This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, and more.
Judge Blocks Trump-Era Attempt to Defund Radio Free Europe
U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) senior adviser Kari Lake rescinded a Trump-era move to cancel funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order. The order followed arguments that the defunding violated the Administrative Procedure Act. Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that the attempted shutdown defied congressional appropriations and could not proceed without sufficient legal reasoning. Lake’s withdrawal ends a legal standoff but leaves the door open for future action under applicable law. The Trump administration had criticized U.S.-funded media as promoting liberal bias. Read More (Washington Examiner Rating)
Vice President Vance Blasts Jewish Insider Over GOP Criticism
Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Jewish Insider and its editor Josh Kraushaar after the outlet published a story highlighting GOP concern over his stance on airstrikes against Houthi rebels. The article quoted Republicans questioning Vance’s national security judgment, pointing to leaked Signal messages where Vance expressed reluctance about a Trump-approved strike. Vance called the report a “hit piece” and criticized Kraushaar in a harsh post on X. The original article included a disputed claim that Vance downplayed the Houthi threat; Jewish Insider later issued a correction. Donald Trump Jr. defended Vance, attacking anonymous GOP critics as “cowardly neocons.” Read More (The Hill Rating)
AP Testifies in Lawsuit Over White House Press Access Ban
Associated Press journalists testified in court that the Trump administration’s ban on AP’s access to key White House press pool events has hindered their ability to report effectively. The dispute centers on AP’s refusal to adopt the term “Gulf of America,” which led to their exclusion from pool rotations and Air Force One travel. AP argues the ban is retaliatory and threatens press freedom, while the White House claims AP remains eligible despite not being selected under the new, more partisan system. AP Editor Julie Pace defended the legal action as necessary to uphold journalistic independence. Read More (The Hill Rating)
Do you appreciate our work? Please consider one of the following ways to sustain us.
or
Follow Media Bias Fact Check:
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mediabiasfactcheck.bsky.social
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Media_Bias_Fact_Check/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mediabiasfactcheck
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MBFC_News
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mediabiasfactcheck
Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@mediabiasfactcheck
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediabiasfactcheck/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mbfcnews/
