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The article criticizes U.S. media for avoiding the language of war and invasion when reporting on Trump's aggressive actions in Venezuela, such as bombing, kidnapping, and resource theft, instead framing them as limited operations or pressure campaigns, thereby sanitizing violations of international law and enabling state propaganda.
The author contrasts the decline of US media, influenced by billionaire owners and political pressures, with The Guardian's independence and commitment to truthful journalism, expressing gratitude for working at a media outlet that prioritizes integrity and reader support.
Netflix's deal with TF1 in France highlights opportunities for local content and partnerships in international markets, but such arrangements are unlikely in the U.S. due to the mature economics of American pay-TV, high retransmission fees, and the existing bundling model, which make similar deals financially unfeasible for U.S. broadcast networks.
The US has recalled employees of Voice of America's Persian service amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions, after being on administrative leave due to Trump's media shutdown order, highlighting ongoing struggles and the importance of the service for breaking news coverage.
Human Rights Watch report details how Israel has deliberately used starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza, with high-ranking officials openly expressing their aim to deprive civilians of food, water, and fuel. Despite overwhelming evidence and statements from major humanitarian and human rights groups, US media largely fails to frame the mass starvation as a deliberate siege tactic, instead depicting it as a natural disaster. This framing obscures responsibility and intent, contrasting with how Western media covered Russia's use of hunger as a weapon in Ukraine. The failure to assign blame and intentionality in reporting on the deliberate policy of starvation by the US and Israel undermines the true nature of the crisis.
CNN's live town hall with former US President Donald Trump has been criticized as a marriage of convenience between an ailing network looking to boost ratings and a disgraced candidate seeking rehabilitation. As America braces for a 2024 election that Trump has branded "the final battle," the media faces its ultimate test on how to cover a man who made more than 30,000 false or misleading claims during his four years in the White House. The event will be televised at 9 pm on Wednesday and moderated by morning show anchor Kaitlan Collins. Trump will take questions from Republicans and undeclared voters who are planning to vote in the 2024 primary.