December 20, 2015 Why NBC’s suspension is Brian Williams’ last hope for remaining anchor NBC Universal tried to save Brian Williams’ job last night—and that’s why he was suspended for six months.
December 20, 2015 Brian Williams’ rescue plan crumbles as friends plead for mercy The atmosphere surrounding Brian Williams has turned so toxic that it’s not clear when—or even if—he’ll be able to return to the anchor chair.
December 20, 2015 The endless campaign: Why the media are overdosing on 2016 politics Jeb Bush said recently it will be an "interesting challenge" to run as his "own person." Carly Fiorina may announce her presidential candidacy in May, The Weekly Standard says. Hillary “took more than $19.2 million worth of private flights” during the 2008 primaries, National Review reports; I wonder if the New York Times will be as interested in that as in Chris Christie’s jet-setting career.
December 20, 2015 Brian Williams does not face investigation, stepped aside voluntarily, source says Brian Williams decided on his own to step aside from his NBC newscast for several days and was under no pressure to do so by network executives, a person familiar with the situation says.
December 20, 2015 Brian Williams’ apology challenged: Why he’s too big to fail Brian Williams’ apology for his false Iraq story has spawned a new round of criticism, showing just how deep a hole he has dug for himself.
December 20, 2015 Brian Williams lied about his copter being shot, forced down in Iraq Brian Williams, the nation’s top-rated news anchor, has admitted fabricating a tale of being forced down by enemy fire in a helicopter over Iraq a dozen years ago.
December 20, 2015 New York Times targets Chris Christie for his champagne tastes Chris Christie has a fondness for private jets and five-star hotels when others pick up the tab.
December 20, 2015 Scott Walker’s blank slate: Why he faces a media minefield One year before the Iowa caucuses, Scott Walker is the buzziest candidate of the moment. But that may not last, depending on how the media treat him — and how he handles the spotlight.
December 20, 2015 How the media helped sink Mitt Romney The same pundits who were handicapping how Mitt Romney would fare in a crowded GOP field have shifted gears to analyze why the on-again, off-again candidate was bailing out after all.
December 20, 2015 Why Martin O’Malley is running without laying a glove on Hillary Martin O’Malley is running against Hillary Clinton by not running against her. Despite what you may have read over the weekend, the former Maryland governor is being extraordinarily deferential to the woman who will almost certainly be the party’s nominee.