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fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Welcome to the Mafia Presidency

On Tuesday, the media-and-entertainment conglomerate Paramount announced a $16 million payment to President Donald Trump's future presidential library, settling a lawsuit Trump filed against CBS.
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fromwww.esquire.com
4 weeks ago

Cowardly Paramount Just Waved the White Flag at Trump and Threw 60 Minutes' Under the Bus

Settlement of $16 million reached by Paramount Global regarding Trump's lawsuit over a CBS interview with Kamala Harris.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Court says Australian broadcaster ABC wrongfully dismissed journalist

"The ABC fired radio host Antoinette Lattouf in December 2023 for expressing views supporting Palestine and calling for Israel to end its bombardment of Gaza."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The US used to be the gold standard for press freedom. Not any more | Kai Falkenberg

Press freedom in the US is facing severe threats from government actions, notably under the Trump administration's hostile approach towards media.
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SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Sarah Palin Loses Appeal on Her Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Leaving Landmark 'Sullivan' Decision Unchallenged

Sarah Palin lost her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times regarding an editorial linking her PAC to inciting violence.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Sarah Palin Loses Appeal on Her Lawsuit Against The New York Times, Leaving Landmark 'Sullivan' Decision Unchallenged

Sarah Palin lost her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times regarding an editorial linking her PAC to inciting violence.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Judge blocks Trump administration plans to dismantle Voice of America

Judge Royce C. Lamberth stated the Trump administration's decision to dismantle Voice of America was 'arbitrary and capricious,' lacking any reasoned analysis.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

The Battle For The Heart Of The First Amendment Is Heating Up - Above the Law

Big law firms hold significant influence, affecting journalism and media freedom.
Defamation law is critical for protecting journalists, especially in light of current political pressures.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump urged to target coercive and discriminatory' Australian media laws by Musk's X, Apple, Google and Meta

Tech giants formally oppose Australia's media laws viewed as discriminatory and coercive against U.S. firms.
The U.S. trade representative is reviewing complaints regarding unfair trade practices related to Australian media incentives.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Ofcom rushes to close loophole that let politicians act as newsreaders

Ofcom is revising its rules to prevent politicians from acting as newsreaders across all broadcasting platforms.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

CBS to Hand Over Transcript of Kamala Harris's 60 Minutes' Interview to FCC

CBS News is required to provide an unedited transcript of Kamala Harris' interview to the FCC amidst a lawsuit from President Trump.
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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against The New York Times will be tough to win but could help his reputation, lawyers say

Baldoni's libel lawsuit against the New York Times is likely to struggle legally but may enhance his public image.
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