Jimmy Kimmel doubled down on his criticism of President Trump during his show on Tuesday, one day after the president called for his firing. more

The Pentagon has also signed deals for using AI on classified networks with OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, amid a dispute with Anthropic. more

Times Journal, Inc., a multi-title newspaper publisher serving Northwest Georgia, has implemented the ProImage NewsWayX workflow platform to support its high-volume production environment and improve efficiency across its prepress and plate-making operations. more

Disney has decided against spinning off ESPN, people familiar with the matter told Business Insider, in one of the first major calls of new CEO Josh D'Amaro's tenure. more

A photo series from the Miami Herald on ICE detentions, a Bloomberg investigation into deadly flaws of Tesla doors and a Baltimore Banner examination of failures in school transportation have been honored with Best of Show medallions in the photo, print and online divisions of the 92nd National Headliner Awards. more

The Ankler, an entertainment media startup led by veteran Hollywood editor Janice Min and insider columnist Richard Rushfield, is moving its publishing operations from Substack to a new subscription management platform called Passport that was created by Ben Thompson, an influential independent tech journalist. more

The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) and The Wall Street Journal are pleased to announce Moira Gleason ’25, Anatoly Grablevsky and Adam Pack ’26, as the three recipients of the 2026 Joseph Rago Memorial Fellowships for Excellence in Journalism. This class marks only the second time since the Fellowship was founded in 2018 that three recipients have been selected. more

The Arkansas public television network’s budget bill is headed to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ desk after winning final House approval Tuesday, but an effort to use state funding to match donations aimed at keeping PBS programs faces an uncertain future. more

Following the recent tests of two upcoming stand-alone apps, X has officially launched its customizable, ad-free, private messaging service “X Chat” for iOS users. more

The two publications received SND’s highest honor for an entry from a jury of more than 40 judges during the 47th edition of the Society’s annual Creative Competition. more

Approximately 800 hours of college football and basketball, professional bull riding, WWE action, NASCAR races, PBA bowling and professional volleyball that air each year on Nexstar’s CW broadcast network will steam from a venue that might be considered surprising: ESPN. more

Free speech debates in America have traditionally focused on the power of government to silence critics. But in today’s always-on media environment, the forces shaping public expression are far more complex. From viral clips to online backlash, social media audiences now play a growing role in determining what is said — and what is left unsaid. In this month’s “Democracy Desk,” media scholar Stuart Brotman examines how the 2026 awards season revealed a new kind of chilling effect on free expression. more

Irreverent tributes filled with unvarnished truths and funny anecdotes, which run counter to more somber traditional obituaries, have gained attention for “how alive they feel,” a researcher said. more

In this E&P Shoptalk, Christian A. Hendricks argues that local newsrooms face a defining choice: prioritize reach or build trust. Drawing on a recent E&P Reports panel, he explores why trying to do both within a single model may no longer be sustainable, and why clarity of purpose is now essential for long-term success. more

The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel. more

CNN has announced that reporter Rachel Siegel will join the network’s Washington, D.C., bureau as a reporter for CNN Business. Siegel will cover economic policy and how it’s shaping American life, breaking news on big developments and deciphering policy decisions.  more

A CBS source told The Post that Shayndi Raice, a newly hired foreign editor from The Wall Street Journal, will lead all international coverage across CBS News and will be based out of London starting May 11. more

The Federal Communications Commission is moving toward a review of Disney’s broadcast licenses, according to people familiar with the matter, a maneuver that would up the pressure on the ABC owner as it faces fierce scrutiny from the administration — again — over a late night monologue. more

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel found himself defending Americans’ right to free speech on Monday, after a joke he made several days ago prompted calls from the White House for ABC to fire him — again. more