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Bari Weiss’s hire of Tanya Lukyanova for “60 Minutes” has drawn criticism due to Lukyanova’s past work downplaying Gaza starvation and justifying violence against journalists. The hiring reflects broader concerns about the right-wing shift of CBS News under Weiss and the Ellison family’s ownership.

Mayor Mamdani, referred to as a 'tribune of the working class,' was criticized for failing to provide a specific definition of the term. The critique appears in an article by Rob Henderson at the Free Press.

US influencer Clavicular's 'Israelmaxxing' propaganda trip to Israel aimed to boost the country's image amid the Gaza genocide but ended in scandal, with an Israeli soldier removed from a propaganda unit for appearing in his livestreams. Clavicular, known for antisemitic remarks and ties to controversial groups, was brought to Israel by Rabbi Yossi Farro to rehabilitate his reputation and promote pro-Israel content among younger demographics.

Brown University professor Roberto Serrano criticized the university for its slow response to AI cheating in his course, citing a significant score discrepancy between online and in-person exams. He reported evidence of ChatGPT-like answers and noted that 22 of 27 students who dropped the course scored perfectly on the online midterm. Brown University stated it was 'consistently responsive' to his concerns.

John Podhoretz at The Free Press claims the Democratic Party is the focal point of antisemitic sentiment in the U.S. in 2026, a shift he finds surprising given his 2015 perspective.

A pastor of one of China's largest underground churches has arrived in the U.S. after being imprisoned there for 266 days. He reunited with his family following his release.

The leader of a prominent Chinese underground church, Ezra Jin, was released from prison after President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin's release follows a crackdown on religious groups in China and is seen as a modest boost for US-China relations.

Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of CBS News, has sparked controversy by implementing disruptive changes, including the ouster of Scott Pelley, a longtime 60 Minutes journalist. Her tenure, marked by accusations of compromising editorial norms and favoring the Trump administration, has drawn criticism from media experts who argue such upheaval hinders effective organizational change.

Scott Pelley accused Bari Weiss of influencing CBS News coverage to align with the Trump administration's version of events, citing specific requests related to an ICE story. CBS News fired Pelley following a conflict with a '60 Minutes' executive producer and his criticism of Weiss's editorial direction.

The article discusses how Intel's semiconductor chips might be crucial for strengthening the U.S. economy. Patrick McGee, a writer for The Free Press, explores this topic in a column featured on CBS News 24/7.

Eyck Freymann, a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University, warns about China's potential to enter a conflict in Taiwan, as discussed in an interview with CBS News and his recent article for The Free Press, a Paramount Skydance publication.

Eli Lake, a columnist for The Free Press, argues on CBS News Mornings that President Trump should demand Iranian freedom in negotiations to resolve the Middle East conflict.

Conservative women are gaining influence in the fractured MAGA media ecosystem, filling a vacuum left by the movement's male-dominated 'manosphere.' Figures like Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly are expanding the movement's reach through podcasts and media platforms, while the Democratic edge among women has narrowed, creating opportunities for conservative women's voices.