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Exec. Director, Jordan Ctr. for Journalism Advocacy & Innovation/Asst. Professor of Practice, @OleMiss.bsky.social;
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Ex VOA White House bureau chief; 2022 Kiplinger Fellow
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Next stop on our speaking tour is Springfield, Illinois. www.nprillinois.org/springfield-...
Former Voice of America journalist to speak in Springfield - Nov. 12
Steven Herman left VOA after it was shut down earlier this year.
www.nprillinois.org
The US Senate has voted to end the 41-day government shutdown, setting the stage for the House to reconvene later this week to pick up the legislation and send it to President Trump's desk. thehill.com/homenews/senate/5...
Senate passes bill to reopen government; House set to return to DC
The Senate voted Monday evening to end the 41-day government shutdown, setting the stage for the House to reconvene later this week to pick up the legislation and send it to President Trump’s desk.…
thehill.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 AM
The Society of Professional Journalists supports full transparency in the prosecution of the suspect in the killing of commentator Charlie Kirk. www.spj.org/spj-urges-fu...
SPJ urges full press access to court proceedings in Charlie Kirk’s killing
Society of Professional Journalists, improving and protecting journalism since 1909
www.spj.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
At least 18 people injured when a mobile lounge that was transporting passengers at Dulles International Airport crashed into a dock as it was pulling up to the building. wtop.com/virginia/2025/11/18-...
18 injured after mobile lounge crashes at Dulles Airport - WTOP News
At least 18 people were injured when a mobile lounge that was transporting passengers at Dulles Airport crashed into a dock as it was approaching the building.
wtop.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The Senate has convened after it voted to advance a proposal that could reopen the federal government. But Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has slowed any movement on Capitol Hill after raising concern over a provision regarding hemp production. thehill.com/homenews/administ...
Live updates: Paul stalls shutdown vote; Trump signals support for Senate deal
The Senate convened Monday after it voted to advance a proposal that could reopen the federal government.  But Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has slowed any movement on Capitol Hill after raising conc…
thehill.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
After "nearly sixty years of daily deadlines, it's time to kick back a bit and smell the creosote," announces Bill Buckmaster, my original broadcast journalism mentor from our days at KORK Radio in Las Vegas. tucson.com/news/local/article...
Veteran Tucson broadcast journalist announces end of run
Bill Buckmaster will end his radio program after 15 years. That came after 22 years hosting Arizona Illustrated on public television.
tucson.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
At least 13 people are dead after a Hyundai car exploded near Delhi's historic Red Fort, leaving mangled bodies and wrecked cars scattered in the busy area. www.ndtv.com/india-news/e...
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In a now deleted post, China’s consul general in Osaka said he’s left with no choice but to cut off the “filthy head” of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi because of her pledge to use Japan’s military to defend Taiwan if the Chinese invade the island. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/pol...
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Canada has lost its measles elimination status. www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada's loss of measles-free status a setback, but 'reversible': health official | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
President Trump demands air traffic controllers (who are facing a second missed paycheck) “report to work immediately.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
President Trump is threatening to sue the BBC. www.bbc.com/news/live/cd...
Trump threatens legal action against BBC as chairman apologises for 'error of judgement' on speech edit
The BBC says it will respond
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her federal prison sentence, according to documents obtained by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee and seen by CBS News. www.cbsnews.com/news/ghislain...
Ghislaine Maxwell plans to ask Trump to commute prison sentence, House Democrats say
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking co-conspirator, is planning to apply for a commutation of her 20-year prison sentence, House Judiciary Committee Democrats say.
www.cbsnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
South Korea's special counsel has indicted former President Yoon and two of his aides on charges of "benefiting the enemy," accusing them of ordering unauthorized drone operations over Pyongyang to create grounds for declaring martial law. www.koreaherald.com/article/1...
Yoon indicted over Pyongyang drone operation
South Korea’s special counsel on Monday indicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol and two of his aides on charges of “benefiting the enemy,” accusing them of orde
www.koreaherald.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Former NYC Mayor Giuliani and dozens of others who tried to subvert the 2020 election results have been pardoned by President Trump, according to a document posted online early this morning by a DoJ attorney. x.com/edmartindoj/status/1987...
x.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
NYT - Kash Patel's inexperience, his dismissals of top FBI officials and his shift of resources from thwarting spies and terrorism have heightened concerns among the other Five Eyes nations that the bureau is adrift. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/wo...
F.B.I. Director Is Said to Have Made a Pledge to Head of MI5, Then Broken It
The episode has contributed to concerns among intelligence allies that Kash Patel, brash and partisan, is also unpredictable and even unreliable.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) calling for his party's leader in the other chamber, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), to be replaced because "If you can't lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?"
November 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Japan's new prime minister makes clear she'll provide military support to Taiwan if it comes under attack. www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16...
Takaichi doesn’t budge from past controversial comments | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stuck to her guns during Diet deliberations on Nov. 10, declining to withdraw a pledge to provide support to Taiwan if it came under attack and Japan felt threatened. 
www.asahi.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Enough US Senate Democrats have now voted in favor of a government funding measure for it to advance.
November 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
"It looks like we are getting close to the shutdown ending," President Trump, after leaving the NFL Commanders-Lions game, tells reporters.
November 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
The BBC's director general and its chief executive of news have resigned over a documentary about Donald Trump. www.bbc.com/news/live/cd9kqz1...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign - live updates
Davie says "there have been some mistakes made and as director general I have to take ultimate responsibility".
www.bbc.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Two pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, indicted by federal prosecutors for allegedly helping rig bets on pitches in Major League Baseball games.
November 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
At India Gate, police detain some protesters who are demanding the government take action to reduce Delhi's toxic air. www.hindustantimes.com/india-...
Delhi's toxic air triggers protests at India Gate, residents demand action; some detained
Many of the protesters are mothers who were accompanied by children. They said they had gathered to demand urgent government action to ensure clean air.
www.hindustantimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
NYT - USDA telling states to “immediately undo” any actions to provide full food stamp benefits to low-income families, threatening financial penalties if they do not comply. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"Even those passengers who successfully reach their destination are encountering long departure delays, extended tarmac times and highly unpredictable arrival times; many flight crews are timing out...or missing connections." - Airlines for America www.airlines.org/news-update/...
Latest Data Shows Huge Impact of the Government Shutdown on Airlines and Our Customers – Airlines For America
www.airlines.org
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A federal judge, appointed by Reagan, resigns so that he can proclaim Trump is "using the law for partisan purposes, targeting his adversaries while sparing his friends and donors from investigation, prosecution, and possible punishment." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/202...
Why I Am Leaving the Federal Bench
A judge explains his reasons for resigning.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM