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Recent reporting shows Donald Trump has publicly labeled Democrats and candidates allied with democratic socialism as “communists,” arguing this stance threatens religion and the American way of life. He cites New York primary victories by Mamdani-backed progressives as evidence of a leftward shift, while analysts warn the tactic risks conflating democratic socialism with communism.
The White House Correspondents’ Association re-stages a scaled dinner after a chaotic April event. Trump has attacked the press during the event, amid broader tensions over media access and First Amendment rights. Organisers and critics debate whether the gala can uphold press freedoms while the president remains adversarial.
Columbia Journalism School has announced that Alfonsi and Pelley will serve as Journalists in Residence for the upcoming academic year. The appointments, following a high-profile shake-up at 60 Minutes, will have the pair mentoring students, lecturing and contributing to the Columbia Journalism Review. Dean Jelani Cobb says the move provides students access to decades of investigative reporting.
Conservative figures associated with Trump’s circle are weighing a potential third party, citing opposition to the Iran war and frustration with current party leadership. Greene, Massie, Kent and Carlson have publicly signaled discontent, with mass meetings and discussions about a new movement intensifying over the past week.
Schiaparelli has grown its revenue from $6 million in 2020 to about $100 million today. The Paris house remains small yet influential, with strong brand visibility through a London museum show and high-profile celebrity wear, while recent leadership shifts at Loewe and other houses shape the competitive landscape.