Press Freedom Crosshairs

Trump’s wild threats put press freedom in the crosshairs in second term

Free press advocates are alarmed by Trump’s talk of revoking broadcast licenses and jailing journalists – but express hope in the US’s first amendment. Donald Trump could have an easier time ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Trump’s threats remind us that freedom of the press is on the ballot

Trump’s threat to turn his Justice Department loose on CBS is only his latest signal of disdain for a free press.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91

As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around the world.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

What Trump's second term could mean for the media and freedom of the press

President-elect Donald Trump told Fox News Digital on Monday that it is "vital to have a free and fair open media or press" but if he's not "treated fairly, however, that will end." NPR reporter ...

I fear for freedom of the press under a second Donald Trump administration | Margaret Sullivan

We must fear for freedom of the press under a second Donald Trump administration. Just consider what we already know. Back in early 2016, as Donald Trump ran for president, he issued a warning that ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Schools caught in political crosshairs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story State politics ensnare colleges and universities As states pass sweeping measures ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Will ‘China plus one’ put Vietnam in Trump’s trade crosshairs?

Hanoi could become a victim of its own success after building up a huge trade surplus with the US

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Medicaid cuts in crosshairs as Trump, GOP take control

Significant cuts to Medicaid could be on the table next Congress as President-elect Trump and Republicans look for ways to offset tax cuts and streamline government spending. Republicans on Capitol ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Already in political crosshairs, fates of NOAA and FEMA hang in the election balance

NOAA and FEMA — the government's weather and disaster agencies — have become politicized, so the election may be pivotal to their futures. Project 2025 recommends cuts to the agencies.

Politics - NBC News - November 3

U.S. companies could be caught in the crosshairs if China retaliates to fight Trump

China's retaliation tactics could range from economic changes to matters of diplomacy and security.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Advice for the next White House press secretary (from a former press secretary)

Because no day is ever the same, and there is no playbook for the job, I have a few tips for the next press secretary.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Reeves should embrace the freedom of disapproval

The UK chancellor and PM Keir Starmer need to dispense with the excessive caution of opposition

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Trump vows to be 'open and available' to press

President-elect Trump is promising to make himself available to the press and keep an open mind when dealing with journalists when he takes office next year. "In order to Make America Great Again, ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Associated Press to Cut Staff by 8%

The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The A.P. played a key role in calling races across the United States.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

White House holds press briefing

Watch live coverage as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds a press briefing.

Controversial Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 X-Ray Vision Perk Is In Treyarch's Crosshairs

A controversial ability in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is in the firing line, as Treyarch has confirmed that it's looking at nerfing the Recon three-perk bonus in the game. This perk allows players ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 4

Eye Opener: A chance at freedom for the Menendez brothers

For the Menendez brothers, there is a chance at freedom as the L.A. district attorney recommend they get new sentences. Also in L.A., the World Series begins tonight as the Yankees take on the ...

Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism.

Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 3

At This Swedish Vacation Home, Architects Have Creative Freedom

A couple gives full rein over the design of their vacation home to architects whose skills they have come to trust over the years.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 8

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