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Voice of America's 5 Months Under Trump CEO: Lawsuits, Bias Claims, And A Sex Scandal
Michael Pack is nearing the close of his turbulent tenure as CEO of the parent agency to the Voice of America. After firings and claims of bias, staffers say they fear more damage on his way out.
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Analysis: Is Trump's Next Foe Fox News?
Since Election Day, President Trump has attacked Fox News repeatedly, particularly its newsroom. Now comes chatter from Washington that he wants to start up his own media outfit to take on Fox.
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As Trump's Chances Fade, Murdoch's Fox News Faces Wrath And Tough Choices
Rupert Murdoch struck an alliance with President Trump early on and Fox News has bolstered his presidency. As Joe Biden nears victory, Fox is stepping warily to avoid alienating Trump supporters.
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Another Black Eye For Polling Industry, Media That Rely On It
Nearly all election polls forecasted a blue wave. But when that failed to materialize, pollsters looked foolish — and the news organizations they partner with lost credibility too.
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I Covered Media's 2000 Election Night Fiasco. Please, Let's Not Do That Again
News executives promise restraint and caution for Tuesday's election coverage. Yet the media fiasco of 20 years ago raises haunting questions about whether they're up to the challenge.
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Down In The Polls, Trump Seeks Familiar Embrace of Conservative Media
President Trump has turned to conservative media and stars for help in his fight to win reelection. They've rewarded him by promoting his questionable claims about the Bidens and the coronavirus.
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News Organizations Prepare For Likely Election Night Confusion
Disinformation about the election has spread from many sources, including the White House. That's why major TV networks are preparing to deal with what could be a very confusing Election Night.
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U.S. Agency Targets Its Own Journalists' Independence
In a late-night move to assert editorial control, the CEO of the U.S. international broadcasting agency rescinded a rule which established a "firewall" between the newsroom and political appointees.
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Citing Scandal, Senator Proposes Stronger Protections For VOA Newsroom
Sen. Chris Murphy says his bill would "make it totally crystal, 100 percent clear" that political appointees cannot interfere with news coverage, including of President Trump.
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Trump's Town Hall On NBC To Overlap With Biden's On ABC
NBC will host a town hall with President Trump at the same time as Joe Biden's town hall on ABC. The two will compete Thursday on different networks after the second presidential debate was canceled.