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‘Jackass With a Microphone’: Experts React to CNN Sued for Defamation

June 26th, 2024 3:53 PM

The dam appears to have broken after NewsBusters took the lead in recent days to put a spotlight on the massive defamation suit against CNN that could possibly cost them upwards of $1 billion. Along with the increased notoriety of the case, so has followed public awareness and expert analysis. NewsBusters has sought out expert opinions on how CNN had allegedly harmed plaintiff, security…

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Former CNN 'Reality Check' Pundit Wins House Democratic Primary

June 26th, 2024 1:49 PM

Former CNN “reality checker” John Avlon won the Democratic Primary in New York’s 1st Congressional District, defeating chemistry professor Nancy Goroff by 40 points.

Column: The Stephanopoulos Lectures on Proper Interviews and Debates

June 26th, 2024 6:00 AM

 ABC "newsman" George Stephanopoulos has made a big show of how the dominant question to Trump is will you accept your 2020 defeat? If someone doesn't accept this fact, "I don't go on to other issues. I'm not going to participate in some kind of a sham where you somehow equate the the legitimacy of an election or the peaceful transfer of power with a debate over tax cuts or environmental…

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Do They Know ‘What Words Mean?’ Judge Grills CNN in Defamation Hearing

June 25th, 2024 11:41 AM

Earlier this week, NewsBusters was the first to report that the defamation suit against CNN could cost the network upwards of $1 billion. The possible cumulative damages were able to be that high because a Florida appeals court affirmed that plaintiff, security contractor, and Navy veteran Zachary Young was able to prove malice on behalf of CNN. And what few have seen, was the video from…

NewsBusters Podcast: CNN's Profane Malice Erupts on Jake Tapper's Show

June 24th, 2024 10:58 PM

Nick Fondacaro broke a story on how debate moderate Jake Tapper's show aired a nasty hit piece that spurred a defamation lawsuit from a man working to evacuate people out of Afghanistan. Internal messages show profane malice from reporter Alex Marquardt and others. It's no one's idea of idealistic investigative journalism. It sounds like Gotcha journalism.

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CNN's Hunt Ends Interview of Trump Aide Over Criticism of Bash, Tapper

June 24th, 2024 10:15 PM

Monday’s CNN This Morning illustrated the network’s long-standing arrogance, petulance, and version to outside criticism as host Kasie Hunt had a conniption when Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt merely pointed out the…

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Watch Out for Shenanigans From CNN Debate Moderators Tapper and Bash!

June 24th, 2024 9:45 AM

The following is a small sampling of the most liberal moments of Tapper and Bash’s time at CNN, via the MRC archives: 

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CNN Could Be Forced to Pay Upwards of $1 Billion from Defamation Suit

June 24th, 2024 6:00 AM

The case may not be as well known (yet), but CNN could be facing a defamation liability rivaling or exceeding the $787 million Fox News paid out to Dominion Voting Systems. NewsBusters recently reported on Florida’s First District Court of Appeals affirming that plaintiff Zachery Young could seek punitive damages, in addition to economic and emotional damages, from the Cable News Network in a…

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Scott Jennings DROPS CNN Host on Trump and Violent Illegal Aliens

June 23rd, 2024 3:56 PM

CNN can’t get enough of describing Donald Trump as racist and xenophobic. But if you say his proposals are popular? You get interrupted and debated. It happened to Scott Jennings on CNN This Morning on Sunday, and he let CNN host Amara Walker have it.

FLASHBACK: Media Seethed Over the 2020 ‘Sh*tshow’ Debate

June 23rd, 2024 10:12 AM

Four years ago, when Donald Trump and Joe Biden met in the kickoff debate of the 2020 cycle, the liberal broadcast and cable networks crudely blasted Trump’s performance and crowned Biden the “winner” of “the worst debate in modern history.”

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CNN Host Pushes Carson on 10 Commandments, Will NOT Debate Pride Month

June 22nd, 2024 7:46 PM

Dr. Ben Carson appeared on CNN's Late Night with Abby Philip to discuss Louisiana putting the Ten Commandments in classrooms, which CNN thinks is wildly controversial and objectionable. Phillip eventually asked Carson why Trump favors this policy when "he doesn't even try to follow" the commandments. Carson turned to the promotion of Pride Month in schools. Phillip wanted to avoid…

CNN Targets Trump-Allied Christian School in Attack on School Choice

June 22nd, 2024 6:24 AM

On Friday morning, CNN News Central investigated the Arizona school system and how it has been impacted by school choice. Instead of reporting the undeniable flaws of the public school system, correspondent René Marsh tried her best to focus on the religious and Trump-affiliated groups which have caused an alleged “civil rights issue” by simply staying true to Biblical sexual…

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Stelter Wonders 'How Cruel' Trump Will Be To Biden At Debate

June 20th, 2024 3:09 PM

Should the upcoming debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump focus on policy or personality questions? For former CNN media correspondent and current Vanity Fair special correspondent Brian Stelter, the answer depends on who is attacking whom. On Thursday’s CNN News Central, Stelter claimed the debate poses a great opportunity for Biden to attack…

Bash Hesitant to Show Biden Footage for Fear of Boosting 'Cheap Fakes'

June 20th, 2024 2:01 PM

In the last few days, an uproar from the liberal media was sparked over the realization that President Joe Biden … is old, and there is no hiding it anymore. The concern comes after a great number of videos depicting Biden’s many public outings, and even more publicly known gaffes and moments of disorientation went viral. Upcoming CNN debate moderator and Inside Politics host Dana…