Media News Daily: Top Stories for 08/14/2026

Trump Media Posts $238 Million Quarterly Loss

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, posted a $238 million loss in the second quarter. The company attributed the loss to its move into businesses outside media, including crypto and online betting, and said it will refocus on its social media mission. Kevin McGurn, Trump Media’s new chief executive, said the company made a “disciplined choice to pivot” and will invest more time and resources in its most important initiatives while changing course when warranted. (Read More) (Mediapost Rating)

PolitiFact Launches 2026 Midterm Partnership Network

PolitiFact has announced its most extensive partnership network to date for the 2026 midterm election cycle. The initiative will pair PolitiFact with local newsrooms in key battleground states to fact-check claims in major Senate, gubernatorial, and primary races. Partners include outlets in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, Iowa, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and New York, with additional coverage planned for Michigan and Georgia Senate races. PolitiFact says the network will reach nearly 40 million people and help voters navigate viral misinformation, political claims, and AI-generated content. (Read More) (Poynter Rating)

BBC Reaches One Billion Website Visits

BBC reached its highest traffic level in 18 months in July, drawing 1 billion website visits worldwide, up 11% year over year, according to Press Gazette. Major news events contributing to the surge included the emergence of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, record European heat, and the World Cup. BBC.com remained the top English-language news website, followed by NYTimes.com, which recorded 628.4 million visits, down 5% year over year. (Read More) (Mediapost Rating)