structural:expansion, information:filtering
Contemporary media

The media's agenda-setting power can shape the issues that receive attention from the public and policymakers. Media coverage can impact public opinion and policy preferences. Political parties can also influence the media agenda formation. The media's influence on politics is not always consistent and can vary depending on the context. Scholars have also examined the loss of parliamentary control due to mediatization and internationalization. Overall, the relationship between mass media and American politics is complex and multifaceted, with the media playing a significant role in shaping political agendas and influencing public opinion, but its influence is also contingent and can be influenced by other factors.