The View from Briefing Center

Many reporters and editors are faulting Vice President Harris for not spending quality time with reporters. The criticism has been a GOP talking point nearly since the start of Harris’ candidacy. There are very few political reporters I would hire to work in a campaign.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was the author of an important early-days rhetorical theme: These guys believe weird things. Is it a mistake to say it? Is the Hilary Clinton ‘deplorables’ adventure the appropriate cautionary tale?

In 1812, the Luddites faced their own technology day of reckoning. Today, the term is used as an epithet for someone who hates or doesn't understand new technology. In May, Google announced its AI-generated summaries, AI Overview, which compiles content from news sites and blogs on a topic being searched.

Journalists are making editorial decisions, but those choices are tied to business goals in a way they weren't in an earlier time.

Margaret Sullivan has become one of the leading voices in urging fellow journalists to address head on the degree to which the fate of democracy hinges on the November election. Sullivan: “We all need to do what we can to make sure U.S. democracy survives in 2025 and beyond. For journalism, that means making sure voters know what the likely consequences.

The Times has been accused of false equivalency between the candidates in its past election coverage. Critics say the Times’ coverage of the 2024 election does not reflect the urgency of the moment, when presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump refuses to accept the results in November.