journalistic ethics

Lester Holt Steps Down as NBC Nightly News Anchor After Decade

After a decade as anchor and managing editor, Lester Holt is stepping down from “NBC Nightly News” this summer. He will remain a full-time correspondent for “Dateline,” a position he’s held for nearly 15 years. During his tenure at “Nightly News,” Holt covered major national and international events, conducting numerous high-profile interviews and consistently delivering top-rated broadcasts. NBC News has not yet announced his replacement.

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Trump Campaign Received Advance Fox News Town Hall Questions

Alex Isenstadt’s forthcoming book, “Revenge,” alleges a serious breach of journalistic ethics at Fox News. According to the book, a Fox News insider leaked the questions for a January 2024 Trump town hall to the Trump campaign, giving the candidate an unfair advantage. This incident, based on multiple sources, highlights the close relationship between Trump and some within Fox News, a relationship further illustrated by Trump’s prior consideration of Maria Bartiromo as his running mate, a choice ultimately vetoed by his team. Fox News denies the allegations but plans an investigation.

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