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The Hill
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Sen Johnson: Media ‘either duped or complicit' in Russia election interference ‘narrative'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) accused the media of being 'either duped or complicit' on the interference of the 2016 election by Russians. 'I want the press to be honest. I want Pulitzer Prizes to be returned. They were either duped or complicit in pushing that false narrative that put America in political turmoil for years,' Johnson told NewsNation's Blake Burman on 'The Hill.' 'It's continuing to go on, all based on a Hillary Clinton dirty trick, the Steele Dossier that those guys knew was a dirty trick, and yet they used that to gin up the Mueller investigation, impeachments, everything else,' he added. 'Listen, this is, again election interference orders of magnitude worse than anything Russia or China ever, ever could hope to achieve,' he added. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard put out a report last week alleging that Obama administration officials manipulated intelligence linked to Russian interference in the 2016 election. Gabbard argued in a statement that former officials took part in a 'treasonous conspiracy' and said her office was turning over evidence to the Justice Department for possible criminal referrals. The report follows President Trump's March memo ordering the declassification of 'all files related to Crossfire Hurricane,' the name given to the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Trump has long denied that Russia influenced his successful White House bid in 2016 against Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. On Tuesday, Former President Obama denied the Trump administration's assertions that he manipulated evidence linked to Russian interference in the 2016 election. 'These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction,' Obama spokesperson Patrick Rodenbush said in a statement to The Hill's sister network NewsNation. 'Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes. These findings were affirmed in a 2020 report by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee, led by then-Chairman Marco Rubio,' he added.
Chicago Tribune
14 hours ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times says he will take the newspaper public in the coming year
LOS ANGELES — Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times since 2018, said this week that he intends to take the newspaper public in the coming year. During an interview on Monday's 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart,' Soon-Shiong said the move would allow the Times 'to be democratized and allow the public to have ownership of this paper.' Soon-Shiong said he's working with 'an organization that's putting that together right now.' He didn't identify the organization or say whether the deal would involve an initial public offer to sell shares of the company or another investment arrangement. 'Whether you're right, left, Democrat, Republican, you're an American. So the opportunity for us to provide a paper that is the voices of the people, truly the voices of the people, is important,' he said. Soon-Shiong, a biotech billionaire, acquired the Times as part of a $500 million deal, returning it to local ownership two decades after the Chandler family sold it to Tribune Co. Soon-Shiong's purchase raised hopes after years of cutbacks, circulation declines and leadership changes. But like much of the media industry, the Times has continued to face financial difficulties, losing money and subscribers. Last year the company said it would lay off at least 115 employees — more than 20% of the newsroom — in one of the largest staff cuts in the newspaper's history. Also in 2024, executive editor Kevin Merida suddenly stepped down after a 2 1/2-year tenure at the newspaper that spanned the coronavirus pandemic and three Pulitzer Prizes, as well as a period of layoffs and contentious contract negotiations.
Boston Globe
14 hours ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times says he will take the newspaper public in the coming year
'Whether you're right, left, Democrat, Republican, you're an American. So the opportunity for us to provide a paper that is the voices of the people, truly the voices of the people, is important,' he said. Advertisement Soon-Shiong, a biotech billionaire, acquired the Times as part of a $500 million deal, returning it to local ownership two decades after the Chandler family sold it to Tribune Co. Soon-Shiong's purchase raised hopes after years of cutbacks, circulation declines and leadership changes. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong Evan Vucci/Associated Press But like much of the media industry, the Times has continued to face financial difficulties, losing money and subscribers. Last year the company said it would lay off at least 115 employees — more than 20% of the newsroom — in one of the largest staff cuts in the newspaper's history. Also in 2024, executive editor Kevin Merida suddenly stepped down after a 2 1/2-year tenure at the newspaper that spanned the coronavirus pandemic and three Pulitzer Prizes, as well as a period of layoffs and contentious contract negotiations. Advertisement
CNBC
14 hours ago
- Business
- CNBC
Billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times says he will take the newspaper public in the coming year
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times since 2018, said this week that he intends to take the newspaper public in the coming year. During an interview on Monday's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart," Soon-Shiong said the move would allow the Times "to be democratized and allow the public to have ownership of this paper." Soon-Shiong said he's working with "an organization that's putting that together right now." He didn't identify the organization or say whether the deal would involve an initial public offer to sell shares of the company or another investment arrangement. "Whether you're right, left, Democrat, Republican, you're an American. So the opportunity for us to provide a paper that is the voices of the people, truly the voices of the people, is important," he said. Soon-Shiong, a biotech billionaire, acquired the Times as part of a $500 million deal, returning it to local ownership two decades after the Chandler family sold it to Tribune Co. Soon-Shiong's purchase raised hopes after years of cutbacks, circulation declines and leadership changes. But like much of the media industry, the Times has continued to face financial difficulties, losing money and subscribers. Last year the company said it would lay off at least 115 employees — more than 20% of the newsroom — in one of the largest staff cuts in the newspaper's history. Also in 2024, executive editor Kevin Merida suddenly stepped down after a 2 1/2-year tenure at the newspaper that spanned the coronavirus pandemic and three Pulitzer Prizes, as well as a period of layoffs and contentious contract negotiations.
See - Sada Elbalad
14 hours ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Los Angeles Times to Be Publicly Traded Company in 2026
Rana Atef Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, revealed plans to take the historic newspaper public next year. This move will expand ownership and give the public an opportunity to participate in its future. The Los Angeles Times is one of the largest and most prestigious daily newspapers in the United States. Its owner said: 'Whether you're on the right or the left, Democrat or Republican, you're American — and it's important to provide a newspaper that reflects everyone's voice.' Founded in 1881, the paper has earned more than 40 Pulitzer Prizes and covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, culture, technology, environment, and state-level news in California. Soon-Shiong emphasized that the IPO initiative will reinforce the newspaper's position as a platform for "people's voices, across all political perspectives." He added that preparations for the public offering are already underway in coordination with a specialized advisory firm. In recent years, the Los Angeles Times has faced mounting financial challenges, largely due to declining advertising revenue and shifts in how audiences consume news. In early 2024, the paper was forced to lay off newsroom staff in a bid to cut costs and restructure operations. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
