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FCC’s Gomez urges NAB to defend broadcasters against polling investigations
In a letter on Friday, Gomez accused the Trump administration of trying to influence news reporting by broadcasters ahead of the midterm election.
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FCC’s Carr engages in election interference with baseless threat about polls
It is not illegal for news outlets operated by licensed radio and TV stations to report on public polling data that they know or believe to be legitimate.
Judge to Trump: Stop blocking news outlets from White House
The judge cited Trump's public statements criticizing the outlets' reporting as evidence that their editorial viewpoints motivated the decision.
FCC Chairman Carr deflects when asked if televised executions are legal
Legal experts say public executions in the U.S. violate international treaties, but broadcasting one that is streamed by the government is more of a legal gray area.
Skydance CEO voices support for CNN lawsuit against Trump
At a town hall, Skydance CEO David Ellison said he will not interfere with CNN or CBS News editorial decisions following the Paramount-WBD merger.
Fox News signs Karoline Leavitt as contributor
Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News Media as a contributor, where she will provide political commentary and analysis across the company’s platforms.
White House again bans CNN from traveling press pool
CNN had been designated to provide television pool coverage under a rotation released Sunday but was omitted from subsequent White House guidance.
News outlets sign letter opposing Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, POLITICO
The letter, filed in court on Wednesday, says the ban issued by Trump against three news outlets violates the First Amendment.
News outlets to sign court brief supporting CNN, MS Now, POLITICO lawsuit against Trump
Dozens of news organizations are expected to endorse a court filing that backs CNN, MS Now and Politico's lawsuit over their banishment from the White House.
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Networks back CNN in opposing White House pool changes; lawsuit filed against Trump
ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC suspended their shared television pool coverage of presidential events after CNN was ousted from the White House press pool on Monday.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters denied White House access
President Donald Trump said the ban was a direct response to negative coverage, but he did not single out a specific article or feature.
California Governor Newsom’s lawsuit against Fox News scheduled for March 2028 trial
The lawsuit stems from comments made by a Fox News personality about a telephone conversation made between Newsom and President Trump last year.