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Jason Wong / The Washington Post / The Atlantic The Covington Catholic Case Could Turn on ‘Actual Malice’
A high-school student’s $250 million defamation suit against The Washington Post is an object lesson in the perils of social media.
Bryan Woolston / AP A Satire Venture Co-founded by Elon Musk Arrives With a Thud
The media company, run by former Onion editors, promises that Musk—no longer part of the operation—isn’t responsible for the comedy.
Screenshot from DNA Friend Every Democrat Wants Ralph Northam Gone—Except Ralph Northam
There’s barely anyone in American politics willing to defend the Virginia governor right now.
Steve Helber / AP Jason Rezaian Hopes His Iranian Captors Read Prisoner
The Washington Post correspondent jailed for 544 days describes in his new memoir a world that’s more complicated than good versus evil.
Michael Probst / Associated Press Jamal Khashoggi and the Decline of ‘America’s Moral Voice’
A memorial at the U.S. Capitol for the slain Saudi journalist produced vague calls for action, but no catharsis.
Andrew Harnik / Associated Press There’s No Winning for the Networks
News organizations have always debated the value of granting White House requests. President Trump’s treatment of the press adds another layer of complication.
Alex Brandon / AP President Trump’s Nightmare Before Christmas
His chief of staff insists that the recent tumult in Washington—a government shutdown, troop withdrawals—is all going according to plan. But Trump lacks many more high-profile defenders.
Jim Young / Reuters Trump Restores Acosta’s Pass but Issues ‘Rules’ for Reporters
First Amendment advocates are worried that the White House can use its new code of conduct to threaten expulsions.
Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press The Fight Over Jim Acosta’s Press Pass Is Only Beginning
A federal judge temporarily restored Jim Acosta’s White House press credentials, but didn’t rule on the CNN correspondent’s First Amendment claims.
Carlos Barria / Reuters
