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Exec. Director, Jordan Ctr. for Journalism Advocacy & Innovation/Asst. Professor of Practice, @OleMiss.bsky.social;
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Ex VOA White House bureau chief; 2022 Kiplinger Fellow
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Next stop on our speaking tour is Springfield, Illinois. www.nprillinois.org/springfield-...
Former Voice of America journalist to speak in Springfield - Nov. 12
Steven Herman left VOA after it was shut down earlier this year.
www.nprillinois.org
“This never has been about money. The key issue always has been that no one is above the law. No one can trample on the First and Fourth Amendments for personal or political purposes and get away with it.” - Marion County (Kansas) Record publisher Eric Meyer
Marion County RECORD
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marionrecord.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Leaders of the #SaveVOA campaign this evening will discuss the latest developments in their legal case against Kari Lake and USAGM. www.press.org/newsroom/mee...
Meet VOA journalists fighting for newsroom, Nov. 12
Come meet and hear from Voice of America reporters fighting to preserve the independence of their newsroom on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m.  Jessica Jerreat National Press Club members and their g...
www.press.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
CSIS - Construction of a large underground facility just south of the destroyed Natanz uranium enrichment center is "highly suspicious and has sparked considerable speculation." www.csis.org/analysis/csis-sa...
CSIS Satellite Imagery Analysis Reveals Possible Signs of Renewed Nuclear Activity in Iran
The Iran deal is over. Strikes forced a nuclear slowdown, but Iran is ramping up construction at the secretive Pickaxe Mountain facility while banning IAEA access, pushing its program into a new, dangerous era.
www.csis.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Driving west on I-70 in Indiana tonight this was the view from the passenger side window. #aurora
November 12, 2025 at 4:26 AM
President Trump's "gold" motifs in the Oval Office bear an uncanny resemblance to polyurethane applique made by Ekena Millwork that retails for $58.07 at Home Depot. www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic...
Trump Was Asked By A Fox News Host Whether The "Gold" In His Office Is From The Home Depot
We previously spoke to the company that manufactures the Home Depot decals for their take.
www.buzzfeed.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:24 AM
WSJ - Fannie Mae watchdogs who were removed from their jobs had been probing if Trump appointee Bill Pulte had improperly obtained mortgage records of key Democratic officials, including NY Attorney General Letitia James. www.wsj.com/finance/regulatio...
Exclusive | Fannie Mae Watchdogs Probed How Pulte Obtained Mortgage Records of Key Democrats
FHFA’s acting inspector general handed the probe report to the U.S. attorney office that had indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.wsj.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Politico - Documents presented in Israel last month to officials from the State Department and DoD raise concerns that the Gaza peace deal could break down because of the difficulty implementing many of its core provisions. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump has promised peace for Gaza. Private documents paint a grim picture.
The documents, presented in Israel last month to officials from the Departments of State and Defense, raise concerns including whether a multinational security initiative meant to keep the peace in Ga...
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
At least 12 people are dead and 36 wounded in a suicide blast outside a court building in Islamabad, Pakistan. www.dawn.com/news/1954458...
At least 12 killed, 36 injured in suicide blast outside district court in Islamabad’s G-11
Videos of the incident on social media show flames and plumes of smoke rising into the air from the remains of a charred vehicle.
www.dawn.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
India's prime minister says conspirators responsible for the car blast near Red Fort in Delhi that killed 13 people will not be spared. www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
Delhi Red Fort blast LIVE: NIA takes over probe into explosion; death toll climbs to 13
Delhi Red Fort blast: Follow The Hindu's live updates as explosion occurs in parked car near Red Fort, Delhi; area cordoned off as authorities respond to the incident.
www.thehindu.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The US Senate has voted to end the 41-day government shutdown, setting the stage for the House to reconvene later this week to pick up the legislation and send it to President Trump's desk. thehill.com/homenews/senate/5...
Senate passes bill to reopen government; House set to return to DC
The Senate voted Monday evening to end the 41-day government shutdown, setting the stage for the House to reconvene later this week to pick up the legislation and send it to President Trump’s desk.…
thehill.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The Society of Professional Journalists supports full transparency in the prosecution of the suspect in the killing of commentator Charlie Kirk. www.spj.org/spj-urges-fu...
SPJ urges full press access to court proceedings in Charlie Kirk’s killing
Society of Professional Journalists, improving and protecting journalism since 1909
www.spj.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
At least 18 people injured when a mobile lounge that was transporting passengers at Dulles International Airport crashed into a dock as it was pulling up to the building. wtop.com/virginia/2025/11/18-...
18 injured after mobile lounge crashes at Dulles Airport - WTOP News
At least 18 people were injured when a mobile lounge that was transporting passengers at Dulles Airport crashed into a dock as it was approaching the building.
wtop.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The Senate has convened after it voted to advance a proposal that could reopen the federal government. But Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has slowed any movement on Capitol Hill after raising concern over a provision regarding hemp production. thehill.com/homenews/administ...
Live updates: Paul stalls shutdown vote; Trump signals support for Senate deal
The Senate convened Monday after it voted to advance a proposal that could reopen the federal government.  But Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has slowed any movement on Capitol Hill after raising conc…
thehill.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
After "nearly sixty years of daily deadlines, it's time to kick back a bit and smell the creosote," announces Bill Buckmaster, my original broadcast journalism mentor from our days at KORK Radio in Las Vegas. tucson.com/news/local/article...
Veteran Tucson broadcast journalist announces end of run
Bill Buckmaster will end his radio program after 15 years. That came after 22 years hosting Arizona Illustrated on public television.
tucson.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
At least 13 people are dead after a Hyundai car exploded near Delhi's historic Red Fort, leaving mangled bodies and wrecked cars scattered in the busy area. www.ndtv.com/india-news/e...
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In a now deleted post, China’s consul general in Osaka said he’s left with no choice but to cut off the “filthy head” of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi because of her pledge to use Japan’s military to defend Taiwan if the Chinese invade the island. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/pol...
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Canada has lost its measles elimination status. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada's loss of measles-free status a setback, but 'reversible': health official | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
President Trump demands air traffic controllers (who are facing a second missed paycheck) “report to work immediately.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
President Trump is threatening to sue the BBC. www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...
Trump threatens legal action against BBC as chairman apologises for 'error of judgement' on speech edit
The BBC says it will respond
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her federal prison sentence, according to documents obtained by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee and seen by CBS News. www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislain...
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute prison sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
www.cbsnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
South Korea's special counsel has indicted former President Yoon and two of his aides on charges of "benefiting the enemy," accusing them of ordering unauthorized drone operations over Pyongyang to create grounds for declaring martial law. www.koreaherald.com/article/1...
Yoon indicted over Pyongyang drone operation
South Korea’s special counsel on Monday indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol and two of his aides on charges of “benefiting the enemy,” accusing them of orde
www.koreaherald.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Former NYC Mayor Giuliani and dozens of others who tried to subvert the 2020 election results have been pardoned by President Trump, according to a document posted online early this morning by a DoJ attorney. x.com/edmartindoj/status/1987...
x.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
NYT - Kash Patel's inexperience, his dismissals of top FBI officials and his shift of resources from thwarting spies and terrorism have heightened concerns among the other Five Eyes nations that the bureau is adrift. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/wo...
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
The episode has contributed to concerns among intelligence allies that Kash Patel, brash and partisan, is also unpredictable and even unreliable.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) calling for his party's leader in the other chamber, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), to be replaced because "If you can't lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?"
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM