During a protest at a New Jersey detention facility regarding alleged poor conditions and denial of medical care, Senator Andy Kim reported being pepper sprayed by federal agents. The incident occurred as tensions escalated between demonstrators and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers attempting to transfer a detainee who had organized a hunger strike. Despite Senator Kim’s efforts to de-escalate the situation by positioning himself between ICE agents and protesters, the agency deployed an armored vehicle and used pepper spray and pepper balls, resulting in several individuals being sprayed and one demonstrator sustaining a leg injury. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson later stated that “agitators” had obstructed the transfer and that officers used the minimum force necessary to protect themselves and federal property.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has won an initial legal victory in his defamation case against Fox News, amounting to $787 million, concerning coverage of a phone call with President Trump. A Delaware judge ruled that the lawsuit can proceed, finding it “reasonably conceivable” that Fox knowingly aired false statements when reporting that Newsom had “lied” about the conversation. The ruling rejected Fox’s attempts to dismiss the case, including arguments based on First Amendment protections, stating Newsom’s allegations possess sufficient preliminary merit to move forward. Fox has stated its intent to “vigorously defend against this frivolous lawsuit,” while Newsom expressed anticipation for the discovery phase.
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Israeli police violently dispersed Muslim worshippers performing Ramadan prayers outside the Old City of Jerusalem, also attacking journalists covering the event. During the confrontation, officers damaged equipment, confiscated memory cards, and detained reporters. A CNN producer sustained a fractured wrist when an officer twisted her arm, an action condemned by journalistic unions and associations as an intentional and unprovoked assault, which police claim was a result of journalists not following orders.
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Despite revelations of his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, CBS News currently has no plans to remove health guru Peter Attia from his contributor role. Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is reportedly against cutting ties, viewing such a move as succumbing to “cancel culture.” While Attia has faced consequences from other companies and a planned “60 Minutes” re-air has been pulled, CBS News has not made a public statement on his status, though his future on air is uncertain.
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In the lead-up to the 2024 election, as Democrats warned about Donald Trump’s ties to Project 2025, a far-right governing agenda, many media outlets were criticized for downplaying these connections. Despite the fact that Project 2025 was demonstrably unpopular and created with the help of former Trump administration officials, some news sources published fact-checks that framed Democratic warnings as alarmist or misleading. After Trump’s victory, he and many of the architects of Project 2025 wasted no time beginning to implement the plan. Following Trump’s public embrace of the project, many commentators criticized media outlets for taking his denials at face value.
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Following the death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a call to reinstate the Cold War-era Smith-Mundt Act, rebranded as the “Charlie Kirk Act,” has gained traction online, promoted by a TikTok user. The proposal, endorsed by Donald Trump, seeks to hold media outlets accountable for alleged propaganda and misinformation. This would include fines for those who label individuals without proof and penalties for social media censorship. While the original act aimed to prevent the domestic spread of U.S.-backed foreign media, the petition’s call for its revival has gained significant support, amassing thousands of signatures in a short period.
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A resurfaced 1990 Barbara Walters interview with Donald Trump reveals a consistent pattern of behavior. Walters directly challenged Trump’s claims of business success, citing information from his bankers contradicting his narrative of financial triumph. Trump attempted to deflect these accusations, but Walters resolutely presented evidence of his financial struggles, particularly concerning the Plaza Hotel. The resurfaced clip highlights Trump’s long-standing tendency to deny criticism and portray himself in a positive light, even in the face of contradictory evidence. This interview foreshadows Trump’s later behavior and rhetoric.
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A Delaware judge has ruled that Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems, a significant victory for the voting machine company in its ongoing legal battle against media outlets that spread false claims about its role in the 2020 election. This decision sets the stage for a jury trial scheduled for late April in Wilmington, Delaware, where Dominion will seek to recover $1.6 billion in damages.
The judge’s ruling is a clear indication that the court finds merit in Dominion’s claims of defamation. This is a substantial development, given the widespread dissemination of false information about Dominion’s alleged role in election fraud. The potential financial consequences for Newsmax are considerable, with the damages sought representing a significant portion of the company’s estimated value.… Continue reading
CNN’s decision to cut away from Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden to fact check the “scores of lies” spewed during his address marks a significant moment in the relationship between media, politics, and truth. I was glued to my screen, a mix of anticipation and skepticism, as the rally commenced. It felt familiar, almost like stepping into a time capsule of political theatrics, propelled by rhetoric that few people outside of his base would consider credible. The moment CNN made the choice to fact check in real time, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of hope that perhaps there was a chance for accountability in the chaos of political misinformation.… Continue reading
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Trump’s Tirade: “Be Quiet, Darling” to Reporter Sparks Outrage
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