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Media Buzz June 18, 2021

Biden praised and pummeled for summit that never matched hype

If the assessments of the Biden-Putin sitdown seem all over the map, that’s because they are.

Media Buzz June 17, 2021

Biden gets little at Putin meeting, apologizes for snapping at reporter

The media portrayed the meetings with Vladimir Putin as a boxing match from which only one combatant could emerge victorious. Either Uncle Sam or the Kremlin guy was going to win. That completely distorted the nature of what was happening, two wary adversaries from nuclear states acting in their own self-interest.

Media Buzz June 16, 2021

From Greene to Schumer to Toobin, apologies are part of an endless culture war

There has been a spate of sorry statements from people in public life lately, and how they are handled — and received — has become something of an art form.

Media Buzz June 15, 2021

Biden praised as the non-Trump, but will Putin outfox him on world stage?

The lack of any precooked deals between President Biden and Russian President Putin means not much of substance will be accomplished. Biden will be judged on the appearance of whether he got tough with the Russian leader who he once said he no soul.

Media Buzz June 10, 2021

At home and abroad, the Biden agenda suddenly seems stalled

Momentum is a funny thing in politics, gathering enough force to provide an intangible boost and then, just as suddenly, vanishing into the ether. Joe Biden had it for the first few months, but now it’s abruptly eroding, stymied by such disparate forces as Joe Manchin, border crossings and cicadas.

Media Buzz June 9, 2021

The massive law enforcement failure at the Capitol still overshadowed by politics

The warning signs were there. In fact, they were incredibly public. The feds knew. The Capitol Police knew. And yet, thanks to sheer incompetence, the officers were not prepared for the violent onslaught that led to five deaths. These are the findings of two Senate committees, backed by members of both parties in a rare act of bipartisanship.

Media Buzz June 8, 2021

Why media liberals and Democrats are suddenly trashing Joe Manchin

It is Manchin’s opposition to the sweeping For the People Act, which ranges from voting rights to D.C. statehood, that is prompting media liberals to denounce him with such fervor.

Media Buzz June 4, 2021

‘The Office’ actress latest to be slimed by toxic Twitter and moronic media

You can be living your life as a responsible grownup, and suddenly find yourself pilloried over some dumb thing you said as a high school student, or some faux flap from two decades ago.

Media Buzz June 3, 2021

New media target: Wild chatter about Trump’s swift return to power

Donald Trump has permanently shut down his blog after just 29 days. But he’s still making news.

Media Buzz June 2, 2021

Naomi Osaka, admitting depression, double-faulted by stiffing the press

Naomi Osaka unleashed a blistering serve, aimed directly at the press. But what came back at her was a barrage of criticism that wound up knocking her out of a major tournament and, for now, the game of tennis itself.

Media Buzz May 28, 2021

Biden, seen as increasingly liberal, would explode the deficit with new budget

Joe Biden, who ran as the moderate alternative to Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, is increasingly seen as liberal. In fact, too far to the left. That’s what $6 trillion will get you.