A few of you have asked for the latest on my computer intrusion lawsuit against the government. Here is a short summary after our hearing in federal court today. Buy my New York Times bestseller "The Smear" or check it out from your local library.
From spying on Trump to journalists, look at the government patterns
Many in the media are diving deeply into minutiae in order to discredit any notion that President Trump might have been onto something in March when he fired off a series of tweets claiming President Obama had “tapped” “wires” in Trump Tower just before the election. According to media reports this week, the FBI did […]
The Wall, Tax Cuts, Paris Refugee Crisis and MRI Dangers
Above image: Laredo, Texas near the Mexican border[hr] Sunday on Full Measure: I went to the border of Texas and Mexico to see what's really going on. I just spoke to residents and law enforcement about illegal immigration, drug cartels and the prospects of a Trump Wall. See what you think. Sunday on Full Measure. […]
How the FBI is treating my Freedom of Info requests
As you read this thread in which I'm requesting information (that I own) from the FBI, keep in mind that Freedom of Information (FOI) law requires the government to turn over the requested information within about 30 days. Years later: [hr] From: Sharyl Attkisson Subject: FBI FOIA Request Under FOIA and Privacy Act law, I […]
When polls are used to sway opinion rather than reflect it
As Americans debate the necessity of a border wall — or lack thereof — it’s not surprising if they’re confused. President Trump hasn’t always been exacting and consistent in expressing his vision. Yet a lot of confusion is being caused by media reports. Take the polls. Reporting on polls typically implies America is soundly against […]
Full Measure: We're Back!
Above image: Looking into North Korea as Dictator Kim rattles his saber On this Sunday's debut of Season 3 of Full Measure: We're in South Korea to examine what's really going on as North Korea threatens to attack U.S. interests with nuclear weapons. How did we get here? We'll explain the status clearly and with […]
Attkisson's upcoming appearances for NYT Best Seller "The Smear"
Upcoming Appearances for Sharyl Attkisson, author of the New York Times best seller: “The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think and How You Vote.”[hr] Monday, August 28, 2017 Phoenixville, PA (one hour northwest of Philadelphia) CBS Radio WPHT Chris Stigall, Colonial Theatre 7-8:15p https://www.facebook.com/events/105205290152756/ Tickets available […]
What's wrong with the news media?
Trust in the mass media is at an all-time low. Two-thirds of Americans believe the mainstream press publishes fake news. Yes, there’s still much good journalism to be found, if you know where to look. Yet, ask reporters who’ve been around a while, and many will tell you that a lot of good journalism is […]
