Media Spotlight
The Washington Times Front Page: February 10, 2025
On Monday's Front Page: President Trump has announced that he plans to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, heads of state and leading technologists will gather in Paris for a high-stakes gathering on artificial intelligence, and more.
Wall Street Journal slams Trump tariffs against U.S. neighbors and trading partners
The Wall Street Journal says the Trump administration is leading the U.S. into the "dumbest trade war in history" by imposing tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.
Pentagon boots NPR, NYT, NBC in favor of mostly conservative outlets
The Pentagon is launching an "annual media rotation" program, with outlets getting swept from their workspaces and mostly conservative publications taking their spots.
CBS agrees to hand over ‘60 Minutes’ Harris interview transcripts to FCC
CBS says it will turn over an unedited transcript of its October interview with Kamala Harris to the Federal Communications Commission, part of President Donald Trump's ongoing fight with the network over how it handled a story about his opponent.
Former Fox Sports reporter Julie Stewart-Binks accuses a top executive of sexual assault
A former Fox Sports reporter and anchor filed a lawsuit Friday against the network and top executive Charlie Dixon, saying he sexually assaulted her after coaxing her up to his hotel room to discuss Super Bowl plans in 2016 and was later pushed out of her job for fighting back.
Chuck Todd quitting NBC News amid media reshuffle during second Trump term
Former "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd says he is leaving NBC News, marking another major departure from a news network during the new Trump administration.
FCC opens probe into whether NPR, PBS stations are breaking law by ‘airing commercials’
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has ordered an investigation into National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service over concerns about promoting sponsors, a probe that may influence the debate over taxpayer funding of public media.
VP Vance suggests some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased
Vice President JD Vance is suggesting that some reporters covering the Trump White House are biased - perhaps even Democratic "propagandists" - and the new administration will keep a close eye on those asking questions at press briefings.
BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand
The BBC has apologized to staff members who felt unable to complain about the conduct of actor and comedian Russell Brand because of his status after an internal review found that concerns about his behavior weren't handled appropriately.
Jake Tapper, Stephen Miller spar over federal workers
CNN's Jake Tapper and Stephen Miller, President Trump's deputy chief of staff for policy, debated on air over the federal workforce Tuesday after Mr. Miller suggested that employees who lost their jobs might blame their liberal standing.
