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Creative Services Editor/Producer, CNN New York. I put the video on your screen.
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· Mar 14
I'd like to thank the Academy. (srsly - it's great when CNN is recognized for its good work.)
#TheEmmys #NewsEmmys
#TheEmmys #NewsEmmys
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I asked a bunch of media lawyers and law professors to read Trump's lawsuit against the BBC. Every expert said they're skeptical about Trump's chances. Here's more of what they said >>> www.cnn.com/2025/12/16/m...
Trump’s bizarre $10 billion BBC lawsuit has even more holes than his other media actions | CNN Business
Up until this year, it was unheard of for a sitting American president to sue a news outlet. In just a few months, President Donald Trump has managed to make it seem normal.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I asked a bunch of media lawyers and law professors to read Trump's lawsuit against the BBC. Every expert said they're skeptical about Trump's chances. Here's more of what they said >>> www.cnn.com/2025/12/16/m...
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CNN dredged of a clip of Tom Cotton going on TV in 2018 and lying about Trump describing countries with Brown and black people as "shit holes," even though he was *in the meeting* when Trump made that comment, which he now admits he made
December 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
CNN dredged of a clip of Tom Cotton going on TV in 2018 and lying about Trump describing countries with Brown and black people as "shit holes," even though he was *in the meeting* when Trump made that comment, which he now admits he made
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Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
U.S. Moves to Drop Charges in International Soccer Corruption Case
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Days after FIFA awarded Trump a fake peace prize, DOJ moves to drop charges in FIFA corruption case www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/n...
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The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
South Carolina measles outbreak is 'accelerating,' driving hundreds into quarantine
Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.
nbcnews.to
December 10, 2025 at 10:20 PM
The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials say.
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Can't say I ever expected to see a "That Font was No Angel" headline. But here we are.
December 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Can't say I ever expected to see a "That Font was No Angel" headline. But here we are.
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SCOOP — Gregg Phillips, a conspiracy theorist with no emergency management experience who helped produce the election-denying documentary ‘2000 Mules’ with Dinesh D’Souza and has faced numerous legal inquiries, has been named head of FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.
My story:
My story:
Conspiracy theorist election denier given FEMA’s second-most important role
Gregg Phillips will lead the Office of Response and Recovery, “the heart of what FEMA does.”
www.thehandbasket.co
December 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
SCOOP — Gregg Phillips, a conspiracy theorist with no emergency management experience who helped produce the election-denying documentary ‘2000 Mules’ with Dinesh D’Souza and has faced numerous legal inquiries, has been named head of FEMA’s Office of Response and Recovery.
My story:
My story:
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Jeffrey Epstein called her “my great defender.”
Emails and texts show Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathy Ruemmler disparaged reporting on Epstein’s abuse as “rehashed crap,” in 2018 and helped craft a 2019 publication relations comment denying he got a sweetheart deal.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/p...
Emails and texts show Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathy Ruemmler disparaged reporting on Epstein’s abuse as “rehashed crap,” in 2018 and helped craft a 2019 publication relations comment denying he got a sweetheart deal.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/p...
Former Obama White House attorney dismissed report on abuse allegations and advised Epstein media strategy | CNN Politics
When billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein needed legal advice, help responding to negative press, or just moral support, he often turned to an unexpected confidante – Kathy Ruemmler, an elite atto...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Jeffrey Epstein called her “my great defender.”
Emails and texts show Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathy Ruemmler disparaged reporting on Epstein’s abuse as “rehashed crap,” in 2018 and helped craft a 2019 publication relations comment denying he got a sweetheart deal.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/p...
Emails and texts show Goldman Sachs’ top attorney Kathy Ruemmler disparaged reporting on Epstein’s abuse as “rehashed crap,” in 2018 and helped craft a 2019 publication relations comment denying he got a sweetheart deal.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/p...
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Let me just say that I do not work at an outlet with an aggressive paywall, but I will also instantly block this kind of nonsense.
How does anyone think not paying to be informed is a flex? We have to support real news and indie outlets.
The alternative to paying is AI slop and Billionaire PR.
How does anyone think not paying to be informed is a flex? We have to support real news and indie outlets.
The alternative to paying is AI slop and Billionaire PR.
December 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Let me just say that I do not work at an outlet with an aggressive paywall, but I will also instantly block this kind of nonsense.
How does anyone think not paying to be informed is a flex? We have to support real news and indie outlets.
The alternative to paying is AI slop and Billionaire PR.
How does anyone think not paying to be informed is a flex? We have to support real news and indie outlets.
The alternative to paying is AI slop and Billionaire PR.
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"Autocratic leaders rely on the creation of an illusion that they will be around forever, that’s how they create fear and obedience," @anneapplebaum.bsky.social told me. "We know that Putin and Xi have both had health issues too, and we have no knowledge of the details."
December 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"Autocratic leaders rely on the creation of an illusion that they will be around forever, that’s how they create fear and obedience," @anneapplebaum.bsky.social told me. "We know that Putin and Xi have both had health issues too, and we have no knowledge of the details."
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The New York Times' careful, clinical story about President Trump showing "signs of fatigue" and facing "realities of aging in office" came out two weeks ago. But the story definitely got under the president's skin. And it still seems to be on his mind >>>
Analysis: Trump’s ‘treason’ attack shows how deeply the NYT’s aging report stung | CNN Business
The New York Times’ careful, clinical story about President Donald Trump showing “signs of fatigue” and facing “realities of aging in office” came out two weeks ago. But the story still seems to be on...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The New York Times' careful, clinical story about President Trump showing "signs of fatigue" and facing "realities of aging in office" came out two weeks ago. But the story definitely got under the president's skin. And it still seems to be on his mind >>>
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"there's a new serif in town"
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"there's a new serif in town"
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The annual @pewresearch.org list of striking research findings from the past year is out.
#1 on the list: After more than 50 years of rapid growth, the immigrant population in the United States is now in decline.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
#1 on the list: After more than 50 years of rapid growth, the immigrant population in the United States is now in decline.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
December 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The annual @pewresearch.org list of striking research findings from the past year is out.
#1 on the list: After more than 50 years of rapid growth, the immigrant population in the United States is now in decline.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
#1 on the list: After more than 50 years of rapid growth, the immigrant population in the United States is now in decline.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Reporters Without Borders has released its annual report on violence against journalists, this year ominously titled, "2025, a deadly year for journalists: this is where hate and impunity lead." rsf.org/en/2025-dead...
December 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Reporters Without Borders has released its annual report on violence against journalists, this year ominously titled, "2025, a deadly year for journalists: this is where hate and impunity lead." rsf.org/en/2025-dead...
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CNN is clearly a part of this corporate tug-of-war. "With Netflix's apparent victory, CNN effectively ceases to be a political football," the NYT's John Koblin wrote on Friday. Now, with Paramount making a hostile bid, the "game" is back on. I wrote all about it here: cnn.it/4a8Z9rH
December 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
CNN is clearly a part of this corporate tug-of-war. "With Netflix's apparent victory, CNN effectively ceases to be a political football," the NYT's John Koblin wrote on Friday. Now, with Paramount making a hostile bid, the "game" is back on. I wrote all about it here: cnn.it/4a8Z9rH
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The last few months, I’ve been working on a major project: analyzing the Trump admin’s hostile treatment of the First Amendment. That has led to today’s release of our @freepress.bsky.social report “Chokehold.” @brianstelter.bsky.social @cnn.com details our findings: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/m...
Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments | CNN Business
Nora Benavidez of the nonprofit advocacy group Free Press set out to catalog the Trump administration’s First Amendment infringements. She soon had a list of almost 200.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The last few months, I’ve been working on a major project: analyzing the Trump admin’s hostile treatment of the First Amendment. That has led to today’s release of our @freepress.bsky.social report “Chokehold.” @brianstelter.bsky.social @cnn.com details our findings: www.cnn.com/2025/12/08/m...
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Good to see the Washpost putting this as grafs 2 and 3 of tonight’s Hegseth story.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
December 9, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Good to see the Washpost putting this as grafs 2 and 3 of tonight’s Hegseth story.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Breaking news: Paramount Skydance launched a hostile bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Netflix struck an $83 billion deal to acquire the media company.
The company said it would bring a superior offer to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders.
The company said it would bring a superior offer to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders.
Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros., challenging Netflix deal
The competing offer comes days after the streaming giant and Warner Bros. Discovery announced an $83 billion merger deal, which Trump said he would be “involved” in vetting.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Breaking news: Paramount Skydance launched a hostile bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Netflix struck an $83 billion deal to acquire the media company.
The company said it would bring a superior offer to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders.
The company said it would bring a superior offer to Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders.
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Important to always note: Trump can slow down Netflix-Warners, and can make the process more painful, but he does not get a literal veto. In 2017 the Justice Dept sued to stop AT&T’s mega-deal for Time Warner. The companies fought back in court, won, and merged.
December 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Important to always note: Trump can slow down Netflix-Warners, and can make the process more painful, but he does not get a literal veto. In 2017 the Justice Dept sued to stop AT&T’s mega-deal for Time Warner. The companies fought back in court, won, and merged.
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Absolutely buzzing over this new video of a rarely seen giant squid
December 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Absolutely buzzing over this new video of a rarely seen giant squid
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Nearly 2,000 years after a devastating volcanic eruption destroyed and entombed a thriving Roman city, researchers are turning to the novel technique of digital archaeology to reveal the "lost Pompeii."
https://cnn.it/4ptuGJy
https://cnn.it/4ptuGJy
December 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Nearly 2,000 years after a devastating volcanic eruption destroyed and entombed a thriving Roman city, researchers are turning to the novel technique of digital archaeology to reveal the "lost Pompeii."
https://cnn.it/4ptuGJy
https://cnn.it/4ptuGJy
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84 years ago today: The "Day That Will Live In Infamy." An attack on the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which brought the US into World War II. What the first reports sounded like on the radio, via YouTube, and CBS News. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SU2...
December 7, 1941
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December 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
84 years ago today: The "Day That Will Live In Infamy." An attack on the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, which brought the US into World War II. What the first reports sounded like on the radio, via YouTube, and CBS News. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SU2...
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It's important to recognize great journalism when you see it
Kudos to @JohnBerman for this well-informed series of questions
One note: Sen. Cotton is wrong at end. POTUS needs affirmative authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution. Current ops are illegal.
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Kudos to @JohnBerman for this well-informed series of questions
One note: Sen. Cotton is wrong at end. POTUS needs affirmative authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution. Current ops are illegal.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
It's important to recognize great journalism when you see it
Kudos to @JohnBerman for this well-informed series of questions
One note: Sen. Cotton is wrong at end. POTUS needs affirmative authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution. Current ops are illegal.
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Kudos to @JohnBerman for this well-informed series of questions
One note: Sen. Cotton is wrong at end. POTUS needs affirmative authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution. Current ops are illegal.
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Just how corrupt is the EU?
That question gained new urgency on Tuesday following early morning police raids in the heart of the EU quarter and the arrest of two pillars of the bloc’s foreign policy establishment.
www.euractiv.com/news/welcome...
That question gained new urgency on Tuesday following early morning police raids in the heart of the EU quarter and the arrest of two pillars of the bloc’s foreign policy establishment.
www.euractiv.com/news/welcome...
Welcome to the jungle: Raids, arrests, and a crisis of EU credibility | Euractiv
As far-right parties hammer Brussels over corruption, the EU’s own investigators may be proving them right
www.euractiv.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Just how corrupt is the EU?
That question gained new urgency on Tuesday following early morning police raids in the heart of the EU quarter and the arrest of two pillars of the bloc’s foreign policy establishment.
www.euractiv.com/news/welcome...
That question gained new urgency on Tuesday following early morning police raids in the heart of the EU quarter and the arrest of two pillars of the bloc’s foreign policy establishment.
www.euractiv.com/news/welcome...
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Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
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Life in Bamako, the capital of Mali, has been brought to a standstill after a jihadist organisation launched a series of attacks on inbound fuel convoys. Bellingcat has verified six attacks since September, which together have damaged more than 130 fuel tankers. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...
Mali Under Siege: Tracking the Fuel Blockade Crippling Bamako - bellingcat
Attacks by a jihadist group on fuel convoys bound for Bamako, the capital of Mali, have destroyed more than 130 tankers since September, a Bellingcat investigation has found. The systematic attacks b...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Life in Bamako, the capital of Mali, has been brought to a standstill after a jihadist organisation launched a series of attacks on inbound fuel convoys. Bellingcat has verified six attacks since September, which together have damaged more than 130 fuel tankers. www.bellingcat.com/news/2025/12...