Donald Trump
Documents outline deal between Voice of America, One America News
The agency's senior advisor Kari Lake endorsed a non-binding contract with OAN parent Herring Networks earlier this month, according to documents obtained by The Desk.
Trump threatens another lawsuit against CBS amid settlement talks
The network has offered to settle Trump's earlier news distortion lawsuit for $15 million; Trump is holding out for $25 million and an apology from CBS News.
NPR sues Trump administration over funding cuts
The public radio program distributor takes issue with Trump's executive order that directed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to eliminate funding for NPR and PBS.
Press rights group threatens lawsuit against Paramount
The Freedom of Press Foundation claims it owns Paramount stock, and will file a derivative lawsuit if the company settles a news distortion case brought by President Trump last year.
Wendy McMahon resigns from Paramount’s CBS News and Stations
Wendy McMahon has announced her resignation as President of CBS News and Stations, the local television broadcasting division operated by CBS and owned by Paramount Global.
CPB: We don’t have to listen to Trump on NPR, PBS funding matters
Officials at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting said President Donald Trump has no legal authority over their organization.
Trump signs Executive Order to cut NPR, PBS funding
The Executive Order signed on Thursday said funding to NPR and PBS is no longer necessary because alternative sources of news exist.
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The U.S. Attorney General on Friday rescinded a memo issued four years ago that limited the ability of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to target reporters during criminal and civil investigations.
Salem Media Group announces partnerships with Trumps
The CEO of Salem Media said the deals were proof that it is an "exciting time to be a Salem shareholder."
Trump signs Executive Order extending TikTok deadline, averting ban
A deal was being worked to sell TikTok to American investors, but fell apart once a tariff and trade war was triggered this week.
Senate committee to weigh Olivia Trusty’s nomination to FCC
The Senate Commerce Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Olivia Trusty's nomination to the FCC.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr targets Disney’s DEI practices
The agency regulates eight ABC television stations owned by Disney, which hold FCC-issued licenses.