Trump’s moves against the media mirror approaches by authoritarian leaders to silence dissent

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has waged an aggressive campaign against the media unlike any in modern U.S. history, making moves similar to those of authoritarian leaders that ... Read More

National Academy of Sciences rebuffs Trump EPA on climate change regulations

The National Academy of Sciences says evidence supporting a 2009 U.S. government finding that climate change threatens public health is “beyond scientific dispute” and the evidence supporting it has o ... Read More

Trump administration ‘weaponizing’ FCC authority, commissioner says

Commissioner Anna Gomez on Thursday said the Trump administration, via the FCC, is “weaponizing its licensing authority in order to bring broadcasters ... Read More

Trump administration to close State Department office criticized for Biden-era censorship

The Trump administration announced it will close a controversial Biden-era censorship office ostensibly used to counter malicious messaging from foreign actors. The State Department’s Office of Public ... Read More

In Their Own Words: Trump and Top Officials Change Tone on Free Speech

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the president’s pledges to guarantee free speech have been replaced by efforts to suppress — and even criminalize — what their critics have to say. Read More

Trump Has Threatened Broadcast Licenses. Here’s How They Work.

The Federal Communications Commission gives out licenses to TV stations to broadcast over radio frequencies and approves major telecom and media deals. Read More

CBS News’ ‘bias monitor’ is a win for Trump — and a warning for everyone

The news media is not popular among Americans. A Gallup survey from February showed 36% of those polled have “no trust at all” in mass media, 33% have “not very much” trust, and just 31% have a “great ... Read More