by Sydney Smith on Apr 29, 2020
Politico wrongly reported Trump Bank of China loan story
Politico published an editor's note admitting errors in its reporting on Pres. Donald Trump and the Bank of China. "We...
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by Sydney Smith on Nov 20, 2019
WH official sues Politico over Ukraine stories
White House official Kash Patel is suing Politico and reporter Natasha Bertrand for libel over two October stories claiming he...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 17, 2018
Politico Changes ‘What if you could get your own immigrant’ headline
"What if you could get your own immigrant?" Politico published an article headlined with that question. After many readers complained...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 30, 2017
Did Politico Cartoon of Texas Rescue during Harvey Cross the Line?
Politico has come under fire for its cartoon mocking Texas secessionists, religion, and Hurricane Harvey. The Politico cartoon, by Matt...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 14, 2016
Julia Ioffe Apologizes for Donald, Ivanka Trump Tweet, Politico ends contract early
Politico ended its contract with Julia Ioffe early after she tweeted that "either [Donald] Trump is f***ing his daughter or...
by Sydney Smith on Nov 25, 2016
Politico’s Michael Hirsh resigns after posting Richard B. Spencer’s home addresses
Michael Hirsh, an editor at Politico Magazine, posted the home address of white nationalist Richard B. Spencer on both his...
by Sydney Smith on Jul 27, 2016
Politico Showed DNC Spox Story on Clinton Fundraising
Politico sent a copy of a story to the Democratic National Committee before publication, a recently leaked e-mail published by...
by Sydney Smith on Dec 01, 2015
Politico’s Mike Allen E-mailed He’d Agree to Chelsea Clinton Questions in Advance, Now says ‘My Bad,’ He’d ‘Never Do That’
Politico's Chief White House Correspondent Mike Allen apologized after a Freedom of Information request turned up e-mails with then-Senior Communications Advisor for...
by Sydney Smith on Nov 06, 2015
Politico Stands by Ben Carson West Point Story but Adds Editor’s Note
Politico's high-profile story about former neurosurgeon and current presidential candidate Ben Carson and his claims about West Point now carries...
by Sydney Smith on Nov 05, 2013
‘Is it even worth covering media mistakes?’ Politico asks
In response to breaking news errors in reporting on last week's shooting at Los Angeles airport, Politico's Dylan Byers asked...