Media News Daily: Top Stories for 10/28/2026

Hasan Piker Sues Scott Jennings Over Edited Video

Progressive streamer Hasan Piker has filed a $72.5 million defamation lawsuit against conservative commentator Scott Jennings, alleging that Jennings falsely portrayed him as advocating the lynching of Black voters. The complaint centers on an edited compilation aired on “The Scott Jennings Show” that Piker says removed context from sarcastic remarks he made while criticizing another commentator. Snopes previously concluded that circulating versions of the footage were heavily edited and lacked important context. Piker alleges defamation, defamation by implication, and false light and says Jennings failed to retract the claims after receiving a legal demand. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)

Former Trump Press Secretary Says Hannity Interview Blindsided Her

Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia says she was surprised by what she described as Sean Hannity’s “hostility” during a Fox News interview shortly before she left the Trump administration. Speaking to Newsmax, Zacharia said she had previously maintained a friendly relationship with Hannity and was not expecting his aggressive questioning about her credentials, including her legal background. Speculation has circulated that White House officials encouraged the interview, though Fox News and Hannity have denied that claim. Zacharia said she would still be willing to appear on Hannity’s program again. (Read More) (Mediaite Rating)

Trump Says Government Will Stop Using “Artificial Intelligence” Term

President Donald Trump said his administration will ban the term “AI” or “artificial intelligence” from relevant government documents and other official uses, arguing that the terminology is inaccurate. Trump announced the move on Truth Social, though the details of how broadly such a terminology change would be implemented were not included in the supplied report. The announcement comes as artificial intelligence policy, regulation, and government use of AI technologies remain major national issues. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)