Dominion v Fox News: what’s at stake in the $1.6bn defamation lawsuit High-profile trial over Fox’s airing of false claims of election fraud begins, and could see Rupert Murdoch testify The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2023
The Fox News defamation trial is about to begin: What’s at stake? What to expect and what's at stake in the much-anticipated defamation trial against Rupert Murdoch's Fox News. The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023
Fox News has lost control of its viewers Fox News was founded to control the GOP base — but now the hosts are in the thrall of their worst viewers Salon · Apr 17, 2023
First Thing: Lindsey Graham calls fellow Republican ‘irresponsible’ for defending Pentagon leaker Conspiracy theorist and election denier Marjorie Taylor Greene says national guardsman Jack Teixeira has been treated unfairly. Plus, New Jersey to celebrate Bruce Springsteen Day The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023
Elon Musk makes wild claim US government had ‘full access’ to Twitter DMs before his takeover Musk claims he was shocked to find the extent of the government’s access on the platform The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023
Monday briefing: Fox News, Tucker Carlson and the $1.6bn trial over ‘rigged election’ misinformation In today’s newsletter: The American media giant face technology firm Dominion in court over claims their machines aided in rigging the 2020 election – here’s what you need to know about the trial The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2023
Fox News’ $1.6 billion defamation trial over Trump's election lies: What you need to know Fox News is set to go to trial in a lawsuit brought by voting machine-maker Dominion that could lead to embarrassing new revelations for the conservative-leaning TV network. Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2023
Fox News and 2020 election lies set to face jury come Monday A trial beginning Monday in Delaware will force Fox News executives and some of the network's stars to answer for their role in spreading doubt about the 2020 presidential election The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
The $1.6 billion Dominion v. Fox News trial starts Tuesday. Catch up here Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News and its parent company Fox Corp. for knowingly airing false claims that its machines rigged the 2020 election against then-President Donald Trump. WEKU · Apr 16, 2023
Fox News to defend its on-air lies as blockbuster Dominion trial to kick off Voting equipment company is suing the network for $1.6bn in trial seen as strongest chance to hold Fox News and Rupert Murdoch accountable The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2023
Dominion v. Fox News: Murdoch's end? Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Rupert Murdoch likely to testify in epic trial that could reshape U.S. media Salon · Apr 16, 2023
Radicalization of American white youth Jack Teixeira, the suspected leaker, is suddenly a cause-celeb on the right Salon · Apr 15, 2023
Pentagon leaks suspect wins praise from far-right US politicians and media Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Jack Teixeira ‘white, male, Christian and anti-war’ as Tucker Carlson says his sin was ‘telling the truth’ The Guardian - US · Apr 15, 2023
Murdoch, Fox face $1.6 billion trial over 2020 election as Trump surges Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News empire is going on trial for airing false 2020 election fraud claims, even as it continues to struggle over its relationship with the man who most stoked those conspiracy theories: former President Donald Trump. Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023
The Texas Tribune · Apr 13, 2023 With tweet about a pardon, Gov. Greg Abbott injects politics into Texas’ criminal justice system In an unprecedented use of his power, the Republican governor moved to pardon Daniel Perry less than a day after an Austin jury convicted him in the murder of protester Garrett Foster.
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Tucker Carlson accuses Black Tennessee lawmaker expelled over gun protest of speaking ‘like a sharecropper’ He also suggested the lawmaker was accepted into college only because he was Black
Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023 Trump mocked for ‘BS’ claim that Manhattan court officers got weepy at his arraignment NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump was mocked Wednesday for his evidence-free claim that Manhattan court officials were brought to tears by his historic arraignment and told him they were sorry to see him busted.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Apr 13, 2023 Editorial: Planned pardon in fatal shooting is the GOP's latest retreat from law and order Apparently, it’s open season on Black Lives Matter protesters in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott didn’t even bother waiting for the sentencing of a man convicted of shooting and killing a protester supporting the movement before announcing he plans to pardon the shooter. Never mind that a jury has unanimously determined…
Daily Record · Apr 12, 2023 Donald Trump ridiculed by court staff for claim they 'cried' over his arrest The former US president made the claims during his first TV interview since pleading not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records over hush money payments.
Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023 Fox News' Tucker Carlson mocked for 'humiliating' Trump interview after leaked WhatsApps The popular Fox News anchor described Trump as 'moderate, sensible and wise' after the hour long interview, the first since Trump was arraigned in New York over charges related to hush money payments sent to porn star Stormy Daniels
Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023 Donald Trump says he'll NEVER drop out of 2024 presidential race - even if convicted Speaking to Fox News' Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump, who is the first former president to face indictment, said he would 'never drop out' as it's not his 'thing'
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Look who's back: Donald Trump's big return to Fox News For several months, Fox News treated Donald Trump like yesterday's news
Salon · Apr 12, 2023 Secret Rudy tapes threaten Fox Former prosecutor says tapes could "undermine" defense and expose Fox to sanctions or even "criminal exposure"
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Trump’s ‘crying’ court staff claim is ‘absolute BS’ say law enforcement The one-term president made a bizarre claim to Tucker Carlson during a Fox News interview this week
Salon · Apr 12, 2023 Trump claims court workers were "crying" Video shows court workers actually let a door slam in the former president's face as he walked to face a judge