AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFCC/Press Freedom Clash: Trump escalated his war on the press by threatening FCC “rebuke or punishment” against NBC’s Kristen Welker after she said his endorsement results were “mixed,” prompting NBC to publicly back her and raising fresh questions about presidential reach over broadcast regulators. US Credential Access: The Trump administration barred Bloomberg, WSJ and NYT from G20 coverage, while the RNC also revoked CBC/Radio-Canada press credentials over 9/11 language guidance. Local Journalism Funding: California passed a “news-neutral” Community NEWS Act creating refundable employment tax credits to help local outlets retain journalists. Social Media Regulation: Meta’s landmark $18B teen-safety settlement continues to ripple, with states and regulators pushing for stronger age-proofing and platform safeguards. Global Media Pressure: Myanmar remains in crackdown mode with 17 journalists still jailed; Russia faces another case targeting a researcher via “undesirable organisation” citations. AI & Media Ops: A new industry push argues AI must connect ad sales, content creation and customer experience instead of living in silos. Press & Platforms in Europe: Ireland’s “trusted flagger” model shows how content moderation rules are getting more political, including disputes over what counts as antisemitic content.
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