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10 hours ago

Everybody Put on their Baghdad Bob Hat!' Morning Joe Crew Rips GOP Lockstep' With Trump's BLS Firing

Republican lawmakers aligned with Trump in firing BLS Commissioner McEntarfer after an unfavorable jobs report.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

I Apologize for Journalism!' MSNBC's Ali Velshi Hits the ROOF Over Reporter Asking Trump About Golf at Presser

US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Compares Iran Strike to Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Rant Denouncing Media

Trump claims Iran strikes comparable to atomic bombings that ended World War II, despite reports doubting military effectiveness.
Trump defends airstrikes, criticizes media for downplaying their impact.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fox & Friends Hosts Seethe Over Trump's Cringey' TACO Insult: The Wall Street Journal Started It!'

Democrats resorted to calling Trump 'TACO,' criticized by Fox hosts for being cringy and a sign of political desperation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

I Apologize for Journalism!' MSNBC's Ali Velshi Hits the ROOF Over Reporter Asking Trump About Golf at Presser

#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Maggie Haberman Slam Trump Allies Painting Ghislaine As Victim: Epstein's Victims Would Like A Word'

What I think you're seeing the Trump administration potentially moving toward is claiming she was a victim of Jeffrey Epstein, that she was somehow not a sex trafficker herself, but somebody who was caught up in his crime wave.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

A Big, Fat Man With a Teeny, Tiny Penis': Ex-GOP Rep. Revels in South Park's Trump Episode

Joe Walsh, a former GOP Rep turned Democrat, appreciates a South Park episode mocking Trump, noting its potential impact on his base.
#steve-bannon
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Steve Bannon Calls for Investigation Into Fox News Over Israel First' Coverage: Are They Dealing Directly With Foreign Intelligence Services?'

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1 month ago
US politics

Steve Bannon Calls for Investigation Into Fox News Over Israel First' Coverage: Are They Dealing Directly With Foreign Intelligence Services?'

#journalism
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jake Tapper Rips Democrats for Smear Campaign' Against Heroic' WSJ Reporters: Disgraceful'

Jake Tapper condemned the smear campaign against journalists reporting on Biden's health, highlighting the importance of their work.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Ana Navarro Brutally Roasts Megyn Kelly Over Colbert Take

Colbert has continued being political following the announcement, knocking Paramount as morally bankrupt over their settlement with Trump. He took that show, which was a great platform in nighttime television at the Ed Sullivan Theater, and completely drove it into the ground, Kelly argued on her show.
Television
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Mike Johnson Lashes Out at the Media: No One In Congress Is Blocking Epstein Documents'

Media reports claiming Mike Johnson adjourned the House early to avoid a vote on Epstein Files are false.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Hannity Pats Himself on the Back Over Russia Hoax,' Despite Previously Saying He Was Certain' Moscow Interfered in 2016 Election

Hannity emphasized that newly declassified documents clearly indicate there was no assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election, challenging prior narratives.
US politics
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

A New 20-Minute Supercut of David Letterman Slamming CBS: "You Can't Spell CBS Without BS"

The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by CBS was attributed to financial reasons related to declining ad revenues.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I Don't Believe the Polls!' Tom Homan Dismisses Surveys Showing Trump Deep Underwater on Immigration in MSNBC Interview

Tom Homan dismissed negative polling on immigration policy, questioning the validity of the numbers and criticizing media narratives.
Television
fromVulture
1 week ago

Jon Stewart Isn't Afraid of Cancelation: 'I'm Not Going Anywhere"

Colbert's show cancellation reflects a broader climate of fear and compliance within American institutions.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Chip Gaines Vehemently Defends Same-Sex Couple Who Featured in 'Back to the Frontier' Amid Brutal Online Backlash

Chip Gaines defended same-sex couple Jason and Joe Hanna-Riggs featured in 'Back to the Frontier,' after backlash for including an LGBTQ+ family in the series.
LGBT
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox News' Bill Melugin Calls Out Local Fox Producer Slamming His Grimy' Border Patrol Ride Along'

Bill Melugin faced criticism for his coverage of a Border Patrol raid that led to multiple arrests.
#chris-cuomo
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Ben Shapiro Goes OFF on Tucker Carlson for Bashing Trump and America

Tucker Carlson was criticized by Ben Shapiro for making accusations against Trump without direct confrontation.
#tucker-carlson
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Don't Screw With Me, You Little Bastard!' Mark Levin Goes Nuclear on Ex-Fox News Colleague and Shmuck' Tucker Carlson

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Don't Screw With Me, You Little Bastard!' Mark Levin Goes Nuclear on Ex-Fox News Colleague and Shmuck' Tucker Carlson

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trainwreck!' Megyn Kelly and MAGA Influencer Embarrassed at Epstein Binder Flop Torch Pam Bondi

Wheeler and Kelly criticized Pam Bondi for her handling of The Epstein Files event, highlighting its lack of new information and the resulting embarrassment.
#trump-administration
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US news

Pete Hegseth Would Prefer Reporters 'Wave an American Flag' Than Ask Him Questions

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1 month ago
US news

Pete Hegseth Would Prefer Reporters 'Wave an American Flag' Than Ask Him Questions

US politics
fromCommon Dreams
3 weeks ago

Satirical 'Mamdani Times' Takes Aim at NYT's 'Desperate' Coverage of Mayoral Candidate | Common Dreams

Satirical website Mamdani Times mocks New York Times' controversial coverage of millennial candidate Zohran Mamdani.
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

The Slop Web: Welcome to the AI-Generated Ghost Town

AI-generated content, or 'slop', has become mainstream, attracting attention but facing criticism for its quality and sustainability.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

How The New York Times is (still) getting gamed by the right

The New York Times exhibits poor news judgment by framing minority identity narratives in a way that caters to right-wing beliefs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Dan Abrams Defends Trump From Unfair' Partisan Attacks After Texas Flood Tragedy

Abrams stated that it is unfair to blame the Trump administration for the tragic flooding, asserting that the National Weather Service's cuts did not significantly hinder their predictive capabilities.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Depraved Lie': White House Slams Democrats and Media for Blaming Texas Flood Deaths on Trump

Karoline Leavitt condemned blaming Trump for Texas flooding deaths, labeling it a depraved lie amid the disaster.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gary Lineker says BBC should hold its head in shame' for dropping Gaza film

Gary Lineker stated that the BBC should hold its head in shame for not airing the documentary 'Gaza: Doctors Under Attack,' criticizing its leadership for failing over the conflict.
US politics
US politics
fromPoynter
1 month ago

When Jon Stewart took over 'The Daily Show,' satire became a trusted news source - Poynter

Jon Stewart's appearance on 'Crossfire' highlighted media's detrimental impact on democracy by focusing on sensationalism over substantial political discourse.
#politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

White House Comms Director Blasts Legacy Media' With Social Media Post Featuring CNN Polling Segment

Republicans maintain an economic advantage over Democrats despite market instability and tariff opposition, challenging legacy media narratives.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Conservatives mock Dem rhetoric about 'oligarchy' as NYC living room pic of Alex Soros and Abedin goes viral

Conservatives ridiculed a viral photo featuring Alex Soros and Huma Abedin, highlighting the hypocrisy of Democrats advocating against oligarchy from a wealthy perspective.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Fear and anger, not age, separate the GOP and Democrats

Media should correct the misconception linking age to party appeal; both GOP and Dems have similar representative ages.
The Republican strategy involves fear and resentment, particularly targeting White male voters.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

White House Comms Director Blasts Legacy Media' With Social Media Post Featuring CNN Polling Segment

Republicans maintain an economic advantage over Democrats despite market instability and tariff opposition, challenging legacy media narratives.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Conservatives mock Dem rhetoric about 'oligarchy' as NYC living room pic of Alex Soros and Abedin goes viral

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Conduct Unbecoming': Veteran Group Leader Rips Hegseth For Politicizing the Military' With Wild Attack On the Media

That's America's secretary of defense. To use a military term, it's conduct unbecoming. He looks rattled. He obviously looks thin-skinned. He's extremely aggressive and volatile.
US politics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox's Jesse Watters Accuses CNN of Spewing Enemy Propaganda' For Reporting On U.S. Intelligence

Watters criticized CNN for allegedly promoting enemy propaganda regarding U.S. military effectiveness in Iran.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Yes, the Iran Mission Was Successful. No, We Are Not Taking Questions.

I've called you members of the Fake News together for this special meeting because I can't believe you could have gotten it so wrong.
US news
#us-military
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

His Screeching is Absolutely Unbearable!' Marjorie Taylor Green Lays Into Mark Levin, Propaganda' Fox News

I can't believe that Fox News allows one of their hosts to go around and call me names on his social media. That is so unprofessional.
Right-wing politics
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1 month ago

Squid Game creator responds to backlash over cis actor playing trans role

"In Korea, there are really not many transgender [people] who have come out and are actors, and there [are] just a couple of gay [actors] who have come out publicly, so it was physically difficult to find a transgender actor who could really play the role. It was, realistically speaking, nearly impossible."
SF LGBT
fromFuturism
1 month ago

As Rumors Fly, Elon Musk's Posts "Results" of Drug Test for PCP, Benzos and More

Late last month, the New York Times published an eyebrow-raising story in which sources claiming that billionaire Elon Musk was traveling with a "daily medication box that held about 20 pills."
Cannabis
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Tears Into Propaganda' Fox News, New York Post: American People Have Been Brainwashed'

Organizations like Fox News and the New York Post are accused of promoting war propaganda, with figures like Rep. Greene urging against military conflict with Iran.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Bob Costas Condemns Mainstream Press for Doing MAGA Media': There Really Isn't Two Sides'

All they should've said was, George misspoke. The president, that paragon of virtue, was only found guilty of sexual assault, not rape. So we stand corrected.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Karoline Leavitt Rips BBC Over Reporting on Israeli Shootings: We Don't Take the Word of Hamas'

And I suggest that journalists who actually care about truth do the same to reduce the amount of misinformation that's going around the globe on this front.
UK news
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Jake Tapper Criticizes the Media for Ignoring Real Stories Because Fox News Is Covering Them

Mainstream media often avoids covering stories highlighted by Fox News, diluting critical discussions, as articulated by CNN's Jake Tapper.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Sean Hannity Scolds Michael LaRosa for efending Joe Biden

Hannity challenged LaRosa's claims about Biden's cognitive health during a heated discussion.
#cnn
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Ashley Biden Fumes Over Damn Disrespectful' Book About Her Father's Cognitive Decline: Get Lost' With Your Fake News!'

Ashley Biden vehemently defends her father against allegations of cognitive decline, labeling them disrespectful and false.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MAGA Influencers Go Off on Media After Booker Does Arm Gesture Called Nazi Salute' When Elon Musk Did It

Cory Booker's gesture during a speech sparked criticism from conservatives, comparing it to Elon Musk's similar gesture labeled as a Nazi salute.
France news
fromDecider
2 months ago

Whoopi Goldberg shuts down 'The View' debate about French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife after slap video goes viral: "It's uncomfortable"

Whoopi Goldberg defends Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron's relationship amid media scrutiny over a viral incident.
Relationships can be misinterpreted by outsiders, leading to unnecessary speculation.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'60 Minutes' anchor Scott Pelley ripped for 'angry, unhinged' commencement speech criticizing Trump

Scott Pelley's graduation speech criticized the current state of America, focusing on themes of fear surrounding issues like freedom of speech.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Sen. John Fetterman says media attacks about his mental health are like 'the Belichick girlfriend story of politics'

A series of articles have speculated that the Pennsylvania Democrat has declined to keep up with his mental recovery plan and exhibited erratic behavior.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

It's a Lie!' Bill Maher Lashes Out Over Racist Trump Fan Gag Says His MAGA Pals Have No Problem Greeting Black People

Bill Maher defends MAGA supporters, asserting they are not inherently racist, contrary to media portrayals.
Maher criticizes a Saturday Night Live sketch for alienating Trump supporters.
#jake-tapper
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Everyone now has an opinion on Jake Tapper

Jake Tapper's book 'Original Sin' scrutinizes President Biden's fitness, stirring sales success and media debate.
The book has ignited scrutiny of Tapper himself and the media's accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
US politics

Viral Video Attacking Jake Tapper's Biden Record Relies on Misleading Edits

Jake Tapper's new book scrutinizes Biden's re-election bid, drawing backlash from Trump supporters over his past coverage of Biden's cognitive decline.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Everyone now has an opinion on Jake Tapper

Jake Tapper's book 'Original Sin' scrutinizes President Biden's fitness, stirring sales success and media debate.
The book has ignited scrutiny of Tapper himself and the media's accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Laura Ingraham Mocks Jake Tapper's Book About Biden: We All Knew This!'

Laura Ingraham criticizes Jake Tapper for belatedly addressing issues about Biden's presidency and claims the information is not new.
Women in technology
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Saoirse Hanley: I had to overhaul my notification settings so my phone would stop lighting up with hate comments about me

The internet has become a hostile environment for female journalists, filled with rampant hate and criticism.
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Ill never be a clown - Postecoglou lashes out at reporter and insists Spurs job not done - Soccer News

Spurs last lifted a piece of major silverware 17 years and 86 days prior to Wednesday's final, having beaten Chelsea in the 2008 EFL Cup final under Juande Ramos.
English Premier League
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Shut the F* Up!' Don Lemon Rages at Media for Continued Biden Hysteria

Lemon criticizes media for focusing on Biden's age while neglecting accountability for Trump.
He insists that ongoing concerns about Biden distract from current issues.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Political Media Is Once Again Missing the Point by Obsessing over Biden's Health

Media coverage of Biden's final months is primarily gossip, not impactful political news.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Minimums for a new Iran nuke deal, beware fake experts and other commentary

Iran must agree to destroy advanced centrifuges and allow continuous monitoring for a new nuclear deal.
Media's reliance on questionable experts complicates accurate coverage of geopolitical events.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Mediaite's Tommy Christopher Lashes Out at Comey Trump Threat' Coverage: F**king STUPID!'

This is the shit that Trump does to us. It’s just testing out the stupid shit that Trump does against, like, reality and it’s like, I just wanna scream, Wake up!'
US politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

The New York Times Really Asked Ms. Rachel If She's Paid By Hamas | Defector

The New York Times' style is criticized for being outdated and biased, especially regarding sensitive topics like the Gaza conflict.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The Washington Post's fact-challenged 'Fact Checker' is a propaganda mill

In a recent book, revelations show how the White House concealed President Biden's decline, prompting media outlets like the Washington Post to dismiss honest narratives.
US politics
#joe-biden
fromPoynter
2 months ago
Media industry

Why reporters are focused on a book about the former president instead of the current one - Poynter

Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Why reporters are focused on a book about the former president instead of the current one - Poynter

The book "Original Sin" highlights President Biden's declining cognitive abilities during his final months in office.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Original Sin' and the Media's Deathbed Biden Cover-Up Conversion

Revelations about Biden's decline highlight contrasting media narratives and scrutiny from both conservative and mainstream outlets regarding his capability to serve.
fromGijn
2 months ago

How Investigative Journalists Are Using Substack Newsletters

Substack has grown substantially since its launch in 2017, doubling readership during the pandemic and claiming over two million paid subscriptions by 2023.
NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Bill O'Reilly Declares Hosts of The View Are Beyond Help After Biden Interview: They Live in a Delusional World!'

Bill O'Reilly criticized The View hosts for their perspectives on Biden and Harris, claiming they are delusional.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

'I ain't no snitch': Ryan Clark walks off TV set during First Take segment about Bill Belichick

Critics of Bill Belichick argue he relies on Tom Brady's legacy while avoiding accountability in media interactions.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Legacy media's Biden deception: Letters to the Editor - May 6, 2025

Legacy media's failure to report truthfully on Biden's cognitive decline has undermined public trust in journalism.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Dave Portnoy Loses It After Angrily Ending Interview About Antisemitic Sign at His Bar: I Hate F*cking Journalists!'

Dave Portnoy condemned an antisemitic sign at his bar but erupted in anger during a media interview.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Harry criticised for saying don't know how much longer' Charles has left: Live

The Duke of Sussex expressed hope for family reconciliation, stating, 'I would love a reconciliation with my family. There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.'
UK news
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