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Son of Israeli PM attacks journalist, draws condemnation
By Evan RosenfeldAug 30th, 2019, 2:53 pm Yair Netanyahu, the son of Benjamin Netanyahu, lashed out on Thursday at Barak Ravid, a senior diplomatic correspondent for Israel’s Channel 13 News and Axios contributor, for a recent story he wrote about Israeli prime minister — prompting fierce defenses — including one from TPM publisher Josh Marshall that called the PM’s son “a dish*t pig.” Yair, you are a dipshit pig and an embarrassment to Jews everywhere.
The Abandonment of the Centrist American Jew
By Evan RosenfeldAug 27th, 2019, 1:14 pm As an American Jew, I feel as if both the Democratic and the Republican parties have abandoned me. Media coverage of recent anti-Semitic rhetoric by members of both parties has fueled my feeling that no one has really gotten it right — with many missing the point entirely, rushing to go all-in with condemnation when abhorrent messaging is used on the rival side while minimizing the same behavior coming from their own political party.
FBN's Susan Li Explains U.S. Impact From Hong Kong Protests
By Evan RosenfeldAug 19th, 2019, 5:04 pm For many in the United States, what’s going on in Hong Kong seems worlds away. But that isn’t the case — what’s happening in Hong Kong is directly impacting the American economy.
Pentagon Halts Competition Over Trump Concern of Amazon Bias
By Evan RosenfeldAug 1st, 2019, 6:02 pm The Pentagon has announced it will delay a competition to award one company with a $10 billion cloud computing contract after President Donald Trump raised concerns over whether the Department of Defense had rigged the contest in favor of Amazon — an entity the commander-in-chief has publicly shown animosity toward.
Fox News' Kristin Fisher Talks About Her Astronaut Parents
By Evan RosenfeldJul 24th, 2019, 4:29 pm Only around 500 people have ever gone into space. Fox News correspondent Kristin Fisher had the unique experience growing up around two of them — her mom and dad. Kristin’s mother Anna made headlines as the “first mom in space,” blasting off as a member of NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery flight when Kristin was just 14 months old.
Trump Supporters Make the Press 'Feel Endangered'
By Evan RosenfeldJun 18th, 2019, 12:52 pm Mediaite spoke with CNN chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta about the release of his book, The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America, and the state of the media in an age where journalists are regularly demonized by the president of the United States.
Mediaite Interviews CNN's Don Lemon About Oliver Scholars
By Evan RosenfeldMay 17th, 2019, 12:53 pm In CNN’s annual Champions for Change initiative, network anchors highlighted stories of organizations and people who have had a lasting impact on them and continue to change their communities and the lives of others. I spoke with CNN anchor Don Lemon about his choice to spotlight the Oliver Scholars program — a cause dedicated to helping promising adolescent students in underprivileged environments thrive and prosper.
Mediaite -- Live From The Green Room
MEDIA WINNER: Chris Cuomo CNN's newest prime time anchor was at the top of his game Monday night when he moderated his network's town hall event featuring Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders. Cuomo set the agenda for the remainder of the night while facilitating a discussion regarding whether felons should be allowed to vote and honed in on the fact that Sanders believes the Boston Marathon bomber should still have the right to vote.
Mediaite Interviews Trey Yingst, Fox News’s Foreign Correspondent in Israel
Mediaite Interviews Trey Yingst, Fox News’s Foreign Correspondent in Israel by Evan Rosenfeld | Mar 21st, 2019, 3:48 pm What is life like for an American journalist living abroad in the middle of one of the most volatile regions in the world?
’36 Hours With the Taliban’: Mediaite Interviews CNN’s Clarissa Ward on Her Stunning Report From Afghanistan
’36 Hours With the Taliban’: Mediaite Interviews CNN’s Clarissa Ward on Her Stunning Report From Afghanistan by Evan Rosenfeld | Feb 28th, 2019, 1:37 pm After seventeen years of war, what is the state of affairs in Afghanistan? U.S. coalition forces are currently negotiating with the Taliban to coordinate an exit strategy for American troops in the region.
WaPo Reports 14,000 Unpaid IRS Workers Did Not Show Up Due to Shutdown
WaPo Reports 14,000 Unpaid IRS Workers Did Not Show Up Due to Shutdown by Evan Rosenfeld | Jan 25th, 2019, 12:07 pm There may be a problem as the IRS barrels towards the heart of tax season with the partial government shutdown hampering normal operations.
Freshly Indicted Roger Stone is Fundraising Off of His Pre-Dawn FBI Raid
Freshly Indicted Roger Stone is Fundraising Off of His Pre-Dawn FBI Raid by Evan Rosenfeld | Jan 25th, 2019, 10:55 am Republican political operative and ‘dirty trickster‘ Roger Stone — who was just indicted and arrested by the FBI on seven counts including obstruction of an official proceeding, witness tampering and making false statements — is already using the spectacle of Friday morning’s pre-dawn raid to fundraise for his upcoming legal defense.
Watch Fox News’ Heartbreaking Interview With Furloughed Federal Worker: ‘I’ve Actually Had a Breakdown’
Watch Fox News’ Heartbreaking Interview With Furloughed Federal Worker: ‘I’ve Actually Had a Breakdown’ by Evan Rosenfeld | Jan 17th, 2019, 4:49 pm As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history drags on with no end in sight, Fox News anchor Shepard Smith took time Thursday afternoon to put a human face to the ordeal and the impact it’s having on furloughed federal workers.
DEFENDANT PAUL J. MANAFORT JR.’S RESPONSE TO THE SPECIAL COUNSEL’S SUBMISSION IN SUPPORT OF ITS BREACH DETERMINATION (REVEALED REDACTIONS)
Case 1:17-cr-00201-ABJ Document 471 Filed 01/08/19 Page 1 of 10 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ) ) v. ) ) PAUL J. MANAFORT, JR., ) ) Defendant. ) ) Criminal No. 17-201 (ABJ) DEFENDANT PAUL J. MANAFORT JR.’S RESPONSE TO THE SPECIAL COUNSEL’S SUBMISSION IN SUPPORT OF ITS BREACH DETERMINATION Defendant Paul J.
Rear Admiral John Kirby: Trump Puts Troops in Difficult Position By Turning Visits Into ‘Campaign Events’
Rear Admiral John Kirby: Trump Puts Troops in Difficult Position By Turning Visits Into ‘Campaign Events’ by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 27th, 2018, 11:40 am Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby appeared on CNN Thursday morning where he lambasted President Donald Trump for the politicization of his recent visit to troops in Iraq.
Dow Surges 1000+ Points, Posts Largest Single-Day Gain Ever
Dow Surges 1000+ Points, Largest Single-Day Gain Ever by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 26th, 2018, 4:31 pm The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared on Wednesday, picking up 1,086 in the largest one-day gain ever. All 30 stocks in the Dow rose, along with 11 sectors in the S&P 500, per the Wall Street Journal. Other major indices including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rebounded after a tumultuous session on Christmas Eve.
Expert on CNBC Says Possible Trump Impeachment a ‘Huge Risk’ to Financial Markets Going Into 2019
Expert on CNBC Says Possible Trump Impeachment a ‘Huge Risk’ to Financial Markets Going Into 2019 by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 26th, 2018, 2:23 pm If President Donald Trump thinks the Federal Reserve is the greatest threat to the financial markets, he may want to look in the mirror.
John Kerry Slams Trump for McGurk Tweet: ‘Pathetic’ and ‘Demoralizing to Public Servants Everywhere’
John Kerry Slams Trump for McGurk Tweet: ‘Pathetic’ and ‘Demoralizing to Public Servants Everywhere’ by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 24th, 2018, 12:27 pm Former Secretary of State John Kerry blasted President Donald Trump on Monday morning, calling attacks leveled on Brett McGurk by the president “pathetic” and “demoralizing to public servants everywhere.” “Pathetic that the president would defame a public servant who joined the Bush Administration and stayed on the last two years to help Iraq &...
GOP Senator Chuck Grassley Scolds Trump Over Troop Withdrawals: ‘You Shouldn’t Embolden Taliban ‘
GOP Senator Chuck Grassley Scolds Trump Over Troop Withdrawals: ‘You Shouldn’t Embolden Taliban ‘ by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 21st, 2018, 4:57 pm Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) came down hard on President Donald Trump Friday afternoon for his decision to withdraw U.S. troops in Syria and Afghanistan, bashing the commander-in-chief for “emboldening the Taliban.” @realDonaldTrump You said in campaign that Obama drew a red line in sand & there were no consequences & that hurt America’s prestige.
Fox News Contributor Marc Thiessen: Trump Knows Syria Withdrawal Is Wrong, He ‘Castigated’ Obama For Same Mistake
Fox News Contributor Marc Thiessen: Trump Knows Syria Withdrawal Is Wrong, He ‘Castigated’ Obama For Same Mistake by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 21st, 2018, 12:45 pm Over the past week, traditionally Trump-friendly Fox News has begun to see a noticeable shift as the commander-in-chief finds himself increasingly isolated on foreign policy stances — namely his decision to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan against the advice of his Department of Defense, which has led to the resignation of...
Trump Administration Reportedly Weighing ‘Substantial’ U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Trump Administration Reportedly Weighing ‘Substantial’ U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 20th, 2018, 5:08 pm President Donald Trump is considering a “substantial” withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, according to the Wall Street Journal.
WATCH: Former NASA Engineer Pranks Mail Thieves With Glitter Bombs
WATCH: Former NASA Engineer Pranks Mail Thieves With Glitter Bombs by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 18th, 2018, 3:06 pm Stealing packages off of peoples’ doorsteps has become an unfortunate annoyance for many in the golden age of online shopping. Porch pirates roam through neighborhoods, searching for unattended parcels, swiping them and causing dread for many, especially during the holiday season. But, thieves beware… your next “victim” may be pulling a fast one on you.
WATCH LIVE: Sarah Sanders Holds First Press Briefing in Three Weeks
WATCH LIVE: Sarah Sanders Holds First Press Briefing in Three Weeks by Evan Rosenfeld | Dec 18th, 2018, 12:30 pm White House press secretary Sarah Sanders will hold the first official White House press briefing since November 27th when she speaks to reporters Tuesday afternoon. According to Reuters’ Steve Holland, the briefing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET.
Pay to Play? Feds Reportedly Looking Into Whether Donors Gave Money to Trump Inauguration For Access
President Donald Trump‘s inaugural committee is under criminal investigation by Federal prosecutors, the Wall Street Journal reports. The investigation partly stems from material seized in the Federal probe involving former Trump attorney Michael Cohen — namely a conversation that was recorded between Cohen and a former adviser to Melania Trump.
Tucker Carlson: Trump Has Not Kept His Promises, Incapable of ‘Sustained Focus’
While Fox News superstar Tucker Carlson may laud President Donald Trump and his agenda unconditionally on a nightly basis, a new interview with Swiss newspaper Die Weltwoche reveals previously unknown sentiments from Carlson bashing the President. “I hate that about him,” Carlson said of Trump when asked about the Commander-in-Chief’s boastfulness. “It’s not my culture.
USA Gymnastics Files For Bankruptcy Following Sex Abuse Scandal
Multiple outlets report USA Gymnastics, the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States that is responsible for selecting athletes to compete in World Championships and Olympic Games, has declared bankruptcy following a sex abuse scandal that has rocked the sport.
Kevin Hart to Host 2019 Academy Awards
Comedian Kevin Hart has been chosen to host the 2019 Academy Awards, the actor wrote in an Instagram post Tuesday evening. “For years I have been asked if I would ever [h]ost the Oscars and my answer was always the same,” Hart wrote.
Steve King Ripped Congressional Black Caucus in 2017 Interview: ‘Grievance Committee’ That ‘Hijacked’ MLK’s Movement
Republican Congressman Steve King appeared on the far-right Freedomain Radio podcast in 2017 and complained about the Congressional Black Caucus, a new report by CNN’s KFILE investigative team revealed. The Iowa Republican — who has a colorful history of trafficking racism and has been rebuked by the NRCC as recently as last month for his extreme rhetoric — sat down with Stefan Molyneux for the 45-minute interview last September.
Sarah Sanders to Reporters: Russia Meeting Canceled Over Ukraine, Not Mueller
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders reaffirmed President Donald Trump‘s reasoning to cancel a previously expected meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Argentina. Trump canceled the face-to-face between the two leaders in a Tweet while aboard Air Force One en route to Buenos Aires.
Trump Defends Business Dealings With Russia During Campaign: ‘Why Should I Lose Lots of Opportunities?
President Donald Trump defended his decision to continue business discussions regarding the proposed development of a Trump hotel in Moscow during the 2016 campaign. The president spoke to reporters before departing to Argentina for the G20 summit and called his former attorney Michael Cohen — who pleaded guilty Thursday morning to lying to Congress about a proposed Trump Tower in Moscow — “weak,” saying that he was lying to try to get a reduced sentence.
WATCH: Pompeo Repeatedly Dodges Question About CIA Director’s Absence From Saudi Briefing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo repeatedly dodged questions posed by reporters as to why the Director of the CIA, Gina Haspel, was not present to brief Senators regarding the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. “I was asked to be here, so I am,” Pompeo said twice.
White House Blocks CIA Director From Briefing Senate on Khashoggi Murder
President Donald Trump‘s White House will prevent CIA director Gina Haspel or any other intelligence official from briefing the Senate on conclusions reached by the U.S. government regarding the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a new report by The Guardian. Khashoggi disappeared and was brutally murdered nearly two months ago after entering the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
WATCH LIVE: Trump Rallies in Mississippi for Embattled Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
VIDEO President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold two campaign rallies — one in Tupelo, Mississippi and another in Biloxi — on Monday afternoon in support of embattled Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who has come under fire in recent weeks for comments in which she joked about attending a public hanging. “If he invited me to a public hanging, I’d be on the front row,” Hyde-Smith said, referring to a supporter, during a campaign stop in Tupelo on November 2.
Ambassador Nikki Haley Unloads on ‘Arrogant’ and ‘Outrageous’ Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
Ambassador Nikki Haley sharply confronted Russia’s latest aggression against Ukraine in front of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, calling the act an “outrageous violation of sovereign Ukrainian territory” and a violation of international law. “The United States will continue to stand with the people of Ukraine against the Russian aggression,” Haley said.
NEW: Trump Administration Report on Climate Change Warns of Dire Environmental, Economic Consequences
A striking new scientific report issued by 13 federal agencies revealed dire environmental and economic consequences for the United States within the next 100 years. The report contradicts President Donald Trump‘s belief on global climate change and threatens to derail his agenda of environmental deregulation.
Pence Claims to Have Confronted Putin on Election Meddling: ‘I Looked at Him and I Said, We Know What Happened‘
Vice President Mike Pence unexpectedly met with the leaders of Russia and China during his appearances at the ASEAN summit in Singapore and APEC leaders meeting in Papua New Guinea last week.
Far Right Activist Laura Loomer Banned From Twitter After Criticizing Muslim Congresswoman-Elect
Laura Loomer‘s luck on Twitter has run out. The far-right provocateur was banned from the social media platform on Wednesday following posts that were determined to have violated Twitter’s rules regarding hate speech.
Hawaii Dem Calls Trump 'Saudi Arabia's B*tch' in Fiery Tweet
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) is calling out President Donald Trump for siding with Saudi Arabia and pledging loyalty to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman despite growing evidence from his own intelligence agency that the crown prince ordered the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Khashoggi’s Editor Karen Attiah Eviscerates Trump in Op-Ed: He’s Letting the Saudis ‘Get Away With Murder’
Washington Post Global Opinions editor Karen Attiah forcefully responded to President Donald Trump‘s decision to discount the conclusions of his own intelligence community, and instead side with Saudi Arabia in their explanation regarding the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. In an emotional column published Tuesday afternoon, Attiah laid out her argument for why Khashoggi’s murder will “stain” not only the president, but America, forever.
Trump Makes Wild, Baseless Voter Fraud Claim
In an interview with the Daily Caller on Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump continued to float baseless conspiracy theories regarding the recounts currently ongoing in Florida. Trump baselessly complained that Republicans “don’t win and that’s because of potentially illegal votes.” The president didn’t stop there, also accusing individuals of voting multiple times.
Matt Gaetz: Dems Are Using Florida Recounts as a Test to See How They Can ‘Steal’ 2020 From Trump
Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is alleging that Democrats in Florida are “stress testing the integrity” of the election system in an effort to build “a roadmap on how to steal” the 2020 race from President Donald Trump.
Trump Panned For Apparently Skipping Arlington Visit on Veterans Day: ‘What a POS’
President Donald Trump is facing criticism regarding his apparent decision to not make the trip to Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen soldiers on Veterans Day. The president’s schedule has no events listed and, according to the Washington Post’s Josh Dawsey, a press lid was called at 10 a.m. — meaning Trump will not be leaving the White House after that time.
Chuck Schumer Grills Trump on Acting AG Whitaker in Letter: Did You Ask Him for Loyalty Pledge?
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has sent a letter to President Donald Trump questioning the legality of the appointment of acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker. Whitaker was named acting attorney general on Wednesday after Trump requested the resignation of his embattled former attorney general Jeff Sessions.
Niece of Former Fox News Reporter Adam Housley Killed in Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting
Alaina Housley, niece of former Fox News national correspondent Adam Housley and actress Tamera Mowry, has died in the mass shooting that killed 12 people at a bar in Thousand Oaks, CA. Alaina, 18, was one of nearly 20 Pepperdine University students at Borderline Bar and Grill at the time of the shooting. Adam told the Los Angeles Times that “two of Alaina’s suitemates jumped through a broken window” and were cut by glass, suffering “major wounds” while escaping from the gunman.
‘We May Not Know’ Who Wins House ‘For Days’: Here’s What Pundits Are Saying About Today’s Midterms
Welcome back to Mediaite’s “Election Roundup” — a weekly compilation of the latest polling data and analysis on cable news regarding today’s consequential Midterm Elections. OUTLOOK: What top forecasters are saying about the state of the race as voters head to the polls; will Republicans see a late surge, similar to 2016, as a result of President Donald Trump’s incessant campaigning? Will the president’s immigration message prove to be a winning one and the key to unleashing Republican turnout?
Kim Kardashian Apologizes For Saying ‘Retarded’ in Instagram Video Amid Criticism
Kim Kardashian has come under fire for her use of the word “retarded” in a social media post. The videos, which were shared during Kendall Jenner‘s Halloween party, show Kardashian and Jonathan Cheban dressed up as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. According to the New York Daily News, Kardashian said, “OK, guys, we are Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee. Nobody knows who we are” and “Nobody knows who I am.
Trump ‘Driving Enthusiasm’ Through Fear: Here’s What Pundits Are Saying About the Election, 1 Week Out
Welcome back to Mediaite’s “Election Roundup” — a weekly compilation of the latest polling data and analysis on cable news regarding the upcoming 2018 Midterm Elections.
Trump to Meet with Putin Next Month, National Security Adviser Bolton Confirms
President Donald Trump will meet with his Russian counterpar Vladimir Putin in Paris sometime in November — National Security Adviser John Bolton confirmed to reporters on Tuesday. The meeting will be the second one-on-one between the two leaders. According to Reuters, Putin expressed an interest in holding new talks with Trump to Bolton during a meeting in Moscow. Putin pressed for a meeting on Nov.
‘Absolutely Thermonuclear Midterm’: Here’s What Cable News Pundits Are Saying About the Election, 2 Weeks Out
Welcome back to Mediaite’s “Election Roundup” — a weekly compilation of the latest polling data and analysis on cable news regarding the upcoming 2018 Midterm Elections.
WATCH LIVE: Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill Debates State AG Josh Hawley As Polls Show Key Race in Dead Heat
Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and state Attorney General Josh Hawley (R) face off in the second debate between the two Senate candidates Thursday evening at 8 p.m. ET in St. Louis. The Senate race is one of the most competitive in the nation and a true toss up, according to recent polls. PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff will be moderating the debate.
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