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2 hours ago

French TV under fire over interview with Russia's Lavrov

Lavrov claimed Moscow was intent on defending 'international law' and rejected any notion of Russia breaking international law in Ukraine, asserting that its forces never targeted 'exclusively civilian' targets.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Portobello: how can this TV show about the mafia and a mind-controlled parrot be so wildly dull?

Portobello tells the true story of Enzo Tortora, a TV host falsely accused of Camorra ties, exploring themes of celebrity, politics, and organized crime.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Rubio stridently denies US is demanding Kyiv give up eastern Donbas to Russia

Marco Rubio denied Zelenskyy's claim that the US demands ceding Donbas for security guarantees, calling it a lie and emphasizing no such stipulation exists.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

House Republican Wildly Claims U.S. Military Officers Are Actually Rooting for the Iranian Regime'

Rep. Derrick Van Orden claims some U.S. military officers support the Iranian regime, criticizing media and former military leaders for their stance against the U.S.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Fox News Host Plays Clip of Markwayne Mullin Plumbing Commercial Amid Right-Wing Outrage Over Kimmel Mocking New DHS Chief's Old Job

Markwayne Mullin, the new Homeland Security Secretary, demonstrated how to clean a garbage disposal in a vintage commercial, showcasing his plumbing expertise. Cain remarked that this background makes Mullin a great DHS secretary.
Humor
#iran-war
fromPoynter
2 days ago
Media industry

Who is keeping the war with Iran going? Trump, once again, blames the media. - Poynter

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1 day ago

Fox Host Warns Trump Will Decide Iran War Has Cost 'Enough'

Laura Ingraham predicts Trump will soon end U.S. involvement in the Iran War, believing Iran's position is untenable.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Get It Right!' Pete Hegseth Demands Truth' About War From Dishonest Hate-Trump Media'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the media for misreporting on the Iran war and praised Trump's military actions as historic and successful.
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fromPoynter
2 days ago

Who is keeping the war with Iran going? Trump, once again, blames the media. - Poynter

President Trump claims the U.S. has won the war with Iran, attributing ongoing conflict to media portrayal.
#trump
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

The Wall Street Journal Is Terrible!' Trump Rages Over Report He's Desperate' to End War

Trump criticized The Wall Street Journal for claiming he is desperate to end operations in Iran, asserting he is not desperate and has other targets to hit.
World news
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Trump Declares Iran War "Has Been Won" as Pentagon Deploys 3,000 Paratroopers

Trump claims victory in the war on Iran despite ongoing military actions and troop deployments.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

So Cringe': Ex-CNN Host Don Lemon Roasts His Old Employer for Experimenting With Podcast-Like Setups

To me, it's cringe because the reason people watch CNN is for the credibility of Jake, and Anderson, and [Erin Burnett]; and there is you know sort of this illusion, if you want to put it that way, about television news. It's larger than life, the colors are brighter than in real life, it's big fancy sets that glow, and that's what it is.
Media industry
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
2 days ago

How Many Horrifying Christian Nationalist Pastors Can Pete Hegseth Have?!

Secretary of War Defense Pete Hegseth's pastor, Brooks Potteiger, expressed a desire for Texas state rep James Talarico to be 'crucified with Christ.'
#megyn-kelly
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

He'll Be Dead Soon': Megyn Kelly Fumes at Rupert Murdoch and Fox News for Pushing Trump Into Iran War

Megyn Kelly criticized Rupert Murdoch and Senator Lindsey Graham for their cavalier attitudes towards military conflict and the lives of service personnel.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

He'll Be Dead Soon': Megyn Kelly Fumes at Rupert Murdoch and Fox News for Pushing Trump Into Iran War

Megyn Kelly criticized Rupert Murdoch and Senator Lindsey Graham for their cavalier attitudes towards military conflict and the lives of service personnel.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Starmer's press tormentors are merciless. He either needs to fight back or bypass them | Jane Martinson

Keir Starmer faces media criticism for his cautious stance on the Middle East conflict, with accusations of cowardice and extreme left alignment.
Real Madrid
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 days ago

Jurgen Klopp makes his future stance clear after reports of Real Madrid move

Jurgen Klopp has denied any contact with Real Madrid regarding a managerial position, expressing frustration over the speculation.
#trump-administration
fromPoynter
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

The Trump administration can't stop complaining about the media - Poynter

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell Roasts Trump Riff on Gold Curtains As War Rages Then Drops Hitler' Into The Mix

Right-wing politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

The Trump administration can't stop complaining about the media - Poynter

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the media for being dishonest and accused them of focusing on negative aspects of the war.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Brit Hume Shreds Media's Iran Narrative With Stunning Shoe-on-the-Other-Foot Scenario

Brit Hume challenges media criticism of Trump's Iran operation by reversing the scenario to show how differently such coverage would frame a defensive U.S. response to foreign attack.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stephanie Ruhle Hammers Trump Over His Description Iran War: Does That Sound Like a Little Excursion to You?'

President Trump characterized a military conflict with Iran that killed over 1,000 people, including children, as a brief 'excursion,' prompting criticism from media figures for misrepresenting the severity of the ongoing war.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Fox's Perino Says Trump Officials Are Getting Hung Up' On Blasting the Media

Dana Perino criticized Trump administration officials for overreacting to media coverage of the Iran conflict, arguing the coverage is not predominantly negative and officials should focus on direct communication instead.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Tapper Slams Leavitt for Claiming Media Reported Troop Deaths to Damage Trump

CNN's Jake Tapper criticized White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for suggesting media coverage of American troops' deaths in Iran was intended to damage President Trump, calling such claims narcissistic and offensive to fallen service members' families.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

MS NOW's Lawrence O'Donnell Roasts Trump Riff on Gold Curtains As War Rages Then Drops Hitler' Into The Mix

During a Medal of Honor ceremony on the third day of conflict with Iran, Trump discussed gold curtains and ballroom renovations instead of focusing on the military situation where American servicemembers were killed.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Megyn Kelly Ruthlessly Mocked Over Pearl-Clutching Hypocrisy on Fox News Graphic

Megyn Kelly criticized Fox News for blending American and Israeli flags in a chyron, calling it inappropriate, but her own show previously used an identical graphic combining US and Iranian flags.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

MS NOW's Jen Psaki Trashes Fox Over Trump Honcho Hearings: Opposite of NFL Red Zone'

Fox News cut away from a heated confrontation between Rep. Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Rand Paul during Mullin's DHS secretary confirmation hearing, prompting criticism from Jen Psaki on MSNBC.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Calm Down': Conservatives Rip Margaret Brennan for Fretting Over Hegseth's Call for Prayer

May Almighty god continue to bless our troops in this fight. And again to the American people, please pray for them. Every day. On bended knee, with your family, in your schools, in your churches, in the name of Jesus Christ.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth Attacks Dishonest and Anti-Trump Press' in Icy News Conference Rant

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, accusing the press of downplaying Trump administration progress and amplifying costs to damage the president.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Stephen Colbert Roasts President Sleepy-Time Bear' Trump After Iran Presser: Try to Stay Awake!'

Stephen Colbert mocked President Trump for appearing to close his eyes during a White House Q&A session about Iran, while Trump attributes the incidents to blinking and claims to sleep only four hours nightly.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Lorraine Courtney: Young men are turning to the 'manosphere' because masculinity has been unfairly scrutinised and criticised - they just want to belong

Society condemns girls extensively but applies different standards to boys, raising questions about gendered accountability and media scrutiny of young men.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Sean Hannity Offers Public Apology To Democrat After Insults

Sean Hannity publicly apologized to Senator John Fetterman for past criticism, acknowledging he misjudged him before meeting in person and later at a Trump meeting in January 2025.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's just nonsense': Van de Ven hits back at suggestion Spurs players don't care

Micky van de Ven denies that Tottenham players lack commitment or are planning summer exits, asserting that suggestions of indifference are false and that players genuinely care about the club's difficult situation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Calls Trump Out Over Outrageous Email Even Pro-MAGA Analyst Calls It Abhorrent'

It's not just the solicitation email. I mean, last week we were talking about the video game analogies that they were making on social media about this war. And there's a kind of flippant nature to some of this. I mean, it was this is striking to me, the President took a phone call today from a reporter because apparently everybody in Washington has his personal cell phone number.
US politics
#press-freedom
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fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump officials target media over Iran war reporting

Defense Secretary Hegseth criticized CNN's reporting on Iran while the Trump administration pursues regulatory pressure against media outlets deemed insufficiently supportive of administration policies.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jake Tapper Defends CNN From Trump Spox Meltdown Smacks Down Spox's Propaganda' Charge

CNN anchor Jake Tapper defended his network's journalists from Trump administration attacks, asserting that reporting from Iran constitutes legitimate war coverage, not propaganda.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Matt Walsh Throws In the Towel Over MAGA Infighting: Can't Even Pretend to Care'

The conservative commentariat now spends most of its time talking to itself about itself. It is increasingly divorced from the issues that impact actual Americans. It can't even pretend to care anymore. I'm disgusted by the whole thing at this point.
Right-wing politics
Humor
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Jimmy Kimmel Calls the US a Ridiculous Country'

Jimmy Kimmel expressed exhaustion with the current state of the United States, characterizing it as ridiculous, and made critical jokes about Trump and other targets during his Oscars presentation.
#political-commentary
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Ben Shapiro Shreds Tucker Carlson's Extremely Dubious' CIA Spying Claim: He Enjoys Playing the Victim'

fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Jerry Springer of Political Television': Ben Shapiro Slams Piers Morgan For Hosting America Haters' Like Dave Smith

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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Ben Shapiro Shreds Tucker Carlson's Extremely Dubious' CIA Spying Claim: He Enjoys Playing the Victim'

Ben Shapiro disputes Tucker Carlson's CIA spying claims, characterizing them as victim-playing consistent with Carlson's history of unsubstantiated allegations about government surveillance.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

They're Just Lying': Ben Shapiro and Megyn Kelly Trade Scathing Attacks as 15-Year Friendship Burns Down

Ben Shapiro criticized Megyn Kelly for falsely attributing his disagreements with her and Tucker Carlson to Israel rather than addressing his actual substantive critiques.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Jerry Springer of Political Television': Ben Shapiro Slams Piers Morgan For Hosting America Haters' Like Dave Smith

Ben Shapiro criticized Piers Morgan's show for platforming Dave Smith, who made controversial statements comparing the U.S. and Israel to terrorist organizations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

MS NOW Host Rips Trump and Hegseth for Unleashing a Bit of Racism' on Iran Which Is Merely an Opponent'

The other piece of this that I found really disturbing in the messaging around the war recently is some of the language in the description of their opponent. Sort of the way they seem to create this image of the Iranians and all of their sort of proxies or allies, the sort of imagery that they conjure up. And I think that it takes a certain amount of arrogance and I'm also going to say it, a bit of racism, to constantly talk about people like they are savages.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN Chief Responds To Pete Hegseth's Broadsides Against Network

We stand by our journalism. Politicians have an obvious motive for claiming that journalism which raises questions about their decisions is false. At CNN our only interest is in telling the truth to our audiences in the U.S. and around the world and no amount of political threats or insults is going to change that.
Media industry
#iran-war-coverage
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Hegseth Weighs In on Regime Change (at CNN)

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly criticized CNN's coverage of the Iran war, denying claims the Trump administration failed to plan for Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Rips CNN, Cheers David Ellison Takeover

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized CNN's coverage of the Iran war, suggesting headlines misrepresent military developments and expressing support for David Ellison's potential takeover of the network.
Media industry
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Hegseth Weighs In on Regime Change (at CNN)

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth publicly criticized CNN's coverage of the Iran war, denying claims the Trump administration failed to plan for Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Rips CNN, Cheers David Ellison Takeover

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized CNN's coverage of the Iran war, suggesting headlines misrepresent military developments and expressing support for David Ellison's potential takeover of the network.
#pentagon-press-conference
Media industry
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Hegseth Whines About Iran War Coverage, Demands "Patriotic Press" Instead

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S. war on Iran, demanding headlines that portray the conflict more favorably to the administration.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN Hits Back After Hegseth Lashed Out at Network at Presser

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized CNN's coverage of the Iran war at a Pentagon press conference, claiming the network misrepresents events and expressing support for David Ellison taking over the network.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WTF?' Dan Abrams Slams Trump Administration's Attacks on Media for Reporting Soldiers' Deaths

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attacked media coverage of U.S. service member deaths in Iran, blaming news outlets for negative reporting, which media figures criticized as insulting to fallen soldiers.
Media industry
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Hegseth Whines About Iran War Coverage, Demands "Patriotic Press" Instead

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized media coverage of the U.S. war on Iran, demanding headlines that portray the conflict more favorably to the administration.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN Hits Back After Hegseth Lashed Out at Network at Presser

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized CNN's coverage of the Iran war at a Pentagon press conference, claiming the network misrepresents events and expressing support for David Ellison taking over the network.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

WTF?' Dan Abrams Slams Trump Administration's Attacks on Media for Reporting Soldiers' Deaths

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attacked media coverage of U.S. service member deaths in Iran, blaming news outlets for negative reporting, which media figures criticized as insulting to fallen soldiers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump WH Flipped Out on ABC Over Report Fox News Confronted Trump to His Face About

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized ABC News for reporting an unverified FBI alert about alleged Iranian drone attack plans without clearly stating the intelligence was unverified, claiming the story caused unnecessary public alarm.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Ro Khanna Goes to Bat for Pat Buchanan, Hasan Piker, and Nazi Tattoo Guy in Wild Tweetstorm

Rep. Ro Khanna defended himself against criticism by endorsing controversial political figures and characterizing opposition to his Gaza genocide claims as support for Netanyahu.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Karoline Leavitt Calls on ABC News to Immediately' Retract Iran Story Warning Of Imminent Attack on West Coast

We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United State Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran. We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack.
US politics
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fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Neymar defends fitness ahead of World Cup: 'Difficult to be me'

Neymar defends his fitness management ahead of the World Cup, criticizing constant speculation about his injury status and training load decisions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Jimmy Kimmel Rips Newsmax Tattletales' Demanding FCC Investigate Him: So Worried About Cancel Culture Until I Come On!'

This is his attempt to fix the midterm election and save his own ass. I brought this up during the monologue the other night and I guess this didn't sit too well with one of the Schmittheads on Newsmax who would like to report me to the authorities.
Media industry
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Clickbait, Decoded

They Laughed When She Sat Down at the Piano-But Then She Started to Play And they continued laughing. This Common Kitchen Ingredient Could Save Your Life It's a glass of water. Use This Calculator to Figure Out When You'll Be Able to Retire Never.
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2 weeks ago

Why pressure already beginning to mount on ex-Chelsea and Liverpool star Raheem Sterling at Feyenoord

Raheem Sterling joined Feyenoord in January as a surprise signing, generating excitement despite limited early impact and media scrutiny over his initial substitute appearances.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Press Aide Rips the Washington Post For Not Including Her Sneering Comment

Fake news reporter' [Scott Nover] said we declined to comment for this story, Kelly wrote on X. Not true! He just didn't like my comment because it exposes how little the Washington Post cares about access for photographers. They just fired all of their White House photographers!
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Joe Scarborough Slaps Steve Witkoff With Blunt Warning for Trusting Putin's Iran Intel Denial: Russians Lie'

Joe Scarborough warns Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff against trusting Putin's denials about sharing intelligence with Iran, citing Russia's historical pattern of deception.
Right-wing politics
fromReason.com
2 weeks ago

CNN retracts terrible post about alleged terrorists at New York City mayor's mansion

CNN retracted an X post using passive language that minimized a planned terrorist attack by two suspects who threw homemade explosives at anti-Islam protesters in New York City.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump FCC Boss Rips Deleted CNN Post on ISIS-Supporting Terror Suspects: I Could Not Believe It'

FCC Chair Brendan Carr criticized CNN for softly framing a story about two suspected ISIS-supporting terrorists who threw explosive devices in New York City, citing it as evidence of declining mainstream media trust.
fromFox News
2 weeks ago

CNN torched over 'bizarre' post about Pennsylvania teenagers charged with throwing bombs at a NYC protest

Two Pennsylvania teenagers crossed into New York City Saturday morning for what could've been a normal day enjoying the city during abnormally warm weather. But in less than an hour, their lives would drastically change as the pair would be arrested for throwing homemade bombs during an anti-Muslim protest outside of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home.
NYC parents
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

When Did Lindsey Graham Become Our President?' Megyn Kelly Rips Senator for Acting Like Commander-in-Chief, Threatening 4 Countries in 24 Hours

Sen. Lindsey Graham threatened multiple countries including Spain, Lebanon, Cuba, and Saudi Arabia within 24 hours, prompting criticism for acting beyond his senatorial authority.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Megyn Kelly Rips 'B*llshit' 60 Minutes Edits to Hegseth

Megyn Kelly accused 60 Minutes of deceptively editing a Pete Hegseth interview by inserting a voiceover about Israel before his answer to a different question, allegedly to advance CBS News boss Bari Weiss's pro-Israel agenda.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox News Claims it Accidentally Showed Wrong Trump Clip

Fox News aired outdated dignified transfer footage instead of Saturday's ceremony honoring six killed service members, omitting footage of Trump wearing a baseball cap that drew criticism.
English Premier League
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Paul Kimmage: A convicted doper playing in the AIL and a curious testing regime raise some serious questions

Rugby has historically avoided public scrutiny of internal issues, preferring to handle matters privately rather than through transparent public discourse.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Blasts Bonkers Trump War 'Hype' Videos

The White House released promotional videos mixing video game and Hollywood footage with actual war footage, prompting criticism for trivializing military conflict.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A piece of supremely nasty mischief': Peter Bradshaw on the White House video

The White House released a controversial supercut mixing Hollywood action film clips with real military footage from Iran strikes, designed to provoke critics and celebrate military action through entertainment imagery.
#manchester-united
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Katie Couric Hit for Asking Newsom If He's TOO Good-Looking

Do you have a Zoolander problem? Couric asked Newsom on her podcast Next Question, referring to the 2001 Ben Stiller comedy about male models. The pair laughed as Couric asked, Are you just ridiculously good-looking as Vogue said? No, seriously, what do you do about that? Couric was referring to a Vogue spread for Newsom that described him as embarrassingly handsome.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Top Trump Official Accuses CNN Reporter Inside Iran of Pushing Regime Propaganda'

A Trump administration official accused CNN of pro-Iran propaganda after correspondent Frederik Pleitgen reported from inside Iran showing functioning daily life and commerce following U.S. and Israeli strikes.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN Critics Berate Trump WH For Splicing Real Clips of Iran Strikes With Call of Duty': Like This Is a Game'

The White House is reaching out to a very important, very big part of the population, including and especially those, I think that they consider their base gamers. It's part of the sort of the 'bro culture' that Donald Trump used to win. It's part of Pete Hegseth, why he's the secretary of war and why it's not the you know, the Department of Defense anymore. So it's part of the selling of the war, and we'll see if it's effective.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

The Trump White House's Fight With CNN Over Fallen Soldiers Is No Accident It's a Tell

When Americans die in combat, the country learns their names. That principle has held through wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and through administrations of both parties. Casualty reporting connects the public to the human cost of decisions made in Washington and carried out on distant battlefields. It's not only a time-honored tradition, but the right way to honor those who lost their lives.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Incredibly Striking!' CNN's Abby Phillip Torches Trump War Chief for Using American Deaths to Blast the Media'

I stand before you today with one unmistakable message about Operation Epic Fury. America is winning decisively, devastatingly, and without mercy.
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Defiant Kaitlan Collins Hits Trump Spox's Briefing Meltdown With Wrenching Reality Check

Defense Secretary Hegseth complained that media coverage of American military deaths aims to damage Trump, prompting Collins to challenge the administration's position on press coverage of servicemember casualties.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Karoline Leavitt Confronted About Strike On Iranian School

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied U.S. responsibility for a strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed approximately 175 people, mostly children, while criticizing media coverage as falling for Iranian propaganda.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

A Lot of Misreporting!' Karoline Leavitt Smacks Media Over Coverage of Iran Conflict

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating the Trump administration pursued extensive diplomatic negotiations before military action, which Iran rejected through deception and delay tactics.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Mika Brzezinski Berates Hegseth's Childish Litany' of Iran War Accomplishments'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared U.S. military dominance over Iran using inflammatory rhetoric, while Morning Joe's Mika Brzezinski criticized his tone as childish and inappropriate for serious military operations.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Ben Shapiro Wallops 'Coward' Megyn Kelly Over Iran and Trump

Ben Shapiro criticized Megyn Kelly for blaming Israel supporters for U.S. military deaths in Iran conflict rather than directly naming President Trump as responsible for military decisions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Hegseth Lashes Out at Media Because Americans Killed Are Front Page News' to Make Trump Look Bad'

Sure, Iran will still be able to shoot some missiles and still be to launch one-way attack drones at civilian targets, and their proxies will attempt to attack our embassies, bases and soft targets. They are terrorists, after all. And they need to target civilians because they can't fight toe-to-toe. But we will find them, and we will kill them.
US politics
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fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

How Dare You!' Elisabeth Hasselbeck Torches Megyn Kelly for Saying US Soldiers Died for Israel' in Fiery Return to The View

Elisabeth Hasselbeck criticized Megyn Kelly for suggesting American troops died for Iran or Israel rather than the United States during Operation Epic Fury.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Donald Trump accepts Correspondents' Dinner invitation, declaring himself 'one of the greatest presidents'

In an evening Truth Social post, Trump framed the invitation as a form of vindication. He noted that the dinner dates to 1924 under President Calvin Coolidge, and invoked the nation's upcoming 250th birthday before declaring that correspondents now "admit that I am truly one of the Greatest Presidents in the History of our Country, the G.O.A.T., according to many."
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Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

CNN's Scott Jennings Asks For Example of Trump Contradicting Himself On Iran Gets Earful In Response

Trump's statements about the Iran conflict contain contradictions regarding regime change goals and replacement leadership, prompting debate over messaging consistency.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Jon Stewart Rips Trump and His Peace' Allies Over Iran War: Our Bombs Are Now Smarter Than Our President'

Jon Stewart criticized Trump for entering war with Iran despite campaigning for peace, highlighting contradictions between campaign promises and military actions.
Music
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

P!nk Calls Separation Rumors 'Fake News'

P!nk denied tabloid reports of separation from her husband Carey Hart, calling out media for spreading false rumors instead of covering meaningful accomplishments.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

This Wasn't a Black Audience!' TMZ Host Drops Receipts on Trump Allies Pushing Gavin Newsom Smear

Okay, he didn't say, number one, you can't read either. He's not saying that even though people are you know jumping to the conclusion that's what he meant. He never said that. He's saying he was challenged. He was average in terms of academics. And he wasn't saying, oh, all these people in the audience, you're assuming they're all Black in the audience and he's patronizing them.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Violence Porn': Maddow Says Trump Luxuriated' In Describing the Goriest Things' In History of The SOTU

The president didn't seem very invested in the lies that he was telling about the economy, but he did list a whole bunch of them right off the bat. But as I say, some of the takeaway there, I think, is mostly going to be his pace and his freneticism.
US politics
Music
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Kid Rock Mad at "Fake Liberal Media" for Accurately Reporting on $5,000 Front-Row Tickets

Kid Rock is selling limited "First Class Seats" up to $5,000 for front-row spots and is publicly criticizing media coverage as "fake liberal media."
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Rips Trump Meltdown Over Blockbuster Ruling Even Scott Jennings Thinks He Should've Been Cooler'

Tonight, it appears that the honeymoon period between President Trump and his handpicked Supreme Court justices is over, at least for two of them. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch are now officially on Trump's bad list after they sided with the liberal justices to torpedo his tariffs. Now, Trump took that personally and didn't hold back his frustration.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Megyn Kelly Roasts Nancy Guthrie Family For Not Doing More Stuff Like Prayer Vigils'

Media personalities criticized Nancy Guthrie's family for limited public visibility during her suspected kidnapping, prompting law enforcement to warn against cruel targeting.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Terrry Moran Bashes Trump on CNN Over Gross' Epstein Rant After Bombshell Arrest

Independent journalist Terry Moran ripped President Donald Trump for his gross reaction to the bombshell arrest of a British royal in connection with the Epstein Files, suggesting he had more empathy for the royals than for Jeffrey Epstein's victims and survivors.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

You're Kidding, Right?' Karoline Leavitt Gobsmacked After Reporter Asks for Examples of Trump Being Falsely Called Racist'

Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump and pledged to provide examples that Democrats and media have falsely labeled him a racist, citing his outreach to Jesse Jackson.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's Abby Phillip Hits Trump with Barrage of Gaffe Receipts in Defense of AOC

PHILLIP: It comes as no surprise MAGA is having a field day with this one. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) TYRUS, FOX NEWS HOST: Move over, Kamala. AOC just cooked up her own signature word salad on the global stage. BEN SHAPIRO, HOST, THE BEN SHAPIRO SHOW: She was taking her 2028 bike out for a spin. She hit the embankment. She flipped head over heels and went all the way down the mountain. It's her fault.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

What leading voices in media are saying about Anderson Cooper's '60 Minutes' departure

Veteran broadcaster Anderson Cooper said Monday that he is leaving his role as a correspondent on CBS News' '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years. In a statement, Cooper said he intended to spend more time focusing on his CNN gig, and his family. His exit comes at an already turbulent time for CBS News under its new editor in chief, Bari Weiss.
Television
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Latest line: A good week for Eric Swalwell, a bad week for Jennifer Siebel Newsom

Eric Swalwell East Bay congressman wins endorsements for governor from Sen. Adam Schiff, the most prominent public official to choose so far, and the state's largest firefighter's union, California Professional Firefighters. Jennifer Siebel Newsom Wife of Gov. Gavin Newsom draws heat for scolding reporters at a news conference for not asking her husband questions she prefers about Planned Parenthood a habit that won't fly in a presidential race.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Jake Tapper Hammers Trump AG Bondi on Trainwreck Hearing

CNN anchor Jake Tapper hammered Attorney General Pam Bondi over her antics at a trainwreck hearing and her heartless treatment of Jeffrey Epstein survivors in the room. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Wednesday entitled Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice, at which Bondi lashed out at Democratic members and repeatedly bristled when members reclaimed their time. Bondi had a binder full of prepared jabs to attack members whose questions angered her, with advisers assisting her in the effort.
US politics
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBBC
1 month ago

More than the Score - When does football punditry go too far? - BBC Sounds

Debate focuses on whether football pundits' provocative criticism harms young players' mental health and fuels a demand for sensational headlines.
SF food
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

As Chronicle Moves on From 'Doom Loop' Headlines, It's Now Calling BART a 'Dying Rail System'

New BART fare gates installed at all 50 stations generate $10 million annually and reduce maintenance by preventing fare evasion and vandalism.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Star Calls Out NBC Anchor Biffing Trump's Repeated Lies' And Rapid-Fire Dishonesty' In Pre-Super Bowl Interview

Tom Llamas allowed repeated, debunked falsehoods from President Trump to go unchallenged during a televised pre–Super Bowl interview.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DHS Is Hunting Down Trump Critics. The 'Free Speech' Warriors Are Mighty Quiet. - Above the Law

For years, we've been subjected to an endless parade of hyperventilating claims about the Biden administration's supposed "censorship industrial complex." We were told, over and over again, that the government was weaponizing its power to silence conservative speech. The evidence for this? Some angry emails from White House staffers that Facebook ignored. That was basically it. The Supreme Court looked at it and said there was no standing because there was no evidence of coercion.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Mediaite's Luke Touma Gobsmacked by Trump Defending the Clintons on Epstein: These Guys All Stick Together!'

Luke Touma accused President Trump of defending Bill and Hillary Clinton over their Jeffrey Epstein ties, calling the protection hypocritical and likening it to an omertà.
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