Media Research Center Releases Daily Briefing
The Media Research Center published a daily briefing titled "Today's Highlights: What MRC's Media Watchdogs Are Saying" on June 22nd, 2026. The organization stated that its media watchdogs churn out breaking news on a daily basis.
Allegations Regarding UFC Terrorist Plot Coverage
The briefing lists "MRC Uncovers Broadcast Networks Hiding Illegal Immigrant Status of Foiled UFC Drone Terrorist" as a top story. According to the MRC, broadcast networks including ABC, CBS, and NBC completely omitted critical immigration details regarding a foiled terrorist plot targeting a UFC event at the White House.
The Media Research Center states that the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the suspected ringleader was an illegal immigrant who overstayed a visitor visa. The organization further alleges this individual received DACA status in 2014, though these confirmations are attributed to MRC reporting rather than direct citation from DHS officials.
Analysis of Network Airtime Allocation
An analysis by the Media Research Center highlights what it describes as a severe distortion of news priorities. The organization alleges that ABC, CBS, and NBC spent over 13 minutes covering aesthetic setbacks regarding President Trump's renovation of the National Mall reflecting pool.
According to MRC watchdogs, these networks prioritized this coverage instead of reporting on the national security threat or the suspect's immigration status. The briefing notes that evening and morning newscasts chose to keep viewers in the dark about the specific details provided by the organization.
Ties to DACA Policies
The "Today's Highlights" section states this news blackout occurred at a time when network j... [text cut off]. According to MRC analysis, the omission directly ties back to the Obama administration's DACA policies as noted by the organization. The briefing characterizes this situation as an example of hypocrisy in current reporting.
Other Alleged Stories
The daily briefing lists other alleged stories from MRC watchdogs alongside the immigration report. These include:
- MRC Exposes Morning Joe Fawning Over Obama Center Opening
- MRC Flashback Highlights Media Overwhelmingly Celebrating Anthony Fauci Despite New Pandemic Evidence
- MRC Exposes American Media Blackout on Mass Abuse Report Involving British Girls
Media Research Center Mission Statement
The mission statement for the Media Research Center included in the source text states its goal is to document and combat falsehoods and censorship by news media, entertainment media, and Big Tech. The organization asserts this work is done to defend America's founding principles and Judeo-Christian values.