The child care facility at the heart of Nick Shirley’s viral video alleging fraud in Minnesota has a history of violations, according to the Minnesota Department of Human Services. The Quality Learing Center was the same center at the heart of the last surge of corruption in Minnesota. The Story The daycare fraud in Minnesota […] The post CBS “Reporter” Missed This: The Quality Learing Center Has a History appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil delivered a New Year’s Day message promising changes in coverage at the legacy media network, at least as far as he is concerned. Dokoupil, who will helm the outlet’s iconic “CBS Evening News,” said he was ready to pull out all the stops to make viewers trust the news again. Dokoupil, who appeared regularly on “CBS Mornings” alongside hosts Gayle King and former pro-footballer Nate Burleson, is making the move to primetime amid other changes being made by new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. He delivered a statement promising to do better via a video posted Thursday to X. WATCH: “On too many stories, the press has missed the story. Because we’ve taken into account the perspective of advocates and not the average American. Or we put too much weight in the analysis of academics or elites, and not enough on you.” That changes now. The new CBS Evening News… pic.twitter.com/NKdvRJjYCS — CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) January 1, 2026 “A lot has changed since the first person sat in this chair,” Dokoupil observed. “But for me, the biggest difference is people do not trust us like they used to. And it’s not just us. It’s all of legacy media. And I get it. I get it because I’ve been hearing about it from just about everybody for more than 20 years as I’ve traveled America on this assignment or that.” Dokoupil went on to list a number of stories with which people on one side of the aisle or the other had taken issue: from COVID lockdowns and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s emails to Hunter Biden’s laptop, the Iraq War, and former President Joe Biden’s fitness for office — and he said that he understood why people were so upset. Christmas Sale – Get 40% off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships “On too many stories, the press has missed the story. Because we’ve taken into account the perspective of advocates and not the average American. Or we put too much weight in the analysis of academics or elites, and not enough on you,” he conceded. “And I know this because, at certain points, I have been you. I have felt this way, too. I have felt like what I was seeing and hearing on the news didn’t reflect what I was seeing and hearing in my own life — and that the most urgent questions simply weren’t being asked.” “So here’s my promise to you,” Dokoupil declared. “You come first. Not advertisers, not politicians, not corporate interests. And yes, that does include the corporate owners of CBS. I report for you — which means I tell you what I know, when I know it, and how I know it. And when I get it wrong, I’ll tell you that, too.” He said that also meant he would hold everyone “to the very same standard” and dig in to “what works in this country and what doesn’t — and not only what should change, but the good ideas that should never change. I think telling the truth is one of them.”

The veil of secrecy surrounding high-profile investigations can be tantalizing, yet frustratingly elusive. Judicial Order on Reiner Autopsies A judge’s decision to block the release of autopsy reports for filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, underscores a significant legal maneuver in the realm of high-profile cases. The order prevents the disclosure of any investigative materials, including notes, reports, and photos, which are typically sought by the media and the public alike. This move raises questions about the balance between privacy rights and the public’s right to know in such prominent cases. The judicial order, reported by sources like KHOU, emerged without a detailed timeline or prior announcements regarding the Reiners’ deaths. The lack of information fuels speculation and curiosity, as the public grapples with the mystery surrounding their demise. The case’s significance is amplified by Rob Reiner’s status as a notable director, known for films like *The Princess Bride*, making the sealed documents all the more intriguing. Prioritizing Privacy in High-Profile Cases Los Angeles County, where the investigation is taking place, operates under stringent privacy laws, particularly in ongoing cases. These laws are designed to protect the integrity of investigations and the privacy of individuals involved, especially when it comes to high-profile figures. The court’s intervention to seal the autopsy reports is not unprecedented, yet it adds a layer of complexity to the public’s understanding of the Reiners’ situation. The media, often in pursuit of transparency, faces a roadblock with this judicial order. The tension between respecting privacy and fulfilling public interest duties is palpable. While the judge’s decision aligns with standard procedure to maintain investigative secrecy, it also challenges the media’s role in shedding light on such cases. It informs the public discourse on privacy versus transparency. Potential Implications and Industry Impact The short-term implications of this decision include a halt in public access to details surrounding the Reiners’ deaths, potentially leading to increased speculation and theories. In the long term, this case could set a precedent for handling celebrity deaths and investigations, possibly encouraging similar orders in future cases. The entertainment industry, particularly those involved in reporting and forensic analysis, may need to navigate a new landscape where privacy is increasingly prioritized over public disclosure. Families of high-profile individuals often seek privacy, which this court order provides, yet the public’s curiosity remains unquenched. True crime enthusiasts and fans of Rob Reiner’s work find themselves in a state of suspense, with no immediate resolution in sight. Such scenarios highlight the delicate balance between individual rights and societal interests, a recurring theme in cases involving prominent figures. Sources: KHOU AOL

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Nancy Pelosi may be retiring from Congress, but no one should expect the DNC media to stop treating her as a most glorious political figure. She draws deep bows wherever she goes. She’s always the Best Ever.   On CBS’s “Sunday Morning” in early 2024, substitute host Tracy Smith announced Pelosi “has a new book out, ‘The Art of Power’—an art which Nancy Pelosi is something of a master.” After Pelosi bizarrely suggested Joe Biden could go on Mount Rushmore, Stahl just had to follow up with flattery: “If there were a Mount Rushmore for Speakers of the House, Nancy Pelosi would certainly be up there, commemorating her 20 years as a commanding leader in Congress.”  In mid-December, USA Today reporter Susan Page put her Pelosi interview on the front page. Page wrote a gushy book in 2022 titled “Madam Speaker,” touting her as a “master legislator, and an indefatigable political warrior.” Pelosi suggested when (not if) Democrats retake the House next year, they shouldn’t impeach Trump a third time. “We won’t be able to get his signature on things, maybe,” she said of Trump, “but we’ll be able to slow down the terror that he is inflicting on the country.”  Trump is a terrorist. That gets no pushback. She calls his administration “corrupt, incoherent, chaotic, cruel” and his political priorities “sick.”  Then on Dec. 29, the gushy narrator was ABC’s Jonathan Karl on “This Week.” He introduced it this way: “History maker … As Nancy Pelosi prepares to leave office, we sit down for an exclusive conversation about her groundbreaking path, her confrontations with Donald Trump, and the challenges ahead for Democrats.”  Karl then insisted, “Whether you agree with her or not, there is no real dispute that Nancy Pelosi is the most powerful woman in the history of American politics. … We caught up with her in Georgetown to take a look at her remarkable career and to discuss her advice to Democrats going forward.”   Again, Pelosi was allowed to say wacky things without pushback. “The Republicans in the Congress have abolished the Congress. They just do what the president insists that they do.” They “abolished” Congress? Where are the “independent fact checkers”? Do we believe that when Pelosi was speaker under Presidents Obama and Biden, she didn’t do what the president wanted? Or were they simply doing her bidding?   Karl spent most of this interview rehashing Pelosi’s narrative on the Jan. 6 riot. He cited “the remarkable footage her daughter Alexandra captured— featured in the 2022 HBO documentary, ‘Pelosi in the House.'” He noted from that afternoon, “Speaker Pelosi pleads with military leaders to send in the National Guard.”   But what about the days before the riot? In June 2024, the House Republicans posted previously unseen video from Pelosi’s daughter where the Speaker blames herself for the lack of National Guard troops: “Why weren’t the National Guard there to begin with? … I take responsibility for not having them just prepare for more.”   Even as Pelosi retires, ABC and the rest can never wonder out loud why the Democrats, from Pelosi to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, failed to protect the Congress with the National Guard, as they were still reeling from the George Floyd riots and the “defund the police” aftermath on the Left.    The fawning over Pelosi could be Exhibit A in documenting how fervently the elitist media serves the Democratic Party, pushing its narratives and painting its leaders in the brightest hues. Pelosi not just expected but demanded strict partisan discipline from the national media, and they have obeyed.   COPYRIGHT 2025 CREATORS.COM We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal.  The post As Pelosi Steps Away, The Press Keeps Pampering   appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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