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Attacks on the Press
The Reuters NEXT conference, in New York City

Journalist Don Lemon Arrested After Protest That Disrupted Minnesota Church Service

Lemon has said he has no affiliation to the organization that went into the church and that he was there as a journalist chronicling protesters.

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Newspaper banner logo is seen during grand opening of Washington Post in Washington

Washington Post Seeks Court Order for Government To Return Electronics Seized From Reporter’s Home

A magistrate judge in Alexandria, Virginia, temporarily barred the government from reviewing any material from the devices seized from the Post reporter’s home.

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Newspaper banner logo is seen during grand opening of Washington Post in Washington

Press Freedom Advocates Worry That Raid on Washington Post Journalist’s Home Will Chill Reporting

The raid was made in context of a series of actions taken against the media during the Trump administration, including lawsuits against The New York Times and the BBC.

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FCC commissioners testify before U.S. Congress in Washington

FCC Leader Says Agency Is No Longer Independent as He’s Grilled by Democrats Over Kimmel Controversy

Soon after, with the hearing still underway, the website changed, removing “independent” from a section describing its mission.

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U.S. President Trump makes second state visit to Britain

Another Line of Attack: White House Sets up a Hall of Shame for News Outlets

It’s the latest wrinkle in the fight against what Trump, back in his first term, labeled “fake news.”

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General view of the Pentagon where at least 30 news organizations refused to sign a new access policy in Washington

New York Times Suing Pentagon Over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s New Press Rules

Outlets like The Times walked out of the Pentagon rather than agree to the rules as a condition for getting a press credential.

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AP and Trump Administration Argue Access Case Before Federal Appeals Court; No Ruling Yet

President Donald Trump restricted the AP’s access to events in smaller spaces like the Oval Office and Air Force One, leading the news outlet to sue.

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Illustration shows 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump and NPR logo

NPR To Get $36M in Government Funds To Operate US Public Radio System

NPR accused the CPB of violating its First Amendment free speech rights when it moved to cut off its access to grant money appropriated by Congress.

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