Jen Psaki Completes First 100 Days as Press Secretary
As the Biden Administration crosses the 100-day mark, here is a review of the praise and criticism White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has received in her first 100 days on the job.
Category Archives: Politics
Local Outlets Rescind Endorsements of Republicans Who Supported Efforts to Overturn Election
The Orlando Sentinel and Right Wisconsin rescinded their endorsements of Republican candidates for Congress who supported a lawsuit that sought to overturn election results in four key swing states.
WSJ Op-Ed Recommending Jill Biden Drop “Dr.” Prefix Receives Widespread Backlash
A Wall Street Journal op-ed targeting Jill Biden’s usage of the prefix “Dr.” received widespread backlash from the incoming Biden administration and women holding doctorates, among others.
Following Hearings, Intense Coverage of Amy Coney Barrett Subsides
Despite opposition from Democrats, Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, and intense media scrutiny of her has faded for now.
White House Stonewalls on Details of Trump’s Condition Following Hospitalization
With the White House refusing to answer basic questions about President Trump’s condition after he tested positive for COVID-19, reliable information on his health has been scarce.
Popular Social Media App TikTok Caught in Public Policy Crossfire
The massively popular video-sharing app TikTok has found itself in the middle of a political crossfire in recent weeks after the Trump administration issued executive actions against its parent company and voiced concerns about data and national security.
Firings At Media Agency Breached ‘Firewall’ From Political Interference, Lawsuit Alleges
Earlier this month, controversial Trump appointee Michael Pack was confirmed to head the U.S. Agency for Global Media. In mid-June, he fired all the top executives at the agency and froze spending. He now faces a lawsuit alleging that he breached the “firewall” that protects government-funded media from political interference.
Mainstream Media Coverage of Protests Across America Sparks Controversy
Recent media coverage of protests over the death of George Floyd has at times, disproportionately focused on instances of rioting and looting.
Tensions Rise as Twitter and Facebook Confront Trump’s Inflammatory Rhetoric Differently
After Twitter labeled a statement from President Trump for “glorifying violence,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision to leave Trump’s post undisturbed.
After Trump Suggests Disinfectant Remedy, Renewed Calls for Networks to Stop Carrying Briefings Live
A group of journalism and media professors circulated an open letter to the heads of the major news networks imploring them to stop airing President Trump’s press briefings live.