White House Critiques Remain Routine Amid Ellison Ownership
“While White House attacks are ‘the same old, same old,’ there’s ‘an added big asterisk,’ one CNN staff member said, referring to the uncertainty of Ellison’s approaching ownership.” https://t.co/YJOQ2Yentz
Trump’s CNN Attacks Echo as Paramount Takeover Looms
Donald Trump’s attacks on CNN have taken on new meaning with David Ellison’s Paramount ready to take over. @liamjscott and I spoke to CNN staffers who detailed fresh anxieties about potential job cuts, mismanagement, and deference to Trump. https://t.co/YJOQ2Yentz
Judges Cite Trump's Press Attacks in Government Defeats
"Judges have cited attacks on the press by Mr. Trump and his appointees when ruling against the government in at least three court cases involving news organizations." @ErikWemple https://t.co/1ejjDsvzLV
Appeals Court Extends VOA Employees' Uncertain Status
NEW: Voice of America's employees have been in limbo for a year. A federal appeals court just ensured they'll stay there a little longer, halting a plan to return them to work. https://t.co/WKldxnoAs7
DC Circuit Pauses VOICE OF AMERICA Return-to-Work Order
A D.C. Circuit panel stayed the part of Judge Lamberth's Voice of America order that ordered USAGM employees back to work, until they can review the appeal. https://t.co/t8Tb05bKkU https://t.co/xA7JAjBjIg
Israeli Army Suspends Reservist Battalion After CNN Crew Detention
The Israeli military suspended a battalion of reservist soldiers on Monday, days after it detained a CNN crew in the West Bank village of Tayasir. https://t.co/wA0W5hdn4n
The Atlantic Welcomes Visionary Journalist Will Oremus
The greatest of us all. The Atlantic is getting a truly special journalist, thinker, and human being in @WillOremus.
Pentagon Claims Full Compliance in NY Times Lawsuit
The government responds in N.Y. Times v. Defense Department saying the Pentagon has "complied with every requirement" of Judge Friedman's order. Parties are expected back in court on Monday morning for oral arguments on this issue. https://t.co/wbCqWg5tez https://t.co/UUVLtsHlHk
Judge Orders USAGM to Release $43.5M to O
Another loss for Kari Lake and USAGM in court. The Open Technology Fund won summary judgment today, with Judge Lamberth ordering the agency to disburse the full $43.5M in appropriated funds. https://t.co/qf9lbrf81F https://t.co/S6F5HLq0xj
Pentagon Press Association Backs NYT to Block Interim Media Policy
The Pentagon Press Association filed an amicus brief supporting the N.Y. Times's motion to strike down the Pentagon's interim media policy, alleging it violates Judge Friedman's order. https://t.co/7B2H05fqFp https://t.co/bDLCe723yt
Voice of America Lawsuit Again Lands with Judge Lamberth
Unsurprisingly, this new Voice of America lawsuit also was assigned to Judge Royce Lamberth. https://t.co/mhLFiZ9bJc
NY Times Moves to Block Court‑Busting Interim Policy
The N.Y. Times filed a motion to compel compliance with Judge Friedman's court order, seeking to strike down a new interim policy announced yesterday: "The intent is obvious: The Interim Policy is an attempted end-run around this Court’s ruling." https://t.co/PrGj4NDOIB https://t.co/EpcMrmhFR7
DoD Shifts Press to External Annex After Court Ruling
NEW >> The Defense Department said it will move press to external ‘annex’ just days after a federal judge struck down its press policy as unconstitutional. https://t.co/wM5OKyEP6c
Bari Weiss, Tom Cibrowski Announce CBS News Layoffs
Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski just sent an email to CBS News staff notifying them of layoffs coming today. https://t.co/qPYMcr9FwU
DOJ Appeals Judge Lamberth's Ruling on VOA Cases
The Justice Department has appealed Judge Lamberth's ruling in the U.S. Agency for Global Media/Voice of America cases. https://t.co/gm4nuCAjgC
US Clears $6.2B Nexstar‑Tegna Merger, Redefining Local News
U.S. approves $6.2B Nexstar-Tegna deal that may reshape local TV news - The Washington Post https://t.co/DfLQnNI3On
Pentagon Briefing Opens to Photographers for First Time.
Photographers from several outlets were allowed into the Pentagon's briefing today — the first time since my reporting: https://t.co/4EbXGWkVHt
VOA Returns to Air, Faces Trust Rebuilding Challenge
Voice of America is ready for its comeback. A federal judge ordered 1,000 employees back to work, and told the government to resume broadcasting. The hardest task ahead, staffers say, may be restoring trust with audiences. https://t.co/ZmF0Ky699X
Israel Warns Iran Protesters Will Be Slaughtered Despite Urging Uprising
“Senior Israeli officials have told U.S. diplomats that Iranian protesters will “get slaughtered” if they take to the streets against their government even as Israel publicly calls for a popular uprising,” @John_Hudson reports. https://t.co/jHsOZmiwux
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Regular reminder: Tips about media, press freedom, and the Trump administration's relationship with news organizations are always welcome. Reach out on Signal at scottnover.99 from a non-work/non-government device.
Trump Backs Carr's Push to Strip News Licenses
There's a lot going on in this latest Trump post on Truth Social but he ends by endorsing Carr's threats to revoke broadcast licenses for what he calls "Corrupt and Highly Unpatriotic 'News' Organizations." https://t.co/jb2EJc9NQT
Democratic FCC Member Pushes Back on Carr's Broadcaster Threats
Lone Democrat on the FCC responds to Republican Chairman Brendan Carr’s threats to broadcasters: https://t.co/e9xfRAbUII
FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters Over Iran War Coverage
Hey night owls and west coasters, I'll be on @BBCNews at 11:15 p.m. ET to talk about the FCC chairman's threats against broadcasters over Iran war coverage. Tune in! https://t.co/e9xfRAbUII
FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters Amid Trump's Media Assault
NEW >> Trump's FCC chairman threatened broadcasters Saturday amid the president’s escalating attacks on the media over Iran war coverage. https://t.co/e9xfRAbUII
CNN Responds to White House, Pentagon Criticism
Statement from CNN after a day of criticism from the White House and the Pentagon.
Pentagon Launches Overhaul of Stars and Stripes, Targeting “Woke” Content
NEW: The Pentagon outlined a sweeping “modernization” effort for Stars and Stripes, according to an internal memo reviewed by The Washington Post, following up on a promise to overhaul the newspaper and rid it of “woke distractions.” w/ @liamjscott https://t.co/o1yfVbhlnX
NYT Lawyers Say Gov't Filing Highlights Policy's Lack of Standards
Lawyers for the New York Times rebuke the government's latest filing attempting to clarify statements made in court. "The only thing it further clarifies is that the Policy has no workable, meaningful standards," they write. https://t.co/FFGv6NpMSD https://t.co/4rJWhGMdlF
Thrilled for Jon's Perfect Fit as Editor
To say I'm excited for Jon would be the understatement of the millennium. An exquisite pairing of editor and publication — and a job so richly deserved.
Fox News Correspondent Highlights Press Corps Protest, Journalist Safety
In remarks accepting the RTDNA First Amendment Award tonight, Fox News nat-sec correspondent @JenGriffinFNC spoke about the Pentagon press corps walking out in protest, the importance of Voice of America, and the safety risks for journalists — including fallen colleagues....
Government Retracts Claim, Says Credential Standards Are Objective
Wow. The government corrects a statement its lawyer said in court, that the credential policy is “more subjective.” It amends to say that the standards are objective.
Reporter Discusses Pete Hegseth's Photo Ban on MSNOW
I will be on @MSNOWNews with @ChrisJansing around 1:20 p.m. discussing my reporting for @washingtonpost about Pete Hegseth banning photographers from briefings for publishing “unflattering” photos of him. Tune in! https://t.co/4EbXGWkVHt
Pentagon Bans Photographers over Unflattering Hegseth Images
Thank you to everyone who read and commented on our story about the Pentagon shutting out photographers for publishing “unflattering” photos of Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth. As always, I’m reachable on Signal at scottnover.99 if there’s anything you think I...
Pentagon Bars Photographers After Unflattering Briefing Images
The National Press Club’s statement on our story in The Washington Post on the Pentagon banning photographers from briefings after they published “unflattering” photos. https://t.co/4EbXGWkVHt https://t.co/yWQniBhU0i
Pentagon Bans Photographers After Unflattering Hegseth Photos
Scoop: The Pentagon barred press photographers from briefings on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran after they published photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that his staff deemed "unflattering." https://t.co/4EbXGWkVHt
Judge Seeks Orders
Judge Friedman asked both NYT and DOD to submit proposed orders for a summary judgment ruling. The gov't declined, saying the press policy is "constitutional and not arbitrary and capricious." The NYT submitted a proposed order to strike parts of...
Signal Users Phished, Not Hacked: Officials' Accounts Compromised
Signal says "government officials and journalists" have had their accounts compromised via social engineering attacks (rather than any hack of its own system).
VOA Chief Alerts Staff After Judge Rules Lake Illegal
Voice of America director Michael Abramowitz sent this note to staffers today after a federal judge found that Kari Lake has been unlawfully running USAGM, VOA’s parent agency. https://t.co/lydC2h0w7s