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Fact-checkers ask federal judge to block Trump policy they say chills free speech

The lawsuit challenges a Trump administration policy that could deny visas or legal status to people accused of ‘censoring Americans’

May 13, 2026

Opinion | Trump’s latest exchange with reporters handed Democrats a ready-made attack ad

‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,’ Donald Trump told reporters while defending his Iran strategy

May 13, 2026

There’s no proven cure for hantavirus — and doctors say ivermectin isn’t one

Physicians say timely supportive care remains the best option for patients infected with the rare virus linked to a recent cruise ship outbreak

May 13, 2026

Newsroom Profile: Mirror Indy

Great effort, but are they here for the long haul?

May 13, 2026

Opinion | Wordle was already a phenomenon. The New York Times is turning it into TV.

Savannah Guthrie will host the NBC prime-time game show as the Times expands Wordle beyond the internet

May 12, 2026

ICE raids overtook Chicago for months. Tribune reporters chased the story day and night

The coverage, awarded a Pulitzer last week, relied on deep community trust as reporters tracked Chicago’s ICE raids in real time

May 12, 2026

Nicole Slaughter Graham

AI-enhanced video from the White House Correspondents’ dinner spread confusion online

Users trying to sharpen low-quality security footage instead introduced new inaccuracies and confusion

May 12, 2026

Journalism students know the industry is struggling. They’re choosing to enter it anyway

Student reporters from across the country say they’re worried about layoffs, AI and shrinking newsrooms but still feel called to the work

May 11, 2026

Opinion | The NFL’s streaming future is becoming a major media and political fight

The battle over NFL streaming rights now involves broadcasters, billionaires, antitrust scrutiny and President Donald Trump

May 11, 2026

Trump’s surgeon general pick has a podcast. Here’s what she says about science, vaccines and trust

The podcast host and Fox News contributor has criticized parts of the Trump administration while aligning with many MAHA priorities

May 11, 2026

Opinion | The Atlantic isn’t backing down

The publication’s editor-in-chief says a lawsuit and potential FBI probe will not deter its journalists from publishing the truth.

May 8, 2026

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