Media News Daily: Top Stories for 05/08/2025

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Media Outlets Demand Unsealing of Deportation Case Records

Fourteen major U.S. news organizations, including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and CNN, have petitioned a federal court to unseal records in the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. The case, which has become a politically charged symbol of immigration policy mismanagement, has seen court filings increasingly sealed from the public. The media coalition argues that the high-profile nature and constitutional implications of the case demand transparency. Judge Paula Xinis, who previously ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return, recently ordered depositions of former administration officials, citing “bad faith” conduct. Read More (The Hill Rating)


Google Partners with Elementl Power for Advanced Nuclear Energy Projects

Google announced a partnership with Elementl Power to develop three advanced nuclear energy sites, each projected to deliver 600 megawatts of power. The move reflects the tech industry’s urgent need for carbon-free, reliable energy to power artificial intelligence infrastructure. While financial terms were not disclosed, the announcement underscores a broader trend, with major tech firms like Amazon and Microsoft also investing in nuclear energy. Legislation supporting nuclear energy has proliferated, with over 200 supportive bills introduced in U.S. states this year alone. Read More (Associated Press Rating)


Senators Warn Paramount Against Settling Trump Lawsuit Over CBS Interview

Sen. Bernie Sanders and a group of U.S. Senators have urged Paramount Global not to settle a $20 billion lawsuit filed by Donald Trump over a 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump claims the interview was deceptively edited. The senators argue the lawsuit is meritless and settling would embolden Trump’s ongoing attacks on press freedom. Reports indicate Paramount is considering a $75 million settlement, which the senators decry as a threat to the First Amendment. Trump has continued to criticize CBS and the media on Truth Social, demanding FCC action against the network. Read More (Washington Examiner Rating)


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