Criticism of left's support for free press

Alyssa Farah Griffin criticizes the left for supporting free press only when it criticizes Republicans and not Democrats. She defends journalists like Jake Tapper for their coverage of Donald Trump.

Controversy over Voice of America's Alignment with OAN

Senior Trump adviser Kari Lake announced that Voice of America will use news reports from far-right network OAN, leading to backlash from agency and network veterans. Critics argue that the move goes against VOA's history of independent journalism and non-partisanship. Lake has put most VOA employees on indefinite leave and has faced lawsuits for violating free press protections.

White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner

President Trump skips White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner for the fourth time, leading to a different event without a comedian roasting the sitting president.

Trump Administration Freezing Funding to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The Trump administration has frozen funding to government-funded broadcasters, including Prague-based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has sued the administration to try to block the termination of federal funds and argues that the U.S. Agency for Global Media has violated the Constitution and federal laws by withholding allocated money. There is a legal battle over the control and funding of these broadcasting networks.

George Soros funding Free Press for increased Big Tech censorship

Far-left billionaire George Soros is funding a media group pushing Big Tech platforms to increase censorship operations before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Free Press, a liberal media advocacy group, receives money from Soros and is urging social media platforms to implement election-integrity policies.

President Joe Biden's Remarks at Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner

President Joe Biden makes jokes about his age and mental fitness at the Gridiron Club and Foundation Dinner, while highlighting the threat to democracy posed by Donald Trump's potential return to the White House. He emphasizes the importance of a free press and mentions ongoing efforts to bring home journalists held in Russia and Syria.