The president’s administration follows through on warnings to noncitizens who “glorify violence and hatred.” State Secretary Marco Rubio announced that his department is revoking the visas of non-citizens…
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Defense Secretary Tightens Press Credentialing at the Pentagon
He stated that the restrictions being implemented are for national security and to stop leaks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo last week that increases the credentialing…
Read MoreWhite House Releases New Briefing Room Media Layout
AP journalists testified recently on revocation of White House press pool access. On Sunday, the White House released the new seating arrangements for the briefing room, breaking with…
Read MorePRESS Act Fails to Pass in the Senate
The measure required unanimous approval. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas blocked the passage of the PRESS Act this week, legislation that would offer federal protections for journalists. If…
Read MoreDistrict Judge Accepts Plea Deal from Wikileaks Founder
State Department releases statement after Australian pled guilty to espionage. The State Department responded to a plea deal made this week that allowed Julian Assange to return home…
Read MoreCongress Sends Letter to Apple Over Canceled Show
Jon Stewart’s politically-themed show was slated to cover Chinese tech and AI in the coming season. Leaders in the House of Representatives Select Committee on Competition with the…
Read MoreTreasury Department Sanctions Iranian Foundation
The organization issued a multi-million bounty on Salman Rushdie’s life. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a so-called charitable foundation based in Iran. The 15 Khordad Foundation,…
Read MoreSenators Work on Social Media Regulation Proposal
Senator Graham says an appeal process for removed content to be included. Senator Lindsay Graham of South Carolina said he is working on a measure with Senators Elizabeth…
Read MoreJournalism Act Being Drafted in Congress
Bipartisan congressional bill seeks to open journalistic negotiations with tech companies. U.S. federal legislators announced the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act this week, a bill drafted to allow…
Read MorePenguin House Antitrust Trial Begins in Federal Court
Justice Department moves to prevent the $2.2 billion merger. The trial between Penguin Random House and the Justice Department began on Monday in the District of Columbia U.S.…
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