Government Shuttered, Media Befuddled: Who’s to Blame?
This dynamic shutdown marking President Trump’s first year has been fueling the news cycle.
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Media Discussion of Tax Reform Plan is Predictably Partisan
Political jockeying has spread to the op-ed pages as pre-Christmas tax reform plan gains steam.
White House Press Corps, Press Secretary Talk Trump at GWU
An all-star cast gathered in George Washington University’s Jack Morton Auditorium on Monday evening to talk about the Trump presidency with (almost) one year in the history books. What has happened within the first year? What were some of the big moments? What’s in store
The Women in Media: Paula Reed Ward
It’s not every day a local newspaper’s reporting results in the national shaming and subsequent resignation of a congressman. But that is exactly what the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette accomplished last week after publishing a story revealing that now-former Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., an outspoken anti-abortion advocate,
News Outlets Band Together to Fight Facebook and Google for Visibility on the Web
It’s news outlets versus the giants of social media and the web.
Politics Ruined Media’s Attempts to Explain Health Care Bill
With the American Health Care Act en route to the Senate, the media primarily focused on partisan political gains and losses – rather than the specific policy points of the bill itself.
Does the Media Cover Government Shutdowns Right?
There’s a lot to be said about government shutdowns, but are they accurately covered by the media?
Facebook Encourages Political Engagement with New Town Hall Tool
This past presidential election catalyzed civic engagement like never before. U.S. lawmakers and their communications teams have reported receiving more than 1.5 million calls per day on their most busy weeks as constituents voice their concerns over Trump’s cabinet nominees and new legislation. According to
When Propaganda Turns “Presidential”
Last Tuesday, Donald Trump gave a joint address to Congress to discuss his progress so far as president and his plans going forward. Most of the mainstream media reacted quite positively to the speech, deeming Trump “presidential,” and saying his speech was even “inspirational.” But,
Is the President too Powerful? Ask the Media
Although the founding fathers, who denounced monarchy, intended for the Congress to be the most powerful institution in government, the executive branch has since taken that title for itself. Especially in the modern political era – the latter half of the 20th century to now