For far too long, the U.S. government has masterfully spun a tapestry, shaping media narratives on myriad topics, both foreign and domestic, with democracy and the American public caught in the crossfire. The might the U.S. government wields over news media is not merely about dispersing information; it's a chess piece in the grand game of global supremacy. From planting false stories to sponsoring journalistic training, the U.S.'s vow to free press seems more like a mirage than a commitment. Decades past the whispers of the CIA's "Operation Mockingbird," our curiosity remains piqued: how many more covert "mockingbirds" still echo tunes not of their own making? Dive into the facts and decide for yourself.