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Cable News Network (CNN) is a multinational news channel and website operating from Midtown Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Founded in 1980 by American media proprietor Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld as a 24-hour cable news channel, and presently owned by the Manhattan-based media conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), CNN was the first television channel to provide 24-hour news coverage and the first all-news television channel in the United States. As of February 2023, CNN had 80 million television households as subscribers in the US. According to Nielsen, in June 2021 CNN ranked third in viewership among cable news networks, behind Fox News and MSNBC, averaging 580,000 viewers throughout the day, down 49% from a year earlier, amid sharp declines in viewers across all cable news networks. While CNN ranked 14th among all basic cable networks in 2019, then jumped to 7th during a major surge for the three largest cable news networks (completing a rankings streak of Fox News at number 5 and MSNBC at number 6 for that year), it settled back to number 11 in 2021 and had further declined to number 21 in 2022
Don Lemon Returns to CNN and Tells Trump to ‘Stop Threatening Democracy’
Former CNN host Don Lemon returned to the network as a guest on Monday in his first appearance on CNN since being ousted in April 2023.vLemon appeared on OutFront, where he received a warm welcome from Erin Burnett. The former host promoted his new book about religion in America, I Was Once Lost. He reacted to the news that a would-be shooter was arrested after apparently aiming a rifle at former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago golf course. The Secret Service said an agent engaged the armed man after spotting him about 300 to 500 yards from Trump, though he did not “have line of sight” on Trump.
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Former CNN host Don Lemon returned to the network as a guest on Monday in his first appearance on CNN since being ousted in April 2023.vLemon appeared on OutFront, where he received a warm welcome from Erin Burnett. The former host promoted his new book about religion in America, I Was Once Lost. He reacted to the news that a would-be shooter was arrested after apparently aiming a rifle at former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago golf course. The Secret Service said an agent engaged the armed man after spotting him about 300 to 500 yards from Trump, though he did not “have line of sight” on Trump.
(Media-Ite 9/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
CNN’s Jim Acosta Suggests Trump Is ‘Politicizing’ Thirteen Service Members By Visiting Arlington National Cemetery
CNN anchor Jim Acosta suggested that Republican nominee Donald Trump is “politicizing” the deaths of the 13 service members killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, by visiting Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. Trump attended a ceremony to commemorate the three-year anniversary of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, where a suicide explosion killed 13 U.S. service members outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport. Acosta questioned whether Trump’s arrival at the cemetery was simply a political statement — without mentioning President Joe Biden’s vacation during the anniversary.
“[I]s he politicizing these soldiers’ deaths? Should he even be at Arlington National Cemetery if he’s gonna make some politics out of this?” Acosta asked Democratic Colorado Rep. Jason Crow.
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CNN anchor Jim Acosta suggested that Republican nominee Donald Trump is “politicizing” the deaths of the 13 service members killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, by visiting Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. Trump attended a ceremony to commemorate the three-year anniversary of the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, where a suicide explosion killed 13 U.S. service members outside the Hamid Karzai International Airport. Acosta questioned whether Trump’s arrival at the cemetery was simply a political statement — without mentioning President Joe Biden’s vacation during the anniversary.
“[I]s he politicizing these soldiers’ deaths? Should he even be at Arlington National Cemetery if he’s gonna make some politics out of this?” Acosta asked Democratic Colorado Rep. Jason Crow.
(Independent Journal Review 8/26/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Poppy Harlow to Exit CNN
CNN CEO Mark Thompson and Amy Entelis also released statements of their own praising Harlow. "Poppy is a unique talent who combines formidable reporting and interviewing prowess with a human touch that audiences have always responded to," Thompson said. "She's been a wonderful colleague at CNN, and we know she will have much success in her future endeavors." "Poppy leaves CNN after more than 16 memorable years, thousands of hours in the anchor chair and hundreds of reports from the field," Entelis added. "She made a mark on numerous major stories including financial crises, the Paris terror attacks and the Boston bombing, but most notably enlightening interviews with the world's top business leaders, who trusted her because she was tough, fair, and well-prepared. Poppy is a brilliant journalist who sets the standard for reporting with compassion and humanity, and we will miss her." (MSN 8/31/24) READ MORE>>>>>
CNN CEO Mark Thompson and Amy Entelis also released statements of their own praising Harlow. "Poppy is a unique talent who combines formidable reporting and interviewing prowess with a human touch that audiences have always responded to," Thompson said. "She's been a wonderful colleague at CNN, and we know she will have much success in her future endeavors." "Poppy leaves CNN after more than 16 memorable years, thousands of hours in the anchor chair and hundreds of reports from the field," Entelis added. "She made a mark on numerous major stories including financial crises, the Paris terror attacks and the Boston bombing, but most notably enlightening interviews with the world's top business leaders, who trusted her because she was tough, fair, and well-prepared. Poppy is a brilliant journalist who sets the standard for reporting with compassion and humanity, and we will miss her." (MSN 8/31/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Opinion: The real loser in Thursday’s debate
CNN Opinion asked political contributors to weigh in on the first presidential debate of the 2024 race. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own.
Ana Marie Cox: What broke my heart the most about Biden’s performance: With President Joe Biden’s first halting, marble-mouthed words, my heart and my hope that America will dodge a second hit of former President Donald Trump sank — even lower than the minimal expectations most of us had for Biden. It is one thing to joke that all Biden had to do to ease voters’ minds was to stay somewhat alert for the duration of the debate. It is another thing to see him appear to struggle to do so.
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CNN Opinion asked political contributors to weigh in on the first presidential debate of the 2024 race. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own.
Ana Marie Cox: What broke my heart the most about Biden’s performance: With President Joe Biden’s first halting, marble-mouthed words, my heart and my hope that America will dodge a second hit of former President Donald Trump sank — even lower than the minimal expectations most of us had for Biden. It is one thing to joke that all Biden had to do to ease voters’ minds was to stay somewhat alert for the duration of the debate. It is another thing to see him appear to struggle to do so.
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‘You’re Going To Be Embarrassed!’ CNN Analysts Get In Bitter Fight Over Trump Plans And New Biden Immigration Move
CNN analysts Maria Cardona and Scott Jennings got into a bitter right-vs.-left fight over former President
Donald Trump’s immigration plans and President Joe Biden’s latest move to protect undocumented people. The White House announced new actions Tuesday that will protect over half-a-million spouses and children of U.S. citizens and provide other benefits to DREAMers. Trump, meanwhile, has promised mass detention and deportation of migrants from the U.S. if he’s elected — which a recent poll showed a shocking amount of support for. On
Tuesday’s edition of CNN Newsroom With Jim Acosta, anchor Jim Acosta refereed a debate on the issue that got nasty when Jennings began to laugh at and deride Cardona, who disputed the quality of a CBS poll that showed majority Hispanic support for Trump’s mass deportations: (MSN 5/19/24)READ MORE>>>>>
CNN analysts Maria Cardona and Scott Jennings got into a bitter right-vs.-left fight over former President
Donald Trump’s immigration plans and President Joe Biden’s latest move to protect undocumented people. The White House announced new actions Tuesday that will protect over half-a-million spouses and children of U.S. citizens and provide other benefits to DREAMers. Trump, meanwhile, has promised mass detention and deportation of migrants from the U.S. if he’s elected — which a recent poll showed a shocking amount of support for. On
Tuesday’s edition of CNN Newsroom With Jim Acosta, anchor Jim Acosta refereed a debate on the issue that got nasty when Jennings began to laugh at and deride Cardona, who disputed the quality of a CBS poll that showed majority Hispanic support for Trump’s mass deportations: (MSN 5/19/24)READ MORE>>>>>
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour: ‘We are not impartial…we should be truthful’
“The Amanpour Hour,” a weekly CNN show focused on news from around the world, debuted Nov. 5, 2023, creating a different take on the network’s international anchor’s existing brand name. The Saturday morning hour is hosted by CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour, who has managed to create a brand around her last name — including using the name by itself as a handle on various social media platforms — so it makes sense to leverage that as part of the title, which also has unique alliteration thanks to how “H” is pronounced in the word “hour.” (Press-Gazette 5/17/24) READ MORE>>>>>
“The Amanpour Hour,” a weekly CNN show focused on news from around the world, debuted Nov. 5, 2023, creating a different take on the network’s international anchor’s existing brand name. The Saturday morning hour is hosted by CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour, who has managed to create a brand around her last name — including using the name by itself as a handle on various social media platforms — so it makes sense to leverage that as part of the title, which also has unique alliteration thanks to how “H” is pronounced in the word “hour.” (Press-Gazette 5/17/24) READ MORE>>>>>
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CNN Anchor Rebukes Trump: “This Is Categorically FALSE” CNN anchor Stephanie Ruhle appeared today at the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts for allegedly falsifying business documents to cover up payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 presidential election. (Daniels testified that she had a sexual encounter with Trump which triggered the payments, an encounter Trump denies.) Prior to entering the courtroom, Trump complained to the press about a lack of supporters: “Outside looks like it’s supposed to be Fort Knox. There are more police than I’ve ever seen anywhere because they don’t want to have anyone come down. There’s not a civilian within three blocks of the courthouse.” (2paragraphs 5/20/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
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Alice Stewart Remembered: CNN Colleagues Jim Acosta, Dana Bash, Wolf Blitzer, Maria Cardona Pay Tribute
CNN political commentator Alice Stewart has died. According to reports, the 58-year-old suffered a "medical emergency" and was found dead in a neighborhood in northern Virginia. No foul play is suspected. Following her untimely demise, several of her CNN colleague paid heartfelt tributes to her. Poppy Harlow (former CNN reporter) : "Sending my love and support to Alice Stewart’s family tonight. She was a remarkable woman who I always loved having on our shows. She was whip smart, deeply thoughtful, and always kind. She will be so missed." (MSN 5/19/24) READ MORE>>>>>
CNN political commentator Alice Stewart has died. According to reports, the 58-year-old suffered a "medical emergency" and was found dead in a neighborhood in northern Virginia. No foul play is suspected. Following her untimely demise, several of her CNN colleague paid heartfelt tributes to her. Poppy Harlow (former CNN reporter) : "Sending my love and support to Alice Stewart’s family tonight. She was a remarkable woman who I always loved having on our shows. She was whip smart, deeply thoughtful, and always kind. She will be so missed." (MSN 5/19/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Alice Stewart, veteran GOP adviser and CNN commentator, dies at 58
Alice Stewart, a longtime GOP adviser and CNN political commentator, has died. She was 58. Stewart’s body was found outdoors in a northern Virginia neighborhood Saturday morning, law enforcement told CNN. Officers said no foul play was suspected and that a medical emergency likely occurred. Stewart, who was born March 11, 1966, in Atlanta, launched her career as a local reporter in Georgia before moving to Little Rock, Arkansas, to work as a news anchor. She later worked for then-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s office as communications director and for his 2008 campaign for president. She also served as communications director for GOP presidential candidates, including former Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and Sen. Ted Cruz.
(Politico 5/18/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Alice Stewart, a longtime GOP adviser and CNN political commentator, has died. She was 58. Stewart’s body was found outdoors in a northern Virginia neighborhood Saturday morning, law enforcement told CNN. Officers said no foul play was suspected and that a medical emergency likely occurred. Stewart, who was born March 11, 1966, in Atlanta, launched her career as a local reporter in Georgia before moving to Little Rock, Arkansas, to work as a news anchor. She later worked for then-Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee’s office as communications director and for his 2008 campaign for president. She also served as communications director for GOP presidential candidates, including former Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and Sen. Ted Cruz.
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Anderson Cooper Admits He Would 'Absolutely' Doubt Michael Cohen if He Were a Juror in Donald Trump's Hush Money Case
CNN's Anderson Cooper admitted he would "absolutely" doubt Michael Cohen's testimony as a witness if he were a juror in Donald Trump's hush money case, RadarOnline.com has learned. Cooper made the confession while discussing witnessing the defense attorney's "extraordinary cross-examination" in the Manhattan
courtroom. On Thursday's edition of the network's extensive coverage of the historic trial, Cooper detailed what he witnessed after attending court that day (Radaronline 5/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
CNN's Anderson Cooper admitted he would "absolutely" doubt Michael Cohen's testimony as a witness if he were a juror in Donald Trump's hush money case, RadarOnline.com has learned. Cooper made the confession while discussing witnessing the defense attorney's "extraordinary cross-examination" in the Manhattan
courtroom. On Thursday's edition of the network's extensive coverage of the historic trial, Cooper detailed what he witnessed after attending court that day (Radaronline 5/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
The Worst of Tapper and Bash: CNN Debate Moderators Lurch Left
On Wednesday it was announced that CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on June 27. Based on their reporting and analysis over the years at CNN, Republican supporters of Trump should expect Tapper and Bash to question not just his policy positions, but his judgment and even behavior. Both had harsh reviews for Trump’s performance after the first presidential debate in 2020. (NewsBusters 5/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
On Wednesday it was announced that CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on June 27. Based on their reporting and analysis over the years at CNN, Republican supporters of Trump should expect Tapper and Bash to question not just his policy positions, but his judgment and even behavior. Both had harsh reviews for Trump’s performance after the first presidential debate in 2020. (NewsBusters 5/16/24) READ MORE>>>>>
In-depth CNN review casts doubt on big Trump trial gripe
Texts from Michael Cohen to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman show how former President Trump’s ex-fixer worked to protect Trump from scrutiny over the hush money payment central to his ongoing criminal trial.
“Please start writing and I will call you soon,” Cohen wrote Haberman on Feb. 6, 2018, texts entered as evidence in Trump’s criminal case show. (The Hill 5/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Texts from Michael Cohen to New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman show how former President Trump’s ex-fixer worked to protect Trump from scrutiny over the hush money payment central to his ongoing criminal trial.
“Please start writing and I will call you soon,” Cohen wrote Haberman on Feb. 6, 2018, texts entered as evidence in Trump’s criminal case show. (The Hill 5/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
In-depth CNN review casts doubt on big Trump trial gripe
An in-depth CNN review of Donald Trump’s campaign calendar has exposed one of biggest courtroom gripes to be in doubt. Trump has repeatedly complained that being forced into a courtroom while his criminal trial involving hush money payments continues has stopped him from campaigning. “I should be right now in Pennsylvania, in Florida, in many other states, North Carolina, Georgia — campaigning,” he said outside the courtroom as the trial began.
(Raw Story 5/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
An in-depth CNN review of Donald Trump’s campaign calendar has exposed one of biggest courtroom gripes to be in doubt. Trump has repeatedly complained that being forced into a courtroom while his criminal trial involving hush money payments continues has stopped him from campaigning. “I should be right now in Pennsylvania, in Florida, in many other states, North Carolina, Georgia — campaigning,” he said outside the courtroom as the trial began.
(Raw Story 5/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
CNN Refers To Marjorie Taylor Greene As “Savvy Information Warrior” And She Likes It
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) that now has the support of a handful of her fellow right-wing colleagues. Those aligning with Greene include Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who opposed Johnson’s successful negotiation of a $95 billion foreign aid package including $60 billion allocated for Ukraine for its fight against the ongoing Russian invasion. Although many Democrats including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) have gone on the record to say they would not support ousting Johnson, especially after he passed aid to Ukraine, Greene has reportedly not ruled out forcing a vote on her motion when the House returns to session this week.
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U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) filed a motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) that now has the support of a handful of her fellow right-wing colleagues. Those aligning with Greene include Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who opposed Johnson’s successful negotiation of a $95 billion foreign aid package including $60 billion allocated for Ukraine for its fight against the ongoing Russian invasion. Although many Democrats including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) have gone on the record to say they would not support ousting Johnson, especially after he passed aid to Ukraine, Greene has reportedly not ruled out forcing a vote on her motion when the House returns to session this week.
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“But to hire somebody for supposedly $300,000 a year, who’s going to be – not only an election denier, which she was after the 2020 election – but somebody who worked and was calling people in Michigan trying to get them not to certify the vote. So, she was an election-denying enabler. To me, that’s a bridge too far.” |
CNN’s Chris Wallace Roasts NBC Execs’ ‘Pretty Dumb’ Decision to Hire Ronna McDaniel
After fierce backlash, NBC parted ways with the former chair of the Republican National Committee after she lasted just half a scaramucci in the role. Wallace appeared on CNN’s Laura Coates Live on Wednesday to offer his thoughts, but not before Laura Coates played a clip of him grilling McDaniel in July about the 2020 election. McDaniel told Wallace the contest had “lots of problems” as she echoed former President Donald Trump’s false claims of election fraud.(Media-Ite 3/27/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
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CNN's Jim Acosta celebrates five-year anniversary of viral confrontation with Trump that cost him press pass
Left-wing CNN host Jim Acosta has shared an Instagram post celebrating the five-year anniversary of his viral confrontation with former President Trump. On Monday, the CNN chief domestic correspondent shared a picture of the moment he refused to give up his microphone to a female White House aide, alongside the caption "Five years ago." Acosta became infamous for his bombastic questions as the White House correspondent at the time and became a folk hero to liberals for his sparring with Trump. (Nikolas Lanum/Fox News 11/8/23) READ MORE>>>>> |
Tapper hits Hannity for anti-Biden rhetoric after State of the Union: ‘Pick a lane’
CNN anchor Jake Tapper slammed Fox News’s Sean Hannity over reactions to President Biden’s State of the Union address. Tapper took aim at Hannity’s anti-Biden rhetoric while breaking down the address, accusing him of altering his criticism of the president to serve the Republican narrative (The Hill 3/8.24) READ MORE>>>>>
CNN anchor Jake Tapper slammed Fox News’s Sean Hannity over reactions to President Biden’s State of the Union address. Tapper took aim at Hannity’s anti-Biden rhetoric while breaking down the address, accusing him of altering his criticism of the president to serve the Republican narrative (The Hill 3/8.24) READ MORE>>>>>