Here’s How News Networks Will Cover the 5th Anniversary of George Floyd’s Death

News networks are heading to Minneapolis to mark the tragic occasion.

New Season of Sesame Street to Stream on Netflix

U.S. audiences will have access to new episodes for free on PBS stations and PBS Kids digital platforms.

Kamala Harris’ 60 Minutes Interview Receives Emmy Nomination

The 60 Minutes interview was nominated in the Outstanding Edited Interview category at the 46h News & Documentary Emmys.

PBS CEO Addresses Trump’s Plans for Public Media Funding Cuts

The public broadcast is facing an uphill financial battle should the Trump administration strip its funding.

Here’s How Various News Outlets Will Cover Pope Francis’ Funeral

The funeral will take place during the early morning hours for U.S. viewers.

Ticker: Former Cable Anchors Embrace Substack for Their Next Act

A recent New York Times article reveals how anchors are pivoting to Substack after departing cable news.

Donald Trump Silences Voice of America

President Donald Trump has silenced Voice of America, the federally-funded news organization that has beamed its broadcasts abroad for over eight decades. On Friday afternoon, the Trump administration issued an executive order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees the outlet. The following morning, over one thousand VOA employees…

Here’s How to Watch Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address

On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump is set to deliver his fifth State of the Union speech and the first address of his second term. In the nearly seven weeks since returning to the Oval Office, Trump’s administration has constantly been in the news as he has sought to implement his agenda. With Elon Musk’s…

FCC Launches Investigation into NBC News’ Parent Company Over DEI Programs

NBCUniversal News Group’s parent company, Comcast, is the latest media conglomerate to come under the Federal Communications Commission’s microscope. FCC chairman Brendan Carr has launched an investigation into the media conglomerate’s diversity, equity, and inclusions programs. “I want to ensure that your companies are not promoting invidious forms of discrimination in violation of FCC regulations…

Newsers React to Donald Trump’s Inauguration

Donald Trump was sworn in as America’s 47th president on a chilly Monday in Washington, D.C. President Trump took the oath of office a little after Noon/ET inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda. “From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world,” Trump said in his 30-minute inaugural address….

Here’s How to Watch Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral

Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored with a state funeral on Jan. 9 in Washington, D.C. The 39th president passed away at 100 on Dec. 29, and will lie in state inside the U.S. Capitol rotunda starting Tuesday. Following the funeral, Carter will make his final journey to his home in Plains, Georgia, where…

News Insiders Share Their Resolutions and Reasons for Optimism in 2025: ‘Always New Stories to Be Told’

Considering the many, many industry shake-ups that defined the year, it’s easy–perhaps too easy–to feel pessimistic about the future of TV news. That’s why TVNewser decided to dedicate the last day of 2024 to spotting the green shoots that may bloom in 2025. As a companion piece to our 2024 lookback, we asked insiders at…

News Insiders Pick 2024’s Most Historic Moments: ‘The Year of Trump’

We’ve arrived at the final Friday of 2024 and as Tom Lehrer so aptly put it decades ago–that was the year that was. But TVNewser suspected that news industry insiders probably had more to say about the historic 12 months Americans watched unfold on their outlets of choice, whether that was legacy media or social…

American Coup Reveals How Journalism Aided the 1898 Wilmington Massacre

Stop us if this scenario sounds familiar: A closely-watched election; voters split along party–and racial–lines; misinformation circulated as journalism; and an undercurrent of violence that grows stronger as voters head to the polls. That may sound like the presidential election cycle Americans just lived through, but those same events played out over 126 years ago…

American Coup Reveals How Journalism Aided the 1898 Wilmington Massacre

Stop us if this scenario sounds familiar: A closely-watched election; voters split along party–and racial–lines; misinformation circulated as journalism; and an undercurrent of violence that grows stronger as voters head to the polls. That may sound like the presidential election cycle Americans just lived through, but those same events played out over 126 years ago…

Revolving Door Round-Up: Craig Melvin Succeeds Hoda Kotb on Today

Today’s New Hire: NBC News has announced Craig Melvin as Today’s new co-anchor beginning Jan. 13. Melvin will succeed Hoda Kotb, who announced in September that she was stepping down from her co-anchoring duties. “I am beyond excited and grateful,” Melvin told his co-hosts while sitting on the famed Today couch. “I’ve enjoyed just a…

Election Night 2024: Newsers Share Their Morning After Reflections

After a marathon Election Night, former President Donald Trump has become President-elect Donald Trump for the second time in eight years. The Republican candidate declared victory in the early morning hours of Nov. 6 and a majority of news networks have also called the race in his favor over Vice President Kamala Harris. Anchors, correspondents,…

Here’s How to Watch Election Night 2024 Coverage

The biggest night of America’s political calendar is upon us. On Nov. 5, millions of viewers around the country to tune in to see which presidential candidate will enter the Oval Office in January: Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. With 2024’s contest polling so closely, the outcome of the election will…

Ticker: Andrea Mitchell Salutes Producer Michelle Perry on Her Promotion

Top of the Ticker: Andrea Mitchell said and emotional goodbye–and happy hello–to her longtime producer Michelle Perry on Friday. The Andrea Mitchell Reports host revealed that Perry has been promoted to a larger role at NBC News and its multiple networks. “She’s become one of the most beloved and respected colleagues in our Washington bureau,…

Here Are All the Ways to Watch the ABC News Presidential Debate

Another presidential debate night is upon us, and this time we have a new face on the Democratic ticket facing off against a three-time GOP nominee. Vice President Kamala Harris will stand across from former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia during the ABC News Presidential Debate on Tuesday. A lot has happened since CNN hosted…