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us-news27 days ago•16 min saved

Justice Dept. pulls back grand jury subpoenas for journalists amidst leak probes

The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas that sought Washington Post and Wall Street Journal reporters to testify before a grand jury, part of a broader leak investigation that included an FBI search of a Post reporter’s home earlier this year. It wasn’t immediately clear why the subpoenas were rescinded, but officials and press groups framed the move as a fight over press freedom and the role of reporters in national-security investigations, with DOJ saying reporters were not targeted.

via AP News|

#doj #grand-jury #press-freedom

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Knicks fans overrun Philly reporter after series-clinching win

Knicks fans flooded the arena to celebrate a 144-114 Game 4 win that swept the 76ers, mobbing Philadelphia reporter Cheyenne Corin during live coverage as Sixers fans reacted with heartbreak and calls for major changes; New York advances to the conference finals while Philadelphia ponders its next steps and Embiid’s future.

via New York Post|

#knicks #nba-playoffs #philadelphia

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

NFL teams can't gatekeep coverage; reporters must push back

An op-ed arguing that NFL teams should not control or limit media coverage. Using Patriots coach Mike Vrabel’s on-site media session as an example, the piece contends reporters must push back and ask any relevant questions, and that Vrabel and team communications should be prepared to answer, not shield players from scrutiny.

via NBC Sports|

#media-coverage #nfl #press-conference

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Scheffler's Masters charge meets tense reporter exchange

Scottie Scheffler shot a 7-under 65 in the Masters' third round to stay four back of leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young, but he clashed with a reporter over a question about what the round could have been, calling it a 'terrible' and 'awful' query before later apologizing; he also said he left a few shots out there as he heads into the final rounds.

via New York Post|

#controversy #golf #masters-tournament

media6 months ago•8 min saved

Minneapolis Newsrooms Sustain ICE Shooting Coverage as Protests Persist

After the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, a strong local and national media presence kept the story front and center, with reporters from CNN, Star Tribune, MPR News, CBS News and others covering protests, follow‑up incidents, and a DOJ inquiry, highlighting Minneapolis’s robust news ecosystem and the journalists’ mandate to bear witness and ask questions as events unfold.

via The Guardian|

#ice #journalism #media

world10 months ago•3 min saved

Pentagon Implements Stricter Media Access and Information Vetting Policies

The Pentagon is implementing new restrictions on media access and reporting, requiring journalists to sign agreements not to disclose unauthorized information and limiting their movement within the facility, sparking concerns over press independence and transparency.

via CBS News|

#classified-information #media-restrictions #pentagon

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden's Dependence on Notes and Reporter List During Press Conference"

During a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, President Biden was seen using notes and a list of reporters' names to call on. This is not the first time Biden has been caught referring to notes during events and calling on reporters from pre-approved lists, sparking criticism and comparisons to previous presidents. The White House defended Biden's use of notes, stating that having a list of reporters is not unusual for presidents and that he did not have advance knowledge of the questions.

via Fox News|

#biden #notes #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Trump's Fiery Exit: Storming Out of Court Amid Frustration

Former President Donald Trump spoke to reporters after storming out of a New York courtroom where his civil fraud trial is ongoing. Trump appeared upset during his interaction with reporters.

via CNN|

#courtroom #donald-trump #new-york-civil-fraud-trial

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"McConnell's Troubling Freezing Episodes Raise Concerns About His Health"

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze while speaking with reporters in Kentucky, leading to speculation about his health and well-being.

via CNN|

#freeze #kentucky #mcconnell

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Biden dismisses press questions and discusses Russian aggression with Danish PM.

President Biden and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen gave remarks on the alliance between their two countries in the Oval Office, but reporters were escorted out without being allowed to ask questions. Biden and Frederiksen appeared to smirk and converse with each other while ignoring the press. This is not the first time Biden has avoided or ridiculed reporters during his administration, drawing criticism from the press. The White House announced in May that it planned to revise rules regarding who can attend press briefings and conferences, with credentials being revoked for unprofessional behavior.

via Fox News|

#biden #oval-office #politics

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Dominate Headlines at Met Gala 2023.

During the Met Gala, a reporter yelled out A$AP Rocky's name when no one else was calling for him, catching his attention and making him smile. Rihanna responded with a playful comment, and the reporter declared her love for the singer. A$AP sweetly chimed in, saying that Rihanna was his queen too.

via BuzzFeed|

#adollarap-rocky #entertainment #interaction

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Ongoing budget cuts and staff-trimming continue at NFL Network, with veteran reporters let go and issues of race persist.

Mike Giardi, a former Patriots reporter for NBC Sports Boston and NFL Network, has been let go by the NFL Network as part of ongoing budget cuts. Giardi frequently covered the Patriots during his time at NFL Network and contributed to several other programs. He is not the only notable name to be dismissed by the NFL Network during its ongoing budget cuts.

via Boston.com|

#budget-cuts #mike-giardi #nfl-network

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Gwyneth Paltrow's Ski Crash Trial Draws Attention and Criticism.

Gwyneth Paltrow's lawyer complained about a camera being pointed directly at her during her ski crash trial in Utah, claiming reporters were repeatedly violating courtroom decorum. Paltrow is being sued for allegedly crashing into Terry Sanderson on a ski slope in 2016. Sanderson is seeking $300,000 in damages, while Paltrow filed a countersuit for him to pay her $1 in damages and for the optometrist to pay her legal fees. Dr. Wendell Gibby testified that Sanderson suffered a powerful blow in the collision and can no longer enjoy wine tasting and spending time with loved ones.

via New York Post |

#courtroom-decorum #entertainment #gwyneth-paltrow

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Disruptive reporter causes chaos at White House press briefing

A correspondent for Today News Africa, Simon Ateba, disrupted a White House press briefing featuring the cast of "Ted Lasso" by repeatedly interjecting and claiming discrimination. Other reporters pushed back, and the White House Correspondents Association condemned the "extreme breakdown of decorum." Ateba has disrupted previous briefings and has been warned of possible expulsion. The incident drew apologies from other reporters and frustration from those trying to do their job.

via The Hill|

#decorum #disruptive-journalist #politics

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

White House Press Secretary Defends Biden's Question-Answering Record Amidst Criticism.

Reporters at the White House press briefing pushed back on press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's claim that they would have the opportunity to ask President Biden questions from the press pool during an upcoming meeting with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. The reporters argued that Biden never answers questions during those periods and that they get "yelled at" or "shouted down" by members of the White House staff whenever they try to ask questions. Jean-Pierre avoided directly answering the reporters' concerns and reiterated that they would have an "opportunity" to ask questions of the two leaders on Friday.

via Fox News|

#biden #politics #press-briefing