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The MAGA media landscape is experiencing fragmentation and stagnation, with many conservative outlets seeing little to no growth in traffic and app downloads due to infighting and broader media challenges, weakening the movement's unified messaging and influence.
Nick Shirley, a popular YouTuber known for conservative-leaning videos, highlighted alleged fraud in Minnesota's government-funded child care programs, prompting responses from the FBI and Vice President JD Vance, and gaining widespread attention among MAGA supporters.
Turning Point USA's annual convention featured intense infighting among conservative media figures, debates over Israel and antisemitism, and endorsements for political figures like JD Vance, highlighting ongoing divisions within the Republican and conservative movement.
Turning Point USA's annual convention was marked by intense infighting among conservative figures, with personal attacks and ideological clashes, especially around Israel and the future of the Republican Party, highlighting ongoing divisions within the right-wing movement.
The article traces a four-decade-long effort by conservative and Christian-right figures to influence and censor mainstream media, particularly targeting liberal-leaning television shows and personalities like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert. It highlights historical campaigns, legislative changes like the abolition of the Fairness Doctrine, and the rise of right-wing media outlets and activists, illustrating a persistent movement to control media narratives and suppress content deemed offensive to conservative values, which has gained renewed momentum under recent political and economic pressures.
The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a key MAGA influencer and organizer, creates a vacuum in the right-wing ecosystem that could impact the grassroots pressure on Washington and the GOP, as Kirk played a crucial role in mobilizing conservative voters and shaping lawmakers' behavior.
A conservative media-backed financial scheme involving Brant Frost IV's First Liberty Building and Loan, which promoted high-return investment products to fund conservative causes, has collapsed amid allegations of fraud, marking a significant blow to conservative media and its financial ventures.
Donald Trump’s media company launched Truth+, a global streaming platform featuring Newsmax, to expand its reach and offer on-demand content across multiple devices, with ongoing beta testing and user feedback collection.
A Nevada probate commissioner has rejected Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family's trust to give his son Lachlan control of the media empire, including Fox News, to ensure its conservative stance. The ruling, described as a "carefully crafted charade," maintains equal control among Murdoch's four children. Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch plan to appeal, while the other siblings welcome the decision, hoping to rebuild family relationships.
A Nevada probate commissioner has blocked Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family's trust to give his son, Lachlan Murdoch, control of his media empire, including Fox News, to maintain its conservative stance. The commissioner ruled that Murdoch and his son acted in "bad faith" in their efforts to change the irrevocable trust, which currently divides control equally among Murdoch's four children. The decision was welcomed by Murdoch's other children, who have less conservative views, while Murdoch plans to appeal the ruling.
A Nevada probate commissioner has rejected Rupert Murdoch's attempt to amend his family trust to give his son Lachlan control of his media empire, including Fox News, to ensure its conservative stance. The ruling, described as a "carefully crafted charade," maintains equal control among Murdoch's four children. Murdoch plans to appeal, while his other children welcome the decision, hoping to strengthen family relationships.
Vivek Ramaswamy, who now owns 8.4% of BuzzFeed, has urged the company to cut staff, hire conservative commentators, and shift its strategy towards video and audio. BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti responded by rejecting these proposals, emphasizing the company's commitment to its current journalistic standards. Shares in BuzzFeed rose 8% following the news.
Trump Media and Technology Group's stock price surged following its SPAC merger, but the company's revenue is minimal and it has incurred significant losses. The company's flagship product, Truth Social, has limited user engagement compared to major social media platforms. Similar conservative SPAC-backed ventures have struggled to achieve sustained profitability. Despite potential interest from meme-stock investors, the company's long-term success is uncertain, leading to skepticism about its stock performance.
Conservative media, led by outlets like Fox News and the New York Post, has been heavily covering stories about squatters, prompting politicians to take action. Anti-squatter legislation has gained bipartisan support in states like Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, as well as in New York, where a Republican assemblyman introduced a bill with Democratic co-sponsors. The focus is on addressing the issue of squatters taking over homes, particularly in New York City, where laws are seen as unusually generous to tenants, leading to a growing crisis and prompting calls for legislative changes.
Steve Baker, a writer for Blaze News, surrendered to authorities on charges related to the Capitol riot, including trespassing and disorderly conduct. His defense argues selective prosecution, claiming he's being targeted as a conservative writer. Baker, who sold riot videos to media outlets, faces backlash for his statements and actions during the riot. The case raises concerns about press freedom, as more than 1,300 people have been charged with Capitol riot-related crimes, including some who identified as journalists.