Dating News Today — September 23, 2026
White House Says Trump’s Ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico Does Not Violate First Amendment: Access ‘Is a Privilege — Not a Right’ and more — today's dating signal.
The blurred lines between politics and media are making headlines today, as the White House defends its decision to limit press access, citing that it's a "privilege, not a right." This stance is echoed in a surprising twist involving California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who initially sued Paramount to counter political influence, only to be accused of succumbing to it himself. The back-and-forth between politicians and media outlets raises questions about who gets to decide what information reaches the public.
In a lighter vein, a new documentary revisits the infamous 2016 "killer clown" hoax that had everyone on edge. Meanwhile, the media industry is bracing for impact after a settlement between Paramount, Warner Bros., and state attorneys general has left insiders stunned and predicting mass layoffs. As the media landscape continues to shift, it's clear that the lines between entertainment, politics, and reality are getting increasingly tangled – and we're all just trying to keep up.
Today's signal:
• White House Says Trump’s Ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico Does Not Violate First Amendment: Access ‘Is a Privilege — Not a Right’ (variety.com)
• Rob Bonta Sued Paramount to Counter Political Influence, Then Fell Victim to It (variety.com)
• Remember That Deranged Killer Clown Hoax From 2016? There’s a New Documentary About It (rollingstone.com)
• Paramount, Warner Bros. Insiders Were Stunned by the Settlement With State AGs. Now They’re Girding for Inevitable Mass Layoffs (variety.com)