Why I Stopped Watching the News: Choosing Truth, Peace, and Independent Thinking

I don’t watch the news or talking-head shows anymore. This was not a sudden decision. It happened slowly, after years of feeling confused, drained, and frustrated every time I turned on the TV. What was supposed to be “news” no longer felt like honest reporting. Instead, it felt like noise, opinions, and stories designed to push fear, anger, or division.

In the past, reporters were known for asking hard questions, verifying facts, and telling the public what they saw and heard. Today, that kind of reporting feels rare. Many news networks like CNN, MSNBC or MS Now, ABC, NBC, FOX even the disgusting shows like The View no longer report the full truth. Stories are often edited, diluted, or framed to fit a certain agenda. Important details are left out, while emotional language is added to shape how viewers should feel or think.

What bothers me the most is how one-sided the news has become. Instead of presenting facts and letting people decide for themselves, many networks tell viewers what to believe. Different channels report the same event in completely different ways. That alone should make people pause and ask, “Which version is true?” When truth depends on which channel you watch, something is deeply wrong.

In my opinion, the news media plays a big role in dividing America. They are trying to ruin President Trump accomplish for the last 11 months. Rather than bringing people together through honest information, it often fuels anger and conflict. Stories are framed as “us versus them.” Labels are used to separate people instead of reminding us of our shared humanity. Fear sells, outrage gets clicks, and calm truth rarely makes headlines.

Talking-head shows are especially troubling. Many of these programs are not about reporting news at all. They are opinion shows filled with arguing, interrupting, and finger-pointing. Guests talk over each other, facts are mixed with personal beliefs, and viewers are left more upset than informed. After watching, people don’t feel wiser—they feel angrier.

I also noticed how watching the news affected my peace of mind. Constant exposure to negative headlines created stress and worry. It felt like the world was always on the edge of disaster. Stepping away from the news gave me mental clarity. I began to think more clearly, pray more, and focus on what I can actually control in my own life.

This does not mean I ignore what is happening in the world. I still seek information, but I do it differently. I read from multiple sources, look for original statements, and try to understand context. Most importantly, I think for myself instead of letting a screen tell me what to believe.

Truth matters. Honest reporting matters. When the news becomes entertainment or propaganda, it loses its purpose. Until journalism returns to integrity, balance, and truth, I choose to step away. My mind, heart, and faith are better for it.