Trump Team Applying Pressure to Media: Tell the War’s Story the Way We See It

All presidential administrations tangle with the press; it’s the natural byproduct of journalists’ watchdog roles in a democratic society.

Late-Night Host Stephen Colbert Isn’t Backing Down From Public Dispute With CBS Bosses

Colbert said he was “just so surprised that this giant global corporation would not stand up to these bullies.” CBS is owned by Paramount Global.

What To Know About the ‘Equal Time’ Rule Stephen Colbert Says Led CBS To Pull His Talarico Interview

The rule requiring networks to give equal time to political candidates hasn’t traditionally been applied to talk shows, but the Trump administration has made moves to change that.

FCC Leader Says Agency Is No Longer Independent as He’s Grilled by Democrats Over Kimmel Controversy

Soon after, with the hearing still underway, the website changed, removing “independent” from a section describing its mission.

Political Consultant Defies Court Order in Lawsuit Over AI Robocalls That Mimicked Biden

The order came five months after a jury acquitted Steve Kramer of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate.

In Battles Over Free Speech, Comedians Are Often Center Stage

As long as jokes have been told, comedians have drawn the ire of the powerful. That has often put comedians on the front lines of free-speech battles.

Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect Free Speech Following Kimmel Suspension

Congressional Democrats have denounced the Trump administration’s threats against political critics and unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials.

Kimmel’s Suspension Is the Latest Display of Trump’s Growing Power Over the US Media Landscape

Trump has extracted multimillion-dollar settlements, forced companies into costly litigation and prompted changes to programming that he found objectionable.