A Poynter Report special: the 2025 year in media

Today, we look back at the year in media — the good, the bad and the ugly. And there sure was a lot of ugly, with President Donald Trump launching an all-out assault on the press. But there were some signs of hope and support as well, including from a new pope.

Before we move on, a quick note: This will be the final Poynter Report of 2025. We will return on Jan. 5 of next year to give you, as always, the latest in media news and analysis each and every weekday. Thanks for reading this year, and I look forward to talking to you again in 2026.

Now, for the last time in 2025, we look back at the past year, starting with our …