Pentagon Steps up Media Restrictions, Now Requiring Approval Before Reporting Even Unclassified Info
The new Pentagon restrictions arrive as Trump expands threats, lawsuits and government pressure as he remakes the American media landscape.
Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect Free Speech Following Kimmel Suspension
Congressional Democrats have denounced the Trump administration’s threats against political critics and unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials.
Kimmel’s Suspension Is the Latest Display of Trump’s Growing Power Over the US Media Landscape
Trump has extracted multimillion-dollar settlements, forced companies into costly litigation and prompted changes to programming that he found objectionable.
A Timeline of Trump’s Fights With Media, Including Jimmy Kimmel and The New York Times
President Donald Trump has had a contentious relationship with news organizations, and the media in general, during both his terms in office.
Trump’s Moves Against the Media Mirror Approaches by Authoritarian Leaders To Silence Dissent
Trump has filed lawsuits against outlets whose coverage he dislikes, threatened to revoke TV broadcast licenses and sought to bend news organizations and social media companies to his will.
Trump Says He’ll Designate Antifa as a Terrorist Group but Offers Few Details
It’s unclear how the administration would label what is effectively a decentralized movement as a terrorist organization.
Army Veteran Who Burned American Flag Near White House Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges
The Supreme Court has ruled that flag burning is a legitimate political expression protected by the Constitution.
Trump’s Threat To Target ‘Radical Left’ After Kirk Killing Raises Fears He’s Trying To Silence Foes
Critics see it as an extension of Trump’s campaign of retribution against his political enemies and an erosion of free speech rights.