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politics6 days ago•11 min saved

Alaska Voters Reject Trump's Gas Promises Amid $5 Fuel Costs

MS NOW reporter Alex Tabet visited Anchorage to interview three-time Trump voters who expressed deep frustration over high fuel costs. The segment, part of a five-part 'POTUS Promise Check' series, highlighted that gas prices in Alaska average $5.03 per gallon, significantly higher than the national average. Voters criticized the president for failing to deliver on campaign pledges to lower prices, with one describing the promises as 'BS' and another calling the president 'hyperbolic.' This discontent is occurring against a backdrop of record-high diesel prices and a competitive Senate race in Alaska, where Democrat Mary Peltola is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan.

via HuffPost|

#alaska #donald-trump #gas-prices

politics13 days ago

Trump Silences MS Now Reporter Amid Ongoing White House Press Access Dispute

Donald Trump told MS Now correspondent Akayla Gardner to 'be quiet' during a Saturday press interaction, intensifying a week-long standoff over White House access. After a federal judge temporarily restored credentials for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, the administration excluded CNN from Air Force One pool coverage for a trip to Tennessee. The legal battle continues, with the Justice Department seeking to overturn a 50-year-old precedent on press due process.

via The Guardian|

#cnn #donald-trump #ms-now

politics13 days ago•17 min saved

Trump’s Press Ban Escalates: Judge Halts Exclusion, but White House Blocks Pool Coverage

President Donald Trump’s attempt to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House triggered a seven-day legal and physical standoff. A federal judge temporarily restored their credentials, but the administration blocked network pool coverage and Trump told a female reporter to 'be quiet' while dismissing Barack Obama’s claim that a world run by women would be better as 'ridiculous.'

via The Independent|

#cnn #donald-trump #first-amendment

politics14 days ago•13 min saved

Federal Judge Halts Trump’s White House Media Ban After Seven-Day Standoff

President Trump’s attempt to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House ended after seven days when a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order. The dispute began with a Truth Social post and escalated into a legal battle over First Amendment rights and national security claims.

via The New York Times|

#cnn #first-amendment #ms-now

politics17 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ Argues Trump's White House Media Ban Is Legal, Citing National Security and Press Decorum

The Justice Department filed a legal brief defending President Trump's decision to revoke White House press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The administration argues that the ban is constitutional because it enforces 'professionalism and decorum' and protects national security. The three outlets sued, claiming the move violates the First Amendment and due process. A federal judge will hear the case on Wednesday.

via CBS News|

#cnn #doj #first-amendment

politics21 days ago•5 min saved

Access ban sparks clash over press freedoms at the White House

Trump said on social media that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned from White House grounds for “constant reporting FICTION and LIES.” Reporters from CNN and MS NOW said their access was denied or credentials confiscated, prompting strong rebukes from the White House Correspondents’ Association and major outlets. The White House gave no further comment, and critics argued the move undermines press freedom and constitutional rights while Obama and others warned against restricting the press.

via NBC News|

#cnn #ms-now #politics

politics21 days ago•131 min saved

Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House Over 'Fake News' Claims

President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access, accusing the outlets of “fake news.” Reporters reportedly faced badge denials or delays, while some staffers still managed entry, signaling intensified friction with the media and continuing retaliation patterns the president has used in his tenure.

via AP News|

#cnn #ms-now #politico

business1 month ago•4 min saved

MS NOW Unveils Five Members-Only Shows and a Community-Driven Membership

MS NOW launched a $7.99-per-month direct-to-consumer membership offering five members-only shows led by Maddow, O’Donnell and Velshi, plus a moderated Community Hub, a personalized Daily Briefing and access to the 24/7 TV feed. The slate includes Rachel Maddow: In Conversation With…, The Very Last Word, Off the Charts, a Weissmann weekly Q&A, and Political Potluck with Claire McCaskill (guest lineup starts with Hakeem Jeffries, then Andy Beshear). Pricing options are $7.99/month or $79.99/year, with a first-year introductory price of $39.99 through Sept. 30; the program sits alongside the existing TV feed and daily live Q&As, organized into For You, Watch, Connect, Breathe and Explore, including live events like MS NOW Live: Together in Texas on Sept. 26 and a Community Hub for moderated discussions.

via TheWrap|

#business #five-shows #membership

entertainment1 month ago•13 min saved

Alex Witt Bids Farewell to MS NOW After 27 Years

After 27 years as MS NOW’s anchor, Alex Witt signed off with an emotional farewell, fighting back tears after a montage of milestones from 9/11 to the iPhone launch; she thanked her crew—especially executive producer Nick Kovijanic—and viewers, calling it a privilege to bring the news, and she said she’ll fill in on daytime hours through the rest of the year.

via huffpost.com|

#alex-witt #entertainment #ms-now

media1 month ago•13 min saved

Alex Witt Bids Tearful Goodbye to MS NOW After 30-Year Run

After nearly 30 years on MS NOW, Alex Witt signed off tearfully, sharing a retrospective of her reporting—covering events from 9/11 to the Pulse Nightclub shooting—while thanking her staff and viewers on the final edition of Alex Witt Reports.

via Mediaite|

#alex-witt #farewell #journalism

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Fox News Holds the Lead While CNN and MSNBC Slump in Aug. 17 Ratings

For the week of Aug. 17, MSNBC NOW and CNN fell double digits in total viewers and the 25–54 demo, while Fox News remained No. 1 despite year‑over‑year declines; The Five topped both total viewers (3.184M at 5 p.m. ET) and the 25–54 demo (276K). CNN posted YoY gains in primetime and total day, MSNBC NOW rose in total viewers YoY but slipped in primetime demo, and Fox News declined YoY across the board, with MS NOW’s The Briefing the only non‑Fox show in the primetime Top 15.

via TV Insider|

#business #cable-news-ratings #cnn

business1 month ago•16 min saved

MS NOW Launches $7.99/Month Membership to Deepen Viewer Ties

MS NOW announced a stand-alone “Membership” service launching in September at $7.99 per month ($79.99 annually). Described as an additive layer to its cable and digital offerings, the service will feature original content, new verticals on how news and politics affect daily life, 24/7 live streams, and increased opportunities for subscribers to interact with MS NOW’s anchors and reporters. The move positions MS NOW among mid-priced cable-news subscriptions, alongside CNN’s All Access and Fox Nation, as it seeks to deepen audience relationships.

via Variety|

#business #cable-news #membership

business1 month ago•3 min saved

MS NOW tests paid 'super fan' membership to boost digital reach

MS NOW will launch a paid membership program on Sept. 9 to engage its most devoted viewers, priced at $7.99 per month or $79.99 annually, offering perks such as members-only content, direct interaction with network personalities, a community space, and a 24/7 live feed as part of a broader push to grow its direct-to-consumer business amid declining cable viewership.

via Semafor|

#business #cable-news #digital-media

media3 months ago•15 min saved

CNN Veteran Paula Reid Exits for MS NOW Amid WBD-Paramount Merger

Paula Reid is reportedly leaving CNN to join MS NOW, a move that comes as Paramount plans to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling newsroom changes tied to the broader ownership shakeups.

via Deadline|

#cnn #media #ms-now

business3 months ago•17 min saved

Paula Reid Poised to Join MS NOW After CNN Exit

Variety reports Paula Reid, CNN’s chief legal affairs correspondent, is expected to move to MS NOW after declining a renewal as CNN’s future remains uncertain amid Warner Bros. Discovery’s Paramount Skydance takeover talks; MS NOW reportedly pledges stronger hard-news coverage under Rebecca Kutler, while CNN and Reid’s representatives declined to comment.

via Variety|

#business #cnn #ms-now