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BBC Chief Defends Journalism Amid $1 Billion Trump Lawsuit Threat Over Capitol Riot Documentary
Nov 12, 2025 01:17 am CST
BBC's outgoing director general Tim Davie urges staff to "fight for journalism" as Donald Trump threatens a $1 billion lawsuit over a documentary edit suggesting he directly encouraged violence before the Capitol riot. The controversy has exposed internal divisions at the broadcaster regarding coverage of sensitive issues and comes at a critical time as the BBC prepares to renegotiate its Royal Charter expiring in 2027.
US Demands That Media Sign 10-Page Agreement To Access Military Information
Sep 21, 2025 06:25 pm CST
The US Defense Department is requiring journalists to agree to use only pre-approved information about the military or lose their credentials to cover the Pentagon.