Quick hits

Real headlines. Made-up reactions.

1. White House Calls Briefing With Questions From Just Three Outlets “Powerful.” Walt’s Stamp Machine Talks Longer. Sources: NBC; AP.

2. First Amendment Award Goes To NPR CEO Who Called It The “Number One Challenge” In 2021. Sources: Fox; Harper’s; Atlantic Council (2021 remarks on disinformation, before NPR).

3. Some Ex-DOGE Staffers Who Cut The Government Now Register To Sell It Stuff, Per The Washington Post. Sources: Washington Post; The Independent.

4. Top GOP Super PAC Pulls $10M From Four House Races; Margo Logs “Moved, Not Saved.” Sources: Washington Examiner; KCCI.

5. Axios Says Polls Show Voters At Their Wits’ End; Both Parties Take It As A Compliment. Sources: Fox; Axios.

6. Two Rich Rock Stars Have Loud Political Fight About Keeping Politics Out Of Rock. Sources: Fox; Consequence.

Source lines are real reporting. The reactions are made up. Nothing here is a pick.