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The New York Times July 9, 2024

Ex-New York Times reporter accuses paper of stealing his story on Parkinson's expert's multiple WH visits

Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson accused the paper of stealing his explosive story about the White House visitor logs without giving him credit.

White House July 8, 2024

Jean-Pierre clashes with reporters pressing her about neurologist's White House visits: 'I do take offense'

Things got quite tense between Biden spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre and CBS reporter Ed O'Keefe about a Parkinson's disease expert's visits to the White House.

Joe Biden July 6, 2024

Critics pile on Biden following ABC interview, blast his refusal to commit to cognitive test: 'Disqualifying'

Critics tore into President Biden following his sit-down with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, fueling more calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race.

Media July 3, 2024

WH reporters admit being 'turned off' from exposing Biden's mental decline because of 'right-wing media' hype

CNN went viral after reporting White House reporters were deterred from covering President Biden's mental decline in part because of the hype it got from "right-wing media."

Controversies June 13, 2024

Nathan Wade's team disrupts CNN interview after he's asked about timeline of Fani Willis relationship

In a bizarre TV moment, former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade paused his CNN interview to speak to his consultant as he was grilled about his affair with D.A. Fani Willis.

SCANDALS June 12, 2024

Embattled Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard accused of 'politically targeting' town's own park district

Scandal-plagued Illinois "supermayor" Tiffany Henyard is facing yet another controversy involving allegations of politically targeting her town's own park district.

Media May 22, 2024

Kristen Welker said NBC covered the Hunter Biden laptop in 2020, but the scandal was dismissed by the network

"Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker staunchly defended NBC's coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop in 2020, but both NBC News and MSNBC largely dismissed the controversy.

Asia May 18, 2024

Philippine mayor accused of acting as Chinese asset amid investigation, tensions

Alice Guo provided what Philippine senators called "opaque" answers to questions about her background, leading to serious allegations about her allegiances.

South America April 5, 2024

Peru's president arrives to testify before prosecutors amid expanding 'Rolexgate' probe

Dina Boluarte, president of Peru, testified behind closed doors to prosecutors Friday amid an investigation into whether she illegally received luxury watches, cash and jewelry.

Media March 6, 2024

CNN brings scandal-plagued Jeffrey Toobin back into the fold following abrupt exit under previous regime

Jeffrey Toobin has returned to CNN as a guest in recent weeks after he left the network under its previous management on the heels of his embarrassing masturbation scandal.

Latin America February 22, 2024

Panama's ex-president holed up in Nicaragua's embassy while judiciary orders his arrest

While Panama's ex-president, Ricardo Martinelli, remains holed up in Nicaragua's embassy a federal judiciary denied his release to reflect the flight risk the 71-year-old poses.