misinformation

  • Barack Obama Responds to Trump’s Treason Charge: Read His Full Statement And 5 Key Takeaways

    Former President Barack Obama issued a rare and scathing statement on July 22, 2025, in response to accusations by Donald Trump that Obama committed treason and orchestrated a “coup” tied to the 2016 election. The official press release, delivered by Obama spokesperson Patrick Rodenbush, condemned Trump’s allegations as “bizarre” and “a weak attempt at distraction.”…

  • Media Grapples with Coverage of Man Setting Himself On Fire Outside Trump Trial Courthouse

    The live video footage capturing a disturbing incident outside the Manhattan courthouse, where former President Donald Trump is undergoing trial, presented a significant challenge for news organizations as they navigated the ethical implications of broadcasting such graphic content to their audiences. CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and other news agencies found themselves thrust into the…

  • Right-Wing Duo Slapped with $1.25M Fine for Robocall Voter Suppression Targeting Black Voters In NY

    Two right-wing political operatives, Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, faced the brunt of legal consequences as a federal court ordered them to pay a substantial fine of $1.25 million for orchestrating a robocall campaign aimed at suppressing Black voters in New York. New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced the verdict on Tuesday, marking…

  • U.S. Supreme Court to Deliberate Government’s Role in Combatting Social Media Disinformation

    The Supreme Court is poised to engage in a pivotal debate over the extent of the White House’s authority in tackling misinformation on social media platforms, with implications that stretch beyond the realms of online discourse to matters of public health and democracy. For professionals like Dr. Eileen Barrett, Chair of the Board of Regents…