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When the Government Labels Journalists as Criminals

December 23, 2025

A new government webpage has popped up, and it's got journalists on edge. Dubbed \Media Offenders, \ this site lets the public report journalists and news outlets they think are biased or spreading lies. Over 50 journalists have already been labeled as offenders, and this isn't just regular criticis

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Press Freedom Clash: Times Challenges Pentagon's Media Rules

December 4, 2025

The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new media policy. This policy requires journalists to promise not to seek out information that the government has not okayed for release. The Times argues that this policy is a direct attack on their right to report freely. The lawsuit, fi

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Press Freedom Clash: Pentagon vs. Media

December 4, 2025

A major news organization is challenging the Pentagon in court over new rules that limit how reporters can cover the U. S. military. The dispute centers on a 21-page agreement that the Pentagon asked journalists to sign in October. This agreement is seen as a way to control what reporters can share

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Financial Struggles Hit Home for Many Americans

December 4, 2025

A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Americans believe the cost of living has reached an all-time high. This sentiment is shared by a significant portion of Trump supporters, with 37% echoing the same concern. Interestingly, a similar number of Americans hold the current administration accoun

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Press Freedom at Risk: Big News Outlets Fight Pentagon's New Rules

December 4, 2025

The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new press policy. This policy, introduced last month, forces journalists to accept that they could be labeled security risks. If they do, they might lose their Pentagon press badges. The badges are important. They show that journalists have

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Why Is the Pentagon Press Under Fire?

October 20, 2025

Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of War, is making waves with a new policy that's got over 100 Pentagon reporters up in arms. They've handed in their press passes and cleared out their desks, refusing to sign a restrictive reporting policy. Hegseth seems to want the press to simply repeat what he says, r

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Big News: Pentagon and Media in a Tough Spot

October 14, 2025

Some big news outlets like The New York Times, The Associated Press, and even Newsmax have decided not to sign a new document from the Pentagon. This document is about new press rules. If they don't sign, they might have to leave the Pentagon. These news organizations think the new rules are unfair

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Leaks and Lies: U. S. Intel Agencies Crack Down on Whistleblowers

October 8, 2025

In a move that has sparked debate, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has ordered a review of U. S. intelligence agencies to see if random polygraph tests for employees and contractors could be a good idea. This comes as the Trump administration is trying hard to stop leaks of secret in

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Journalist Forced Back to El Salvador After U. S. Detention

October 4, 2025

A journalist from El Salvador, Mario Guevara, was sent back to his home country after being held in the U. S. for months. He had been covering a protest in Georgia when he was arrested and handed over to immigration authorities. Guevara, who had been living in the U. S. for 20 years, was known for

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Trump's War on the Press: A Dangerous Game

July 3, 2025

Donald Trump has been on a mission to silence critics in the media. His latest tactic? Using the power of the government to intimidate news outlets. The Wall Street Journal, owned by Rupert Murdoch, has called out Trump for this behavior, labeling it a "low move" in a country that values a free pres