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Washington Post Fact-Checker Glenn Kessler Takes Buyout Amid Staff Exodus
Glenn Kessler, The Washington Post’s lead fact-checker for 15 years, announced he is taking a buyout, joining a wave of senior departures amid newsroom restructuring. Kessler cited financial considerations as key to his decision, noting the Post has not indicated plans to replace him. Over his career, he authored or edited around 3,000 fact checks, often sparking criticism from across the political spectrum. His departure coincides with significant changes at the paper under owner Jeff Bezos and a drop in subscriptions following the Post’s neutrality in the 2024 presidential race. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
Meta to Ban Political Ads in EU Over New Regulation Compliance Issues
Meta will halt political, election, and social issue ads in the EU starting October 2025 in response to the upcoming Transparency and Targeting of Political Advertising (TTPA) regulation. The law mandates detailed disclosures for digital political ads, but Meta says it imposes unmanageable legal and operational burdens. Google previously made a similar move, citing broad and vague regulatory requirements. Meta emphasized this change won’t prevent political discourse on its platforms. The ban marks another clash between big tech and EU regulators over digital transparency. (Read More) (Axios Rating)
Hope Hicks Joins Megyn Kelly’s Media Company as COO
Former Trump aide and Fox Corp. executive Hope Hicks has been named chief operating officer of Megyn Kelly’s Devil May Care Media. Hicks will help steer the company’s growth in podcasts, YouTube content, and potential new ventures. Kelly praised Hicks’ leadership and strategic skills, while Hicks lauded Kelly’s independent media model. The move reflects Kelly’s ongoing efforts to challenge mainstream media narratives and expand her influence in the conservative media space. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)
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