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DOJ subpoenas NYT journalists over Air Force One security reporting
politics3 hours ago

DOJ subpoenas NYT journalists over Air Force One security reporting

The U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times reporters—Julian Barnes, Eric Lipton, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt—to testify before a Manhattan grand jury next week in connection with an alleged criminal matter tied to their reporting on security concerns surrounding a Qatar-donated Air Force One. The subpoenas, reportedly delivered to reporters’ homes, come after Times coverage of Secret Service concerns and a request from an FBI official not to publish certain details; the subpoenas were issued by SDNY U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton.

Rachel Aviv Reframes Motherhood Through Wide-Ranging Essays
books3 days ago

Rachel Aviv Reframes Motherhood Through Wide-Ranging Essays

In her new collection You Won’t Get Free of It, Rachel Aviv refuses to confine motherhood to sentimentality, instead weaving archival reporting, personal memory, and life-spanning portraits to map the complexities of mothers and daughters. The essays expand beyond single-case studies (including Linda Bishop and Alice Munro) to illuminate how trauma, identity, and care intersect, reflecting Aviv’s own experiences as a mother and a journalist. The book is published in the US by Knopf and in the UK by Fern Press on July 9.

ER Doctor and News Scoop Artist: Dr. Jeremy Faust Blends Medicine, Journalism, and Music
health4 days ago

ER Doctor and News Scoop Artist: Dr. Jeremy Faust Blends Medicine, Journalism, and Music

Dr. Jeremy Faust, a Brigham and Women’s Hospital emergency physician, blends lifesaving care with boundary-pushing journalism through his Inside Medicine Substack, delivering timely scoops to about 85,000 subscribers—including an early report on hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius—while also conducting the Longwood Chorus.

The Post: journalism on the run, Spielberg’s brisk tribute
culture5 days ago

The Post: journalism on the run, Spielberg’s brisk tribute

Spielberg’s The Post is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled ode to journalism: a chase-film of the Pentagon Papers scoop led by Meryl Streep’s Katharine Graham, supported by a sharp ensemble and a propulsive score, celebrating the press as public service—while conceding some factual liberties for momentum and character. It aligns with a 2017 mood of truth and the American ideal, even as it wagers on a feel-good sprint rather than a granular historical account.

Challenging the Shield: Journalists Demand Tougher NFL Health Questions on ALS
sports7 days ago

Challenging the Shield: Journalists Demand Tougher NFL Health Questions on ALS

Jeff Pearlman and Dan Le Batard push back on media passivity regarding the NFL-ALS link after Chris Johnson revealed his ALS diagnosis on Good Morning America. They argue that the press should question the league about health impacts, noting studies linking football to higher ALS risk and criticizing reporters like Michael Strahan for avoiding football-related questions. The discussion frames journalism ethics in sports as a resistance to a sport industry eager to keep fans comfortable, highlighting how tough questions about the game’s tolls can and should be asked rather than avoided.

DOJ's bid to compel Post and WSJ reporters pulled after pushback
national-security18 days ago

DOJ's bid to compel Post and WSJ reporters pulled after pushback

The Justice Department sought to force Washington Post and Wall Street Journal reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in a rare leaks-related move, but withdrew the subpoenas after challenges from the outlets; none of the reporters have testified, underscoring tensions between national-security investigations and press freedom.

Quad Cities Anchor Walks Off On-Air, Declaring Truth Matters
national-news18 days ago

Quad Cities Anchor Walks Off On-Air, Declaring Truth Matters

Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 anchor Dustin Nolan quit on-air in Davenport, Iowa, saying he’s stepping away from the news industry because facts matter and viewers deserve more than trends or sanitized news. In a tearful farewell joined by wife co-anchor Jenna Jackson, he stressed transparency and delivering real journalism, noting his years of service since 2022 and an Emmy win in 2025 for Remembering May 28th. Nolan’s KWQC profile was later scrubbed from the site.

Emotional On-Air Exit: Iowa Anchor Walks Away from Journalism, Slams Saturated Local News
local-news19 days ago

Emotional On-Air Exit: Iowa Anchor Walks Away from Journalism, Slams Saturated Local News

An Emmy-winning KWQC-TV6 morning anchor Dustin Nolan in Davenport, Iowa, tears up on air as he announces he's leaving the news industry, blasting his station for 'saturated' local coverage that makes viewers uncomfortable, and insisting his goal is to report on the issues that truly matter, while praising his wife Jenna as his co-anchor.

Welker: Trump Promised a Do-Over After Meet the Press Meltdown
politics28 days ago

Welker: Trump Promised a Do-Over After Meet the Press Meltdown

NBC’s Kristen Welker told Vanity Fair that after Trump stormed out during Meet the Press, he privately said the rain disrupted the interview and that they’d redo it in Washington. The on-air tension included Trump calling Welker “crooked” and “stupid,” and his exit was followed by Welker noting a more conciliatory tone later. HuffPost says NBC and the White House have been asked about scheduling a second date, but no definitive date has been announced.

Trump's Meet the Press Exit Sparks Expert Debate on Sexism
politics1 month ago

Trump's Meet the Press Exit Sparks Expert Debate on Sexism

During a Meet the Press interview, Trump stormed off after being questioned about the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, telling host Kristen Welker 'Thank you, darling' as he walked off. Linguists say the remark signals benevolent sexism and reinforces a power imbalance, a pattern experts note in Trump’s interactions with female journalists like Welker and Kaitlan Collins.