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 Angela Fu
USA Today Co. unions call on the company to cut ties with Palantir The unions — representing nearly 800 workers — said the deal threatens readers’ online safety and trust in the company August 10, 2026 Angela Fu
Opinion | Donald Trump accuses The Washington Post of treason A reported squabble with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week resulted in “fake news” accusations from the Trump administration August 7, 2026 Angela Fu
USA Today Co. announces partnership with data analytics giant Palantir The country’s largest newspaper chain will use Palantir’s AI-powered tools to analyze customer data and find monetization opportunities August 6, 2026 Angela Fu
Opinion | Left with no options, the Trump administration drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists Lawyers representing the administration were grilled by Judge Arun Subramanian for over an hour. July 24, 2026 Angela Fu
Lee Enterprises tells its papers to run front-page profile of chairman and billionaire David Hoffmann this weekend Some at the company say the unusual request raises questions about editorial independence July 2, 2026 Angela Fu
Opinion | Tony Dokoupil weighs in on the turmoil at CBS News The ‘CBS Evening News’ anchor says he has never heard from Paramount chief David Ellison and has not experienced political pressure June 23, 2026 Angela Fu
Opinion | ‘The View’ conducted a respectable (and respectful) interview with Vice President JD Vance The vice president faced pointed questions on everything from immigration to Jeffrey Epstein. Neither side resorted to a food fight. June 17, 2026 Angela Fu
News deserts aren’t just a journalism problem. They’re costing taxpayers $1.1 billion a year. A new study estimates that governments in counties without local newspapers pay higher borrowing costs because lenders see them as riskier investments June 11, 2026 Angela Fu
Opinion | AI-writing scandals are becoming common. Proving them is another matter. With no verifiable way to detect writing done by AI, the suggestion of public shaming emerges as an alternative consequence May 22, 2026 Angela Fu
Reuters retaliated against a journalist for raising concerns about the company’s ties to ICE, union alleges The union says the contractor was investigated after participating in internal chats about Thomson Reuters’ DHS contracts May 18, 2026 Angela Fu
As funding dollars dwindle, newsroom tech companies are heeding the call for consolidation Indiegraf, known for its content management system, has made acquisitions a part of its strategy to help promote newsroom independence May 14, 2026 Angela Fu
After years of cuts, Lee is adding reporters, says new chairman and billionaire David Hoffmann The company is also cutting corporate overhead and expanding local sports coverage, Hoffmann said May 7, 2026 Angela Fu
Opinion | Ted Turner’s impact on media still shapes how we get the news today The CNN founder redefined news as a constant, global presence and raised expectations for speed and access May 7, 2026 Angela Fu
The Pulitzers name winners in two new categories, Beat Reporting and Opinion Writing The new opinion category combines Commentary and Editorial Writing, which has seen a steady decline in entries in recent years May 4, 2026 Angela Fu
