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The attorney general, William Barr, told Rupert Murdoch to “muzzle” Andrew Napolitano, a prominent Fox News personality who became a critic of Donald Trump, according to a new book about the rightwing TV network.
Barr’s meeting with Murdoch, at the media mogul’s New York home in October 2019, was widely reported at the time, with speculation surrounding its subject. According to Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, by CNN media reporter Brian Stelter, subjects covered included media consolidation and criminal justice reform.
Related: William Barr told Murdoch to ‘muzzle’ Fox News Trump critic, new book says
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The House is expected to vote today on a $25bn boost to the United States Postal Service ahead of November’s presidential election.
There have been widespread fears that cuts to the already underfunded USPS will hamper mail-in voting this November, with concerns ballots may not be delivered in time to be counted. The legislation is expected to be passed in the Democrat-majority House but is unlikely to make it through the Republican-held Senate.
Related: USPS chief concedes changes causing delays but won’t restore sorting machines
Continue reading…Democratic nominee and Kamala Harris give joint interviewMichigan: can young voters flip a key county against Trump?Katie Hill is still here – and she wants the world to know itTrump campaign fails to show evidence of vote-by-mail fraudSign up to our First Thing newsletter 3.28pm BSTThe attorney general, William Barr, told Rupert Murdoch to “muzzle” Andrew Napolitano, a prominent Fox News personality who became a critic of Donald Trump, according to a new book about the rightwing TV network.Barr’s meeting with Murdoch, at the media mogul’s New York home in October 2019, was widely reported at the time, with speculation surrounding its subject. According to Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth, by CNN media reporter Brian Stelter, subjects covered included media consolidation and criminal justice reform. Related: William Barr told Murdoch to ‘muzzle’ Fox News Trump critic, new book says 3.13pm BSTThe House is expected to vote today on a $25bn boost to the United States Postal Service ahead of November’s presidential election.There have been widespread fears that cuts to the already underfunded USPS will hamper mail-in voting this November, with concerns ballots may not be delivered in time to be counted. The legislation is expected to be passed in the Democrat-majority House but is unlikely to make it through the Republican-held Senate. Related: USPS chief concedes changes causing delays but won’t restore sorting machines Continue reading…