Opinion | A Washington Post investigation prompts changes at surveillance company Flock
The Post found dozens of cases of police misusing license plate readers. Flock is adding safeguards intended to prevent abuse.
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What 100-plus federal actions reveal about the Trump administration’s campaign against the press
For 18 months, Poynter has tracked federal actions affecting journalists and news access, revealing a rapid, sweeping change in the media landscape
August 10, 2026
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is departing her job. Here’s how PolitiFact fact-checked key moments.
Leavitt often echoed Trump’s talking points as she responded to White House reporters’ questions. Sometimes her statements needed fact-checking.
August 14, 2026
Opinion | Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary
Plus: Forbes fires a top editor, an AI newsroom beats WIRED to a story and CNN may be up for sale soon
August 13, 2026
Journalists are everywhere in fiction. Here are 20 of the most iconic.
They investigate superheroes, serial killers and high school scandals — and occasionally break a few ethics rules along the way
August 13, 2026
