Publications, personalities, and power in the modern media landscape
Morton says she was the original voice of Samantha in The Odyssey but was recast with Scarlett Johansson in post-production. The film has earned five Oscar nominations and won Best Original Screenplay. Morton recalls the experience and notes the emotional impact of being replaced.
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has described that recruits have cited parental concerns about moving to Mississippi, sparking backlash as he moves to LSU. He has apologized for any offense and says comments were not calculated.
President Donald Trump has walked out of an interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, after she questions his claims that the 2020 election and a California vote were rigged. Welker traveled to Wisconsin for the sit-down; the exchange turned contentious as Trump calls the press crooked and ends the interview, saying he has had enough.
Developments from Haberman and Swan's Regime Change reveal ongoing clashes over Rose Garden redesigns and other White House decor, with staffers caught between two Trumps as Melania and Donald pursue starkly different visions. The book also details Musk’s overnight stays and other high-profile interruptions to White House life.
Kohberger has filed a petition arguing his guilty plea was coerced by disinformation and false promises. He claims his innocence and seeks to withdraw the confession tied to the 2022 Moscow killings, citing alleged evidence issues and ineffective counsel. Prosecutors maintain the plea was valid.
Kohberger has filed a petition to challenge his guilty plea in the Idaho quadruple murder case, arguing false promises influenced his plea. The Goncalves family says the move ignores the victims, and Idaho officials say the case remains under review.
Ruby Rippey has published a Vanity Fair essay detailing an affair with California Gov. Gavin Newsom from 2005-2006, challenging his memoir account and recounting her struggles with alcoholism. The piece arrives as Newsom eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid and amid renewed scrutiny of past relationships that reshaped California politics.