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Harris threatens student reporter over recording at debate
Maryland congressman tells University of Maryland student she cannot record him in public, citing state wiretapping law that does not apply to public spaces.
NBC News · 1m
Turkey takes over Halk TV
Turkish authorities seize top news channel amid corruption probe.
Dw · 1m
CNN Promos Press Freedom Amid Trump Ban Threats
CNN debuts promo defending press freedom as White House press ban threats intensify.
Adweek · 1m
Turkish Police Raid Halk TV
Turkish police raid Halk TV in Istanbul, sparking media freedom outrage.
euronews · 1m
Turkish police raid opposition TV station
Police shut down Halk TV's broadcasts and detained staff in a raid on the pro-opposition channel, the latest crackdown on critical media under President Erdoğan.
BBC News · 1m
Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW
A federal judge ruled the White House media ban violated the First Amendment and due process, ordering the outlets' access restored while their lawsuit proceeds.
NBC News · 3m
Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW and Politico
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's attempt to revoke White House press credentials from three news outlets likely violated the First Amendment.
Cbsnews · 2m
Trump's new press secretary starts amid legal battles
Katie Zacharia takes the podium as White House press secretary while Trump faces record low popularity and a Justice Department investigation into television networks.
NPR · 1m
ABC journalist faces discipline over union opinion piece
Michael Slezak wrote about press freedom for the Financial Review as union president. ABC management won't rule out dismissal.
the Guardian · 1m
Documentary captures Refugee Dream Center founder's courage
Omar Bah's escape from dictatorship and refugee center leadership shown in new documentary.
The Boston Globe · 1m
DOJ investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage halt
The Justice Department is examining whether major broadcasters violated antitrust law by suspending pooled White House coverage after the president barred three news outlets.
CNBC · 1m
Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool boycott
The DoJ is investigating whether five major networks violated antitrust law by suspending coverage of Donald Trump after the White House revoked credentials from three outlets.
BBC News · 1m
DOJ probes news networks for pool coverage suspension
DOJ investigates CBS, CNN, ABC, NBC and Fox News for antitrust violations after Trump banned them from White House pool.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Karine Jean-Pierre's Final Briefing
Karine Jean-Pierre's last White House briefing sparks viral clip amid media access battles.
Brut · 1m
DOJ probes news pool over Trump outlet ban
The Justice Department is investigating whether five broadcasters violated antitrust law by halting White House coverage after the administration barred CNN, MSNBC and Politico.
Fortune · 1m
Free speech in America is in peril, says First Amendment lawyer
The Trump administration promised to restore free speech but is instead using government power against media outlets and speech it dislikes.
Vox · 2m
White House blocks POLITICO from Air Force One
The White House prevented POLITICO from boarding Air Force One to carry out its print pool duties, escalating its conflict with outlets it has banned from covering the President.
TIME · 2m
Trump Bans Three News Outlets From White House
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds citing fake news.
Seattletimes · 1m
News outlets seek court order to stop Trump's press ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask a federal judge to block the White House from enforcing an access ban that began September 19.
NPR · 3m
TV networks halt Trump coverage after CNN ban
The White House pool suspends filming of presidential events after Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Business Insider · 1m
Three news outlets sue Trump over White House ban
POLITICO, CNN and MSNOW filed a federal lawsuit Monday after their journalists were locked out of the White House and had credentials confiscated.
Business Insider · 2m
Nixon's war on the press, Trump's inheritance
Before Trump attacked journalists, Richard Nixon waged a sustained campaign to intimidate, punish and discredit the media.
TIME · 3m
White House bars CNN from Trump's Air Force One trip
CNN was removed from the president's travel schedule to Tennessee, escalating a dispute over press access after a federal judge ruled the initial ban likely unconstitutional.
BBC News · 1m
Trump Bans CNN MS NOW Politico From White House
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access after calling their reporting 'fake news'.
Newsweek · 1m
TV networks resume White House pool coverage with uncertainty
Major networks restart covering President Trump after suspending coverage to protest CNN's ban, but day-by-day decisions loom.
TIME · 3m
Trump bans three news outlets from White House
CNN, MSNBC and Politico reporters were denied entry to White House grounds after Trump said he was banning them for coverage he called fiction and lies.
Business Insider · 1m
Judge orders Trump White House to readmit banned news outlets
A federal judge ruled Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico likely violated constitutional rights, forcing the White House to restore their press passes.
BBC News · 2m
Judge orders Trump to restore media access
A federal judge has temporarily overturned President Trump's ban on three news organisations from the White House, ruling it likely violated their constitutional rights.
BBC News · 1m
Judge may restore White House press access after Trump ban
A federal judge appeared ready to order the White House to restore press passes for CNN, Politico and MS NOW after the outlets sued over their sudden removal.
NPR · 1m
Trump Bans News Outlets From White House
Trump bans CNN, Politico, and MSNow from White House.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Trump's media ban heads to court
The Justice Department defends President Trump's ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico, claiming they jeopardized national security. The outlets are suing to restore their White House access.
NPR · 1m
Trump's press pool ban threatens public access
President Trump's exclusion of major outlets and suspension of TV coverage limits what Americans can see of their president.
CNBC · 1m
Judge delays ruling on Trump's ban of three news outlets
A federal court heard arguments over whether the White House can strip CNN, Politico and MS NOW of press credentials.
BBC News · 1m
White House blocks CNN from Trump trip
The administration removed CNN from pool coverage of the president's Tennessee visit, escalating its conflict with the network.
NBC News · 1m
Trump's media ban faces court test Wednesday
Three major news outlets sued to overturn Trump's White House ban, citing First Amendment violations in a case that could reshape press access.
CNBC · 3m
White House TV pool halts Trump coverage over CNN ban
Four major networks stopped covering the president's UN trip after the White House barred CNN from its rotating pool.
CNBC · 1m
Gaza film wins Venice acclaim, sparks death threats in Israel
A documentary about Israeli military targeting systems premiered to standing ovations abroad but triggered vitriol, threats and calls for citizenship revocation at home.
the Guardian · 2m
Judge orders Trump to restore banned media access
A federal judge blocked Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, saying it likely violated their constitutional rights.
TIME · 2m
Trump's media ban and the White House press pool crisis
The president banned three outlets from the White House, prompting TV networks to boycott coverage and raising constitutional questions about press freedom.
BBC News · 2m
Major US outlets suspend Trump coverage in protest
Networks stop pooled reporting after White House bans CNN, Politico and MS NOW from covering the president.
BBC News · 1m
Trump's war on the press enters a new phase
The President revoked White House access from three major news outlets, sparking a legal battle and an unusual show of solidarity among journalists.
The New Yorker · 2m
Writers demand proof of life for 12 disappeared Eritrean authors
More than 180 global authors call on Eritrea's president to reveal the fate of writers detained without contact since a 2001 crackdown on free speech.
the Guardian · 1m
Maria Ressa: How Big Tech Broke Democracy
The Nobel laureate on why tech companies are destroying democracy and what citizens must do to fight back.
Foreign Policy · 3m
Trump TV launches as White House YouTube channel
The administration is streaming presidential speeches and moments 24/7, days after banning three news outlets.
The Verge · 1m
Court allows border searches of phones without suspicion
A federal appeals court ruled that U.S. border agents can search travelers' electronic devices without any warrant or suspicion.
Knight First Amendment Institute · 1m
Trump bans CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House
The president cites unfavorable coverage and threatens more media restrictions, testing First Amendment press freedoms.
NPR · 1m
Trump bans three news outlets from White House
CNN, Politico and MS NOW sued after losing press access, sparking a constitutional showdown over First Amendment protections.
BBC News · 2m
Why due process, not free speech, saved the banned reporters
A judge blocked Trump's ban on three news outlets using the Fifth Amendment, not the First, exposing what most press freedom advocates got wrong.
The Conversation · 2m
Trump bans three major news outlets from White House
CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters had their access badges disabled after Trump accused them of spreading lies about his administration.
BBC News · 1m
Trump bans three news outlets from White House
The Justice Department argues the president can revoke media access as a privilege, not a right, citing national security concerns.
NBC News · 1m
White House Bans 3 News Outlets From Grounds
The Justice Department argues media access is a privilege, not a right, as three major outlets challenge the ban in court.
Today · 1m
Trump bans three news outlets from White House
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico sued after losing press credentials, sparking a rare show of solidarity from other major networks.
TIME · 2m
Trump bans CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House
The president announces immediate bans on three news outlets, triggering swift legal pushback and constitutional concerns.
BBC News · 2m · 5 views
Trump bans three major news outlets from White House
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico were denied access to the White House grounds, marking an escalation in the administration's attack on press freedom.
The Verge · 1m
Major networks unite against White House press ban
Six news organizations condemn Trump administration for barring CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House grounds.
Adweek · 1m
Trump's press attacks reveal a deeper threat
As Trump bans outlets again, the real danger isn't distraction, it's his grip on media ownership and the press's weakening resolve.
The New Yorker · 3m
Rubio defends Trump's media ban at the White House
The Secretary of State argues the ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico isn't censorship because the outlets can still report from outside.
NBC News · 2m
Trump bans CNN and MSNBC from White House
The president threatens to block two major news networks from reporting at the White House, sparking constitutional concerns.
Adweek · 1m
Trump bans three news outlets from White House
A constitutional law professor explains why the Fifth Amendment, not just the First, protects journalists from arbitrary credential revocation.
The Conversation · 2m
Trump's media gamble backfires spectacularly
After banning critical outlets, Trump loses TV coverage of his own events.
Mother Jones · 1m