Global Scandals & Controversies

South Korea March 24

South Korean PM Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president after impeachment overturned

South Korea's Constitutional Court overturned acting President Han Duck-soo's impeachment, reinstating the nation's No. 2 official as acting leader on Monday.

FBI February 21

Kash Patel takes reins at scandal-ridden FBI with 'America always' mindset: 'Let good cops be cops'

After being confirmed by the Senate, Trump’s new FBI Director Kash Patel is not wasting any time in taking the reins at the country’s top investigative agency.

Biden Cover-Up December 19

Ex-CNN pundit apologizes for ignoring Biden’s mental decline: 'I should've pushed harder'

CNN's former editor at large Chris Cillizza issued an apology for not pushing hard enough in questioning President Biden's mental decline after recent bombshell reports.

Politics December 11

Former Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner, convicted of illicit contact with minor, files to run for NYC Council

Disgraced former?Democrat Congressman Anthony Weiner, whose once-promising career was seemingly destroyed by sexting scandals, is eyeing a political comeback.

Scandals December 4

Al Sharpton's interview scandal becomes latest in decades-long history of controversies haunting MSNBC host

MSNBC's Rev. Al Sharpton had a long history of scandals and controversies with the "pay for play" allegations with the Harris campaign being the latest.

First Family December 4

Before Biden pardoned Hunter, the media speculated Trump would pardon his children ahead of leaving office

Four years before President Biden issued a pardon for his son Hunter, the media hyped speculation that then-President Trump would issue premptive pardons for his own children.

Media November 26

Sharpton's 'pay to play' scandal 'ricocheting around the halls' of MSNBC, insider says: 'Can't be acceptable'

The controversy over Rev. Al Sharpton's nonprofit accepting donations from the Harris campaign ahead of a friendly MSNBC interview with the vice president is rocking the network.

United Kingdom November 12

Church of England head resigns after failing to report decades-long sexual abuse by summer camp volunteer

Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England, has resigned after an investigation revealed he failed to report sexual abuse as soon as he became aware of it.

Army November 4

Head of US Central Command being investigated for getting physical with an airman on plane to Israel

One of the Pentagon’s top generals is under investigation for allegedly getting physical with an airman on a flight in early September.

Media October 24

CBS hits back at Trump's legal threat citing First Amendment rights: 'We decline' to release full transcript

CBS News fired back at the legal threat made by former President Trump and his demand for the network to release the full transcript of its "60 Minutes" Kamala Harris interview.

Presidential October 21

Trump sends letter to CBS demanding unedited '60 Minutes' Harris transcript, teases potential lawsuit

In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, an attorney for former President Trump is demanding CBS News to release the full transcript of its interview of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Media October 21

Olivia Nuzzi exits NY Magazine following RFK Jr. relationship revelations

New York Magazine announced it is parting ways with star correspondent Olivia Nuzzi following bombshell revelations of an inappropriate relationship she had with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Big Tech Backlash October 19

CNN pundit downplays Big Tech censorship of Hunter Biden laptop in 2020, calls government collusion 'nonsense'

CNN's Kara Swisher went viral for comments she made downplaying Big Tech's suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story during the 2020 presidential election.

Politics on Late Night October 17

Bill Maher questions media avoiding Doug Emhoff controversies: 'Wouldn't that make it look worse?'

HBO's Bill Maher wondered whether the media avoiding the controversies surrounding second gentleman Doug Emhoff will ultimately backfire on the Harris campaign.

Media October 17

CBS News boss mulling 'editorial review' of its 'fairness in reporting' following Dopoukil-Coates drama

The Wall Street Journal reports that CBS News chief Wendy McMahon is considering an "editorial review" of the network's fairness in its own reporting following newsroom turmoil.

Media October 16

'60 Minutes,' under fire for Kamala Harris editing decision, has history of liberal controversies

"60 Minutes" has displayed liberal bias long before the Kamala Harris interview snafu, from dismissing the Hunter Biden laptop scandal to calling the COVID lab-leak theory "debunked."

Media October 10

Former CBS staffers call for 'outside investigation' into '60 Minutes' controversy: 'There's a problem here'

Former staffers are reportedly calling on CBS News to launch an independent probe into the editing of a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump October 10

Trump calls for CBS to lose its broadcasting license amid '60 Minutes' controversy: 'UNPRECEDENTED SCANDAL!'

Former President Trump blasted CBS News for what he calls "the single biggest scandal in broadcast history" as "60 Minutes" sparked outrage over its Kamala Harris interview.

Media October 10

CBS News staff told not to refer to Jerusalem as being in Israel: report

CBS News' standards and practices director reportedly told network employees to not refer to Jerusalem as being in Israel, according to a report from The Free Press.

Media October 10

CBS latest news outlet to face revolt from far-left staff after meltdown over contentious Israel interview

The drama unfolding at CBS News mirrors controversies at other news organizations including NBC News, CNN and The New York Times, where far-left staff revolt against their bosses.

LIFESTYLE October 10

On this day in history, October 10, 1845, US Naval Academy founded after planned mutiny shocks nation

The U.S. Naval Academy, known for its first five years as the Naval School, was founded on Oct. 10, 1845 after a planned mutiny aboard U.S. Navy brig Somers. It's the only mutiny in Navy history.

Media October 2

Politico's Ryan Lizza on leave after ex Olivia Nuzzi accuses him of harassment, blackmail amid RFK Jr. tryst

Politico's Ryan Lizza was placed on leave after ex-fiancée Olivia Nuzzi accused him of harassment and blackmail in a court filing following revelations of her RFK Jr. relationship.

North Carolina September 26

NC gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson hires Trump-friendly lawyer to investigate porn website allegations

North Carolina Republican Mark Robinson hired attorney Jesse Binnall to lead an expeditious investigation into claims he made comments on a porn site.

Media September 19

‘Seinfeld’ star says new Watergate doc proves that Nixon was ‘railroaded’: ‘Didn't get his day in court’

Fox News Digital spoke to "Seinfeld" actor John O'Hurley about the revelations depicted in the new documentary he narrated: "Watergate's Secrets and Betrayals."

LIFESTYLE August 8

On this day in history, August 8, 1974, President Nixon announces his resignation

President Richard Nixon announced he would step down from the U.S. presidency amid the Watergate scandal and a lack of support from Congress on this day in history, August 8, 1974.

Illinois August 7

Scandal-plagued Illinois mayor boots residents from public meeting as town cuts off government credit card

Residents living in the Village of Dolton, Illinois, continue showing up to board meetings to question how their community is being run amid investigations.

LIFESTYLE July 19

On this day in history, July 19, 1969, former Kennedy aide killed in 'Chappaquiddick incident'

Mary Jo Kopechne's drowned body was discovered in Sen. Ted Kennedy's overturned car on this day in history, July 19, 1969. The event became known as the "Chappaquiddick incident."

Media July 13

Former GOP staffers offer Dems friendly advice on how to handle hostile media: 'You may not be used to this'

The co-hosts of the "Ruthless" podcast offered a "boot camp" to Democratic press secretaries feeling the heat from the media following President Biden's disastrous debate performance.

Joe Biden July 12

Critics agree Biden press conference is 'worst possible outcome' for Dems: 'He's not going anywhere'

President Biden's solo press conference put Democrats in the "worst" scenario critics say will prolong his candidacy as pressure mounts for him to step aside.

Media July 11

NBC's Chuck Todd says Biden's 'entire narrative' will erode as he stays in race: 'His ambition comes first'

NBC's Chuck Todd warned President Biden that he is eroding his "entire narrative" by staying in the 2024 race, saying history will remember him as putting "ambition" first.