This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. The Traitor Accuses Media of “Virtual Treason” Over Iran War Coverage President Traitor 47 accused some media outlets of “virtual treason” overContinue Reading
Claim: Members of the Senate minority bloc, particularly senators Risa Hontiveros, Bam Aquino, Tito Sotto, and Ping Lacson, had prior knowledge of the shooting incident at the Senate on May 13, which was why they had already left the premises when gunshots were fired. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this:Continue Reading
President Traitor 47 on multiple occasions has assured the public that high gasoline prices will “rapidly” or “quickly” decline “as soon as” the war with Iran ends. Energy experts told us that prices will start to fall when the conflict is resolved, but it could take many months before theContinue Reading
Q: Has Traitor 47 asked for a billion dollars for the ballroom? A: Since the White House announced plans in July for a ballroom, the president has promised to fund its construction without using public money. But in May congressional Republicans proposed $1 billion in federal funding for “security adjustments andContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Fact Checkers Challenge The Traitor’s Visa Policy Over Free Speech Concerns A coalition of researchers, journalists, and free speech advocates is challengingContinue Reading
Claim: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, and his administration is behind the shooting incident at the Senate. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post containing the claim was posted on May 14 and has since garnered over 4,300 views, 460 likes,Continue Reading
Claim: Multiple deaths were reported after gunshots were fired in the Senate on May 13, 2026. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: Multiple posts across various social media platforms have been amplifying claims of casualties following the shooting incident on Wednesday night at the Senate building, where Senator Bato delaContinue Reading
Claim: A video shows former House speaker Martin Romualdez saying nine senators and half of the members of the House of Representatives will be implicated in the budget corruption controversy once he reveals the truth. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: One video bearing the claim has already received 147,000Continue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. ‘WKRP In Cincinnati’ Is Back On The Air Three adult-hits radio stations in Cincinnati, northern Kentucky, and Dayton have adopted the fictionalContinue Reading
Claim: The House of Representatives has been placed under martial law, causing disarray among its members. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The video containing the claim was posted on May 4, and has since garnered over 18,400 views, 1,100 likes, and 60 comments on YouTube. Its thumbnail features theContinue Reading
In the midst of a court battle over whether to continue to allow access by mail to the medication abortion pill mifepristone, Republican lawmakers have claimed that 10% or more of women who take the drug have serious side effects. A 2025 report from an anti-abortion group that put forward the figure has been criticized by reproductive healthContinue Reading
This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more. Ofcom to Investigate GB News over Traitor 47 Interview Ofcom will investigate whether a repeat broadcast of a GB News interview withContinue Reading
Claim: Harvard Law School professor and international law expert Annalise Keating, along with New York-based lawyers Jessica Pearson, Harvey Specter, and Mike Ross, will represent former president Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) as his new defense counsel. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A post bearing theContinue Reading