Item: Media News Daily: Top Stories for 05/14/2026
Rating: Right
Author: Media Bias Fact Check

This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more.

Fact Checkers Challenge Trump’s Visa Policy Over Free Speech Concerns

A coalition of researchers, journalists, and free speech advocates is challenging a Trump administration visa policy that targets individuals accused of “censoring Americans.” Plaintiffs argue the policy threatens misinformation research, fact-checking, and content moderation efforts by creating a chilling effect on speech and association rights. Read More (Poynter Rating)

Federal Judge Allows Meta Android Privacy Lawsuit to Proceed

A federal judge ruled that Meta must face a lawsuit alleging it secretly tracked Android users’ browsing activity through websites using Meta’s analytics pixel. Plaintiffs claim Meta linked browsing histories and searches to Facebook and Instagram accounts without proper consent, while Google also faces negligence claims over Android security flaws. Read More (MediaPost Rating)

Trump Calls Reporter “Dumb Person” Over Ballroom Questions

President Trump insulted a reporter during a White House press exchange after being questioned about the increasing size and cost of a planned White House ballroom. Trump defended the project, which has reportedly doubled in both size and estimated cost since its original announcement in 2025. Read More (Washington Examiner Rating)