New media is starting to look just like the old media

May 02, 2025

New media is starting to look just like the old media

The Trump administration is shaking up the White House press corps in some truly interesting ways. One is the implementation of “influencer briefings,” during which White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from nontraditional journalists and social media influencers. In principle, this is a fantastic idea. Millions of people now get their news online, […]

A Democratic congressman tried to reduce Pete Hegseth’s salary to $1

During a Cabinet meeting marking President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office, the Commander in Chief jokingly referred to his secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, as the “least controversial person at the table.” It was a facetious comment meant to convey the vast number of political attacks Hegseth has endured since taking office. Much, if […]

Net deadly: Europe’s blackouts are a warning for Americans

A massive blackout crippled Spain and Portugal on Monday, grounding flights, halting transport, and leaving millions without power. The cause was “unclear,” the New York Times reported, with “no evidence of a cyberattack.” As Spanish officials urged citizens to stay off the roads, European leaders said they were attempting to ascertain the cause of the […]

Renaissance man Trump helps Italians make Columbus Day great again

It’s a dreary spring day in New York, with clouds hiding the skyline. Raindrops, puddles, and a cool evening temperature make walking around the Big Apple unenjoyable — that is, until arriving at Cipriani’s 42nd Street. Walking in was like entering the wardrobe to go to Narnia. The gloomy night was replaced by the aura […]

Mike Waltz’s signal of Steve Witkoff’s ascendancy

National security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, resigned Thursday. Their departure, just 101 days into President Donald Trump‘s second term, provides two key insights into the Trump administration. First, it shows that Trump continues to have a very low appetite for actions that embarrass him. Second, it suggests that Trump wants a […]

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Kamala Harris’s speech shows she learned nothing from her election defeat

Former Vice President Kamala Harris gave a speech Wednesday night that many believe will be her reentry into the country’s political landscape. But after listening to her talk and cackle for slightly under 20 minutes, it felt as if her 2024 presidential campaign never ended. Her speech’s contents were dark, divisive, and filled with performative […]

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