Freedom of the Press

Trump Settles  Million with Paramount Over Controversial ’60 Minutes’ Interview: What This Means for Media Ethics

Trump Settles $16 Million with Paramount Over Controversial ’60 Minutes’ Interview: What This Means for Media Ethics

In a significant move that raises questions about free speech in America, Paramount has settled a lawsuit with former President ... Read more

Voice of America Set to Enhance Coverage with Pro-Trump Network Feeds, Administration Confirms

Voice of America Set to Enhance Coverage with Pro-Trump Network Feeds, Administration Confirms

Voice of America (VOA) has had a tumultuous journey, especially in recent years. Under the Trump administration, this U.S.-funded international ... Read more

White House Journalists Honor the First Amendment at Annual Press Dinner: A Night of Celebration and Reflection

White House Journalists Honor the First Amendment at Annual Press Dinner: A Night of Celebration and Reflection

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner had a different vibe this year—no president and no comedian stole the show. Instead, ... Read more

White House Press Dinner: A Celebration of the First Amendment by Journalists

White House Press Dinner: A Celebration of the First Amendment by Journalists

This year’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner took on a serious tone. There were no comedians, no presidential presence, just ... Read more

White House Shuts Down Key Reporting Opportunities for Independent Newswires: What It Means for Media Diversity

White House Shuts Down Key Reporting Opportunities for Independent Newswires: What It Means for Media Diversity

The Trump administration recently announced that it will no longer reserve a regular spot in the presidential press pool for ... Read more

AP Journalists Triumph: Judge Reinstates Access to White House Events After Government Restriction Overturned

AP Journalists Triumph: Judge Reinstates Access to White House Events After Government Restriction Overturned

A federal judge has ruled that the White House must restore The Associated Press’s (AP) access to presidential events. This ... Read more

Victory for Voice of America: Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Attempt to Dismiss Staff

Victory for Voice of America: Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Attempt to Dismiss Staff

A federal judge has temporarily blocked efforts by the Trump administration to cut funding and staff at Voice of America ... Read more

Federal Lawsuit Claims Trump Administration Illegally Silenced Voice of America: What It Means for Journalism

Federal Lawsuit Claims Trump Administration Illegally Silenced Voice of America: What It Means for Journalism

A recent lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration, claiming it unlawfully shut down the Voice of America (VOA), ... Read more

Trump’s Controversial Move: Restructuring Voice of America and US-Funded Media Organizations

Trump’s Controversial Move: Restructuring Voice of America and US-Funded Media Organizations

President Trump’s administration recently initiated significant cuts to the Voice of America (VOA) and other government-funded programs designed to promote ... Read more

Trump Takes Bold Step: Major Cuts to 7 Key Agencies, Impacting Voice of America’s Parent Organization

Trump Takes Bold Step: Major Cuts to 7 Key Agencies, Impacting Voice of America’s Parent Organization

On Friday, President Trump issued an executive order aiming to eliminate seven federal agencies. Among these is the U.S. Agency ... Read more