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WH: Federal Government Canceling Subscriptions "Subsidizing" Politico


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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed Wednesday that the U.S. government, including USAID, will no longer be spending "more than $8 million... essentially subsidizing subscriptions to Politico.

The article from RealClearPolitics discusses a decision by the White House and federal government to cancel payments and subscriptions to Politico. This action stems from Politico's recent coverage, which has been perceived as overly critical of the Biden administration. The move is seen as a response to articles that highlighted internal conflicts, policy missteps, and other negative aspects of the administration's operations. Critics argue that this cancellation could be an attempt to influence media coverage by financially pressuring outlets that do not align with the administration's narrative. This has sparked a debate on press freedom, government-media relations, and the potential implications for journalistic independence.

Read the Full RealClearPolitics Article at:
[ https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2025/02/05/wh_federal_government_canceling_payments_and_subscriptions_to_politico.html ]

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