SamMeyerCNN
@sammeyercnn.bsky.social
Creative Services Editor/Producer, CNN New York. I put the video on your screen.
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I'd like to thank the Academy. (srsly - it's great when CNN is recognized for its good work.)
#TheEmmys #NewsEmmys
#TheEmmys #NewsEmmys
The deadline to apply for this amazing opportunity is *tomorrow*. I can highly recommend it; my trip to Belgium/Germany this June was fascinating. To meet newsmakers, journalists and analysts from NATO, the EU, Welt TV, think tanks, Bundestag & more was rewarding.
riasberlin.org/11-american-...
riasberlin.org/11-american-...
Insights from 11 American Journalists on Their RIAS Berlin Fellowship - RIAS Berlin Commission
Eleven American journalists recount their transformative RIAS Berlin Commission fellowship in Germany. From NATO and European Commission briefings to newsroom visits in Berlin, Cologne, and Leipzig, t...
riasberlin.org
November 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The deadline to apply for this amazing opportunity is *tomorrow*. I can highly recommend it; my trip to Belgium/Germany this June was fascinating. To meet newsmakers, journalists and analysts from NATO, the EU, Welt TV, think tanks, Bundestag & more was rewarding.
riasberlin.org/11-american-...
riasberlin.org/11-american-...
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copyeditors are an essential part of good journalism - invaluable in so many ways - and so many places have reduced or eliminated them.
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
copyeditors are an essential part of good journalism - invaluable in so many ways - and so many places have reduced or eliminated them.
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it's not really quite on theme but "cryptographers' election accidentally *too* secure" feels like it belongs here anyway
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
Cryptographers Held an Election. They Can’t Decrypt the Results.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
it's not really quite on theme but "cryptographers' election accidentally *too* secure" feels like it belongs here anyway
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/w...
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Pulling back the curtain on the Fox News machine in the latest Smartmatic lawsuit dump:
In wake of the 2020 election, Fox PR acknowledged "problematic" and "crazy" interview, with execs "screaming at @brianstelter.bsky.social" and declaring @oliverdarcy.bsky.social "dangerous" and an "absolute ass"
In wake of the 2020 election, Fox PR acknowledged "problematic" and "crazy" interview, with execs "screaming at @brianstelter.bsky.social" and declaring @oliverdarcy.bsky.social "dangerous" and an "absolute ass"
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Pulling back the curtain on the Fox News machine in the latest Smartmatic lawsuit dump:
In wake of the 2020 election, Fox PR acknowledged "problematic" and "crazy" interview, with execs "screaming at @brianstelter.bsky.social" and declaring @oliverdarcy.bsky.social "dangerous" and an "absolute ass"
In wake of the 2020 election, Fox PR acknowledged "problematic" and "crazy" interview, with execs "screaming at @brianstelter.bsky.social" and declaring @oliverdarcy.bsky.social "dangerous" and an "absolute ass"
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The @apnews.com returned to court this morning, asking a three-judge panel to overturn a White House ban that AP says violates their First Amendment rights.
"The First Amendment does not stop at the Oval Office door," AP's lawyer argued. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
"The First Amendment does not stop at the Oval Office door," AP's lawyer argued. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
In Gulf of America case, AP renews legal fight to end White House ban
The Associated Press, which sued the government after being barred from covering White House events, presented its case to a circuit court panel.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The @apnews.com returned to court this morning, asking a three-judge panel to overturn a White House ban that AP says violates their First Amendment rights.
"The First Amendment does not stop at the Oval Office door," AP's lawyer argued. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
"The First Amendment does not stop at the Oval Office door," AP's lawyer argued. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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• Nvidia calls it DLSS Frame Generation
• AMD calls it fluid motion frames or HYPR-RX
• AMD calls it fluid motion frames or HYPR-RX
For those going home to visit family this weekend:
• Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
• LG calls it TruMotion
• Sony calls it Motionflow
• Roku calls it Action Smoothing
• Google TV calls it Motion Enhancement
• Vizio calls it Smooth Motion Effect.
• Samsung calls it Auto Motion Plus
• LG calls it TruMotion
• Sony calls it Motionflow
• Roku calls it Action Smoothing
• Google TV calls it Motion Enhancement
• Vizio calls it Smooth Motion Effect.
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
• Nvidia calls it DLSS Frame Generation
• AMD calls it fluid motion frames or HYPR-RX
• AMD calls it fluid motion frames or HYPR-RX
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“We are here to prove to the outside world that we can play hard, and work together, and be teammates. We are here to show them that people can change.”
The San Quentin Giants’ opponents are impressed. But what about the parole board that decides the players’ fate? nyti.ms/3KjshBQ
The San Quentin Giants’ opponents are impressed. But what about the parole board that decides the players’ fate? nyti.ms/3KjshBQ
The Best Baseball Team Behind Bars
The San Quentin Giants’ opponents are impressed. But what about the parole board that decides the players’ fate?
nyti.ms
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“We are here to prove to the outside world that we can play hard, and work together, and be teammates. We are here to show them that people can change.”
The San Quentin Giants’ opponents are impressed. But what about the parole board that decides the players’ fate? nyti.ms/3KjshBQ
The San Quentin Giants’ opponents are impressed. But what about the parole board that decides the players’ fate? nyti.ms/3KjshBQ
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Child poverty has reached a record high in the United Kingdom as the country’s cost of living soars and its social security safety net falters following years of government austerity.
Britain is one of the world's richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty? | CNN
Child poverty has reached a record high in the United Kingdom as the country's cost of living soars and its social security safety net falters following years of government austerity.
cnn.it
November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Child poverty has reached a record high in the United Kingdom as the country’s cost of living soars and its social security safety net falters following years of government austerity.
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This is enormously sweet www.cnn.com/2025/11/23/u...
She was a bus driver who answered questions from a curious 5th grader. A decade later, they reconnected — as colleagues | CNN
Though Sam Mencimer didn’t know it at the time, all those moments with his favorite bus driver, Joy Kenley – the never-ending questions, the bus depot tour – would have a lasting impact on his life.
www.cnn.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is enormously sweet www.cnn.com/2025/11/23/u...
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If you're a reporter writing about Thanksgiving and looking for data, @pewresearch.org has data.
91% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. That includes large majorities of immigrants, too, including people who have immigrated to the US in the last decade.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
91% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. That includes large majorities of immigrants, too, including people who have immigrated to the US in the last decade.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
If you're a reporter writing about Thanksgiving and looking for data, @pewresearch.org has data.
91% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. That includes large majorities of immigrants, too, including people who have immigrated to the US in the last decade.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
91% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. That includes large majorities of immigrants, too, including people who have immigrated to the US in the last decade.
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
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Scientific information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was replaced with anti-vaccine talking points that don’t rule out a link between vaccines and autism, despite an abundance of evidence that there’s no connection. https://cnn.it/4o9AMxj
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Scientific information on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website was replaced with anti-vaccine talking points that don’t rule out a link between vaccines and autism, despite an abundance of evidence that there’s no connection. https://cnn.it/4o9AMxj
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The National Transportation Safety Board unveiled new details describing a stunning frame-by-frame images showing the left engine separating from the plane and going up and over the wing, after the fiery crash of a UPS plane in Louisville killed 14 people earlier this month.
NTSB releases frame-by-frame images of engine separating during deadly UPS crash in Louisville | CNN
The National Transportation Safety Board unveiled new details describing a stunning frame-by-frame images showing the left engine separating from the plane and going up and over the wing, after the fiery crash of a UPS plane in Louisville killed 14 peop...
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The National Transportation Safety Board unveiled new details describing a stunning frame-by-frame images showing the left engine separating from the plane and going up and over the wing, after the fiery crash of a UPS plane in Louisville killed 14 people earlier this month.
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SCOOP: A federal grand jury in Maryland is investigating whether FHFA director Bill Pulte and Justice Department prosecutor Ed Martin improperly appointed unauthorized people to help in mortgage fraud investigations of President Trump's critics. With @carolleonnig.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
SCOOP: A federal grand jury in Maryland is investigating whether FHFA director Bill Pulte and Justice Department prosecutor Ed Martin improperly appointed unauthorized people to help in mortgage fraud investigations of President Trump's critics. With @carolleonnig.bsky.social
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We've updated our Study.
New stats (jaw-dropping imho):
1. DOJ noncompliance with court orders:
26 cases
2. Courts’ distrust of government information and representations:
Over 60 cases
3. Court findings of arbitrary and capricious government conduct:
68 cases
New stats (jaw-dropping imho):
1. DOJ noncompliance with court orders:
26 cases
2. Courts’ distrust of government information and representations:
Over 60 cases
3. Court findings of arbitrary and capricious government conduct:
68 cases
The “Presumption of Regularity” in Trump Administration Litigation
Comprehensive study of court cases involving Trump administration and the basis for courts no longer giving a "presumption of regularity."
www.justsecurity.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We've updated our Study.
New stats (jaw-dropping imho):
1. DOJ noncompliance with court orders:
26 cases
2. Courts’ distrust of government information and representations:
Over 60 cases
3. Court findings of arbitrary and capricious government conduct:
68 cases
New stats (jaw-dropping imho):
1. DOJ noncompliance with court orders:
26 cases
2. Courts’ distrust of government information and representations:
Over 60 cases
3. Court findings of arbitrary and capricious government conduct:
68 cases
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President Trump was not invited the memorial service for Dick Cheney on Thursday, and Vice President JD Vance was also not in attendance. Cheney, a once-powerful Republican, turned on Trump last year by announcing he would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump Was Not Invited to Cheney’s Memorial Service
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, a once-powerful Republican, turned on Mr. Trump last year by announcing he would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
President Trump was not invited the memorial service for Dick Cheney on Thursday, and Vice President JD Vance was also not in attendance. Cheney, a once-powerful Republican, turned on Trump last year by announcing he would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.
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POTUS on social media in the last few hours:
* Calls for prosecution of Democrats who advised troops to not carry out “illegal orders”;
* Calls for network to fire comedian who makes fun of him;
* Posts AI video of him kicking ball a soccer star
* random quote praising himself
* Calls for prosecution of Democrats who advised troops to not carry out “illegal orders”;
* Calls for network to fire comedian who makes fun of him;
* Posts AI video of him kicking ball a soccer star
* random quote praising himself
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
POTUS on social media in the last few hours:
* Calls for prosecution of Democrats who advised troops to not carry out “illegal orders”;
* Calls for network to fire comedian who makes fun of him;
* Posts AI video of him kicking ball a soccer star
* random quote praising himself
* Calls for prosecution of Democrats who advised troops to not carry out “illegal orders”;
* Calls for network to fire comedian who makes fun of him;
* Posts AI video of him kicking ball a soccer star
* random quote praising himself
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RAJU: What's the impact if the Senate does in fact change this bill?
MASSIE: They're part of the coverup. Speaker Johnson's press conference shows he's unrepentent. They have a backup plan. And I think it's gonna work poorly, by the way
MASSIE: They're part of the coverup. Speaker Johnson's press conference shows he's unrepentent. They have a backup plan. And I think it's gonna work poorly, by the way
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
RAJU: What's the impact if the Senate does in fact change this bill?
MASSIE: They're part of the coverup. Speaker Johnson's press conference shows he's unrepentent. They have a backup plan. And I think it's gonna work poorly, by the way
MASSIE: They're part of the coverup. Speaker Johnson's press conference shows he's unrepentent. They have a backup plan. And I think it's gonna work poorly, by the way
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Fox News credulously reports that "the Saudis now say their investment pledge in the US will be increased to $1 trillion." THE ENTIRE GDP OF SAUDI ARABIA IS $1.1 TRILLION, so this is total nonsense.
November 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Fox News credulously reports that "the Saudis now say their investment pledge in the US will be increased to $1 trillion." THE ENTIRE GDP OF SAUDI ARABIA IS $1.1 TRILLION, so this is total nonsense.
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It shouldn't need to be said that it isn't "insubordinate" in the United States for a free press to ask questions about government leaders. And in the United States, the president isn't allowed to silence news outlets for asking questions he doesn't like.
This isn't Saudi Arabia. Yet.
This isn't Saudi Arabia. Yet.
November 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
It shouldn't need to be said that it isn't "insubordinate" in the United States for a free press to ask questions about government leaders. And in the United States, the president isn't allowed to silence news outlets for asking questions he doesn't like.
This isn't Saudi Arabia. Yet.
This isn't Saudi Arabia. Yet.
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11TH CIRCUIT: “.. Trump’s argument hinges on the fact that his own interpretation of his conduct .. is true and that CNN’s is false. .. However, his conduct is susceptible to multiple subjective interpretations, including CNN’s.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
11TH CIRCUIT: “.. Trump’s argument hinges on the fact that his own interpretation of his conduct .. is true and that CNN’s is false. .. However, his conduct is susceptible to multiple subjective interpretations, including CNN’s.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
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Texas cannot use its new congressional map for the 2026 election, a three-judge panel rules in a major setback for Republicans. www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
The decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
www.texastribune.org
November 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Texas cannot use its new congressional map for the 2026 election, a three-judge panel rules in a major setback for Republicans. www.texastribune.org/2025/11/18/t...
‘Very painful’: Jamal Khashoggi’s widow on Saudi crown prince visiting the US
www.youtube.com/watch?v=98oe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=98oe...
Widow of murdered Saudi journalist speaks to CNN
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:24 AM
‘Very painful’: Jamal Khashoggi’s widow on Saudi crown prince visiting the US
www.youtube.com/watch?v=98oe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=98oe...
In her first on-camera interview since President Trump called her a 'traitor' and rescinded his support, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=snle...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=snle...
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds after Trump calls her a 'traitor'
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In her first on-camera interview since President Trump called her a 'traitor' and rescinded his support, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=snle...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=snle...
I am not running in NY-12, but then again I don't live there.
Might be easier to make a list of who isn't running in New York 12
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I am not running in NY-12, but then again I don't live there.