Media News Daily: Top Stories for 03/02/2026

Atlantic Reporter Says Crockett Campaign Ejected Her From Event

Atlantic reporter Elaine Godfrey says she was removed from Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Texas) campaign rally in Lubbock and escorted away by security. Crockett denied the claim in a CBS News interview and questioned the reporter’s credibility, which The Atlantic publicly disputed. The dispute has sparked criticism from some Democrats and follows earlier reporting about tensions between Crockett’s campaign and journalists. Read More (The Hill Rating)

Hackers Target Iranian Apps After U.S.-Israeli Strikes

Cyberattacks hit Iranian websites and apps, including the BadeSaba religious calendar app with more than 5 million users, after coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes. Hacked services displayed messages urging Iranian forces to surrender, and internet connectivity dropped across Iran. Experts warned of possible retaliatory cyber activity targeting U.S., Israeli, or affiliated interests. Read More (Reuters Rating)

X Tests New Topic Feed Filter

X has launched a public test of a topic-based feed filter that lets users emphasize selected news categories in the “For You” feed. The rollout began with U.S. and Canada iOS users and expanded to multiple Middle East countries amid regional events. The feature is designed to help users track fast-moving news and improve content relevance, particularly for less active users. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)