Appeals court: Trump can continue to block AP reporters from events
The White House and its offices are not public forums, and the administration is free to restrict access, the Trump-appointed judges ruled.
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Google search changes result in layoffs at Business Insider
A drop in Google search traffic has led Business Insider to issue pink slips to more than 20 percent of its workforce.
New York Times licenses editorial content to Amazon
The New York Times has signed a multi-year agreement to license its editorial and lifestyle content to Amazon.
DOJ rescinds subpoena protection for journalists
The U.S. Attorney General on Friday rescinded a memo issued four years ago that limited the ability of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to target reporters during criminal and civil investigations.
Reporter fired by Nexstar’s The Hill had prior performance issues
The journalist, Olafimihan Oshin, faced internal scrutiny for factual inaccuracies in articles well before a company owned by President Trump sued The Hill over one of his stories.
Kari Lake calls for Voice of America to drop AP, Reuters contracts
The move will also see Voice of America end its business relationships with Agence France-Presse and Reuters, among other outlets.
White House will choose pool reporters moving forward
The White House affirmed the Trump administration will choose which media outlets will participate in the White House press pool moving forward
DOJ goes to court for Trump in legal challenge brought by AP
Attorneys for the Department of Justice argued the AP has no constitutional right to access events held by President Donald Trump.
Associated Press sues White House officials over ban
The news organization says it is being barred from events involving President Donald Trump because it refuses to refer to the Atlantic Gulf as the “Gulf of Mexico.”
Associated Press banned from White House event over “Gulf of America” recognition
The organization continues to use the name “Gulf of Mexico,” despite President Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the body of water.
Pentagon adds CNN, the Washington Post to media office eviction list
The Pentagon has expanded its media office eviction list from four news outlets to eight after some news organizations protested its initial decision.
NTSB forces reporters to get plane crash updates on X
The NTSB says it will only notify the media about press conferences and investigative updates on two recent plane crashes via the social media platform X.
NBC News loses Pentagon office to One America News Network
The Department of Defense is evicting four news outlets from their Pentagon offices and will allow four right-of-center news organizations to take over that space.
Newspapers drop “Candorville” comic after arrest of cartoonist Darrin Bell
Several newspapers have announced the intention to drop or replace “Candorville” after its creator, Darrin Bell, was arrested on child pornography-related charges.
Pulitzer-winning cartoonist released on bail following child porn arrest
A prize-winning cartoonist who was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of possessing child pornography was released from jail on Thursday.
Viewpoint: CNN and the journalism sausage factory
The defamation trial involving CNN, its star host Jake Tapper and American veteran exposed how the American news hot dog is made.
Darrin Bell, Pulitzer-winning cartoonist, arrested on child porn charges
Former Washington Post cartoonist Darrin Bell is accused of possessing child pornography, some of which was created using artificial intelligence tools.
Mainstream media continues to face a credibility crisis
The media is the least trusted institution of 10 civil and political institutions in the U.S., recent polls show – even worse than Congress.
Bill aimed at protection of journalists stalls in U.S. Senate
The PRESS Act would protect a journalist from being forced to disclose their anonymous sources under threat of arrest or prosecution.
Judge issues 28 year prison sentence in case of slain Las Vegas journalist
A former Las Vegas government official has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for murdering a newspaper reporter.
Newsom blocks measure requiring online public notices from newspapers
In his veto message, California’s governor said he was concerned that the proposal would create financial burdens on smaller newspapers.
California governor vetoes bill expanding media access to prisons
The governor said removing a prison’s discretion in awarding news interviews with inmates had the potential to turn criminals into social media stars.
Google’s plan to fund California newsrooms draws scorn from journalism groups
While some executives are praising the move as helping to fund grassroots journalism, unions say they’re disappointed that Google is getting an easy out after destroying the local news business model for years.
Bloomberg fires reporter who broke prisoner swap story
The arrangement was subject to an embargo, which Bloomberg violated in a rush to be first with the news.
Prisoner swap frees Evan Gershkovich from Russian detention
The Wall Street Journal reporter is on his way back home after landing in Ankara on Thursday.
New York Post fooled by fake Jimmy Carter death announcement
The New York Post and other news outlets prematurely killed off America’s 39th president after being tricked by a fake letter that circulated on social media.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 18 years in prison
The sentence was handed down on Friday, and was two years less than what state prosecutors had requested.
Former Wall Street Journal reporter files discrimination lawsuit
The reporter, Stephanie Armour, says the newspaper invented reasons to give journalists poor performance reviews in an effort to shed workers.
Evan Gershkovich, jailed Wall Street Journal reporter, to stand trial in Russia
Prosecutors accuse the Wall Street Journal reporter of collecting intelligence about a Russian military manufacturing plant on behalf of the CIA.
Informa shuts down Digital TV Europe, Television Business International
British media firm Informa has shut down Digital TV Europe and Television Business International, two trade publications that have operated for four decades.
Washington Post to launch newsroom focused on social platforms
The Washington Post is launching a new digital newsroom that aims to reach consumers on non-traditional platforms.
News groups mark one year since Evan Gershkovich arrested in Russia
The Wall Street Journal reporter has been held on baseless accusations of espionage since last March.
McClatchy, Gannett to stop using Associated Press news reports
The not-for-profit AP said the decision by two major newspaper publications will not materially impact their revenue.
Congressional candidate Derek Myers sues Gannett newspapers
Congressional candidate Derek Myers is suing the Cincinnati Enquirer, two reporters and parent company Gannett for defamation stemming from a newspaper article published this week.
Survey: Most don’t want AI-generated news content
Most news consumers are not interested in reading news content that is created by AI-powered tools, according to a new survey released this week.
Noah Shachtman hired by Wired after Rolling Stone scandal
The former editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone interfered with a story about a friend’s child sex abuse charges, according to NPR.
Oregon Weekly hits fundraising goal, will resume printing
An Oregon newspaper that laid off its entire staff following an alleged embezzlement incident says it has raised enough money to resume printing.
Sinclair chairman buys Baltimore Sun newspaper
Sinclair’s executive chairman has acquired the Baltimore Sun from a hedge fund, the newspaper said on Monday.
Eugene newspaper lays off staff following alleged embezzlement
The Eugene Police Department has opened a theft investigation after the town’s alternative newspaper says it was the victim of an embezzlement scheme.
FCC deals blow to TV stations, upholds broadcast ownership rules
The chair of the FCC said the rules were intended to preserve values of localism and competition, but Republican commissioners disagree.