Television news serves as a crucial medium for informing and shaping public opinion in societies worldwide. Despite sharing the commonality of being democratic nations, United States and Italy, the two countries exhibit unique cultural, political, and media characteristics that influence the nature of their news coverage. In the United States, the media landscape is characterized by a diverse array of outlets, ranging from major broadcast networks like CNN, Fox News , and MSNBC to local channels and online platforms. The ownership of these media outlets is often concentrated among a few large corporations, raising concerns about media pluralism and independence. In contrast, Italy's media landscape is marked by a higher level of fragmentation, with a mix of state-owned and privately-owned channels. Silvio Berlusconi , the former Prime Minister of Italy, has notably influenced the media landscape through his ownership of major outlets, creating d...