Judge bars DOJ from reviewing seized Washington Post reporter’s data, ordering independent judicial review after prosecutors failed to disclose law protecting journalists.
Trump demands Netflix fire board member Susan Rice after she warned corporations will face accountability when Democrats return to power, as the Justice Department reviews Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.
FCC chairman asks broadcasters to pledge daily Pledge of Allegiance and “patriotic, pro-America programming” while actively threatening stations’ licenses over content he dislikes.
Federal judge rebukes Justice Department for concealing a press freedom law when seeking a warrant to raid Washington Post reporter’s home, seizing her phone, computers and records.
FCC chair confirms enforcement proceedings against The View, challenging whether the show qualifies as “bona fide news” exempt from equal time rules for political candidates.
CBS lawyers block Colbert from airing interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico after FCC opens investigation into his appearance on The View.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejects Rubio’s claim that Europe faces “civilizational erasure,” noting the U.S. ranks 58th in press freedom while her home country ranks second.
DHS sends hundreds of subpoenas to Google, Meta, Reddit and Discord demanding names and personal data of Americans who criticize or track ICE agents online.
FBI used warrantless “assessment” authority to gather intelligence on over 1,000 journalists, religious organizations, and politicians between 2018 and 2024, watchdog report finds.
The Justice Department’s antitrust chief resigns after less than a year, as Trump has personally inserted himself into major merger decisions including Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
FTC chairman tells Apple its news app may violate federal law by not featuring enough Fox News and Breitbart, citing research from a group whose founder Trump appointed as ambassador.
Former Minnesota U.S. attorney who resigned over the Renee Good investigation now defends Don Lemon against his former office’s first-ever criminal FACE Act religious freedom charges.
FCC opens investigation into whether ABC’s “The View” violated equal time rules by interviewing Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, after the agency revoked talk show exemptions last month.
Congressional Black Caucus chair calls Trump administration a “bigoted and racist regime” after video depicting Obamas as primates stayed on Truth Social for 12 hours.
Fox News and Fox Business went the entire day without mentioning Trump’s racist Obama video until after 6 p.m., then covered it for just over two minutes.
Trump directs “all federal law enforcement” to help find Savannah Guthrie’s missing 84-year-old mother as FBI director plans trip to Tucson.
FBI unable to access Washington Post reporter’s iPhone protected by Apple Lockdown Mode, but agents forced her to unlock laptop with fingerprint.
Trump calls CNN’s Kaitlan Collins “the worst reporter” and criticizes her for not smiling after she pressed him on the Epstein files and justice for survivors.
Newsom files civil rights complaint against Dr. Oz after CMS administrator posted video falsely linking Armenian-American bakery to “organized crime mafia” health care fraud.
Don Lemon pleads not guilty after FBI arrest for covering Minnesota church protest, charged under abortion clinic access law in what legal experts call unprecedented use against journalists.
Video shows Alex Pretti kicking federal vehicle nine days before killing, family attorney says earlier confrontation cannot justify shooting.
Appeals court declines to force arrest warrants for Don Lemon, four others over church protest; district chief judge called DOJ demand “unheard of.”
TikTok announces deal to spin off U.S. operations, with Oracle, UAE’s MGX, and Silver Lake each taking 15% stakes while ByteDance retains 19.9% and continues managing advertising and e-commerce.
FCC warns TV networks that late-night and daytime talk shows must offer equal time to political candidates, targeting programs Trump has called for taking off air.
Federal judge orders government to stop searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices, calls hearing on whether FBI must return them.
Trump posts private text from French President Macron to Truth Social, exposing diplomatic exchange where Macron wrote “I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland.”
Trump marks one year back in office with rambling press conference, calling Jack Smith “a sick son of a bitch” and saying “God is proud of the job I’ve done.”
Minneapolis police chief says ICE agent who killed Renee Good violated “basic steps” of officer safety, questioning why he positioned himself in front of her vehicle.
Noem denied federal agents used chemical agents on Minnesota protesters, then backtracked after CBS showed video the judge had called “uncontroverted” evidence.
Trump says he will sign executive order giving Army-Navy football game an exclusive television window that would block competing playoff games.
White House told CBS to air Trump interview unedited or “we will sue your ass off,” weeks after network settled prior Trump lawsuit for $16 million.
DHS seeks to deport two detainees who told Washington Post they witnessed guards choking a fellow immigrant to death at a Texas detention camp.
Trump purchased up to $1 million in bonds from Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery one week after their merger announcement, which he has said he’ll regulate.
Pentagon announces takeover of Stars and Stripes, ending AP wire service and requiring all content be written by active-duty troops, overriding congressionally mandated independence.
Stars and Stripes job applicants now asked how they would advance Trump’s executive orders, a question the military newspaper’s ombudsman calls “antithetical to its independence.”
FBI raids Washington Post reporter’s home, seizes electronics as part of investigation into Pentagon contractor accused of retaining classified Venezuela documents.
Kari Lake blocks Radio Free Europe from broadcasting into Iran via Kuwait transmitter despite Trump’s support for protesters.
Trump gives middle finger and mouths “fuck you” to Ford worker who yelled “pedophile protector” during Michigan plant tour, White House calls gesture “appropriate and unambiguous response.”
PBS shuts down weekend newscasts after Congress cut $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funding, replacing breaking news coverage with pre-taped single-topic shows.
Norwegian Nobel Institute says peace prize cannot be “revoked, shared, nor transferred” after Trump said it would be “a great honor” to accept Machado’s award.
Trump calls for 10% cap on credit card interest rates starting Jan. 20, one year after inauguration; banks warn 14 million households could lose access to credit.
Trump posted jobs data 12 hours early on social media, repeating first-term violation of federal policy; White House admits “inadvertent public disclosure.”
DHS and Vance amplify video purportedly from ICE agent who killed Minneapolis woman, but when asked to verify authenticity, agency responds only with link to its own retweet.
House Oversight votes to subpoena journalist Seth Harp over reporting on Delta Force commander in Venezuela operation, with bipartisan support despite First Amendment concerns.
Trump says he will meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado next week and would accept Nobel Prize she dedicated to him, claiming he ended “eight and a quarter” wars.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting board votes to dissolve 59-year-old organization five months after Congress clawed back $1.1 billion in allocated funds.
Trump shares debunked conspiracy theory that Minnesota Gov. Walz ordered killing of state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband in their home as her children beg him to remove the post.
New York Times and Washington Post held Venezuela raid story after administration warned reporting could endanger troops, 40 killed in operation.
Maduro indicted on narco-terrorism, machine gun, and cocaine conspiracy charges, jailed in Brooklyn after staged “perp walk” at DEA headquarters, court appearance possible Monday.
Trump posts AI-generated image depicting Illinois Gov. Pritzker holding a cheeseburger in a burning Chicago days after Supreme Court blocked National Guard deployment.
