Media News Daily: Top Stories for 03/10/2026

Anthropic Sues to Block Pentagon Blacklisting Over AI Use Restrictions

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the Pentagon from placing it on a national security blacklist after disputes over restrictions on military uses of its technology. The Defense Department imposed a supply-chain risk designation after Anthropic refused to remove guardrails prohibiting uses such as autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance of Americans. Anthropic argues the designation violates its free speech and due process rights, while the Pentagon maintains that national defense decisions cannot be constrained by private companies’ policies. Read More (Reuters Rating)

Fox News Apologizes After Airing Incorrect Footage of Trump During Military Transfer Ceremony

Fox News issued an apology after mistakenly airing archival video showing President Donald Trump without a hat during coverage of a dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East conflict. The network said a staff member accidentally inserted footage from an earlier ceremony during two Sunday morning broadcasts, while the correct video aired at other times. Anchor Griff Jenkins delivered an on-air correction and the network expressed condolences to the families of the fallen service members. Critics questioned the error amid the highly polarized political environment. Read More (AP News Rating)

CBS News Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane Announces Departure

Scott MacFarlane, CBS News’ justice correspondent known for extensive reporting on the January 6 Capitol attack, announced he is leaving the network after joining in 2021. In a memo to colleagues, MacFarlane said the decision was his own and that he plans to pursue independent opportunities to share his reporting. His departure comes amid broader internal criticism of CBS News’ editorial direction, including concerns raised by staff about efforts to tailor reporting toward a specific political audience. Some colleagues also noted MacFarlane’s frustration with the network’s limited coverage of the fifth anniversary of the Capitol attack earlier this year. Read More (The Guardian Rating)