U.S. Senate & Media Newsletter
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$1,776 Warrior Dividend Stimulus Check for U.S. Military Update: Who Is Getting the Money
18 Dec 2025 16:44 GMT
… touted the idea in social media posts.
The post, over … militaries in friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt … MS), the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said … Silver is an award-winning journalist, essayist, and film critic, …
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Coffee with Crawford | Bozich's Senate tribute, Valvano and the NBA Cup, Davenport's book
18 Dec 2025 16:26 GMT
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Rick Bozich honored with Senate tribute
Earlier this week, … Penn, communications director for Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, sharing … 2025. In it, the senator had entered a tribute to … for the program.
Modern journalism consultants love to talk about …
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How Graham Platner’s complicated past shapes his run for U.S. Senate
18 Dec 2025 10:18 GMT
… as a candidate for U.S. Senate, he’s fighting to go back. … his experience with a local newspaper, the Ellsworth American, … .”
Platner returned to George Washington and began bartending, including a … anxiety. When her husband’s internet history and tattoo made …
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ICC story: Misconduct complaint against Rokita dismissed, but senator seeks to revive it
18 Dec 2025 17:28 GMT
… a radio interview that she used her position as Senate Judiciary … Attorney General Todd RokitaRokita’s lawyers argued in his … Amendment free speech rights.
“Senator Brown violated the First … U.S. Sen. Jim Banks have repeatedly criticized Brown on social media …
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Maryland lawmakers called out for overriding Moore's veto of reparations commission
18 Dec 2025 17:33 GMT
… Fox News articles!
The Washington Post editorial board criticized … discrimination. Moore initially vetoed Senate Bill (SB) 587 in … should have heeded Moore’s message. If overcoming racial … COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE
Moore spoke to radio host Charlamagne …
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Why a single word disappearing from the FCC’s website matters for press freedom
18 Dec 2025 18:47 GMT
… the following: “An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress … oversight hearing by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science … you direction to pressure media companies?” Carr ducked by … and ominously said that TV networks “should be properly …
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FCC Chair Carr Defends Agency in Senate Hearing on Free Speech Concerns
18 Dec 2025 16:09 GMT
… senators during an oversight hearing that highlighted deepening partisan divides over media … regulation and government influence. The session, held before the Senate … discouraging investigative journalism. As detailed … tech standards. U.S. leadership in …
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Chairman Cruz calls for updated laws amid fast-paced tech changes at Senate Commerce hearing
18 Dec 2025 15:48 GMT
… the need for the United States to maintain its leadership … TV and radio broadcasting, to cellular and satellite communications and internet … as U.S. companies bring faster and cheaper Internet to … located at Russell Senate Office Building in Washington D.C., …
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When It Matters Most, Student Journalists Are Showing Up
18 Dec 2025 15:31 GMT
… the United States to protest Israel’s bombardment … grimmer for the media industry: layoffs, … journalists Elissa Mendes and Cassandra Bellefeuille, writing for Carleton University’s student newspaper … president addressing a senate meeting that fall, …
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Brendan Carr admits his FCC is Trump’s journalism police
18 Dec 2025 15:16 GMT
… the judgments of professional journalists and editors, Carr avoids … dollar merger with Skydance Media pending before the FCC. … Carr’s obvious overreach has troubled both sides in Washington, … , including Senator Rand Paul and the former Senate majority leader …