Hegseth bans reporters from Pentagon areas previously accessible to press, citing national security after leaks revealed his Signal discussions of military strikes and planned Musk briefing on China war plans.
Trump FTC opens investigation into Media Matters demanding internal documents after Elon Musk sued the watchdog group for reporting ads appeared next to Nazi content on X.
Trump calls for “major investigation” into Springsteen, Beyoncé, Winfrey, and Bono for Harris campaign endorsements, claiming illegal payments despite documented production expenses.
Trump threatens ABC News over Qatar plane coverage after winning $15 million settlement for Stephanopoulos “liable for rape” statement.
Paramount ousts CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon amid pressure over “60 Minutes” editorial independence and Harris interview settlement with Trump administration.
Trump shares debunked “Clinton body count” conspiracy video online falsely linking the Clintons to deaths of JFK Jr., Seth Rich, and others.
Trump calls former FBI director James Comey a “dirty cop” for Instagram post “8647” which Trump says was an assassination threat against him.
Trump posts online telling Springsteen to “KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT” until he returns to U.S. and “then we’ll all see how it goes for him” after musician called president corrupt and treasonous.
Violent threats against judges on social media increase 327% as Trump, Musk, and administration officials publicly attack judiciary for finding their actions unlawful.
Intelligence Director Gabbard calls for jailing former FBI Director Comey over social media post she claims called for Trump’s assassination.
Trump administration terminates hundreds of Voice of America contractors, including J-1 visa holders who must leave US within 30 days as part of agency dismantling.
White House Correspondents Association condemns Trump administration for excluding wire service reporters from Air Force One, blocking millions from immediate presidential coverage.
Trump personal attorney Blanche named acting librarian of Congress after administration fires officials over AI copyright policy.
Trump fires US Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter two days after dismissing Librarian of Congress and one day after she questioned Musk’s AI copyright requests.
Voice of America to air OAN programming under Kari Lake, raising concerns over journalistic independence.
On day two of backlash, Trump blasted by Catholic bishops including Cardinal Dolan for AI image of himself as pope.
New York Catholic bishops criticize Trump and White House for AI image showing him as pope days after Francis’s death
Waltz photographed using Signal during cabinet meeting, one day before Trump removed him over Yemen leak.
Breaking Overnight: Stripping roughly $500 million a year in subsidies, Trump signs order to cut PBS and NPR funding.
Trump says he made no mistakes in first 100 days, prompting laughter from bipartisan town hall audience.
Trump fires three Corporation for Public Broadcasting board members, prompting lawsuit over his authority.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore $12 million in funding for Radio Free Europe, blocking its shutdown.
’60 Minutes’ correspondent tells viewers CBS supervision threatens show’s independence after producer resigns.
D.C. acting U.S. attorney probes Wikimedia Foundation’s tax-exempt status, claiming Wikipedia hosts foreign propaganda.
Attorney General Pam Bondi rescinds Biden-era limits on subpoenaing journalists, widening Trump leak investigations.
‘60 Minutes’ chief resigns, citing corporate interference tied to Trump lawsuit and Paramount merger.
White House Easter Egg Roll draws thousands as Trump solicits corporate sponsorship for first time in event’s history.
Trump appoints Fox News host Mark Levin and ex-NYPD detective Bo Dietl to Homeland Security Advisory Council.
Trump replaces COVID data website with page blaming Fauci and China, deletes info on vaccines and treatment.
Trump White House mocks Van Hollen for meeting deported man, posts Abrego Garcia is “never coming back.”
Appeals court skeptical of Trump admin push to block AP from regaining its longtime White House press slot.
Trump’s State Department eliminates office countering foreign disinformation after pressure from conservative critics.
Trump DOJ bans staff from posting about work, including titles or press releases, raising free speech and purge concerns.
Trump administration sidelines AP from press pool despite federal court order by shrinking access for all wire outlets.
