Brian Stelter

chief media analyst for CNN and lead author of the ‘Reliable Sources’ newsletter

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Meta announced today it would remove fact-checkers and have fewer speech restrictions on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

Changes to Facebook and Instagram signal a ‘Meta MAGA Makeover’

Meta announced today it would remove fact-checkers and have fewer speech restrictions on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fox and News Corp scion Ruper Murdoch passes off the reins to his eldest son, who is even more conservative and sympathetic to Trump.

Lachlan Murdoch ascends the throne in ‘Succession’-like drama

Fox and News Corp scion Ruper Murdoch passes off the reins to his eldest son, who is even more conservative and sympathetic to Trump.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fox settled its defamation suit with Dominion Voting Systems on Tuesday for $787.5 million. It could affect Fox’s coverage and the broader media landscape.

Fox’s record defamation settlement could change media landscape

Fox settled its defamation suit with Dominion Voting Systems on Tuesday for $787.5 million. It could affect Fox’s coverage and the broader media landscape.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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