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Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said that former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt would have advised Trump not to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House coverage, arguing the move would backfire. The article notes Trump's media ban faces legal jeopardy after a judge questioned the due process and networks backed out of the press pool in solidarity.
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PBS NewsHour interviews novelist Marlon James about his Booker-shortlisted novel 'The Disappearers,' which depicts gay men surviving violence and ostracization in 1980s-90s Jamaica. James discusses how performance and code-switching became survival strategies, and how the novel draws on his own experiences with homophobia and the church.
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Elizabeth Holmes has been approved to transfer from federal prison to a Texas halfway house in August 2027, per a DOJ victim notification obtained by ABC News. The development comes amid promotion of a new documentary in which her husband says he once wondered if she was scamming him. Holmes was convicted in 2022 of fraud and conspiracy tied to Theranos and ordered to pay restitution.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new 'National Centre for Information Defence' at the UN, prompting critics to dub it a 'Ministry of Truth.' The article highlights free-speech concerns from Nigel Farage and Big Brother Watch, who argue the unit could be used to silence dissent, while Burnham ties Brexit division to Russian disinformation.
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The article reports that anti-ICE protests in Austin after an ICE shooting were promoted by a coordinated network of socialist and communist groups, including the DSA, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, and Party for Socialism and Liberation. It contrasts media coverage of 'spontaneous' protests with evidence of organized mobilization and ideological infrastructure tied to a Shanghai-based donor network.
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An editorial attacks Nikole Hannah-Jones over a New York Times Magazine essay in which she reflects on enrolling her daughter in struggling Brooklyn schools in the name of social justice. It argues her ideology, rather than a lack of resources, is to blame for the poor education her daughter received, and mocks her refusal to fault teacher unions or standardized testing.
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The White House launched a 24/7 YouTube stream called Trump TV after banning reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. The three outlets sued over access and First Amendment rights, while critics including Gavin Newsom condemned the move as state-run media and autocratic behavior.
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Sunny Hostin said on 'The View' that her children experienced racism, bullying, and identity trauma at a predominantly white private school. She also cited a $23 billion annual funding gap between predominantly non-white and white school districts. The article reports her comments along with Nikole Hannah-Jones's response about school choices.
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Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump was like a 'caged lion' eager to return to the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner ballroom after shots were fired. Leavitt described Trump's behind-the-scenes reaction during an appearance on Sean Hannity's show.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said all media would be welcome at a joint meeting with President Trump at Gracie Mansion, after Trump banned some outlets from the White House. Trump defended the ban and the later suspension of presidential pool coverage by major networks.
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An opinion column argues that Hamas has long controlled Gaza media coverage through intimidation and self-censorship, shaping anti-Israel narratives that fueled Western protests. It cites journalist Motaz Azaiza's revelations about a Hamas-run media group and calls for an audit of Western outlets' reliance on local fixers.
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President Donald Trump met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion, offering praise and saying Mamdani has “great potential.” During the press conference, Trump also defended his ban of CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, citing unfair media coverage.