go up 2-0. I wasn’t in the mood to analyze in detail what had happened. They took the lead in the […]

Tiger Woods note question leads to awkward end to Neal Shipley press conference

Neil Shipley’s dream Masters week ended in a strange way. Shipley was the only amateur to reach the finals this weekend at Augusta, playing the final round against Tiger Woods on Sunday. Shipley spoke passionately about Woods and his experience playing with him, but had an odd reaction to one question about the five-time Masters […]

Ex-ministers press Sunak on ‘persecution’ of carers who broke earnings rules | Carers

The “scandalous” prosecution of unpaid carers exposed by the Guardian must end now and an investigation must begin immediately, Rishi Sunak has been told. Three former Work and Pensions Secretaries and the Labor Party explain why they unknowingly breached earnings rules yet left thousands of people looking after loved ones being chased out for thousands […]