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White House Moves to Restructure Press Briefing Room Access
The White House plans to implement its own seating chart for press briefings, a role traditionally overseen by the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA). This move follows recent changes where the White House also began selecting reporters for press pools—duties previously managed by WHCA. A senior official said the reshuffling is part of a broader effort to reflect modern media consumption by incorporating digital outlets and influencers alongside legacy media. The WHCA is resisting the idea, especially as talks emerged about potentially installing the White House press secretary as WHCA president—an idea dismissed as unlikely to succeed. Additionally, the WHCA has canceled its planned comedic entertainment for the annual Correspondents’ Dinner to focus on journalism excellence amid ongoing tensions. (Read More) (Axios Rating)
Google Settles $100 Million Lawsuit Over Misleading Ad Charges
Google has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a longstanding class-action lawsuit alleging the company overcharged advertisers using its pay-per-click platform (formerly AdWords). Plaintiffs claimed that between 2004 and 2011, Google failed to honor geographic targeting and smart pricing promises. Although a district court initially dismissed the case, it was revived by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The settlement covers advertisers affected by clicks outside their chosen locations and includes a subclass related to display network settings. Google maintains the case involves outdated ad practices and expressed satisfaction with the resolution. (Read More) (MediaPost Rating)
Widow of Fox News Journalist Sues Network Over Ukraine Death
Michelle Ross-Stanton, the widow of Fox News video journalist Pierre Zakrzewski, is suing the network over his 2022 death in Ukraine. Zakrzewski, along with journalist Benjamin Hall and Ukrainian colleague Oleksandra Kuvshynova, came under artillery fire while reporting near Kyiv. Ross-Stanton questions why the Fox-hired security consultant did not accompany the team, suggesting that presence might have saved her husband. The lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns over journalist safety and employer responsibility in conflict zones. (Read More) (Editor & Publisher Rating)
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