Global Scandals & Controversies - Page 3

Big Tech Backlash October 19, 2024

CNN pundit downplays Big Tech censorship of Hunter Biden laptop in 2020, calls government collusion 'nonsense'

CNN's Kara Swisher went viral for comments she made downplaying Big Tech's suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 presidential election.

Politics on Late Night October 17, 2024

Bill Maher questions media avoiding Doug Emhoff controversies: 'Wouldn't that make it look worse?'

HBO's Bill Maher wondered whether the media avoiding the controversies surrounding second gentleman Doug Emhoff will ultimately backfire on the Harris campaign.

Media October 17, 2024

CBS News boss mulling 'editorial review' of its 'fairness in reporting' following Dopoukil-Coates drama

The Wall Street Journal reports that CBS News chief Wendy McMahon is considering an "editorial review" of the network's fairness in its own reporting following newsroom turmoil.

Media October 16, 2024

'60 Minutes,' under fire for Kamala Harris editing decision, has history of liberal controversies

"60 Minutes" has displayed liberal bias long before the Kamala Harris interview snafu, from dismissing the Hunter Biden laptop scandal to calling the COVID lab-leak theory "debunked."

Media October 10, 2024

Former CBS staffers call for 'outside investigation' into '60 Minutes' controversy: 'There's a problem here'

Former staffers are reportedly calling on CBS News to launch an independent probe into the editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump October 10, 2024

Trump calls for CBS to lose its broadcasting license amid '60 Minutes' controversy: 'UNPRECEDENTED SCANDAL!'

Former President Trump blasted CBS News for what he calls "the single biggest scandal in broadcast history" as "60 Minutes" sparked outrage over its Kamala Harris interview.

Media October 10, 2024

CBS News staff told not to refer to Jerusalem as being in Israel: report

CBS News' standards and practices director reportedly told network employees to not refer to Jerusalem as being in Israel, according to a report from The Free Press.

Media October 10, 2024

CBS latest news outlet to face revolt from far-left staff after meltdown over contentious Israel interview

The drama unfolding at CBS News mirrors controversies at other news organizations including NBC News, CNN and The New York Times, where far-left staff revolt against their bosses.

LIFESTYLE October 10, 2024

On this day in history, October 10, 1845, US Naval Academy founded after planned mutiny shocks nation

The U.S. Naval Academy, known for its first five years as the Naval School, was founded on Oct. 10, 1845 after a planned mutiny aboard U.S. Navy brig Somers. It's the only mutiny in Navy history.

Media October 2, 2024

Politico's Ryan Lizza on leave after ex Olivia Nuzzi accuses him of harassment, blackmail amid RFK Jr. tryst

Politico's Ryan Lizza was placed on leave after ex-fiancée Olivia Nuzzi accused him of harassment and blackmail in a court filing following revelations of her RFK Jr. relationship.

North Carolina September 26, 2024

NC gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson hires Trump-friendly lawyer to investigate porn website allegations

North Carolina Republican Mark Robinson hired attorney Jesse Binnall to lead an expeditious investigation into claims he made comments on a porn site.