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flag A reporter's 2025 email to Congress about COVID vaccines sparked backlash during a shutdown, fueling debates over media priorities and credibility.

flag In late September 2025, a Washington Post reporter’s email to all members of Congress asking about their COVID-19 vaccination status sparked backlash during a government shutdown. flag Critics, including Senator Katie Boyd Britt, accused the media of prioritizing outdated pandemic concerns over urgent issues like expiring health care subsidies, delayed military pay, and WIC funding. flag The move drew scrutiny amid political tensions, with some alleging the press was pursuing partisan narratives rather than addressing substantive governance. flag The incident intensified debates over media credibility, journalistic priorities, and the legacy press’s perceived disconnect from public concerns, especially as trust in traditional outlets continues to decline.

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