Newsmax pays $67 million to settle Dominion defamation lawsuit over 2020 election lies after judge found network defamed company.
Trump administration dropped 165 corporate enforcement cases, created loyalty scorecard for 553 companies, and halted probes of major tech firms.
Federal judge rules FTC investigation of Media Matters violates First Amendment and halts probe tied to Musk advertising boycott case.
Press groups accuse LAPD of violating judge’s order protecting journalists by striking and arresting reporters at Aug. 8 protest.
Blumenthal urges RFK Jr. to fire Malone from CDC vaccine panel after violent posts linked to attack on agency.
On X/Twitter, Texas politician Isaiah Martin publicizes conservative tip line for reporting Democrats while asking public not to prank call it “in the interest of bipartisanship.”
UFC CEO Dana White confirms White House fight will happen July 4, 2026 for America’s 250th anniversary after securing $1.1 billion Paramount deal.
Visibility Brigade offers toolkit for Friday’s “Be Brave Day” as hundreds plan coordinated overpass demonstrations nationwide.
Trump nominates State Dept spokesperson and ex-Fox host Tammy Bruce deputy U.N. ambassador with the rank of ambassador, elevating another loyal media ally.
Trump attacks CBS host Gayle King as “no talent” with career “over” as Skydance-Paramount merger closes after his $16 million settlement with network.
Trump praises GOP actress Sydney Sweeney’s ad, slams Swift as ‘no longer hot,’ and links Jaguar CEO’s resignation to ‘woke’ marketing failures.
Voice of America director fired after he refused demotion and forced relocation while challenging shutdown as “plainly illegal.”
Trump calls Charlamagne tha God “sleazebag” after radio host tells his daughter-in-law that traditional conservatives could use Epstein controversy to reclaim Republican Party from MAGA.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting that funds NPR and PBS announces shutdown after Republican legislation yanks back over $1 billion at Trump’s request.
Trump says he didn’t know why Epstein took young women from Mar-a-Lago, prompting pushback from Giuffre family
Judge Lamberth demands Trump administration justify ignoring order to revive Voice of America and account for $260 million budget by Aug. 13.
Trump calls for prosecution of Harris and celebrities over endorsement payments despite evidence showing funds covered production costs, not endorsements.
White House attacked South Park’s Trump episode the day the FCC approved Paramount‑Skydance merger, as the show ridiculed Trump’s $16 million CBS settlement and media clampdown.
Trump now claims his $16 million settlement with Paramount comes with $20 million in future advertising, a term the company denies while still seeking his administration’s merger approval.
NPR news chief Edith Chapin is resigning just days after congressional Republicans axed federal funding for public broadcasting, though she denies a link.
A federal appeals court will let White House restrictions on the Associated Press stand, leaving in place a punishment for the outlet’s refusal to adopt the term ‘Gulf of America.’
The White House has cut The Wall Street Journal from the Air Force One press pool during its Scotland trip in retaliation for its Epstein reporting.
Trump posted a fake video of Obama’s arrest to amplify his intel chief’s claims of a “treasonous conspiracy” by the former administration.
Days after suing the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied its report that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stopped him from firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Trump celebrates that Colbert got “fired” and threatens “Jimmy Kimmel is next” after comedian criticized CBS settlement.
Trump sues Wall Street Journal for $20 billion over Epstein birthday letter he claims is fake amid mounting pressure for transparency.
Judge dismisses Trump’s $49 million lawsuit against Woodward claiming copyright over audio of interviews Trump gave for 2020 book.
Trump denies writing lewd Epstein birthday letter with naked woman drawing, threatens to sue Wall Street Journal.
CBS cancels Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” days after he called Trump-Paramount settlement a “big fat bribe.”
Trump faces “brutal” polling backlash as 67% of Americans believe government is covering up Epstein evidence after administration broke transparency promises.
Trump claims Coca-Cola agreed to switch U.S. products to cane sugar amid Epstein controversy, but company won’t confirm presidential announcement.
Trump calls his own supporters “weaklings” for demanding transparency on Epstein files after his administration didn’t honor promises to release all records.
The Senate passed Trump’s requested $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid in a late-night vote that concluded after 2 a.m.
The Justice Dept sues three fired Corporation for Public Broadcasting board members who refuse to leave, citing its independence from presidential control.
With Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie, the Senate advanced a Trump-backed plan to rescind $1.1 billion in previously approved funding for public media.
Trump calls reporter “evil person” for asking if flood warnings could have saved lives then praises conservative outlet as “nice reporter.”
Buffalo Newspaper Guild cancels cartoonist event after threats over cartoon showing MAGA hat wearer seeking flood help despite “gov’t is the problem” message.
Federal judge bars LAPD from using rubber bullets and tear gas on reporters after Press Club documented dozens of incidents targeting clearly identified journalists.
White House photoshops Trump as Superman after MAGA supporters threaten boycott over director’s “immigrant” comment and dropping “American way” from tagline.
Hegseth withdraws admiral’s Pacific fleet nomination after conservative outlet highlights decade-old drag shows despite Navy’s centuries-old cross-dressing traditions.
Trump Media launches Truth+ streaming platform in partnership with Newsmax, positioning service as alternative to “woke entertainment corporations and biased news channels.”
Phoenix billboard depicts Trump as shirtless “Swamp King” surrounded by a MAGA alligator and Tesla with swastika.
GSA directs agencies to eliminate 332 federal websites including CDC vaccine tracking site and State Dept’s Palestinian Affairs office following Trump administration streamlining order.
ADL and Jewish members of Congress criticize Trump for using antisemitic slur “Shylock” at Iowa rally as Trump claims ignorance of term’s meaning.
