US judge blocks Pentagon’s restrictions on press after New York Times lawsuit

"Those who drafted the first amendment believed that the nation's security requires a free press and an informed people and that such security is endangered by governmental suppression of political speech," US district court judge Paul Friedman wrote in his opinion. "That principle has preserved the nation's security for almost 250 years. It must not be abandoned now."… 

"Especially in light of the country's recent incursion into Venezuela and its ongoing war with Iran, it is more important than ever that the public have access to information from a variety of perspectives about what its government is doing", Friedman wrote…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/20/us-judge-blocks-pentagon-policy

 

The $100M Free Press (Conspirituality podcast)

The Free Press founder, Bari Weiss, recently hosted Peter Thiel on her podcast. While The FP markets itself as as a return to independent and non-partisan real journalism, Julian and Derek point out that's not the case at all—especially when the organization's $15M in funding comes from rightwing and libertarian VCs. Will Weiss factcheck Thiel's misinformation in real-time, as a "non-partisan" outlet should?

Interview: 

https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes/brief-the-100m-free-press

Rather than defend democracy, Trump jokes with Putin - The Washington Post: Opinion

The U.S. president should stand up for freedom, not joke with an authoritarian about election interference and the "problem" of a free press.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/global-opinions/rather-than-defend-democracy-trump-jokes-with-putin/2019/06/28/d162d164-99bb-11e9-916d-9c61607d8190_story.html

Trump’s Attacks on the Press Are Illegal. We’re Suing - POLITICO

A coalition of free-press advocates is taking on the president. ....
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/10/16/trumps-attacks-on-the-press-are-illegal-were-suing-221312?cid=apn

The Path to Authoritarianism: Historian Timothy Snyder

Historian Timothy Snyder explains how Trump's world of fiction is undermining our democracy and how we can fight back.
Interview:
https://youtu.be/qZ-bifYqK_Q

Your everyday Republican has some galling views - The Washington Post: Opinion

First they came for the free press. . .
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/your-everyday-republican-has-some-galling-views/2018/08/10/96b78edc-9bfc-11e8-b60b-1c897f17e185_story.html

Trump Labels News Media 'Enemy Of The American People' (Anthony Brooks, On Point)

A president like no other has changed the way the media covers the White House. Is it dangerous? Is it fair?
Interview:
http://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2018/07/31/trump-labels-news-media-enemy-of-the-american-people

Bizarre Truth Triangle: The President, The Public And The Press (Joshua Johnson, The 1A)

From dubbing media outlets “fake news” to sharing memes of network logos being physically harmed, President Donald Trump’s attacks on the press have been … aggressive.

None of his efforts have been successful at quieting journalists in the U.S., who are protected from the president by the First Amendment, but denouncing news outlets has influenced some repressive regimes around the world to follow suit, jailing and threatening journalists.

As the president continues to question the integrity of the press, how much damage is that causing here and abroad? And, how much does President Trump’s attitude toward journalists reflect a growing lack of trust many Americans have in the press overall?
Interview:
https://the1a.org/shows/2018-01-18/bizarre-truth-triangle-the-president-the-public-and-the-press

Trump Brags He's 'Proud' of Undermining Faith in Free Press During Fox Business Interview | Alternet

As usual, he's not telling the whole truth......
https://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/trump-brags-hes-proud-undermining-faith-free-press-during-fox-business-interview

Trump's War on the Media Has Had One Major Unintended Consequence, New Study Suggests | Alternet

Data indicate the public is slowly recognizing the importance of a free press.....
https://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/trumps-war-media-has-had-one-major-unintended-consequence-new-study-suggests

Capitol Police Crack Down on Media, Order Journalists to Delete Photos and Videos | Alternet

Reporters clashed with police officers while covering protests of the Senate health care bill....
http://www.alternet.org/media/capitol-police-cracks-down-media-orders-journalists-delete-photos-and-videos

'Trump has declared war': journalists denounce any attack on press freedom

President’s apparent suggestion that the FBI should ‘consider putting reporters in prison’ prompts call to action from journalists increasingly under attack...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/may/21/trump-threat-reporters-press-freedom?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=227083&subid=22113254&CMP=GT_US_collection

Buried in bombshell Comey memo, a threat to America’s free press -- ThinkProgress.org

Protections for those who publish leaked info are based on norms, not the law. Trump wants to target those norms....
https://thinkprogress.org/buried-in-bombshell-comey-memo-a-threat-to-americas-free-press-970b53aeb76d

Sessions won’t rule out prosecuting media outlets besides WikiLeaks

The attorney general is leaving the door open for a major assault on press freedoms....
https://thinkprogress.org/sessions-wikileaks-priority-assange-crackdown-press-freedoms-7f332489db2b

Business Insider: 'You don't get to tell us what to do': Fox News anchor confronts Reince Priebus over Trump's media criticism

Fox News anchor Chris Wallace pressed President Donald Trump's chief of staff, Reince Priebus, to explain why the president characterized the media as the "enemy of the American people."

In an interview on "Fox News Sunday," Wallace asked Priebus if Trump believes that "a free and independent press is a threat to the country." Priebus attempted to soften Trump's claim, saying the president was referring to reports that members of Trump's presidential campaign communicated with Russian intelligence officials during the campaign....
http://www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump-fox-news-chris-wallace-media-reince-priebus-2017-2

McCain: Trump’s attacks on press are 'how dictators get started'

McCain: Trump's attacks on press are 'how dictators get started'
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/02/john-mccain-trump-press-235177