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Trump ignores elections as Democrats stumble on the way to likely victories

Democrats should cruise in NJ, VA and NYC – but Trump’s shadow, weak candidates and scandal make these races far messier than they had to be.

Media Buzz November 1

Dictionary.com declares '6-7' Word of the Year

Dictionary.com adds "6 7" and six other terms including "aura-farming" and "tradwife" to its lexicon, with the Gen Alpha slang term earning Word of the Year honors for 2025.

Media Buzz October 31

With a nuclear backdrop, Trump eases tensions with Xi but merely returns to the status quo

Trump meets Xi Jinping but achieves limited progress on trade, TikTok remains unresolved, and Taiwan tensions persist despite diplomatic reset with China.

Media Buzz October 28

Book bummer: Why reading is in deep decline

Are we entering a postliterate society? College students can't read Dickens while spending 25 years of their lives glued to smartphones.

Media Buzz October 22

Selective outrage: Trump, Democrats mainly denounce the other side’s scandals

Vile, leaked group chats rock the GOP, but many dismiss the scandal. Dems face backlash too – and each side shields its own, fueling a toxic, tribal body politic.

Media Buzz October 17

Dialing down dope: Trump White House moves toward easing restrictions on marijuana

The Trump administration is showing signs of easing federal limits on marijuana, reflecting shifting views as pot moves to billion-dollar mainstream industry.

Media Buzz October 16

Why Trump, rightly praised for the Gaza ceasefire, acts so differently at home

Praised for his Gaza peace plan, President Trump continues to face backlash at home from adversaries for divisive policies, shutdown chaos and political tactics.

Media Buzz October 15

Apocalypse Now? Why the media are suddenly freaking out about AI

Some experts paint a rosy picture of an AI-led future. Others are quick to jump on the doomsday bandwagon. Which side is going to remain in the public conscience longer?

Media Buzz October 10

Trump deserves huge credit for achieving peace in Gaza, but marred the moment with his campaign of retribution

President Trump has brokered a historic peace deal in the Middle East – though fanfare over the breakthrough may be marred by the prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Media Buzz October 8

Trump drives the shutdown coverage, but leaderless Democrats have broken through with healthcare message

President Trump stays above the shutdown fray as both parties oddly unite to defend federal programs, each blaming the other while eyeing a short-term spending fix.

Media Buzz October 2

Democrats at a big disadvantage in shutdown as Trump starts slashing their programs

Democrats walked into a shutdown trap, outshouted by Trump’s messaging machine and stuck defending healthcare points that are hard to get across.

Donald Trump October 1

Why mass shootings spur finger-pointing by politicians as they’ve become heartbreakingly common

Mass shootings now spark instant political blame between Republicans and Democrats, overshadowing victims as tragedies become heartbreakingly routine.

Media Buzz September 17

Why Trump is suing the New York Times, his white whale, without citing mistakes

President Trump, ever fixated on the New York Times, is now suing the paper for $15 billion with no clear trigger – the latest he's levied against the press since retaking office.

VIDEO September 15

Howard Stern punks the media with 'elaborate' prank

Former Biden special assistant Meghan Hays and Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer joined 'MediaBuzz' to discuss their reactions to the Howard Stern hoax.?

VIDEO September 14

'MediaBuzz' with Howie Kurtz Signs Off After 12 Years

Fox News' Howard Kurtz shares his thoughts on the final episode of 'MediaBuzz.'

VIDEO September 14

White House is making the Epstein saga 'worse than it needs to be': Sarah Bedford

Washington Examiner investigations editor Sarah Bedford and FOX Business' Charles Gasparino discuss President Donald Trump denying his association to a birthday note sent to Jeffery Epstein.

VIDEO September 14

Kamala Harris criticizes Biden's 2024 campaign in new book: 'Recklessness'

Former Biden special assistant Meghan Hays and former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer join 'MediaBuzz' to discuss media reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination and former Vice President Kamala Harris' criticism of Biden's 2024 campaign.

VIDEO September 14

Media begins finger-pointing campaign after Charlie Kirk's assassination

Washington Examiner investigations editor Sarah Bedford and FOX Business' Charles Gasparino join 'MediaBuzz' discuss the reaction to Charlie Kirk's assassination.

Media Buzz September 10

As Trump’s bawdy birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein appears, he still insists he never sent it

Trump’s denial of a risqué Epstein birthday message only magnifies the mess – which has only managed to transform a dead issue into a real, live political headache.

Media September 9

Why Trump broke with RFK to defend the importance of vaccines

President Trump distances himself from RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine positions following Senate criticism, as Supreme Court backs his immigration and agency firing powers.

VIDEO September 8

Kristi Noem calls out CBS editing, say key allegations were cut from interview

Former Biden White House staffer Meghan Hays and Fox News contributor Mary Katharine Ham join 'MediaBuzz' to discuss Noem's allegations against CBS and how the network responded.?

VIDEO September 7

Former Trump advisor slams Epstein case as 'complete hoax'

Former senior Trump advisor Jason Miller weighs in on the president's crime crackdown, fallout from the Epstein files and criticism facing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during 'MediaBuzz.'

VIDEO September 7

James Carville: I don't like the Democratic Party right now!

Democratic strategist James Carville weighs in on Democrats' opposition to President Donald Trump's crime crackdown and the backlash facing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine stance and CDC changes.

VIDEO September 7

RFK Jr. faces criticism for vaccine stance amid mounting resignation calls

Fox News contributors Mary Katharine Ham and Democratic strategist Meghan Hays join 'MediaBuzz' to discuss the latest on the Epstein case and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on vaccines after his fiery Senate hearing.

Media September 3

Trump responds to critics with counterpunches across politics and ongoing culture wars

Trump responds to health rumors on Truth Social saying he never felt better, while escalating rhetoric against media outlets and demanding license revocations.

VIDEO September 1

Trump jabs Maryland governor, threatens bridge repair funds

MediaBuzz panelists Robby Soave and Laura Fink discuss President Donald Trump's criticism and actions against his political opponents.

VIDEO August 31

Trump warned against pulling broadcasting licenses for ABC, NBC: 'Isn't a great look'

Fox News contributor Guy Benson and Renew Democracy board advisor Lucy Caldwell join 'MediaBuzz' to discuss President Donald Trump’s attacks on ABC and NBC as he threatens to revoke their broadcasting licenses.

VIDEO August 31

Trump firing of CDC director sparks push for accountability

Reason Magazine senior editor Robert Soave and Democratic strategist Laura Fink discuss President Donald Trump’s firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.

VIDEO August 31

Democrats ridiculed for calling crime wave 'manufactured crisis' amid crackdown

Fox News contributor Guy Benson and Renew Democracy board advisor Lucy Caldwell join 'MediaBuzz' to weigh in on President Donald Trump's crime crackdown as Democrats continue resisting his effort to curb violence in their own states.

Media Buzz August 27

Trump’s Intel deal, with more to come, putting government on a roller-coaster ride with business

Trump’s 10% Intel buy makes Uncle Sam the chip giant’s top shareholder, triggering right-wing cries of socialism as the GOP embraces a new, risky industrial policy.