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DARE: Bill Shine, Trump’s Top Communicator, Was Questioned by Federal Prosecutors
White House Communications Director Bill Shine questioned by federal prosecutors about alleged efforts to cover up sexual harassment at Fox News. New Miami Dolphins policy allows for suspending the… More
DARE: Amid Harsh Criticism, Trump Tries a Tougher Tone on Russia
Trump continues to stumble and backtrack in response to torrential criticism of his approach toward Putin. Reporters show rare display of solidarity. More
DARE: Trump’s Remarkable Attempt to Walk Back His Russia Comments
"Would" becomes "wouldn't" as President Trump tries to walk back on his words. Judge lifts court order on Los Angeles Times. More
DARE: TV Anchors Agape After the Trump-Putin Appearance
Newscasters and analysts express shock and disbelief after Trump-Putin press conference in which the President repeatedly sided with the Russian leader and expressed distrust for US intelligence agencies. More
DARE: ‘Fake News’ Goes Global as Trump, in Britain, Rips the Press
President Trump takes his attacks on the democratic institution of a free press abroad, yet again branding much of the U.S. news media as the "enemy of the people"… More
DARE: Facebook Won’t Ban Infowars in its Fake-News Purge
Facebook invokes free speech principles when pressed on why its campaign against misinformation doesn’t include taking down the InfoWars page that peddles false conspiracy theories. NPR reports that Russians… More
DARE: Congressman Jim Jordan Blasts CNN for Doing Actual Journalism
Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) criticizes CNN journalists for contacting former staff and interns in their efforts to cover accusations of complicity in sexual abuse at Ohio State University, standard… More
DARE: Facebook Fined in U.K. Over Cambridge Analytica Leak
Britain levies maximum fine against Facebook for letting Cambridge Analytica, firm set up by Trump campaign supporters, to harvest millions of people’s personal data without their consent in order… More
DARE: Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee Decided Against Net Neutrality and for NSA Surveillance
President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, who previously stated the net neutrality rule was “unlawful and must be vacated,” raises concern for the future of online privacy and… More
DARE: Twitter is Sweeping Out Fake Accounts, Suspending More than Seventy Million in Two Months
Twitter significantly escalates suspension of fake and suspicious accounts. News organizations debate rationale for broadcasting live Trump rallies. More