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Media Buzz November 13

Epstein documents raise new questions about Trump conduct as he denounces Democrats

Congressional Republicans fight discharge petition as Epstein document controversy engulfs Trump administration.

Media Buzz November 11

Fetterman’s brutally candid account of battling depression, feeling suicidal, being thrown out of his house

In a new book, Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., opens up about stroke recovery, debate struggles and severe depression that left him suicidal and separated from family.

Media Buzz November 3

Trump ignores elections as Democrats stumble on the way to likely victories

Democrats should cruise in NJ, VA and NYC – but Trump’s shadow, weak candidates and scandal make these races far messier than they had to be.

Media Buzz November 1

Dictionary.com declares '6-7' Word of the Year

Dictionary.com adds "6 7" and six other terms including "aura-farming" and "tradwife" to its lexicon, with the Gen Alpha slang term earning Word of the Year honors for 2025.

Media Buzz October 31

With a nuclear backdrop, Trump eases tensions with Xi but merely returns to the status quo

Trump meets Xi Jinping but achieves limited progress on trade, TikTok remains unresolved, and Taiwan tensions persist despite diplomatic reset with China.

Media Buzz October 28

Book bummer: Why reading is in deep decline

Are we entering a postliterate society? College students can't read Dickens while spending 25 years of their lives glued to smartphones.

Media Buzz October 22

Selective outrage: Trump, Democrats mainly denounce the other side’s scandals

Vile, leaked group chats rock the GOP, but many dismiss the scandal. Dems face backlash too – and each side shields its own, fueling a toxic, tribal body politic.

Media Buzz October 17

Dialing down dope: Trump White House moves toward easing restrictions on marijuana

The Trump administration is showing signs of easing federal limits on marijuana, reflecting shifting views as pot moves to billion-dollar mainstream industry.

Media Buzz October 16

Why Trump, rightly praised for the Gaza ceasefire, acts so differently at home

Praised for his Gaza peace plan, President Trump continues to face backlash at home from adversaries for divisive policies, shutdown chaos and political tactics.

Media Buzz October 15

Apocalypse Now? Why the media are suddenly freaking out about AI

Some experts paint a rosy picture of an AI-led future. Others are quick to jump on the doomsday bandwagon. Which side is going to remain in the public conscience longer?