Opinion | Trump world and conservative media continue to rewrite Jan. 6 history
Conservative commentators who previously denounced that day’s violence are suddenly singing a different tune
January 22, 2025
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News readers benefitted as the ascendant Banner forged its identity against the established Sun. A turbulent ownership change may spoil everything.
January 13, 2025
For some newspaper workers, the new year began with four weeks of unpaid leave
The chain CNHI furloughed 46 staffers, or about 3% of its workforce. It’s likely a weather vane for industry trouble ahead.
January 22, 2025
Donald Trump didn’t put his hand on the Bible during his oath of office. He’s still the president.
Although presidents and other government officials have historically sworn the oath on a Bible, the Constitution doesn’t require it
January 22, 2025
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The program offers special benefits to supporters of Poynter’s work in service of journalism, truth and democracy
January 21, 2025
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Opinion | Seating arrangements at the Trump inauguration give a preview of what’s to come
Ultrawealthy tech leaders had better seats than Cabinet members, governors and other top public servants. It’s difficult to miss the symbolism.
January 21, 2025
President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day speeches, fact-checked
Trump took his second oath of office as the 47th president of the United States, offering an agenda heavily foreshadowed by his campaign promises
January 21, 2025
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