'Fake news' smear takes hold among politicians at all levels

'Fake news' smear takes hold among politicians at all levels

[unable to retrieve full-text content]An Idaho state lawmaker urges her constituents to submit entries for her “fake news awards.” The Kentucky governor tweets #FAKENEWS to dismiss questions about his purchase of a home from a supporter. An aide to the Texas land commissioner uses the phrase to downplay the significance of his boss receiving donations from employees of a company that landed a multimillion-dollar contract.
Source: AP

About author

You might also like

Trial focused on shooting despite spotlight on immigration

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Though the 2015 shooting death of Kate Steinle became a flashpoint in an intense national debate over immigration, the issue was never addressed inside the courtroom

Bannon to exit Breitbart News Network after break with Trump

[unable to retrieve full-text content]WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald

US employers add modest 148,000 jobs; unemployment 4.1 pct.

[unable to retrieve full-text content]WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 148,000 jobs in December, a modest gain but still enough to suggest that the economy entered the new year with